If you haven't yet had the Erick Baker experience, I highly recommend that you set a reminder to buy tickets to the first show you can. I was blessed to see him for the first time in the front row at the Bijou Theater in Knoxville almost 9 years ago when he opened for my "first" stalking victim Edwin McCain. I've been following Edwin for over 20 years and have seen him countless or should I say "I can't remember how many" times. I'm sure I'll surpass that with Erick because I love him so much plus he's a local guy here in Knoxville and easier to stalk :)
Erick is truly a man that LOVES to share his music with everybody. He has so much fun while performing that you can tell he hates to stop. He is an incredible songwriter and it's not uncommon for him to shed a tear and hear his voice crack in an emotional song. Because he has written these songs from his heart, you get to hear some of the stories behind the music. He's a fabulous storyteller and will definitely make you laugh and maybe even cry. He's hosted concerts online from his kitchen and his living room introducing everybody to the 3 girls who have his heart: wife Mandy, daughter Annabelle and Golden Retriever Lilly.
It's not uncommon for Erick to play for almost 3 hours when given the chance! I've seen him after a show, while meeting and greeting (he loves to give sweaty hugs and thank you personally for attending) play an extra song! A couple had just gotten engaged and somehow he had honestly forgot to play a particular song that night in Birmingham, so he got his guitar and sang it in the lobby to them. I've also been to a show just recently here in Knoxville that was a fundraiser for The Salvation Army to kick off their Red Kettle Campaign. Erick did not make a dime on his performance, he donated it to the charity. That's the kind of guy he is, he's very devoted to his family and faith. He's not touring as often as he was for a couple reasons, mostly he knew he needed to be home more for his wonderful family. But another is that he's the awesome host of "Tennessee Uncharted" a great show on PBS that highlights so much of the greatness of our state and the locals that make it so special. And you guessed it, he wrote and performs the theme song.
What else can I say? I love this guy. I double dog dare you to go to a show and if you aren't totally satisfied with your purchase, I'll refund your money. (Mic drop)
As Erick says and means "Much Love"