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Louis Baker Medicine EP Out Today

Friday, 4 October 2024, 11:53 am | Aston Road

Medicine reflects the bond Baker has with his craft—music is his remedy, allowing him to connect with himself and communicate with the world. Each of the 5 tracks on the EP serves as a dose of this therapeutic power, exploring themes of perseverance, ... More >>

Louis Baker Announces EP 'Medicine' And New Single 'So Good'

Friday, 23 August 2024, 9:26 am | Aston Road

Influenced by artists like Bobby Caldwell and Minnie Riperton, 'So Good' explores a sonic space that Baker has always loved.  More >>

Louis Baker Releases Soul-stirring New Track 'Fools Expectation'

Friday, 19 July 2024, 9:31 am | Aston Road

As a fresh offering, Louis Baker releases ‘Fools Expectation’, a sweet-soul ballad that blends both retro influences with modern sonics and draws from the rich stylings of Al Green and The Delfonics. More >>

Julia Deans Announces South Island Solo Tour

Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 4:52 pm | Aston Road

Songstress Julia Deans announces a solo run of intimate shows across the South Island this March and April. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, who once fronted Fur Patrol, and is currently making her debut Opera performance in the Hawkes Bay, ... More >>

Louis Baker releases live video for 'Fade', new show dates

Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 1:40 pm | Aston Road

Soul singer-songwriter Louis Baker releases a live performance of his modern take on a motown ballad 'Fade ', featuring Lisa Tomlins on backing vocals. More >>

Estère to venture on a debut tour of Africa this May

Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 10:17 am | Aston Road

In a series of festival appearances and headline shows, Wellington-based, multi-talented singer/songwriter/producer Estère is embarking on an exciting debut tour of Africa. More >>

Louis Baker announces NZ / AUS tour dates

Monday, 2 November 2015, 10:24 am | Aston Road

Soulful singer-songwriter Louis Baker completes a stellar year with the release of The Way , a future beat remix by Devin Abrams, and announces an eight-date trans-Tasman tour. More >>

Aston Rd presents ‘Pass The Gat’

Friday, 7 August 2015, 10:06 am | Aston Road

Commissioned by the Auckland Arts Festival earlier this year we are pleased to announce the return of 'Pass The Gat' featuring three of Wellingtons loved male singer-songwriters, Warren Maxwell , Thomas Oliver and Louis Baker as a trio. More >>

Trinity Roots 'Home, Land and Sea'

Thursday, 16 July 2015, 12:57 pm | Aston Road

Three of Wellington's loved male singer-songwriters formed a guitar wielding trio for ‘Pass The Gat’, a show commissioned by the Auckland Arts Festival earlier this year. Here they perform a unique acoustic cover of the Trinity Roots song ‘Home, ... More >>

Estère releases 'I Spy' remix and April Tour Dates

Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 12:24 pm | Aston Road

One year ago, out of her bedroom in Wellington, Estère released her self-produced/self-titled album as a free download featuring the lead single ‘I Spy’ . More >>

Estère to re-release album with remixes by Grayson Gilmour

Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 12:07 pm | Aston Road

Estère along with her trusty companion Lola (MPC) will re-release her debut album digitally on the 6th March with two exclusive remixes by Grayson Gilmour and Paddy Fred. More >>

Estère to re-release her debut album

Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 11:55 am | Aston Road

Estère to re-release her debut album with exclusive remixes from Grayson Gilmour & Paddy Fred. More >>

Aston Rd Sessions 2014 finale featuring Estère

Thursday, 4 December 2014, 10:38 am | Aston Road

Aston Rd is proud to release the final of the Aston Rd Sessions 2014 featuring the inimitable Estère with a new song 'L'oiseau dans l'etoile' performed in French. More >>

Aston Rd Sessions #8: Louis Baker performs 'Get Back'

Monday, 24 November 2014, 11:52 am | Aston Road

Louis Baker plays his soul induced track 'Get Back' with live band for his third and final Aston Rd Session. More >>

Aston Rd Sessions # 7 - Thomas Oliver (Live)

Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 2:40 pm | Aston Road

The final three Aston Rd Sessions that feature Wellington based talents Thomas Oliver , Louis Baker and Estère are led out with a dynamic and captivating performance by New Zealands leading Weissenborn (lapslide guitar) player Thomas More >>

Louis Baker covers Prince's 'Purple Rain'

Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 1:42 pm | Aston Road

Louis Baker covers the legendary king of funk Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ as the sixth release of the Aston Rd Sessions . More >>

Louis Baker releases his limited edition 7" record

Friday, 19 September 2014, 3:29 pm | Aston Road

Silver Scroll Finalist Louis Baker releases his limited edition 7" record 'Just Want To Thank You' today. More >>

Estère covers PJ Harvey's 'The Words That Maketh Murder'

Thursday, 28 August 2014, 2:25 pm | Aston Road

The queen of electric blue witch-hop Estère takes English alternative rock musician PJ Harvey’s lead single from her eighth studio album released in 2011 ‘The Words That Maketh Murder’ and transforms it into a lively electronic train ride. With ... More >>

THOMAS OLIVER covers James Blake 'I Am Sold' (live)

Wednesday, 6 August 2014, 12:20 pm | Aston Road

Watch what happens when Thomas Oliver covers electronic artist James Blake’s song with a Weissenborn lap-slide guitar and a loop pedal. Delicate falsetto vocals soar above layered drum beats played on the body of the Weissenborn, creating a unique ... More >>

Louis Baker - new live video 'Just Want To Thank You'

Friday, 25 July 2014, 2:08 pm | Aston Road

Aston Rd is proud to release the third instalment of Aston Rd Sessions featuring Louis Baker performing his new song ‘Just Want To Thank You’ . More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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