NAZBA SPECIAL EVENT - Kelli Baker and Noe Sacha

The Northern Arizona Blues Alliance is presenting an incredible evening of Blues from the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, Kelli Baker, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Noé Socha on guitar and harmonica. Kelli Baker was recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito and 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 blues icons like Kenny Wayne Shepherd—Kelli is more than a performer — she’s a reckoning. Her July tour included support dates for Grammy-winning guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and genre-defying Samantha Fish, placing her alongside the most influential names in contemporary blues. Fall ‘25 brought a rousing impact, opening the headliner stage for ICP at Full Throttle, and ZZ Top at NYC’s esteemed, Beacon Theatre. From her early days singing in Phoenix gospel choirs to lighting up New York’s legendary venues like The Bitter End and The Cutting Room, Kelli’s sound is an arresting fusion of rock grit, blues soul, and siren-like poetry. Her music has topped the Roots Music Report, and her live shows are known for leaving audiences breathless. Noé Socha is a Brooklyn-based guitar and harmonica player originally from the small town of Carpi, Italy. He is influenced by folk artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, Delta blues musicians such as Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin’ Hopkins plus a hint of Hendrix-esque flavor. Noé has created his own signature sound, pairing fiery guitar technique with virtuosic harmonica playing. After winning several awards at Berklee College of Music including the ”Jimi Hendrix Award” for the college’s leading guitarist and the “Billboard Magazine Endowed Scholarship” presented to the college’s top student, Noé has had the great honor of touring, performing, and recording with artists such as Nona Hendrix (Labelle), Vernon Reid (Living Color), and GRAMMY Award-Winners, Javier Limón and Paula Cole. Noé Socha’s solo album “Simple Blues Boy” Debuted May 2024 featuring: Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt), Sean Hurly (John Mayer, Ringo Starr), Jay Bellerose (Robert Plant, Allison Krauss, Elton John), David Levita (Sara Bareilles, Kacey Musgraves), Lenny Castro (Toto, The Rolling Stones).