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SUMMARY:LOUIS BAKER | TOTARA ST
LOCATION:TOTARA ST\, 11\, Bay of Plenty Region\, Bay of Plenty
DESCRIPTION:LOUIS BAKER - TROUBLE ALBUM RELEASE TOUR Critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist\, songwriter and producer Louis Baker returns with a nationwide headline tour celebrating his forthcoming second studio album\, Trouble\, released on 9 October. Written\, produced and arranged by Baker across 2024 and 2025 from his studio in Titahi Bay\, Wellington\, Trouble is rooted in timeless songwriting\, blending retro-soul influences with contemporary production. Across nine songs\, the album unfolds as Baker's most assured work to date\, balancing social observation with reflections on love\, resilience and the work of confronting himself. Over the past decade\, Baker has established himself as one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most distinctive contemporary soul artists. Renowned for his captivating live performances\, expressive guitar playing and rich\, soulful vocals\, he has built a loyal international following through sheer authenticity and craft. He has toured extensively throughout Australia\, Europe\, the UK and Aotearoa\, sharing stages with artists including Jordan Rakei\, Allen Stone and Jamie Lidell\, and most recently joined Fat Freddy's Drop on their international tours across Europe\, Australia and the UK. To celebrate the release of Trouble\, Baker will embark on a 9-date nationwide tour across Aotearoa throughout October and November\, performing songs from the new album alongside favourites from across his catalogue. The tour begins with a series of intimate solo performances before expanding into full-band shows. Louis Baker – Trouble Album Release Tour TOUR DATES 15 October – Pearl Diver\, Dunedin *solo 16 October – Sherwood\, Queenstown *solo 17 October – Rhyme X Reason\, Wānaka *solo 22 October – Paisley Stage\, Napier 23 October – Totara St\, Mount Maunganui ** 29 October – Double Whammy\, Auckland 30 October – Loons\, Christchurch 31 October – Meow Nui\, Wellington 6 November – Taranaki Arts Festival This nationwide tour is possible thanks to NZ On Air funding and the support of the NZ Music Commission. Tickets available from louisbaker.co.nz Watch Here -  https://youtu.be/iPafFzdwU6M Presented by 100% Good and Aston Rd In partnership with Tauranga Arts Festival** QUOTES 'incredibly soulful... stiflingly raw'  Earmilk 'such power in Baker's songwriting'  Line Of Best Fit ‘Absolutely solid soul goodness’ - KCRW "infectiously groovy neo-soul"  NZ Herald "sonic serotonin” Happy Mag ARTIST SOCIAL LINKS Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/louisbakermusic Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cKB91cRebrHboAUTx5uUy Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/LouisBakerMusic/ YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/louisbaker Website -  www.louisbaker.co.nz Bandcamp -  https://louisbaker.bandcamp.com DOORS 7PM - R18\n\nTickets: https://totara.flicket.co.nz/events/9dab18ed-d2f0-4abe-adcb-5dc93766960d
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