Don Baker has released his new single, Magnolia, from his latest album, Don Baker and Special Guests, and announced nationwide tour dates. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
A cover of the J.J. Cale song, Don has been performing Magnolia for nearly 40 years.
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Born and bred in Dublin, Don first learnt to play harmonica as a young boy in hospital recovering from a bout of TB, immersing himself in the Blues and especially blues harmonica and listening to the recordings Sonny Boy Williamson and Howlin' Wolf.
Fifty years on, he is still performing the songs of Blues legends and compositions of his own. His songs have been recorded by artists including Sinead O’Connor, Charlie McCoy, Finbar Furey, and Declan O’Rourke.
He has released fifteen albums and shared stages with Tom Jones, Sinéad O’Connor and Van Morrison.
He tours his One-Man My Story Tour nationwide and plays 22 March at Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. 29 March at Moat Theatre, Naas. 12 April at Nenagh Arts Centre, Tipperary. 26 April at Theatre Royal, Castlebar. 11 May at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. 18 May at Roisin Dubh, Galway. 7 June at The Venue, Ratoath. 12 June at Draiocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin. June 24 at Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray. September 3 at Whelan's, Dublin. 6 September at Westport Town Hall Theatre, Mayo.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Handsome, sexy, charming.
How would you describe your music?
Organic.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williamson, Mississippi John Hurt.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
The Bee Gees at the Adelphi, Dublin around 1968.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Dust My Broom by Elmore James.
What's your favourite song right now?
Walking Blues by Joe Bonamassa.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Closing Time by Leonard Cohen.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harem.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Spotify, YouTube and my website.
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