Kofi Baker's Cream Experience North American Tour

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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!

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 31^st. 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

Management: Maaike Moynes, [email protected] Skype: Maaike.moynes

Booking: Jim Sfarnas / Backstreet Booking
Longworth Hall Office Complex
700 West Pete Rose Way Suite 390
Lobby B – Post Box 18
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513.442.4405 ext. 11 / 513.834.9390 fax
www.backstreetbooking.com
[email protected]

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	For Immediate Release 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! 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 31^st. 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 Management: Maaike Moynes, [email protected] Skype: Maaike.moynes Booking: Jim Sfarnas / Backstreet Booking Longworth Hall Office Complex 700 West Pete Rose Way Suite 390 Lobby B – Post Box 18 Cincinnati, OH 45203 513.442.4405 ext. 11 / 513.834.9390 fax www.backstreetbooking.com [email protected]