Kelli Baker - Granite

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2025
Time:26:16 
Size:60,5 MB 
Label:Gulf Coast Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock/Soul 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Silk Flowers - 4:34
 2. Right On Time - 4:15
 3. The Call - 0:48
 4. Granite (Badlands) - 4:00
 5. Where Did You Sleep Last Night - 4:03
 6. Love in the Sheetz - 3:19
 7. Whipping Post - 5:14

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Baker moved to New York City in 2012. Her venture into music began in church, where many other strong musical foundations have been planted for successful artists. After arriving in New York, she became involved in the local blues scene and continues to perform music described as blues-rock and soul. Her songwriting often draws from personal experiences, which is where most great songs originate. Baker cites influences such as Bonnie Raitt, Chris Cornell, Susan Tedeschi, and Aretha Franklin. She has also begun stacking up awards and achievements in the blues genre, including winning the 2024 615 Blues Revival Competition in Nashville and the Long Island/Brooklyn/Queens division of the International Blues Challenge. She has also been featured in several magazine publications. Kelli Baker regularly performs with bluesman Mike Zito and recently toured with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Granite consists of seven songs, four of which were written by Kelli Baker. She also included a Mike Zito song, an Allman Brothers cover, and a traditional folk tune. Two originals, “Silk Flowers” (which also has an official video) and “Granite,” have been released as singles. Italian musician Noe Socha contributes great guitar and harmonica work, while Tom Curiano handles drums. “Right On Time,” the second track on the album, is a bluesy, sultry tune that features funky, fiery guitar playing alongside Baker’s soulful vocals. She sings, “It’s been a dark, dark morning. It’s been a dark, dark day,” and “You’re always right on time.” “Love in the Sheetz,” the upbeat Mike Zito tune, is another highlight. Baker delivers it with enthusiasm: “All I need is something sweet. All I need, I need is love in the Sheetz.” It’s a fun, lighthearted song full of imagery. You can find almost anything in a Sheetz, so is it hard to imagine finding love there, too? I think not. The final song on Granite is a cover of the classic Allman Brothers Band tune “Whipping Post.” Maybe it’s my love for nearly anything by the Allman Brothers that makes this my favorite cut on the EP, but I’m convinced it’s also due to the fine job Baker and her band do putting their own spin on this timeless song. All seven tracks on Granite are enjoyable, and there’s no doubt that Kelli Baker has a huge, electrifying voice.

Granite