I am really excited to be performing at this Art Event! It’s at t the Second Story Gallery in Camas, WA. Local Hosting Artists Aimee Reimschussel and Kari Jensen will be showing some of their amazing work. Kari is a dear friend and truly one of the most versatile and talented people I’ve ever known… you won’t want to miss this show!

*Friday, April 1^st, 2016

*Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th Ave. Camas WA 98607

*Live Music from 5-9 PM.

For more details check out Kari on Facebook, and myself as well: Michael Baker and Soulbake.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
I will be performing live this evening at Frontier Public House in Hazel Dell: Romantic Spanish & Classical Guitar, mixed in with swinging and swooning love songs. Show Starts at  5:30 PM.

Frontier Public House – 4909 NE Hazel Dell Ave. Vancouver, WA 98663

Not Black Friday… It’s First Friday!
I’ll be performing Live at The Aurora Gallery for Downtown Vancouver’s monthly Art Stroll. So much to shop for, so little time! I’ve had some of my brothers artwork framed here (That’s how I met them), and was surprised at both how little it cost and the quality of the work they did. And, it was cheaper than if I did it myself! This is the only place I would to go to have anything framed, trust me. So, come on by and meet Elizabeth – shop, browse, or just listen to some Christmas Solo Guitar Music!
Music from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. 1004 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660

I’ll most likely be playing at an open mic tonight, at Donnell’s in Downtown Vancouver, WA. Hosted by local musician and new friend, Kevin Coloso with Collection of Lone Souljahs.

Music starts at 8:00 PM!

Donnell’s Bar, 813 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660

More on my facebook page

Come check me out tonight at Charlie’s Bodega Tapas & Whiskey Bar: Great Atmosphere, Friendly Folks, Fantastic Food & Drink!

Music from 6:30 – 9:00 PM.

Charlie’s Bodega Tapas & Whiskey Bar
1220 Main St., Vancouver, WA 98660

Visit Soulbake on facebook and Charlie’s on facebook

Happy Father’s Day to All you Dads!
It’s funny how many traits we acquire from our parents. I don’t often speak of my father, but I know that my sarcastic sense of humor and taste for bad puns come from his side. I am also certain that my appreciation of Art, Music and Beauty come from dear old dad. My father was an artist and journalist, with a degree from UC Berkeley. During WWW II he was stationed in France, and wrote for the Army paper, “Stars and Stripes”. He later had his own nightclub column in the Richmond Independent, and his own radio show, “In the Spotlight with Myron K. Baker”. I grew up listening to lots of great jazz and other music. As parents, we try to protect our children, and keep them from repeating our mistakes (It’s a wonder evolution even works). So early on, my father really tried to discourage me from playing music for a living with nothing else to fall back on – he knew firsthand that it was a tough life. But as far back as I can remember, that’s all I really wanted to do. Eventually, my father came to accept this, and mentioned it in the last letter he wrote to me.
I will leaving here in a bit to drive to Tacoma. I have 3 shows today, and am looking forward to playing for all the Dads, Grand Dads and even Great Grand Dads.
Love you, dad… thanks for giving me the gift of music to share!

The New Downtown Hotspot, Charlie’s Bodega hosts Local Artist, Michael “Soulbake” Baker Performing a Unique Repertoire of Spanish, Traditional and Original Music for Solo Guitar.

Charlie’s features classic Tapas (Small Plates) to share around the table, with a wide variety of selections. Wine list includes fine local vintners, as well as Spain & Portugal. And… Whiskeys from all around the world!

Charlie’s Bodega Tapas & Whiskey Bar
1220 Main St., Vancouver, WA 98660

Friday, June 12th, 2015
Music from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

More at Charlies Bodega and on Facebook at Soulbake

Charlie’s features classic Tapas (Small Plates) to share around the table, with a wide variety of selections. Wine list includes fine local vintners, as well as Spain & Portugal.
And… Whiskeys from all around the world.

Tonight’s Musical Guest:
Michael “Soulbake” Baker; Performing a Unique Repertoire of Spanish, Traditional and Original Music for Solo Guitar.

Charlie’s Bodega Tapas & Whiskey Bar
1220 Main St., Vancouver, WA 98660

Friday, May 29th – Music from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

Check out Charlie’s on Facebook And Soulbake on Facebook

Performing Live tonight: Local Artist, Michael Baker (“Soulbake”) – Relaxing and Intriguing Spanish, Traditional and Original Guitar Music.

Charlie’s Bodega Tapas & Whiskey Bar
1220 Main St., Vancouver, WA 98660

* Music from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

Visit Soulbake on facebook and Charlie’s on facebook