"pretty world is what great songwriting is all about." Gurf Morlix
Texas songwriter Sam Baker is not that well known even in his adopted hometown of Austin. However, since the 2004 release of his debut mercy, word of Baker's songs have slowly, but surely spun its way around the world. On August 7, Baker returns with the second part of the story, the self released pretty world. Co-produced by fellow Texan and songwriter Walt Wilkins, the new songs reflect a life lived well and nearly lost.
Austin producer/songwriter Gurf Morlix said of mercy “It's the best writing I've come across since Mary Gauthier.” The UK's Maverick Magazine awarded mercy five stars and writers that have discovered this raw talent often compare him to fellow Texans Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark.
A lot can happen in a few years and Baker can tell you that a lot can happen in seconds. Back in 1986, he was traveling in a train through Peru, when the car he was in was blown apart by a terrorist bomb, killing fellow passengers and leaving him clinging to life. Deafened and gravely injured, Baker spent the better part of the next decade working on both a physical and spiritual recovery. It was through storytelling and the art of songwriting that Baker turned to make sense of a sometimes senseless world.
Baker's songs are pictures sketched in short, spare lines and lay bare the honest truths and simple details of life. pretty world celebrates the moments large and small that frame our lives.
In case I forgot to mention it, it sure was great meeting you and hearing you and Gurfo play at the House Of Righteous Music here in Madison, Wisconsin! I am still working on getting that recording ready to send you, the crowd was louder than the playin' so I am going to see if I can level it out a bit.
sir it was great to see ya set at and chat at the Leeds gig.Thankyou for sporting our badge onstage. amazing songs. if ya get chance to listen to us let us know what ya reckon. all the best. cheers. GT and adam
Hey Sam, thanks for the add. I'm honoured. Hope Kilkenny went well. Leeds was fantastic!!! Looking forward to next time. Still floating from all that hugging ;) xx
Hey Sam, I saw Walt last night (with Tommy Alverson at the BBQ joint). He is still flying on cloud nine from the Holland show! He said you are in Ireland right now. Hope you come back soon to Texas! We miss you!
What a pleasure to see you play last week in Leeds x Ive had Pretty World on non-stop since x You're amazing, and very good looking too and not not trout-y at all! :o) xx
Sam, what a great gig at the blue highways fest. I loved it! It was great to see you playing with a full band like that! They all got great voices! It was a great vibe on stage and everybody loved it.
Hi Sam Hello from everyone in Kilkenny, Ireland. Looking forward to you two shows at The Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival on 3rd and 4th May. www. kilkennyroots. com
Hi Sam, What a wonderful show last saturday in Utrecht at the Blue Highwayfestival. What a great idea to bring this large band with you. Amsterdam was great (Paradiso) but this was super!! Hope to CU soon again, greetz zjos
Hello Sam Thank you for the add and for visiting my music page. I hope to catch you in the UK next time you visit. !R O C K! for !P E A C E! Take care man Ian
