March 17, 2026
Doors: 5:00 PM - Show: 7:00 PM
21+
Beale Street Soul to Irish Folk Traditions
Eric Baker & the Slow Burn | "From Ireland to Memphis"
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
7:00 PM
Location
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220
5p Doors | 7p Show
Eric Baker - keys/vocals
Josh Weirich - sax
Evan Drybread - sax
Chris Murray - trumpet
Stephen Scarbrough - guitar
Bill Myers - bass
Cassius Goens III - drums
Join Eric Baker and the Slow Burn—a talented ensemble of some of Central Indiana's finest musicians—for a soulful musical journey that spans continents and genres. This performance traces the roots of rhythm and melody from the folk traditions of Ireland to the gritty, heartbeat rhythms of Memphis. The evening peaks with the band "camped out" on Beale Street, delivering the legendary sounds of the Delta. You won’t want to miss this high-energy fusion of blues and soul that is guaranteed to have you clapping along!
Pianist and singer Eric Baker has been performing regularly at venues and special events around Indianapolis for over 20 years. As a soloist, with small combos, and as a keyboard player and lead singer for several bands, he combines pop, jazz, gospel, and blues to remind people of the power that good music can have.