Album Notes

Jacksonville's BAKER ACT formed in mid-2005 when Drummer Marz heard Vocalist Danielle singing a karaoke version of a Janis Joplin song. Danielle’s voice was a thing of beauty in comparison to the whining, off-key melodies heard throughout that night. The idea of putting a rock group together was approached and the search for members was then on its way. Within one week three Bassists were found, but Danielle’s close friend Elizabeth seized the position easily, fitting perfectly into the role. Elizabeth’s younger brother Rudy was serving in Iraq while the band tried out Guitarists and began a local following playing cover songs in small bars and parties. The Guitarist was never a right fit and after several months of frustration, Elizabeth, Danielle and Marz threw out the rejected member. While awaiting Rudy’s return to the USA in July of 2006, the trio began writing music that would create the foundation of BAKER ACT’s original sound. Once all four of the members were together, the combination clicked and locked, forming an undeniable bond. Further development of songs and shows came with an ease that cemented the realization that BAKER ACT would thrive.

Although still a young and new band, BAKER ACT gathered tremendous momentum with the addition of Rudy. Within 3 months, they were named "one of Jacksonville's Hottest Up and Coming Bands" by Radio Station ROCK 104.5 FM when they won the Best of the Best Friday Unplugged, acoustic competition. BAKER ACT was also crowned 3rd Place Winner (over 400+ bands) in the 2007 Florida State Final Emergenza Music Festival (the largest international festival for unsigned bands), while not having yet been performing together for a full year. On a steady climb, BAKER ACT continues to win over crowds with their energy, catchy tunes, fantastic stage performances and original new sound.

“It’s always nice to hear a new punk band without a trace of emo and Baker Act has the emotion without the whining.”

- Too Many Voices, 2007 Music Review

BAKER ACT is purely original and highly contagious. Their "We Don't Give a Damn" attitudes about fitting in shine through in their performances. With songs and lyrics that stick to the mind and aren’t easily forgotten, you may find yourself at a BAKER ACT show dancing, singing, getting psycho, and joining in on the "Who Cares? This Is FUN!" mentality.

“AMP: With all the bands out there, why should someone listen to you? What makes you unique? What do you offer that other bands don’t?

Rudy: We offer good music and a fantastic fashion sense.

Elizabeth: We like to boogie and we’re sarcastic a-holes on stage.

Danielle: Seriously... our music says something.

Marz: Now that Danielle went serious, I can’t say something a-hole-ish.”

- 2007 interview, AMP Magazine

(Disclaimer, if after a BAKER ACT show you find yourself repeatedly saying, "I'm a pony, I'm a pony" please seek immediate medical attention. Thank you, BAKER ACT.)