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About Blake Baker

Hertfordshire-based soulful acoustic singer-songwriter and cover musician suitable for any function.

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Hi, I'm Blake. I'm an acoustic musician from the UK, currently accepting bookings for weekends throughout the year. I have a wide variety of experiences in performing, having played at pubs, restaurants, festivals, and private functions. As you can see from my profile, I have a varied repertoire of popular covers, which can be tailored to suit either upbeat parties or a more relaxed atmosphere, dependent on your needs. If you would like to know more, please get in touch. Alternatively, I can be found on socials as blakebakermusic I also have a range of performance videos online, and I perform weekly livestreams too, in case you would like to preview the sort of music I would perform at your function. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you, Blake

Blake Baker's Reviews

Blake was a fantastic addition to our 2022 Summer Party and created the perfect atmosphere. It was obvious that he had put a great deal of thought into the set list, which contained a mixture of covers and self-penned songs to suit all music tastes. We highly recommend him and look forward to hiring him for our next party!

I first met Blake when I booked him for a gig in 2017. I was surprised at how much experience he showed whilst performing, after he later told me he'd only previously played a handful of open mic nights. Blake has since been a regular acoustic act for me, and his musicianship has progressed into what it is today. He's always reliable, professional and affable.

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Blake Baker's Song list

Party/Singalongs

- Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

- I'm A Believer - The Monkees

- Free Fallin' - Tom Petty

- Dakota - Stereophonics

- Wake Me Up - Avicii

- Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

- Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes

- Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

- Blame It On Me - George Ezra

- Budapest - George Ezra

- Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

- Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

- Galway Girl - Mundy (Irish Folk Song)

- Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons

- You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

- Friday I'm In Love - The Cure

- Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

- Angels - Robbie Williams

- Twist & Shout - The Beatles

- Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks

- What's Up? - The 4 Non-Blondes

- Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

- Riptide - Vance Joy

- Save Tonight - Eagle Eyed Cherry

- Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin

- Dreams - Gabrielle

- Temperature (acoustic) - Sean Paul

- Take On Me (acoustic) - Aha

- Simply The Best (acoustic) - Tina Turner

Love songs/heartbreak songs

- Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

- Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers

- How Deep Is Your Love? - The Beegees

- Easy - Commodores

- This Year's Love - David Gray

- I Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

- Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Elton John

- Last Request - Paolo Nutini

- Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

- Don't Know Why - Norah Jones

- Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer

- I'm Not The Only One - Sam Smith

- Fast Car - Tracy Chapman

- When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating

- Have I Told You Lately? - Van Morrison

- Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen

- I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen

RnB/Rap

- No Diggity - Blackstreet

- Say My Name - Destiny's Child

- Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake

- Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye

- Fallin' - Alicia Keys

- If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys

Country/folk

- Jolene - Dolly Parton

- Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver

- Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

- Ho Hey - The Lumineers

- Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Indie/Rock

- She's Electric - Oasis

- Golden Touch - Razorlight

- Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

- Read My Mind - The Killers

- Seaside - The Kooks

- She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks

- Wonderwall - Oasis

- Lightning Bolt - Jake Bugg

Singer/Songwriter

- Vincent - Don McClean

- Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn

- She Burns - Foy Vance

- Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

- Bullets - Passenger

- Let Her Go - Passenger

- Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel

- Sound Of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel

- San Francisco - Stu Larsen

- Blackbird - The Beatles

Classic Rock

- Here I Go Again - Whitesnake

- House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals

- Mustang Sally - Various Artists

Etc =)

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I will always try my best to accommodate any changes in timings, to ensure that the planned event runs smoothly. I also understand that unexpected things can occassionally happen when event planning!

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

In theory yes, I have the capability to play music through my PA system, and therefore can play playlists etc for you between sets if you would like. I am not formally a DJ though so it would be more playing music from an phone over the speakers than a DJ music experience etc.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually try to arrive and begin setting up 45 mins - 1 hour before the performance. As I am a singer/songwriter with a fairly minimal setup, I could do it in 30 minutes at a push, but generally will leave myself some spare time.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

I have a range of well known covers in my set list which vary in terms of style, feel, and tempo. Generally, the setlists are fairly set but if the booking is made in advance and there is something specifically that you would like to hear, I may be able to accommodate it.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring my own guitar, microphone, guitar and mic stands, PA system, and where requierd, extensions and cables. All of the necessary equipment has been PAT tested and I have liability insurance for live performances too.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

As mentioned above, perhaps. Naturally, the more time I have before an event to learn a requested song, the more chance I will be able to accommodate the request. Furthermore, it may become difficult to achieve if many new specific songs are requested outside of my set lists, but I will try to be flexible where possible.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Pop, Covers, Rock, Indie

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Instruments:

Guitar, Singer

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Event types:

Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Birthday party, Charity event, Corporate event

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Other skills:

Lyricist, Songwriter