The band I play with has included a somewhat rotating cast of characters. It depends a little on who's available and who can put up with me. Lately, I've had the pleasure of performing with mighty-man Don McGraw on bass; the ultra-taletned songwriter Matthew Knights Williams, who's a right fine guitarist, as well; and Steve Cantrell, one of the tastiest guitarists around.....me on drums, trying to play and sing. The outrageous Roy Brooks played guitar on a record with me a few years back. I've had the opportunity, as well, to play with drummer Kevin Heuer, guitarist Brad Carr and steel guitarist Mike Bagwell. Nashvillians Peter Cooper (my longtime friend and co-songwriter), Tim Carroll (monster guitarist and wonderful songwriter), and Perry Baggs (drummer from Jason and the Scorchers and genuine hero!) have been kind enough to lend their talents, as well.
Influences
Too many to name, probably, but.....Jason and the Scorchers, Terry Allen, Gerald Duncan and the Accelerators, Robbie Fulks, Matthew Knights Williams, the Silos, Southern Culture on the Skids, Peter Cooper, Vince Mann, Tim Carroll....I sure love Tom Petty and the Beatles and the Ramones and Hank Williams....
Sounds Like
"the texture of wry Southern fiction by someone like Clyde Edgerton or Lewis Nordan..." - THE NEW YORK TIMES; "With enough crunch to make any son of Marshall Tucker proud, Maultsby and his band...come on like a buttoned-down version of the Bottle Rockets..." - THE NASHVILLE SCENE; "Rocker, ma con uno speed country, dalla Carolina del Sud. Da tenere d'occhio, ha dei numeri, ed il suo disco e molto elettrico e pulsante" - BUSCADERO; "Remember the name Baker Maultsby....a wickedly funny attitude that is reminiscent of Robbie Fulks." - CHARLESTON POST AND COURIER; "As for Baker, he was a delight." - GARRISON KEILLOR.
I'm from Spartanburg, SC, home to many strip malls, sizable stretches of two interstates, lots of vinyl-sided homes, the fabulous Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, and a downtown working hard to make a comeback. I sing about these sorts of topics in a number of songs -- "Four Wal Marts," "The Taco Belle," "Pee Dee Man" and others -- from the album "Bingo=Sin." Working with such pals and collaborators as music journalist Peter Cooper and Wofford College poet John Lane, we've got a bit of a twang-and-rock thing going, along with a lyrical approach I guess you could refer to as social commentary. We've had a few high moments: The chorus of "Four Wal Marts" has been quoted in both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and Peter and I (along with musicians David Ezell and Mike Bagwell) performed the song on "A Prairie Home Companion." I am married to the lovely Gretchen, and we have two young and delightful children, Clara and Emily Bauer. Family interests and job stuff have somewhat sidetracked my ambition of being the first-ever performer to top the Country, Pop, R&B and Hip-Hop, Dance, and Latin charts all at once.....but I continue to write and am working toward the goal of making another record. Meanwhile, I like playing with a band mostly -- I've got a somewhat revolving but always solid cast of players from Upstate, SC -- but I also enjoy performing solo or all-acoustic with one other guy or two other guys or whatever suits. We play our own songs, as well as some tasty rock-and-roll and country covers.
Hey Just dropping in to say hello, and thanks so much for having me as a myspace friend and let you know about my next shows.I hope to see you at a show soon. Jun 5 6:P The Vine Coffeehouse (Acoustic Show) MB Jun 12 9:P Princess Carma Benefit in Lugoff South Carolina Jun 13 8:P HOUSE OF BLUES /w COLT FORD MBeach SC Jun 14 8:P TBA-Carolina Entertainment Complex Marion Jun 27 8:P Conway Chamber Of Commerce Around The Fourth Jul 3 9:P Beach Wagon Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Jul 4 9:P Beach Wagon Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Jul 17 8:P Now Booking This Date Call 843-450-0171 Jul 18 8:P Now Booking This Date Call 843-450-0171 Jul 25 8:P KOA KOUNTRY KAMPER ROUND-UP MB SC Aug 1 9:P TBA Lugoff/Camden South Carolina Aug 8 8:P TBA Carolina Entertainment Complex MotoJam
Hello! Testing! Hello...Testing 1-2-3...Is this thang on? Baker are ya in there! I now have electricity and running water here at Chucks' Clucks Chicken Ranch.. so I'm back on line and wonderin' if you are alive and well? I gotta new website address: www.chuckmaultsby.net and as you can see I'm loose on Myspazz again! Stop by and pick out a beer, then leave a message confirming your wellness or lack of.... Were The Scorchers from yer neck of the woods? Cheers
Hey I just wanted to say hello. .I hope alls well Stop in check out a song or video and leave me a comment. Next Show April 4th at The Carolina Entertainment Complex in Marion SC Tickets just $10 plus taxes and fees Camping Availible For Tickets Goto www.entertaincarolina.com or call 843-423-0077 I'm 29th in the Myspace Country Charts!! Drop me a line anytime. Jeff
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HI THERE BAKER!!!!! I LOVE YOUR MUSIC. WHAT A GREAT PROFILE. I HOPE I CAN JAM WITH YOU GUYS SOMETIME. THE SPARTANBURG MUSICIANS ROCK!!!! THEY ARE THE GREATEST.... I HOPE TO SEE YOU AROUND SPARTANBURG IN THE MUSIC SCENE. MARTI B
Drummer for Hire!!!!...Team Player ...Play for the Song...In the Pocket...No issues and NO drama...Did i mention Team Player?...loads of PA/equipment and will travel...Get in touch soon!!!
Bake, you were in rare form Sat. night. Was hopin' you'd do the new tune about the bail bondsman. Guess we'll have to wait for the NuWay show this Saturday. Rave on!
TOURING 80’s TRIBUTE BAND / Signed Origianl Group Seeking a ripping 80’s stlye guitarist must have excellent back up vocals.
On drums, we are looking for a guy who can bang the shit out of the drums. Both positions need to be filled with pro attitude and know's how to put on a show for the fans.
If you want to tour on Friday - Saturday and back on Sunday, and make some good extra cash hit me up!
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We are a popular group and in high demand in the east, we tour the east coast and will be booking more gigs out west. If you can commit send us an email. We have tons of fun and want someone to join in
Good luck and start submitting your videos for phase one of the auditions. If you are contacted, this means you will move on to the next phase of the audition.
