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Andrea Baker
Rock / Alternative / Indie

better to light a candle than curse the darkness



Los Angeles, California
United States

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Member Since8/25/2007
Band Websitemyspace.com/andreabakerfiddle
Band MembersAndrea and her fiddles:
- 4-string French acoustic fiddle with Fishman pickup,
- 5-string electric translucent red Skyinbow fiddle/viola,
- 4-string electric Zeta violin with midi control,
- beater fiddle that she carved up (literally)
- 8-string red Washburn mandolin (yeah, not really a fiddle)



Influencesmusicians, artists, courageous women, great songwriters, storytellers and people with something empowering to say. I love to connect with people and their cultures through their music and art, their philosophy and stories. the deeper I go, the more I can see the common roots we all share.

Current musical influences: Richard Greene, Apocalyptica, Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Loreena McKennitt, Dream Theater, early Metallica, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Vassar Clements, Gilles Apap, Stephane Grappelli, Darol Anger, Mark OConnor, Yehudi Menuhin, BB King, Sugarcane Harris, Stuff Smith, Natalie MacMaster, Bob Dylan and Scarlet Rivera, Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Linkin Park, Alison Krauss, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Dixie Dregs, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Sarah Mclachlan, Regina Carter, Billy Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Sam Bardfeld, Edith Piaf, Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, ZZ Top, Danny Elfman, Gabriel Garcia Marquez (music through words)

...and in memory of Patrick Lubow and his thousand guitars, an amazing guitar player who was a real influence on my playing: "There is only one note if you really listen. Play forever."

...solo improvisation with Saffron Parade Arabesque Band at the Unity Project Feb 2009 Saffron Parade at Unity Project "Saffron Gypsy"


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Sounds Likeyou decide




Quotes:

your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it -- Buddha

what we play is life -- Louis Armstrong

Under every deep, a lower deep opens -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Eclecticism is the word. Like a jazz musician who creates his own style out of the styles around him, I play by ear -- Ralph Ellison

Go on; don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine -- Beethoven

This bridge will only take you halfway there, to those mysterious lands you long to see. Through gypsy camps and swirling Arab fair, and moonlit woods where unicorns run free. So come and walk awhile with me and share the twisting trails and wonderous worlds Ive known. But this bridge will only take you halfway there. The last few steps you have to take alone -- Shel Silverstein

The most potent muse of all is our own inner child –- Stephen Nachmanovitch

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up -– Pablo Picasso

I shut my eyes in order to see –- Paul Gauguin

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose -- Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel

Creative work is play. It is free speculation using the materials of one’s chosen form –- Stephen Nachmanovitch

The purpose of art is not a rareified, intellectual distillate – it is life, intensified, brilliant life –- Alain Arias-Misson

Don’t fight darkness. Bring the light & darkness will disappear — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Every human being is capable of the universe -- Thomas Aquinas

All big things in this world are done by people who are naive and have an idea that is obviously impossible -- Dr. Frank Richards, English Writer

If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, come in. A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer. If you are a pretender, come in, for we have flax-golden tales to spin -- Shel Silverstein

There is a vitality; a life force, a quickening That is translated through you into action, And because there is only one of you in all time, This expression is unique.
If you block it, It will never exist through any other medium and will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, Nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours, clearly and directly, To keep the channel open.
You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly To the urges that motivate you.
Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, A blessed unrest that keeps us marching And makes us more alive than the others.
--Martha Graham to Agnes DeMille



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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 5 2009 9:00P
The Trip Bar - Evangenitals and Cousin JuneBug Santa Monica, California
Nov 6 2009 7:30P
Bellydance Showcase with Saffron Parade joined by Michael Cox and Donovan Eagle Rock, California
Nov 9 2009 8:30P
Honkystomp at the Waterfront Theater Marina Del Rey, California
Nov 21 2009 7:30P
Kan Zaman Traditional Arabian Orchestra @ Armory Center for the Arts Pasadena, California
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Bellydance showcase with Saffron Parade and Michael Cox North Hollywood, California
Dec 6 2009 3:00P
Historic Castle Green Holiday Event with/ Evangenitals Pasadena, California
Dec 13 2009 3:00P
Christmas Sing Along Concert El Monte, California

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   About Andrea Baker

*************************************************************** sometime not so long ago, Andrea steered herself off the classical violin path and started on a journey through uncharted fiddle space with her red 5-string electric viola/fiddle, gathering inspiration from the amazing musicians she's jammed with along the way. She's played with blues musicians, Scottish fiddlers, bluegrass legends, Arabian/Turkish/bellydance bands (rocking those microtones) and several rock and alternative bands in the L.A. area. She's currently rocking out with Honkystomp, a hard rock band based in L.A., The Evangenitals: "Alt-country love punk rock", and Saffron Parade, an Arabian/Turkish bellydance band with jazz influences.

check out Andrea on FOX TV with Honkystomp: http://nextgreatband.msn.com/ngb/video/week1

scroll down to "Honkystomp" and click "watch video"

Honkystomp on Fox TV's Next Great American Band

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Bootleg Honkystomp fan videos (taken on camera phones with NO audio quality!) from our holiday show:






   Andrea Baker's Friend Space (Top 34)
Andrea Baker has 312 friends.
 BEN - Composer, Post Sound 


 Honkystomp@TheWaterfrontTheatre11/9/09MarinaDelRey 


 Heather 


 Dan 


 Steve DeBoard 


 Deborah 


 SKYE 


 Evangenitals 


 Juli Crockett 


 lisa dee 


 Henry Bermudez Trio 


 Matt 


 The Saffron Parade Arabesque Band 


 mysterio 


 Armond Neal 


 Mystic Love Gods 


 Odious Ari 


 Tiffany 


 colin 


 Joseph 


 Kat Perez 


 Katie 


 Laurie 


 Björn 


 LINA - songwriter/singer 


 Amicus Ad Aras 


 Jilda 


 Dana 


 Raymond 


 Shane Alexander 


 Stefan Nilsson 


 Shaped Like A Gun 


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rizorkestra one-man-folk-roots-blues-band

rizorkestra one-man-folk-roots-blues-band



Sep 2 2009 1:08 AM

"...here on the west coast keepin' music real down-home for y'all..."
Stefan Nilsson

Stefan Nilsson



Jul 28 2009 10:49 PM

Hey Andrea!
Nice to hear from you and thanks for your comment!
I will be in sweden for the most of the time this autum but you..ll never know...:-)
Hope your gigg will be great!
Say hi to Ben from me.

All the best!
Stefan
Vendetta Valentine

Vendetta Valentine



Jul 6 2009 4:31 AM

Thanks Andrea, hope the music is treating you well! =)
Juli Crockett

Juli Crockett



May 27 2009 11:16 AM

Scottish Fiddle Lessons, HERE YOU COME!!!!!

Luis Narino (Noble Creatures)

Luis Narino (Noble Creatures)



May 22 2009 1:57 AM

You guys were great last night at the Old Towne Pub!
MALABOMBA!

MALABOMBA!



May 11 2009 1:37 AM


Wish you were here...

Session One (714) 44-MUSIC

Session One (714) 44-MUSIC



May 1 2009 9:38 PM

You have amazing tunes!! When are you coming to the studio?? Let's make a record!!
TK PRODUCTIONS

TK Productions



May 2 2009 5:39 PM

Wassss Uuuuup... Thanx 4 the add!!!
TKs 24hr Lockout Studio
24 HR LOCKOUT REHEARSAL STUDIOS
in *OC *WEST LA *NOHO *VEGAS
Elvis Orbison

Elvis Orbison



Feb 28 2009 2:17 AM

Thanks! Not too gross? My girlfriend thinks it's REALLY gross! Hahaha!
mysterio

mysterio maloof



Jan 28 2009 8:17 PM

Fun rehearsal last night!
Laurie

Laurie Pepper



Nov 22 2008 8:14 AM

Awww. I wish you could be there. See you soon. L.
LINA - songwriter/singer

LINA - songwriter/singer



Nov 17 2008 7:37 PM

Aaah.. how sweet of you! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! :D
Armond Neal

Armond Neal



Oct 24 2008 1:00 AM

Hi Andrea! That was a sweet comment - thank you, I'm really glad you enjoy it. You know that I feel fortunate and honored to be playing with you. Tuesday, it is. Take care,
Reggie
Cousin Junebug

Cousin Junebug



Oct 11 2008 7:32 AM

thanks! you, too!

much love from the bugs
No on 8 - No on H8

No on 8  - No on H8



Sep 11 2008 11:46 PM




Please encourage all your friends and fans in California to VOTE NO on 8, NO on H8!

Cheers! :)
lisa dee

lisa dee



Sep 29 2008 2:00 PM

it's nice to have you next to me smiling and fiddlin' away!
:)
Armond Neal

Armond Neal



Sep 23 2008 12:15 AM

Hi from a new "Saffroner"! Thanks for the add and I'll see you Tuesday!
Reg
Patrick Contreras at The Starline Sat. Nov. 21

Patrick Contreras at The Starline Sat. Nov. 21



Sep 11 2008 6:53 PM

Hey fellow fiddler Andrea!
I don't know if you remember i wrote you when you were on "americas best band" ...my friends "mezcal" from Fresno were also on there. Anyway, if your not busy Come and Join us at The Mint this Sunday!

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AMP RADIO NETWORK

AMP RADIO NETWORK



Sep 11 2008 1:23 PM

You rock! Send us some songs to play on our network!! :)

Christina, AMP RADIO

thats right, ifs FREE. www.ampradionetwork.com
Heather

Heather



Aug 21 2008 4:37 PM

No, YOU rocked!!!!!!
llk;lk;

llk;lk;



Aug 20 2008 3:45 PM

Hey, Ben here. First and formost, thank you for your friendship!,
I would also like to invite you over to my main page:www. myspace. com/thebenrobinsonband

Peace and Love!

Ben
mysterio

mysterio maloof



Aug 20 2008 8:10 AM

I had fun rehearsing tonight. Take care and see you next week.
Heather

Heather



Aug 13 2008 12:22 AM

thanks! I wondered if it was a bit cheesy...???
I LOVE this pic of YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
LINA - songwriter/singer

LINA - songwriter/singer



Aug 8 2008 7:28 PM

Hi Andrea! So happy to meet you and that you came to Sweden... :) Hope you guys had a great time in Europe!!! Hopefully you will come back soon so we can spend much more time! great music!!
Love!
Lina
Stefan Nilsson

Stefan Nilsson



Aug 6 2008 5:39 PM

Hey Andrea!
Thanks for the add!
So nice to see you again at the wedding!
You rock on the violin!
Your friend Stefan
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