45 years of playing guitar—with only the first year not in front of an audience—has failed to make me healthy, wealthy, and wise. I have, however, managed to hone my ability to fit right in with almost any genre of popular music: rock, pop, country, blues, folk, alternative. Save traditional jazz and classical. I am also fluent on bass, and can play some drums and keyboards.

I am also available to sub/fill in, and to contribute guitar/bass tracks over the internet.

I play with these DC-area artists/bands:
Wes Tucker & The Skillets
Jelly Roll Mortals
Cravin' Dogs
Ruthie and the Wranglers
The HalFSmokes
Janine Wilson
The Porch Delights
The Cahoots

I have been a member of, recorded with, and/or played with these artists/bands:

In DC area:
Laura Tsaggaris
Lianna
Kid Goat
Last Train Home
The Walkaways
JP McDermott & Western Bop
Little Pink
Michael Jantz
Alec Gross
Tim King &The Righteous Sinners

In Chicago:
peatmoss
The Turnstyles
Falling Wallendas
Monster
Alice Peacock
Stephanie Rogers
Dana Lawrence
Jake Dynnis
Karen Anderson

This is the sound page for violinist/guitarist Todd Baker (aka Toady  Barker).  

Sounds of all varieties will make their way onto this page. Just trying to add a little music to our lives, have fun, and last but not least find a good groove.

My Motto - Everything is music. Even silence is a song in of itself. 

I like to close my eyes and listen, and even with my eyes closed I can still see the music.....

This is my sketchbook and collection of found sounds.

DC-based band celebrating 30 years of R&R!

Violin/Viola/Arranger/Producer. Pronouns: they/them. Instrumental pop with a violin lead in-studio. One-person orchestra live looper.

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