conqueroo
providing expert indie music p.r. since 6:30 this morning

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Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
United States



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    conqueroo's Interests
GeneralCary speaking here: Interests include yoga (vinyassa, flow, anusara), health and fitness, progressive politics, collecting 45 and 78 RPM records, midcentury modern architecture, contemporary art, the big city, the desert, the South, juke joints and the chitlin circuit (including the cool posters, black cat bones, mojos too, and John the Conqueroos), indie films, and all the music below...
Music Heroes: Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams Sr./III, Cheap Trick, Magic Sam, Miles Davis, Jonathan Richman, Ray Davies/The Kinks, PJ Harvey, Bobby Fuller, Bob Marley, Dan Hicks, Mott the Hoople, Roxy Music, Nirvana, James Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, Pere Ubu, Jim White, NRBQ, Blind Arvella Gray, Arthur Lee/Love, Al Green, The Byrds, Billy Joe Shaver, Curtis Mayfield, Loudon Wainwright III, New York Dolls, Solomon Burke, Dave Alvin, Marshall Crenshaw, R.E.M. (the I.R.S. years), the dB's/Sneakers, R.L. Burnside, Alejandro Escovedo, Howlin' Wolf, Wilco, Johnny Cash, Shoes, James McMurtry, Sun Ra, Jim Lauderdale, Big Star, Steve Earle, Booker T & the MGs, The Shins, Leonard Cohen, Robert Johnson, MC5, Randy Newman, Lowell Fulson, Rodney Crowell, X/John Doe, Otis Rush, Neil Young, Charlie Rich, Lou Reed, Cat Power, Townes Van Zandt, Otis Redding, Tom Waits, Son House, The Fleshtones, Little Milton, Frank Zappa, The White Stripes, Bobby Rush, The Bangles, Isaac Hayes, Son Volt, Daniel Johnston, Sarah Borges, Thee Midniters, Jimmy Reed, Thelonious Monk, The Strokes, Dandy Warhols, Amos Milburn, New Colony Six, A Band of Bees, Television, Bobby Womack, Big Bill Broonzy, Paula Frazer, English Beat, Lou Reed, ELO/The Move, Esquerita, Delbert McClinton, Elmore James, The Monkees, T-Bone Walker, Zero 7, Lucinda Williams, Richard Thompson, Sloane, Lightnin'; Hopkins, Michelle Shocked, Ric Menck, Moby, Leroy Carr, the Allman Brothers, Charley Patton, Dave Alvin, Amy Winehouse, Steve Goodman, Aerosmith, Hasil Adkins, The Ramones, The Move/ELO, William Bell, Robbie Fulks, Bud Powell, Allen Toussaint, Dan Penn, Matthew Sweet, Peter Case/The Nerves, James Jamerson, The Beastie Boys, Nick Lowe, Syl Johnson, Steve Wynn, Roy Head, Junior Wells, Guyville-era Liz Phair, Wazmo Nariz, the Del-Vetts, everybody on 'Nuggets,' and most anything on the Chess, Vee-Jay, Bea & Baby, Cobra, Sun, Sundazed, Stax, Excello, Dunwich, Bomp, I.R.S., Slash or Norton labels.
MoviesMusic-related films that struck an autobiographical and/or otherwise emotional chord: "High Fidelity," "Almost Famous", "Ghost World," "This Is Spinal Tap," "Deep Blues," "Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus." Also: "The Slipping Down Life," "Mystery Train," "New York Doll," "The Mayor of Sunset Strip" and "Devil and Daniel Johnston" (now on DVD -- rent this!)
Television"Mad Men," "Real Time with Bill Maher," "The Daily Show," "Colbert Report," "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Flight of the Conchords" almost anything on HGTV.
BooksAt work on two of them now.

Heroes
My hero: Blind Arvella Gray (shown walking with dobro) on Maxwell Street, Chicago, the 1960s.

Groups: Sin City Social Club - World WideMemphis BandsKeep The Blues Alive!

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     conqueroo's Details
Status:Married
Hometown:Los Angeles by way of Chicago
Body type:6' 2"
Zodiac Sign:Scorpio
Occupation:music biz lifer

   conqueroo's Schools
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Northfield, IL
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

2007 to Present
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Journalism
 

2007 to Present

   conqueroo's Networking
Music - Marketing - Publicity


   conqueroo's Companies
conqueroo
Los Angeles, CA US
owner
conqueroo is an excellent little music publicity company run by a rabid music fan with an abiding interest in edgy singer/songwriters, indie rock, alt-country, blues and roots music. Check us at www.conqueroo.com

Conjuroo Recordings
Sherman Oaks, CA US
President
Conjuroo is a reissue label, distributed by Thirty Tigers/RED, whose first CD was a reissue of a lost album by a Chicago street singer...see http://www.conjuroo.com




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   conqueroo's Blurbs
About me:


Cary Baker's conqueroo is a 100% music-driven publicity company in Los Angeles. We are legendarily selective about the artists we represent. When we surround ourselves with music that inspires us, great things have a way of happening. Our office opens on most days at 6:30 a.m. PT as it's important to us to work in real time with the East Coast media. Plus we love our job. Savor our delicious artist roster below and you'll understand why!

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Among our current and "recurrent" projects are: Arthur Alexander, Big Sandy, Blues Traveler, J.J. Cale, John Cale, Caitlin Cary, Collectors’ Choice Music, Robert Cray, Creedence Clearwater Revival (catalog relaunch), Marshall Crenshaw, Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere, Rodney Crowell, Gabe Dixon Band, Chris Darrow, Thomas Dolby, The English Beat, Eddie Floyd, Tom Freund, Andy Friedman, Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs, Jon Dee Graham, Murry Hammond (Old 97's), Hank III, Hacienda Brothers, Peter Himmelman, "Honeydripper" (John Sayles' film), Scott Kempner, Hal Ketchum, Bill Kirchen, Jake La Botz, Sonny Landreth, Lionsgate Music, Long Beach Blues Festival, Raul Malo, Eleni Mandell, Anne McCue, James McMurtry, Scott Miller, Gurf Morlix, Shawn Mullins, Willie Nile, David Olney, Over The Rhine, Pine Leaf Boys, Steve Poltz, Ponderosa Stomp, Vernon Reid, Stan Ridgway, Arlen Roth, Billy Joe Shaver, Michelle Shocked, Shout! Factory (selected releases), Chris Smither, Jill Sobule, Chris Stamey, Stax Records' 50th Anniversary, Chris Stills, Pam Tillis, Tres Chicas, Uncle Monk (Tommy Ramone), Randy Weeks and Adrienne Young.

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Stax Records: we'll take you there!

Concord Music has reactivated the classic Stax label and will launch both an extensive reissue program and an active roster of newly signed soul artists. conqueroo is psyched to be chosen the official p.r. firm of Stax's 50th Anniversary! More info by clicking here.

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Stax summit at SXSW: Steve Cropper, Deanie Parker (Soulsville Foundation), William Bell & Eddie Floyd knock on wood


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Be sure to check our "real" web site: www.conqueroo.com for more info on our artists and the company itself.

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Who I'd like to meet:
To all who work in this business we call music, please come in and make yourself at home. Just be sure to wipe your feet.

(But if you're going to leave a comment, just please make sure it's at least as much about US as it is about you...and no gaudy HTML banners, okay?)

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conqueroo's Friends Comments
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UNCLE BETHEL





Mar 7 2009 2:21 AM

Your artist line up is superb.

Thanks soo much for the add. Let us know what's new with you, and drop by anytime & check out the stuff we write...

Lisa & Doug
(aka Uncle Bethel)
Sweet Hollywaiians / New CD Coming Soon!!





Mar 5 2009 5:50 PM




HELLO!!

Cat





Dec 29 2008 7:18 PM

Happy New Year, and long may you wave!
Oliver Mampel





Dec 17 2008 7:15 PM

hi,

great programm! wish I could be a part of it, once.
thanks for adding me!
Rachel Margaret





Nov 24 2008 5:03 AM

Hi Conqueroo,

I just dropped by to wish you a lovely week, and to thank you for your support and friendship. Hope you enjoyed my songs.

Look forward to connecting with you soon.

All the best!

Rachel Margaret
THH70





Nov 22 2008 12:03 AM

a quick hello from THH70 and to thank you for your continued support!

check out my year-end art blowout currently on eBay!

click on any of the images below to go directly to my auctions!


NINE original paintings for over 50% OFF the prices on my website!

Cheers!
THH70

thh70 online dot com
No on 8 - No on H8





Oct 28 2008 12:49 AM

Thanks for the support!




Please encourage all your friends and neighbors to VOTE NO on 8, NO on HATE!



Cheers! :)
SHURMAN





Oct 29 2008 11:41 PM

yo conqueroo what's happenin?

We are doin a few West Coast shows with Blues Traveler and would love to see ya at a one...
Fireball





Sep 27 2008 4:46 AM

Thanks for being our new friend Visit FireballMailOnline. com to see what the Killer's up to. He's going on tour, cut a new record, celebrating a birthday, and just played Farm Aid.
Keep Rockin' and In touch! Hugs, Marla
@KarlieRedd on Twitter





Sep 27 2008 12:25 PM

Ruby Friedman Orchestra





Sep 20 2008 9:32 AM

HI YOU GUYS! You missed Lucinda Williams climbing up on stage with me at our last show...Quite grand!
SO here's a pic....Hope u r well.....xox, RUBY!!!

The Kingbirds





Sep 8 2008 7:29 AM

Thanks and regards from the Kingbirds.
Lynn Blakey





Jul 10 2008 4:25 AM

yay Cary!
thanks for finally being my friend, i know you are busy but come on!!
seriously, happy to know you and work with you,
lynn
Steve Tallis and The Holy Ghosts





Jul 10 2008 10:20 AM

thanks conqueroo
best wishes and respect
steve
Ruby Friedman Orchestra





Jul 2 2008 10:56 PM

THANK YOU, YOU GUYS!!!!
For supporting the Orchestra, the Vision, and the Revolution!
From the Heart, You Two are the Real Deal.
Much Gratitude, Ruby Friedman
Jake La Botz





Jun 22 2008 10:12 PM

Jake La Botz
Record Release Party
Friday June 27th 9PM sharp at:

The Redwood Bar
316 W. 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA. 90012
www. theredwoodbar. com

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Ruby Friedman Orchestra





Jun 18 2008 11:52 PM

Yay! Thank You!!!!!!!!
Hep Cat Records





May 9 2008 12:12 AM

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The Clarences ™





Apr 23 2008 11:34 PM

THE CLARENCES love & support Conqueroo!!!!
Julie





Apr 23 2008 5:10 AM

Cary !!!!!! So happy I saw you @ SXSW it was way to short. I've been editing like crazy since then. Rachel Ray is almost finsihed for the season and the spot on CNN and Comedy Central has made me one busy girl...last weekend I shot Cowboys & Crawfish @ the Llano Crawfish Open Team Roping event....this weekend its Wiener Dog Races in Buda...Oh my beautiful life..How are you?
Caji & Salomé





Apr 13 2008 1:01 AM

Hello! Hope to meet you when we visit CA! :D
Abi Tapia





Mar 11 2008 3:52 PM

Looking forward to seeing you and partying at SXSW!
Lexie Roth





Feb 21 2008 9:10 PM

cary baker, you're wonderful. thanks for working with us on the project. fantastic job.
Dale Daniel





Feb 15 2008 6:42 AM

Where's that SXSW party happening?
The Meaning of Louie





Jan 20 2008 7:04 PM

Cary -

It's an honor to be invited to your party! Nice to see you've got one of these 'Space pages!

Great taste in music, too!

me gotta go now...

E.P.
LouieLouie.net
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