Artist Management and Promotion

Duck Baker  

Duck was born Richard R. Baker IV in 1949 and grew up in Richmond, Virginia.  His teenage years were devoted to playing in rock and blues bands before becoming interested in fingerpicking blues and old-time country in local coffeehouses.  His repertoire ranges from traditional Irish music through old-time mountain music and bluegrass to blues, gospel, ragtime and swing.  Baker has a reputation as a virtuoso but his performances depend as much on his humorous and informative stage manner and relaxed, tuneful vocals as on technical bravura.

Duck’s greatest success has come in the guitar world.  He has written several books on fingerstyle guitar and made numerous tutorial videos.   His tunes and arrangements have been recorded by other pickers like Stefan Grossman, John Renbourn, Pat Kirtley, and Joe Miller.

His first record, 'There’s Something for Everyone in America' was released on Kicking Mule Records in 1976.  Since then, he has recorded blues and gospel material, a collection of early European Christmas carols, and others devoted to Irish, Scottish and Appalachian tunes.

“Duck Baker is a true genius of the guitar.”  Stefan Grossman

“I think he sets a standard we all can aspire to.”  Leo Kottke

“Listening to Duck Baker makes me feel good.”  Charlie Byrd

"One of the most interesting pickers around."  Chet Atkins

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