 Artist
of the Month, March 1998
Kathy Baker
H.E.A.R. is pleased to introduce Kim Baker as our Artists of the Month.
Kim brings and honesty to her lyrics and music that rever berates in your
soul.
Earthwater Recording artist Kim Baker, whose music has emerged from the
coffeehouses of the West Coast, has just finished recording her new album
"On Her Dream" due to be released in February of 1998. With
Grammy award winning producer Cookie Marenco at the helm, the album encompasses
a gamut of musical sound, from vulnerable acoustic moments to articulate
rock arrangements. Bluegrass sensation Tony Furtado adds his trademark
slide guitar on the title track, while Atlanta singer/songwriter Caroline
Aiken enhances two songs with her exquisite harmonies.
Baker grew up in Los Angeles, CA and took interest in music at an early
age. She learned to play the piano at age 8 and began playing guitar and
writing songs in high school. Upon graduation, Baker moved to the Bay
Area to attend Mills College where she majored in both Music and Sociology.
While studying guitar and voice in college, Baker ventured out into the
surrounding Bay Area music scene to perform in the local coffeehouses.
During her junior year, Baker traveled on domestic exchange to Atlanta,
GA where she spent a year playing in the local music scene. It was here
that she met up with singer/songwriter and friend Caroline Aiken, who
Baker praises as "one of the most soulful vocalists and incredible
guitar players of today's music scene.
Upon graduating from college in '95, Kim founded her own record label
(Earthwater Records) and has since released a self titled EP as well as
"On Her Dream," her full length debut. Baker carefully blends
folk and rock in her unique, stylistic approach to songwriting. Kim's
music has exceptional depth and integrity. "On Her Dream" is
a striking exploration of both the political and personal aspects of everyday
life and is a must listen for all music fans
ON HER DREAM
Produced by Cookie Marenco and Kim Baker
Engineered by Cookie Marenco
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at OTR Studies Belmont, CA by Cookie Marenco
Assistant engineers: Mary Alafetich, Yury Bajgrowicz, Larry McGee,
Susan Ray, Karen Smith, Renea Wilfong
Photographed by Chloe Atkins except back cover photo by Declan Spring
Design and layout by Paul Smicker
Caroline Aiken appears courtesy of Rounder Records
Earthwater Records
PO Box 965 Menlo Park, CA 94026
http://www.kimbaker.com
415-367-7760
All songs copyright 1997 Kim Baker Music (ASCAP)
ON HER DREAM
1. Tattooed Past
2. This Time
3. Promised Land
4. Forgive
5. Love Has Drowned
6. Encircled By Angels
7. On Her Dream
8. Judgement
9. Highway Line
10. Silent Grace
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