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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Sep 18

Final reminder! SOULBLEED: East Meets West hits NuBlu (151 Ave C, btwn 9th & 10th, NYC) tomorrow. Join Seiki Yukimoto, Stanley Banks, Terry Burrus, Jose Luis Abreu, Craig Holiday Haynes, Spaceman Patterson & me for a night of rhythm & soul. Tickets:

Soulbleed East Meets West | NUBLU | Fri, Sep 19, 2025 | Nublu

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Sep 16

⏰Only 3 days to SOULBLEED: East Meets West! NYC, join this amazing lineup: Seiki Yukimoto, Stanley Banks, Terry Burrus, Jose Luis Abreu, Craig Holiday Haynes, Spaceman Patterson, and me. NuBlu, 151 Avenue C (between 9th & 10th St) — Sept 19. Tickets:

Soulbleed East Meets West | NUBLU | Fri, Sep 19, 2025 | Nublu

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks to everyone who came out Saturday at the iconic Bitter End (147 Bleecker St, NYC) for Vienna Carroll & The Folk.

Vienna, Stanley, Ken Scharf, and Marvin, what a night. Marvin brought great energy while honoring Keith Johnston’s spirit. Keith, see you soon!

#NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Sep 7

Mark your calendars, NYC! SOULBLEED: East Meets West at NuBlu, 151 Avenue C (between 9/10th), Sept 19. Lineup: Seiki Yukimoto, Stanley Banks, Terry Burrus, Jose Luis Abreu, Craig Holiday Haynes, Spaceman Patterson, and me on washboard.
Tickets: https://posh.vip/e/soulbleed-east-meets-west

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tonight: Sept 6, 7pm at the iconic Bitter End (147 Bleecker St, NYC). With Vienna Carroll & The Folk. Stanley Banks - bass and Keith Johnston - guitar.

🎟️Tickets: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/vienna-carroll-the-folk-2025-09-06-the-bitter-end-new-york-6fae05

#NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Aug 30

1 week to go. Sept 6 at the iconic Bitter End (147 Bleecker St, NYC), 7pm. 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

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Aug 23

2 weeks away: Sept 6 at the iconic Bitter End (147 Bleecker St, NYC). Vienna Carroll & The Folk. 7pm | $20 🎟️ Stanley Banks - bass, Keith Johnston - guitar.
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/vienna-carroll-the-folk-2025-09-06-the-bitter-end-new-york-6fae05

#NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT

Vienna Carroll & The Folk • The Bitter End • VenuePilot

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jul 21

Still time to join us at Close Up (154 Orchard St). I’m on drums tonight with the Matthew Shipp Trio.

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

#LiveJazz #NYCEvents #NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT #MattewShippTrio #MichaelBisio

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jul 21

Tonight’s the night—I'll be on drums with the Matthew Shipp Trio at Close Up (154 Orchard St, NYC).

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

#LiveJazz #MatthewShipp #NewmanTaylorBaker #MichaelBisio #WashboardXT

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jul 20

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

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jul 18

Looking forward to hitting with the Matthew Shipp Trio Mon, July 21 at Close Up (154 Orchard St, NYC). Two sets. One night. All live.

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

#MatthewShipp #NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT #JazzTrio #LiveJazz

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jun 22

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

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jun 22

We’re live from Roulette!
Set 1: Make a Move – a band of former Henry Threadgill collaborators.
Set 2: The Sextett – I was there from the beginning.

📺 Watch now: https://f.mtr.cool/zcnzrkxuhe

#HenryThreadgill #NewmanTaylorBaker #WashboardXT #LiveJazz #RouletteBrooklyn

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jun 22

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

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Jun 21

TONIGHT in Brooklyn
I return to the music of #HenryThreadgill — a band and brotherhood.

🎶 Be Ever Out: The Music of Henry Threadgill – The Sextett, Make a Move (Night 2)
📍 Roulette, 8PM | Doors 7PM
🎟️ $35 adv / $40 door / $30 st/sr
📺 Livestream: https://youtu.be/QbiIkaNmlwA

#LiveJazz #WashboardXT

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · May 23

Just a taste from the first set — caught in the moment.
If you’re close, stop by. The night’s not over.
We’re at BIN 141 – 43 Avenue A at 3rd Street.

#washboardxt #LiveMusic #PerformanceClip #JazzVibes #InTheRoom #OnStageNow #BIN141

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · May 22

First set’s underway — but you’ve still got time to catch the second.
Come through!

#washboardxt #LiveMusic #SecondSet #StillTime #CatchUsLive

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · May 22

Tonight at BIN 141: WashboardXT, honoring my grandfather Dr. Thomas Nelson Baker—born enslaved, earned a PhD in Philosophy. Music, memory, resistance. 2 sets: 7p & 8:15p. Come early, eat well. 🖤🎶🍽️ Suggested $15 donation supports the music.

#washboardxt #BIN141 #ResistanceIsArt #NewmanTaylorBaker

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · May 20

THURS 5/22! "Rhythmic Defiance, Culinary Resilience" at BIN 141 (43 Ave A, NYC) w/ Chef Rafik. Celebrating Linda Batty's "REVEREND DR. THOMAS NELSON BAKER…" (my grandfather!).

#WashboardXT honors his legacy. New music & great food! Sets 7p & 8:15p. $15 suggested donation for performance. See flyer!

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · May 16

THURS 5/22! "Rhythmic Defiance, Culinary Resilience" at BIN 141 (43 Ave A, NYC) w/ Chef Rafik. Celebrating Linda Batty's "REVEREND DR. THOMAS NELSON BAKER…" (my grandfather!).

#WashboardXT honors his legacy. New music & great food! Sets 7p & 8:15p. $15 suggested donation for performance. See flyer!

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Feb 22

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

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Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Feb 22

Tonight – Feb 22, 8:30 PM
No second takes, no safety nets—just music, raw and in the moment. #MatthewShipp and I hit the stage at The Stone. If you love jazz that pushes boundaries, don’t miss this.

📍 55 W 13th St (near 6th Ave), NYC
💰 $20 cash at the door

#Jazz #LiveMusic #NewmanTaylorBaker

Newman Taylor Baker aka WashboardXT @washboardxt.bsky.social · Feb 21

In 1973, I moved to Delaware. 12-year-old Matthew Shipp was already deep into jazz. His father took him to clubs, and when he saw me play, something resonated. Now, decades later, we share the stage.

📅 Feb 22, 8:30 PM
📍 The Stone – 55 W 13th St, NYC
💰 $20 cash

#Jazz #LiveMusic

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