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Scott Baker

Scott spent time freelance writing/photography for The Bay City Times and Saginaw News from 1997-2014. He was picked to cover local entertainment before graduating from Delta College, landing cover stories a handful of times. During that time, Scott worked as a head cook for four different restaurants over a 34-year stretch. Married with twins, Scott has freelanced for magazines and blogs as well and continues to photograph, mainly for social media.

Taking his own music to the masses in 1999, Scott has put records with his band Muddy Gumbo and his sixth solo record, Purpose, was released in 2023. He frequently plays statewide solo acoustic and with his Scott Baker Band. Scott has enjoyed opening for the likes of CCR, Styx, Blackberry Smoke, Bettye LaVette, Popa Chubby, 3 Days Grace, and more. Scott has recorded/performed with the late Dick Wagner, Adam Levy, Larry McCray, Bob Hausler, Mike Brush, Jeff Yantz, and many others.

Scott currently is a Job Developer for local non-profit Do All, Inc, operates a music studio between the shows, and continues entertainment and beyond writing for Route Bay City.

Scott Baker's Latest Articles

Concert-goers will pack Wenonah Park on Fri., Aug. 12 for a concert featuring The Verve Pipe and Five For Fighting.
The Verve Pipe promises to hit the Wenonah Park stage with a mix of its classic hits and new songs

Members of The Verve Pipe used the 2019 COVID-19 shutdowns to spend time creating new music for its 2022 tour. That tour, also featuring Five For Fighting, stops in Bay City this week.  

Award-winning country artist Brantley Gilbert; classic nu-metal Papa Roach; and local favorite Peacemaker, all are part of Rock the Hill in Veterans Memorial Park on Aug. 5 and 6.
A two-day musical party in Veterans Memorial Park doubles as a fundraiser for local charities

Award-winning country artist Brantley Gilbert; classic nu-metal Papa Roach; and local favorite Peacemaker, all are part of Rock the Hill in Veterans Memorial Park on Aug. 5 and 6.  

This summer marks the fourth season for the Thursdays at Uptown Concert Series.
Music, movies, and more will keep Bay City entertaining this summer

Live performances, feature movies, and events all are planned for Bay City this summer.

Summer concert season is under way. People and music fill Wenonah Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Uptown Bay City, Downtown Bay City, and the Midland Street Entertainment District.
Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame rolls into the Historical Museum of Bay County

From Motown greats and the Bay City Rollers to Alice Cooper and Madonna, Bay City’s brushes with rock and roll history are impressive.  

The nights won’t be silent this month in Bay City as music takes center stage at local venues

From jazz to rock to holiday classics, the holiday season brings music to stages throughout Bay City this month.

The bandshell in Wenonah Park before renovations. (Photo courtesy of the Rowley family.)
It takes a village to fill Bay City with live music throughout the year

The sounds of Bay City entertainment, which reigns over the river at the World Friendship Shell in the summer and finds its way to the State Theatre stage during the cold months, are a finely-detailed work in progress.  

The trio played Larry McCray originals.
Legendary blues guitarists travel to Hampton Township to record with Larry McCray

Three blues legends met in Hampton Township to start work on Larry McCray's next album.

Jeff Yantz spends his days helping people build wealth. By night, he's a local  musician creating musical accompaniment to a night on the town.
Rock and roll and Wall Street don’t always go together – unless you’re Jeff Yantz

By day, Jeff Yantz dispenses financial advice at his Edward Jones branch office. At night, you’re likely to find Yantz performing on a stage in the area.  

Larry McCray is planning a June concert in Bay City to benefit the Bay County Animal Shelter.
Larry McCray is happy to be singing the blues live on a Bay City stage for the first time in a year

Larry McCray concert celebrates his 61st birthday and his return to live performances while raising money for the Bay County Animal Shelter.  

Artists are weaving themselves into the history of the Masonic Temple near Downtown Bay City

Workshops to inspire crafters, writers, and artists take place each month at the Historic Masonic Temple.  

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