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Tomorrow I’ll be at Green-Wood Cemetery with Frank London’s Loisaida Fife & Drum Corps for an immersive preview of "Lincoln in the Bardo." Looking forward to this one. #WashboardXT #LincolnInTheBardo
September 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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The flower of a prickly pear cactus. A Desert bloom. A reminder that beauty can thrive anywhere.
#desertbloom #fragilebeauty #naturephotography #desertmagic #flowers #desertlife #resilience #WashboardXT #NewmanTaylorBaker #newmusic #jazz #music #percussion #freejazz #livemusic #musician #drummer
February 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Some roads take you places, others take your breath away.

#WashboardXT #NewmanTaylorBaker #newmusic #jazz #music #percussion #freejazz #livemusic #musician #jazzmusic #drums #drummer #drumset #jazzmusician #washboard 
#SkyArt #NatureAsCanvas #AbstractSky #MoodySkies #CloudsOfInstagram #ArtInNature
February 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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POSTPONED

Sunday’s gig at Reason & Ruckus in Poughkeepsie with Baba Andrew Lamb and Hilliard Greene has been postponed due to the approaching storm.

A new date will be announced.
Please stay safe.

#WashboardXT #BabaAndrewLamb #HilliardGreene #ReasonAndRuckus #Poughkeepsie
September 26, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Tomorrow night I’ll be at Reason & Ruckus with Baba Andrew Lamb and Hilliard Greene. I’ve been looking forward to this one. There’s nothing quite like getting in a room with good musicians and seeing where the music takes you. #WashboardXT
September 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Tonight I’ll be at Green-Wood Cemetery with Frank London’s Loisaida Fife & Drum Corps for "Lincoln in the Bardo."

A cemetery, a new opera, and musicians who like to listen to each other and see where the music goes.

#WashboardXT #LoisaidaFifeAndDrumCorps #LincolnInTheBardo #GreenWoodCemetery
September 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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There’s a conversation between musicians that doesn’t need words. You listen, you respond, you leave some space, and the music takes you somewhere. That’s what I love about playing with Baba Andrew Lamb and Hilliard Greene. #WashboardXT
September 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Frank London’s Loisaida Fife & Drum Corps recently released "Touzle Your Kurchy."

I love the way we take this traditional music and make it our own. Fife and drum, jazz, African influences, New Orleans rhythms, and improvisation.

Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/mcsas56p

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September 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Tomorrow: Sept 6, 7pm at the iconic Bitter End (147 Bleecker St, NYC). With Vienna Carroll & The Folk. Stanley Banks - bass, Keith Johnston - guitar.
🎟️Tickets: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/vienna-carroll-the-folk-2025-09-06-the-bitter-end-new-york-6fae05

#NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT
September 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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New gig Friday at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
I’ll be playing washboard with Frank London’s Loisaida Fife & Drum Corps for an immersive preview of "Lincoln in the Bardo."

Our new album, "Touzle Your Kurchy," is out now on Bandcamp.

Looking forward to Friday.
#WashboardXT
September 21, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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TREBLE. MAGNET. Free Jazz Collective. Mark Corroto. What do their Best of 2024 lists have in common? Matthew Shipp Trio’s New Concepts in Piano Trio Jazz. Now, Matthew & I bring that energy LIVE to THE STONE. Feb 22, 8:30 PM | 55 W 13th St, NYC | $20 cash

#Jazz #LiveMusic #WashboardXT #MatthewShipp
February 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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What a night.

Playing the Henry Threadgill Sextett music again was powerful.

There’s something about this music that still hits, still matters.

Appreciate everyone who showed up and tuned in.
#NewmanTaylorBaker #HenryThreadgillSextett #LiveJazz #Gratitude #WashboardXT
June 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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When I say I play washboard, this is what I mean—layers of rhythm, texture, and soul. Grateful to make music with Soulbleed at Nublu NYC, where East met West. 🌍🎶
📹: Jeanette Vuocolo
#Soulbleed #WashboardXT #NewmanTaylorBaker #washboard #jazz #freejazz #newmusic #music
WashboardXT takes the stage with Soulbleed "East Meets West"
Seiki Yukimoto from Japan Presents Soulbleed “East Meets West”September 20, 2024Nublu(https://nublu.net/)151 Ave C NY, NY 10009SEIKI YUKIMOTO trumpet, quena...
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February 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Tomorrow night I’m on drums with the Matthew Shipp Trio at Close Up (154 Orchard St, NYC). Two sets of open, live trio music.

🎟️ $20/set
7:30 → www.viewcy.com/event/matthew_shipp
9:00 → viewcy.com/event/matthew_shipp__set_2
#NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT #MatthewShipp #MichaelBisio
July 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🥁🎶 Thank you, Rose Conservatory and Brockton, for an incredible week! Performing with my niece, @andreabakermezzo.bsky.social, and Howard Moody was truly special. Let’s keep celebrating music, rhythm, and freedom! 🎤🔥 #SingSistahSing #BlackHistoryMonth #WashboardXT
February 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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We’re live!
Be Ever Out: The Music of Henry Threadgill – The Sextett, Make a Move (Night 2) is starting now at Roulette.

If you can't be in the room, join us online:

📺 Watch live: https://f.mtr.cool/alcammebay

#HenryThreadgill #NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT #LiveNow #RouletteBrooklyn #JazzLive
June 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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✨✨Throwback Thursday✨✨
I think Biggie Smalls was sick of our 💩.    🤣😂🤣

#throwbackthursday #daughter #dogs #pets #shihpoo #shihtzu #WashboardXT #NewmanTaylorBaker #newmusic #jazz #music #percussion #freejazz #livemusic #musician #jazzmusic #drums #drummer #drumset #jazzmusician #washboard
February 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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One week out—I'll be on drums with the Matthew Shipp Trio at Close Up NYC (154 Orchard St) next Monday, July 21. Two sets of raw, live jazz.

🎫 $20 per set
7:30 PM → www.viewcy.com/event/matthew_shipp
9:00 PM → viewcy.com/event/matthew_shipp__set_2

#NYCJazz #LiveMusic #washboardxt #NewmanTayorBaker
July 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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🔥 Black History Month. Black Music. Black Innovation. 🔥 On Feb 22, I join Matthew Shipp at THE STONE for a night of improvisation as liberation. Come experience the music in motion. 8:30 PM | $20 cash at the door. Info: http://thestonenyc.com

#BlackHistoryMonth #Jazz #WashboardXT #TheStoneNYC
February 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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If you’re looking for an unforgettable night of jazz, you’ve got time to join #MatthewShipp & me at #TheStoneNYC. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this.

📅 Tonight  Feb 22, 8:30 PM
📍 The Stone  55 W 13th St (near 6th Ave), NYC
💰 $20 cash

#NewmanTaylorBaker #Jazz #LiveMusic #WashboardXT
February 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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’m looking forward to playing with Baba Andrew Lamb and Hilliard Greene at Reason & Ruckus in Poughkeepsie on Sunday, September 27. There’s something special about musicians coming together and listening deeply. Looking forward to sharing the evening. #WashboardXT
September 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Tonight’s the night. I’ll be playing washboard with Vienna Carroll and The Folk at The Bitter End.

Looking forward to a good evening and some good music.

6:30 PM • $20
147 Bleecker St., New York

Hope to see you there.

#WashboardXT #ViennaCarroll #TheBitterEnd
September 18, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Today’s the day! I’m so excited to bring Sing Sistah Sing!© Tales of Transatlantic Freedom to Dennis Union Church with my uncle, Newman Taylor Baker aka @WashboardXT and Howard Moody. 📅 February 8 | 3 PM📍 Dennis Union Church https://tinyurl.com/7cdn82r6

#SingSistahSing #BlackHistoryMonth
First African American to play 'Carmen' in Australia visits Cape Cod with diaspora music.
The first African American to play the lead role in “Carmen” at the Sydney Opera House is shifting away from her roots to explore African music.
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February 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Doors are open at The Bitter End.

On stage shortly with Vienna Carroll & The Folk. If you’re in New York, I hope you’ll join us tonight.

Tickets: https://bitterend.com/<a href="/hashtag/%2Fevents%2F161727" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/events/161727

#WashboardXT #LiveMusicNYC
The Bitter End | New York City's Oldest Rock Club
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February 20, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Tonight at The Bitter End with Vienna Carroll & The Folk.

It’s always a gift to gather and share this music. If you’re in New York, I hope I’ll see you there.

Tickets: https://bitterend.com/<a href="/hashtag/%2Fevents%2F161727" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/events/161727

#WashboardXT #LiveMusicNYC
The Bitter End | New York City's Oldest Rock Club
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February 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM