Tru Doty is a multi keyboardist and songwriter from New York, who as enjoyed composing, orchestrating and producing songs and music for publishing companies for nearly two decades as well as performing live on stage with some of the greatest musicians and bands. He began performing live, in his first rock bank at eleven years old. He rapidly developed a love for a wide range of styles, including rock, funk, blues, jazz and gospel. From 1984 to 2006 Tru developed his funky gospel blues style on the Hammond B3 in a church setting where he served as the Music Minister for several churches. Tru as recorded and performed with artists such as G. E. Smith, Roger Earl, Kenny Aaronson, Steve Holley, Mark Alexander, Marty Kersich, Chuck Burgi, Kasim Sulton, Phil Grande, Bobby Rondinelli, Danny Miranda, Junior Mack and Mark Greenberg, to name a few.

Tony Montalbo - Bassist (acoustic and electric),violinist and recording engineer. He received his Music Theory and Performance degree at The Aaron Copeland School of Music at Queens College. He commands a wide range of playing styles including jazz, rock, country, americana, classical and r&b. He has recorded or performed with artists such as Buddy Rich, Toni Braxton, Ben E. King, Domingo Samudio (Sam The Sham), Sister Sledge, Gloria Gaynor, Bobby Rydell, Fabian, The Marvelettes, Frankie Avalon, The Tokens, The Chantels to name a few. Tony was also active in music production as a mixing and mastering engineer for AvidRecords. He is currently active in recording and live performance, working with Chic n Martini and The Other Shoe in the NYC metropolitan area.
Television And Film Appearances
Jay Leno, "The Tonight Show", Tracy Ulman, "Takes On Manhattan", "IT Could Happen To You" with Nicholas Cage and Bridgett Fonda, Coca Cola Big T.V. "Backstage at the Super Bowl", Backstage at the World Cup" Hosted by Dennis Hopper and Pat O'Brian, "Sabrina" with Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond, "The Associate" with Whoopi Goldberg, "The Mirror Has Two Faces" with Barbara Streisand and Jeff Bridges.

Phil Grande - Guitarist, Bass, Vocals, Songwriter
Born July 22nd, 1956 in Brooklyn NY, Phil, a self-taught guitarist, began playing at the age of 7, and performed his first professional paid gig at age 11.
A wide variety of musical influences thru his early years include, The Ventures, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the entire British Invasion, to Motown, R & B, Jazz and a little Classical. Most prevalent in his style is pure Blues, which to Phil, is the gateway and cornerstone to Rock and all other contemporary pop music styles. Phil's versatility is deeply rooted by the old blues masters, though he is a firm believer of playing outside the box. Expressive and emotional, sensitive and powerful, Phil enjoys the challenge of incorporating his many influences both in the studio and in his live performance, thus creating a style of his own. Those who know him, recognize him on records and radio.
Credits Include: NYC session guitarists hired for commercial jingles, television show themes, and can be heard on several movie soundtracks, including "Harry and the Hendersons", "The Bodyguard", "Benny & Joon", "Innocent Man", "Rocky V", "Down and Out in Beverly Hills", to name a few.
Phil has appeared numerous times on The Tonight Show (2 times with Johnny Carson, 1 time with Jay Leno) as guitarist in The Joe Cocker Band. He has performed 3 times on David Letterman with Ellen Foley and Joe Cocker, The Arsenio Hall Show, Nickelodeon (Performing a Sean Baker song) and dozens of other TV shows throughout Europe with The Joe Cocker Band.
Albums Include: 6 gold and platinum albums with Joe Cocker from 1987 thru 1992. (Capitol/EMI), Michael Monroe – 2 gold albums (Polygram/Mercury), Blue Oyster Cult – Club Ninja, Ellen Foley – Another Breath, (Cleveland International), Dan Hartman – Lost White Boy (MCA), Belinda Carlisle (Chrysalis Records), Gary US Bonds, and many more…….
Career Highlights: The concert on the day of the fall of the Berlin Wall in Berlin 1989, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards at Radio City Music Hall honoring Ray Charles (1990), The Pink Pop Festival in Rotterdam, Holland. 140,000 people. Acts included Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart, Status Quo, Madison Square Garden with Joe Cocker, 1990, Power and Passion Tour with Joe Cocker and Stevie Ray Vaughan, 6 world tours with Joe Cocker
Other: Tour with Patty Smythe and Scandal (1984), Concerts with John Cafferty 2016 and D A Foster
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philguitar5

Bob Stander - Grammy winning Engineer/Producer/Mixer/Musician
Some of the people I've played and or recorded with:
The Platters, Simon Townshend, Paul Townshend, Pete Townshend, Kiss, The Crystals, Omar Hakim, Kenny Kirkland, Oz Noy, Scott Sharrard (Greg Allman), Ricky Byrd (Joan Jett and The Blackhearsts, Roger Daltrey), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Ramesh Mishra (Goerge Harrison),Twiggy, Mark Brzezicki (Pete Townshend, Big Country), Shawn Pelton, Jo Jo Mayer, Shawn Murray (Willie Deville), Teddy Kumpel (Joe Jackson), Tony Scherr (Bill Frisell), Steve Holley (Paul McCartney and Wings, Ian Hunter, Dar Williams), Tony Mason, Clarck Gayton (LevonHelm), Carly Simon, Elvis Costello, Josh Dion, Kosmo Vinyl (The Clash), Mathias Kunzli, Barry Johnson, Bob Ronga (Plainsong),Cedric Myton and the Congos, Bunny Brown, Stew Lane and the Untouchables, Dee Dee Ramone, Patti Rothberg, Steve Arrington (Slave), The Brats, Adam Minkoff (Doyle Bramhall ll, Amy Helm), Keith Lentin, Caroline Doctorow, Essra Mohawk, Andrew Bertrand, Annie Golden(The Shirts, Hair), David Forman, Little Isidore and the Inquisitors, Sal Maida (Cracker, Sparks, Roxy Music),Tony Trischka, Bernard Purdie, Richie Canatta (Billy Joel), Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson (Bill Evans, Pat Meteney), Kurtis Blow, Julius Dilligard Jr. (Crown Heights Affair), Stan Johnson (Crown Heights Affair), Brian Hardgroove,Tom Higginson (Plain White T's), Frank Belluchi, Stan Bronstein (John Lennon), Nina Tollins, John Michel (John Oates), G.E. Smith, Tim Lefevbre, Andy Hess(Black Crows, John Scofeild), Roy Buchanan, Saul Zonana, Manny Mancuso, Louie Lepore (Cherry Vanilla, Chris Whitley, Get Wet) Jeff Kazee( BonJovi, Southside Johnny), Scott Sheets (Pat Benatar,The Brats), Entrain, Miles To Dayton,Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock), Myron Walden, Chip Quigley(Kingdom Ent.) Mario Cruz, Bob Mintzer, Elaine Caswell, Christine Ohlman, Jeff Jones, Jerry Vivino, Jack Black, Chris Weigers, Danny Draher, Big Gilson, Last Charge of the Light Horse, Chris Palmaro, Victor Rice, The Scofflaws, John Platania (Van Morrison), Bob Ludwig, Paul Orofino, Chris Kimsey (The Rolling Stones), Johnny Thunders, The Dictators, The Hellacopters, Jack Endino (Nirvana), Mark Newman, Robert Lamm (Chicago), Gerrard McMahon, Paul Errico (Steve Forbert), Lisa Burns, Johnny Thunders, Paul Butterfield, Hubert Sumlin (Howlin Wolf), James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, George Laks (Lenny Kravitz), Jack Daley (Lenny Kravitz), Vog, Russ Seeger, Brian Young (Fountains of Wayne, The Posies) Jeff Thall, Larry Eagle (Bruce Springsteen), John O. Reilly (Trans Siberian Orchestra, Rainbow),The Persuasions, Johnny Gale (Kenny Vance and The Planatones, Ryan Shaw), Harvey Brooks (Miles Davis, Paul Buterfield, Bob Dylan), Big Allenbik,The Unstoppable Death Machines,Tony O., Kaydi Johnson, My Son The Bum, Mikey Wax, Frank Carillo, Andrew Carillo (Joan Osborne)........

Dani Blair - Born September 8, 1982 in Saint Albans Queens I have always had a love for music. My first introduction to an actual instrument was in 7th grade when I played the trombone for my schools band. Back at home I was jamming in my basement listening to LL cool J and Salt and Pepper. Can't forget learning all Michael Jacksons dance moves off his album. My first group was called "LG'S" which stood for lyrical geniuses. I also performed with my older brothers rap group called "Crosstown" as a teenager. I began writing poetry before actually writing songs. Poems were my first passion. Then I went on to making love songs and writing about real life experiences.
Because of my work and dedication I was introduced to Sean Baker through a close friend of mine. Sean had been doing business with my neighbor Mr. Chatman and his son Joseph and asked if they knew anyone that could rap. And that's when I got the call and I'm very honored to have been chosen. Sean introduced me to the band and we created "Stand up" together and it all came together great. Fast forward a few years later and Sean and Phil are putting a music project together and decided to have me on board because of our already good history.
Since coming back and meeting the rest of the band I've been having a really good time. I love the professionalism of the guys and how they play their instruments with such passion. It really gives me the inspiration I need to perform my part. I really want to thank my family and friends for supporting me and sacrificing so I can be my best with baker8. Thank you Sean Baker and Phil, my sister Robin and my brother Yemi for all you've done personally in my life and music.

Janet Montalbo - Janet is a vocalist with a 3 ½ Octave Range. Singing professionally since the age of 22. Classically trained at Jersey City State College Music Program, Privately coached by JEAN CAROLINE (a singer with the Metropolitan Opera). Her musical influences include a variety of styles, such as, Jazz, Classical, Country, Rock, Pop and R&B. She has opened for such acts as Ronni Specter and The Little River Band at venues such as the Kennedy Center in Washington DC and Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, MD. Also performed at The Space in Westbury, NY and My Father's Place in Roslyn, NY. Janet has released 2 CDs entitled "OPEN MIND" as a soloist singer songwriter and "COLOR THIS MOMENT" as part of the singer songwriter duo "Chic n Martini". Presently performing in the NY Metropolitan area with "The Other Shoe", "FM" (Steely Dan Tribute), "The 60's Invasion" and "Chic n Martini".

Maag Stanley - Maag is a vocalist who began her career singing jazz standards. She has performed with Freddy Scott, the 1960's singer of the hit song "Hey Girl". She has recorded vocals on various CD's for Mark Newman, Ray Lambiase and Cecilia Kirtland among others. She also formed the vocal trio "Cemaara" with Cecilia Kirtland and Ramona Spooney whose repertoire included more contemporary favorites, from Aretha to the Rolling Stones. She currently performs with "The Other Shoe" live and on their latest release "What Country?"