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Baker-McClaren Band

St. Louis, Missouri The Baker-McClaren Band represents the collaboration of two well-known players on the St. Louis music scene, teamed with equally-talented experienced local musicians. The band's sound is unique, a mix of blues and rock that's a crowd-pleaser in every venue. From blues standards to roots rock, the band's five members display powerful solo performances along with strong vocal harmonies. Max Baker, guitarist and vocalist, is best known to St. Louisans as a member of Mama's Pride. He's recognized for his work on their Atlantic Records albums recorded in the 70's. A 1987 reunion concert was standing-room only, and in May of 2003 the band had not one, but two sold-out reunion concerts at The Pageant. Clearly, Max has a style that appeals to listeners in St. Louis. Max originally hails from Shreveport, LA. On harmonica and vocals, Jim McClaren is well-recognized. A founding member of the Soulard Blues Band in 1978, Jim continued to developed his talents over the next 23 years. During those years, he added his unique sound to the band's three LP's and three CD's. and played several European tours with the band. For ten years, the band was voted "Best St. Louis Blues Band" in The Riverfront Times music poll.