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I'm a professional vocalist and recording artist. I am available for freelance vocal work. Known in some circles as “The Phoenix,” Kelli Baker, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to New York in 2012, quickly

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I'm a professional vocalist and recording artist. I am available for freelance vocal work. Known in some circles as “The Phoenix,” Kelli Baker, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to New York in 2012, quickly becoming a vibrant presence in the city’s music scene. Her journey began in the church choir, later evolving into fronting a hard rock band, forming a folk duo, and finally, honing her craft in New York’s renowned blues jams. Fresh from a December tour with Mike Zito, Kelli recently won

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I’m a professional vocalist and recording artist. I am available for freelance vocal work.

Known in some circles as “The Phoenix,” Kelli Baker, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to New York in 2012, quickly becoming a vibrant presence in the city’s music scene. Her journey began in the church choir, later evolving into fronting a hard rock band, forming a folk duo, and finally, honing her craft in New York’s renowned blues jams.

Fresh from a December tour with Mike Zito, Kelli recently won Nashville’s “Blues Revival 615,” judged by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Albert Cummings, and Derek St. Holmes. Kelli achieved the #1 Blues Song on the Roots Music Report with her rendition of “Dr. Feelgood (Love is a Serious Business)” and won the Long Island/Brooklyn/Queens division of the International Blues Challenge. Recently, she was honored by the National Women in Blues in Memphis. In the past year, Kelli headlined the Women of the Blues Fest in McIntosh, MN, and the Paxico Blues Fest in Paxico, KS, which attracted 5,000 attendees. She will return to Paxico to open for GRAMMY-winning artist Danielle Nicole this September. Kelli is a regular performer at prestigious blues clubs, including The Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ, and The Sand Dollar in Las Vegas, NV. In New York City, she graces stages like The Bitter End and The Cutting Room.

Winner, Blues Revival 615, Nashville, TN, 2024
#1 Blues Rock Song, Roots Music Report
#2 Top 50 Blues Song, Roots Music Report
Winner, Long Island Blues Challenge “Road to Memphis” 2022
Official Selection, National Women in Blues Showcase 2023

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Skills

Co
Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of
January 20, 2025 - January 20, 2025

Qualifications

Blues Revival 615, Winner
November 20, 2024 - November 20, 2025
Judged by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Albert Cummings, and Derek St. Holmes
Best of Long Island Nominee, Best Singer
January 20, 2020 - January 20, 2024
Best of Long Island Nominee, Best Band Non-Cover
January 20, 2023 - January 20, 2025
#1 Blue Rock Song, Blues Music Report
January 20, 2023 - January 20, 2025
#2 Top Blues Song, Blues Music Report
January 20, 2023 - January 20, 2025
Winner, International Blues Challenge "Road to Memphis" Long Island Division
January 20, 2023 - January 20, 2025
Official Selection, National Women in Blues
January 20, 2023 - January 20, 2025