TESTIMONIALS

“Cary is the father of modern day music publicity.”
- Jay Boberg, former President of MCA Records, MCA Music Publishing and I.R.S. Records

“I have worked with Cary Baker over the course of two solo records and a band project in the past three years, and I can't say enough about how wonderful it's been to work with him. Not only is he the one of the most motivated and effective people I've met in the business, he's also kind, interested, interesting, and fun. I've enjoyed getting to know him almost as much as I've enjoyed watching the press roll in.” - Caitlin Cary

“Cary Baker did a superb job directing our media efforts for the 2004 Americana Music Association Conference. The results prove his effectiveness -- our largest event to-date coupled with an increase in both quality and quantity of media from all over the world in attendance to cover the event.”
- J.D. May, former Executive Director, Americana Music Association

“Cary Baker is up at the crack of dawn. In fact, I'm not even sure he sleeps at all. I think he may even have his own satellite. I am sure of one thing though. Seems like he knows everybody I don't. When the whole world needs to know, Cary Baker brings it to 'em with style, straightahead experience, and with that rapidly vanishing attribute -- integrity. No guff -- just the truth.” - Stan Ridgway

“Cary was able to deliver publicity where previous publicists had tried and failed. He is responsive, passionate, musical and inventive. Cary makes a difference. My new favorite publicist.”
- Roger Cramer, manager, Vernon Reid

“Cary can get it done. He’s one of the best that I’ve worked with.”
- Billy Joe Shaver

“Cary is our first choice publicist when we create a marketing plan. He is the tallest, most comprehensive, most unrestrained, and results driven publicist that we have used, and we have used a lot of publicists. There are simply no alternatives.”
- Brad Turcotte, Compadre Records

“I want to send you my heartfelt thanks for the great job you've done for me with my album. Your are clearly a master at your craft and I am deeply grateful and heartened that I've met a new friend. Your friendship and counsel have been invaluable. The first few interviewers I spoke to were right. You're at the top of the class. In fact, and this I know from hanging out with you at SXSW, you TEACH the class!” – Willie Nile

“Cary Baker has worked on a number of my records over the last few years and through his good efforts and despite my peripheral position in the music biz attention has been paid by the likes of The New York Times, Fresh Air and Entertainment Weekly. Cary is quick-thinking and fast acting and that’s always a lethal combination in the publicity game.”
- Loudon Wainwright III

“I just wanted to thank you again for doing such a great job. You really gave me hope and delivered the goods. You are a pleasure to work with, too.”
- Eleni Mandell

“We came to Cary with a project other publicists wouldn't touch: A 35-year-old blues album by David Allan Coe, written in and about prison. Cary not only delivered an astonishing amount of positive press in publications ranging from Blender to Esquire, but his professionalism and integrity helped rebuild David Allan Coe's reputation in the media and earned the respect of a notoriously hard to please artist. We couldn't be happier with Cary's work and hope to make him a part of as many future HackTone projects as he can stand.”
- David Gorman and Michael Nieves, HackTone Records

“Cary Baker makes my life easier. His list of impressive clients has been attractive to me when I've produced segments PRI's Studio 360 or APM's Weekend America (Billy Joe Shaver, Rodney Crowell, Buckwheat Zydeco and Michelle Shocked). Cary does more than send press releases. He has an effective, yet gentle way of presenting his clients as the perfect solution when a certain artist is needed for a segment.”
- Trey Kay, “Studio 360” and “Weekend America” (public radio)

“Cary Baker is great at what he does. I feel that he's really been in my corner during the time that we've been working together.”
– Marshall Crenshaw

“Just wanted to say thanks for all the press/articles you generate. You are a machine my friend. Keep up the good work!”
-- Jeff Howard, Agency For The Performing Arts, Nashville

“When we launched our new label, Proper American, I was looking for someone with outstanding expertise, credibility, and an impeccable sense of professional and journalistic ethics. I found that person in Cary Baker, who left no stone unturned to fight the good fight — that of a small independent label with artistic integrity. It has been a privilege and honor to work with him over the past year on several of our releases, and I look forward to working together in the coming months. I highly recommend Cary Baker and conqueroo to anyone seeking his help.”
-- Lisa Best, CEM, Proper American Recordings

"I love it when I book a show and find out that Cary is handling the press because I know that the artist will be all over the local papers. Every show that Cary works on does really well for me." – Marianne Taylor, promoter, The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh, NC

"Cary worked the debut album from an unknown artist for us, and created significant national awareness right away. His tireless, aggressive work, and his genuine belief in the artists he represents are rare, valuable attributes."
- Brandon Kessler, president, Messenger Records

“Cary worked on the release of Jake La Botz’ debut for Joseph Street Records, All Soul And No Money, and he was able to generate a wealth of fantastic reviews for Jake. We needed media support for this project and Cary nailed it, delivering an impressive variety of favorable press quotes. He will always be our media Sherpa!”
- Rick Bates & Nancy Meyer, Bates-Meyer Inc.

“I feel very lucky to have Cary in our corner. So many journalists that I've talked to have commented on how much they like what Cary does and how he does it -- and how it's such a useful thing when you're faced with that stack of forty CDs that comes in every month. It's so helpful to have a Cary because you know that there's a consistent element there that says there's a quality behind it. You know if he says, ‘Listen to that,’ there's a fairly good bet that there's a reason to listen to it.” -Robert Fisher, Willard Grant Conspiracy

“I'd consider Cary to be one of the hardest working, dedicated individuals I've worked with on publicity. His determination and passion bring very positive results.”
- Glenn Dicker, president, Yep Roc Records

“U rock” — Joel Amsterdam, VP/Publicity, Concord Music Group

“I always get a sense of momentum and credibility when I get a press release from Cary. His depth of knowledge and passion for his clients is always present. Highly recommended.” — Bruce Haring, DIY Convention

“You have the best roster, the best stuff, of ANY firm I deal with, and you are the coolest. Keep doing great things!” — Lee Valentine Smith, Atlanta Creative Loafing

"I really don't think this man sleeps. Ultra-punctual and communicative, totally ‘on’ and impassioned, and connected for sure. Thanks to Cary's pivotal role, he made Willard Grant Conspiracy, already royalty in Europe, look like the stars they should be in the USA on the press side."
- Bob DuBrow, president, Kimchee Records

“Thanks a million for all your efforts on my behalf. I have never had this much coverage before, and it as I said before it makes all the difference in the very tangible attendance figures, as well as the not-so-tangible but subtly noticeable general well-being of my career.” - Bill Kirchen

“I just wanted to let you know that you have a new nickname around here: Tenacious C.”
- Nancy Quinn, Thirty Tigers

"Cary Baker is my favorite publicist. He is, hands down, the best at what he does, and I always look forward to the projects we work together."
— Jenni Finlay, Jenni Finlay Promotions

“We do think that you should change your name to ‘Rainmakeroo’ after the great job that you did putting James (McMurtry) back on the map. Glad to know that DRIVER8 is still running.” – Jackson Haring, High Road Touring

“You are amazing, you are a superman, you are out of control! Great work.”
– Adrienne Young

“Great work...and we will do it again!”
— Matt Spicher, manager of Pam Tillis

“I must say, you are a pleasure to deal with. Most of the publicists I encounter think they are doing me a favor if they even reply to an email. You make it so easy and I do appreciate it.”
— Atlanta journalist

“you are among a handful ... a small handful ... of publicists who do not waste my time.”
— Ellis Widner, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

“You’re an incredible publicist, Cary, it’s just the truth!!”
- Heidi Ellen Robinson Fitzgerald, venerated PR colleague

“More publicists should be like Cary for professionalism and thoroughness -- I could only wish! “
- Karen Hogan, GM, Favored Nations

“Thank you for all your good work. I don't know if I tell you that often enough.”
– Chris Stamey (The dB’s / Sneakers)

“You have done a fantastic job! You are the best. I could not be more pleased with your work.”
– Jake La Botz

“You put the ‘on’ in Conqueroo....as in ‘turn on’ to good music.”
– Mary Sack, artist manager

“Nobody – and I mean nobody – in this business works harder than you do for your artists. They're fortunate to have you.”
– Rick Taylor, managing editor, Performing Songwriter

“You keep working with creative artists that I love and respect!!!”
– Hale Milgrim, former president, Capitol Records

“You did such a great job, many thanks... You are the best!”
– Peggie Jones, “Sings Like Hell” concert series, Santa Barbara, CA

“ I can't thank you enough for your perseverance and passion. Way to go!”
– Robert Earl Keen

“You rock!”
- Vernon Reid

“You’re the best...I mean it.”
- Peter Himmelman