Project Description
New York, NY – October 6, 2025 – On September 17, 2025, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker—hailed as The Phoenix of Modern Blues—took the stage at the iconic Beacon Theatre, delivering a blistering 30-minute set as the opening act for rock legends ZZ Top. The performance marked another milestone in Baker’s rapidly ascending career, earning her a standing ovation and waves of glowing praise from an audience largely experiencing her music for the first time.
The show was brought to life by Long Island-based G&R Events. Guy Brogna of G&R Events remarked:
“What an incredible night with Kelli Baker and her band at The Beacon Theatre. Kelli opened the show for ZZ Top and tore through a 30 minute set to the surprise of many in the audience. Most people that were there never heard or saw her before but became instant fans that night. A standing ovation and new fans continued to stop by with glowing reviews of the band as we stood in the lobby. Congrats to Kelli and the boys.”
Founded in 2017 by businessmen, musicians, and longtime friends Guy Brogna and Rick Eberle, G&R Events was born out of their shared love of music and decades of experience as both professional musicians (Scatterbrain and Iridesense, respectively) and business leaders. Brogna (All Music Inc.) and Eberle (Magnetic Vine PR) combined their expertise in sales, marketing, and promotion to create Long Island’s go-to booking agency for venues, municipalities, and artists alike—bringing world-class acts of every genre to the masses.
Following the Beacon Theatre triumph, the band’s next New York show is set for October 4, 2025 at the Towne Crier in Beacon, NY, before gearing up for the release of Baker’s new EP.
Upcoming Release
Kelli Baker’s highly anticipated EP, Granite, releases worldwide October 24, 2025 on Gulf Coast Records. A record release party will follow in January 2026 at My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, Roslyn, NY.
A meet and greet with album signing will be held in November at All Music’s new location in Plainview, NY.
About Kelli Baker
Kelli Baker: The Phoenix of Modern Blues
Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, Kelli Baker continues her meteoric rise as one of the most electrifying voices in modern blues-rock. With a voice that commands attention and lyrics that cut to the bone, Baker has earned a reputation for setting stages ablaze across the country.
Crowned the winner of the 2024 615 Blues Revival Competition in Nashville—judged by luminaries including Kenny Wayne Shepherd—Baker has shared stages with Grammy-winner Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and genre-defying Samantha Fish, cementing her place alongside today’s most influential blues artists. Her fiery live sets have graced iconic festivals and venues, from Full Throttle Saloon at Sturgis to NYC’s esteemed Beacon Theatre.
From gospel choirs in Phoenix to New York’s most storied clubs, Baker fuses raw blues soul with rock grit and poetic storytelling. Her music has charted on the Roots Music Report, while her live performances continue to leave audiences breathless.
For press inquiries, interviews, or review copies of Granite:
Contact: rick@magneticvine.com
Website: www.kellibaker.com