Music that breathes. That's really the most fitting description for the essence of Erick Baker's songs. Since releasing his debut EP, It's Getting Too Late To Say It's Early, in 2008, Erick's unique voice and very personal songwriting style have led listeners through music rich with themes that connect us all – hopes, fears, love, and loss. A skillful blend of widely divergent influences -- rock, pop, soul, blues, country, folk – has resulted in a distinctive genre he calls "American Music".

Erick grew up in a small town in Tennessee and, after graduating from college, saw the blank canvas of his future impulsively begin to fill with music. A lyrical path that began in Knoxville's pubs and bars led to an offer to open for musical icon John Legend. Since then Erick has toured with a variety of artists, including James Blunt, Gavin Degraw, Edwin McCain, Goo Goo Dolls, Grace Potter, Brandi Carlisle and Heart.

Erick's musical journey has been forged largely with the haunting lyrical honesty that pervades his songwriting. "These are songs from real places," he says. "To me, a song has to mean something. It can't just sound good." The authenticity of Erick's songs, simply put, are an honest, reflective window on themes central to the emotional cornerstones of our lives. It is music that has proven universally appealing, uniting fans and cutting seamlessly across lines of age, lifestyle and musical taste. It's music that, once heard, can't be ignored.

As a result, Erick's live performances set him apart in his genre. "That's when my songs are at their best," he declares. "I want people to feel the songs, the words, not just hear them." That philosophy is borne out when Erick is onstage; his aching intensity and deeply soulful delivery connect him to his audience in a way that is at once genuine and memorable.

Erick just finished recording his second full length album, produced by Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo), which is set to release in early 2012. 

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In the Summer of 2010 Callaghan packed up her life in London and moved to Atlanta to record with Grammy Nominee Shawn Mullins. Mullins had heard her music online. After being knocked out by her voice and songs, he agreed to produce her debut album.

Callaghan performs live on piano and guitar. Her music blends the sounds of Folk, Americana and Pop. Her rich and haunting vocals are regularly compared to Sarah McLachlan and Emmy Lou Harris.

In the UK she was a regular at London’s top singer-songwriter venues, The National Theatre and Ivy Club. Since making her home in the USA she has played shows and festivals across 21 states, opened Shawn’s US tour, secured TV and Radio appearances and been in the studio recording her debut album.

That album, Life in Full Colour, was completed in June. A limited 1,000 edition preview release of the record sold out within a couple of weeks of being offered to Callaghan’s fans through her website and at shows.

Callaghan is hitting the road again with Shawn in the Fall and touring to support the full release of Life in Full Colour in 2012.

Callaghan kicks off 2012 with shows across Tennessee, and North and South Carolina with fellow singer songwriter Erick Baker.

"The world needs more singer songwriters like Callaghan. In a time where mediocrity is seen as brilliant, Callaghan truly shines through as the real deal. Her voice is original and pure, and she is one of the greatest unsigned talents I've ever heard."
- Shawn Mullins