Steve Baker

The music of London-born harmonica player, singer and composer Steve Baker has a clear profile which sets itself apart from his work as a featured solist. His self-penned songs span a broad stylistic range, from grooving Americana, blues and country, to funk & acoustic rock. What they all have in common, however, is Baker's pop sensibility, which gives his compositions a character all their own, featuring catchy choruses while avoiding clichés. Steve Baker has long enjoyed an international reputation as an innovative and stylistically versatile pioneer on the harmonica. With his solo album "Perfect Getaway", released in 2018, and its follow-up "The Great Divide" (2020), he shed the role of accompanist for the first time, presenting his exciting original compositions with conviction and intensity. Always in the service of the song, Steve's funky, melodic and elegant harmonica style is instantly recognizable, forming a perfect foil to his voice. With his third solo album Too Much Is Never Enough, Baker steps back to his acoustic roots, creating compositions that sound both totally familiar as well as fresh and original. With the new line-up of The LiveWires, he has found the ideal vehicle for his expressive songs. The combination of harmonica, guitar, bass, percussion and three-part vocal harmonies fits perfectly to Steve Baker’s distinctive compositions, with a powerful rhythmical component enhanced by compelling solo passages. Dense ensemble playing alternates with airy openness, and the sparsely arranged band sound displays great dynamics. The songs have attitude and strike a deeply personal note that reflects our turbulent times, while Baker's inimitable harp playing is the icing on the cake, inventive and melodic, always to the point.

Hamburg, DE