Kurt Baker: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Kurt Baker

Kurt Baker is an American songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work sits in the rock/pop lane of power pop. Known to many through the pop-punk band The Leftovers and later projects under his own name, he writes tight, melodic songs built around direct hooks and brisk tempos. In New York City, he appears at Bowery Palace on bills with acts like The Dollyrots and Bobby Mahoney. His performances tend to favor economy and propulsion over spectacle.