Author

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

'Haunted Bay City,' by Nicole Beauchamp was published in 2020, but the author hasn't been able to do many promotional events due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite that, the book is flying off the shelves.

TV personality posts a spirited review of a Bay City author’s book about local ghosts

By Scott Baker

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Arts and Culture

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March 18, 2021

Nicole Beauchamp published “Haunted Bay City Michigan,” six months ago, but it’s been tough to promote it during the pandemic. Then, a professional ghost hunter recommended the book in a social media post.

Diary of a service-industry employee during a pandemic with Scott Baker

By Scott Baker

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Arts and Culture

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April 23, 2020

Scott Baker, who is normally a head cook by day, on how he and his family have taken the time to reevaluate what’s important.

Real world experience: Universities shift gears for PPE efforts

By Scott Baker

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General

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April 16, 2020

Students and faculty at Central Michigan University and Saginaw Valley State University have been able to put their education to work to supply critical COVID-19 needs.