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Checking into Baker Hotel
Barrett contributes keyboards and vocals to a pop band called Baker Hotel. They’ve played the Tiniest Bar in Texas, Uncle Billy’s and Saxon Pub, among other gigs in their first year or so together. They trace their roots to rock, folk and, especially, Southern antecedents.
I’ve been listening to their samples on MySpace and on their dedicated Web site. Songwriter Carter Beckworth starts with a clear, clean concept of melody and an accessible, light touch with lyrics. You hear shades, not tones. The instrumental mesh is hospitable, and it rests reliably in a recognizable comfort zone, which is not a bad strategy for a still-evolving band.
I’ll catch them as soon as I can.
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By caroline
December 1, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
simon page is my cousin and he is an amazing person and i really encourage you all to go out and by the cd when available!
By Chip Sparks
November 22, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
I've seen these guys play a few times at the Tiniest Bar in Texas and they put on a hell of a live show! Where can I get the album?
By Josh Bickley
November 21, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this
Oh yeah. I saw these chapps out at the tiniest bar. I mean to tell ya, watching Baker Hotel will change your whole outlook on things.
By Girl from MS
November 21, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
The guys have been in the studio getting ready to put out their first cd. They have this one song called little green cars that is amazing. I can't wait!
By Victoria
November 19, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
Believe it or not, I actually sit next to the Carter Beckworth in question during my most boring class. He's good company.
I haven't seen them yet either. FYI: According to my Facebook event info, their next show will be at the Tiniest Bar in Texas this Thursday November 21st 8:00pm.