Doug Baker Live at Starworks

October 8, 7pm

Doug Baker will perform live at the Starworks Cafe and Taproom October 8th.

All ages. No cover charge, but tips for the musicians are always welcome.

Songwriter Doug Baker has been a fixture in the Greensboro music scene for forty years. He released his first solo recording, Navigating Life, in late 2021.

Since graduating from UNCG’s School of Music in 1978, Baker has been involved in varied musical projects ranging from the power-pop of Treva Spontaine and the Grafics to the avant-garde improvisations of the F-Art Ensemble. Prior to this latest release, Baker contributed to two band recordings, a 1989 cassette by Tab Jones, and the 2009 eponymous cd release by Sin Tax.

Baker says, “I’ve always written songs, but in bands I was usually content to play guitar and contribute a song here and there. Sort of a George Harrison approach. I’ve written a lot in the last five years, so it seemed it was about time I did this”

The songs on Navigating Life come in a variety of styles. Eddie Huffman, author of John Prine: In Spite of Himself, writes “The album ranges far and wide musically, from a Georgia Satellites-style rocker to a pretty piano ballad. Many of the songs have a quirky, lighthearted touch reminiscent of John Prine and Loudon Wainwright III.”

Baker plays most of the instruments on the album, with contributions from percus-sionist Zach Baker and vocalist Barry Gray.

Navigating Life is currently available at https://dougbaker.bandcamp.com as a CD or a digital download.