Kurt Baker

Who is Kurt Baker?

Kurt Milton Baker is an American musician, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his work in the Pop-Punk group The Leftovers and his own band The Kurt Baker Band.

Kurt Baker has released several solo projects with his Power Pop group The Kurt Baker Band, who play punk rock music inspired by pop tunes of the 1960s and 1970s. Baker was the founding member, bass player, singer & songwriter of the notable pop/punk outfit The Leftovers, who formed in 2002 and released several records on Rally Records, Insubordination Records and Oglio Records. The group toured all over the United States, Europe and Canada throughout 2006 to 2010 before breaking up.

Baker’s blend of Beach Boys and The Beatles styled melodies have earned him the praise of Larry Livermore, Ben Weasel and Jaret Reddick. After the release of The Leftovers' last album, 2009's Eager to Please on Oglio Records, which featured guest ranging from Brett Anderson ) to Coz Canler, and an extensive tour of the US and Europe, Baker decided to focus on going solo. Baker’s debut solo EP “Got It Covered” was released on Oglio Records. Produced by Los Angeles based pop producer, Linus of Hollywood, “Got It Covered” features Baker’s take on some of his favorite Power Pop songs of the 70’s and 80’s and features guest Kay Hanley and Adam Marcello. Baker has also worked with Tommy Dunbar, Kim Shattuck, and Parry Gripp.