Kofi
Baker's Cream Experience North American Tour To Begin Spring 2012
Son
of drum legend Ginger Baker brings to the stage the closest live
experience to the legendary Cream possible!
5/7/2012
– Los Angeles, CA – Fans of the legendary power trio Cream rejoice
with the announcement of Kofi Baker's Cream Experience North American
tour commencing May 31st. Kofi Baker, following in the
family tradition, displays a mastery of drum technique and groove
that rivals that of his father, drum legend Ginger Baker. After
seeing the historic Cream reunion in 2005, Kofi was inspired to start
his own band – he wanted to continue where Cream, and his father,
left off. Kofi's band is the ultimate Cream tribute: combining
Cream's innovative and experimental style with virtuoso talent. The
trio capture the mood and energy of the late '60s and early '70s;
adding their own distinctive styles.
“My
son, Kofi, he's playing amazingly,” says legendary drummer Ginger
Baker. “I was at the Frankfurt Fair (music trade show) a few years
ago and one of the Zildjian people said to me, 'Man, have you heard
your son play? He's amazing!' It's great to get feedback from people
in the business on how well he's playing.”
Featuring:
Kofi
Baker – drums
Tony
Spinner (TOTO) – guitar, vocals
Ric
Fierabracci (Chick Corea) – bass
Kofi's
upcoming tour comes off the heels of his whirlwind trip to SXSW in
Austin, TX where he was promoting the award winning documentary
'Beware of Mr. Baker', a film about his famous father Ginger Baker,
which received the prestigious Grand Jury prize for its category.
Kofi, who's first stage appearance was with his father at the age of
six when they performed together on the BBC TV show 'The Old Grey
Whistle Test' in 1975, was also interviewed for the 'Beware of Mr.
Baker' documentary. Over the years Kofi Baker has become a
well-respected drummer in his own right having tour with artists such
as legendary Steve Marriott of Humble Pie, John Ethridge of Soft
Machine and Steve Waller of Manfred Mann, as well as touring Europe
with his father during the early '80s playing drum duets of complex
African polyrhythms. In the '90s Kofi teamed up with Jonas Hellborg
and Shawn Lane to record the album 'Abstract Logic'. Along with
working on a new solo album, Kofi in recent years has been recording
and touring with the band OHM, fronted by Chris Poland, former
guitarist with Megadeth. Kofi has also recently become Head of the
Drum Department at the Artisthead New Music Academy.
Kofi
Baker's Cream Experience North American Tour Dates:
May
31 - Madison Theater - Cincinnati, OH www.madisontheateronline.com
June
1 - The Place - Indianapolis, IN
June
2 - Arcada Theatre - Chicago, IL www.oshows.com
June
3 - Rascal’s Live - Moline, IL www.rascalsmoline.com
June
9 - Stargazer’s Theatre - Colorado Springs, CO
www.stargazerstheatre.com
For
more information visit: http://kofibaker.com
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