An Evening of Music and Poetry with David Newton Baker merges David’s original songs, poetry and story-telling with fresh covers of 70s folk-rock, country and bluegrass favorites from Kenny Loggins, Elton John, John Prine, Anne Murray, Bob Dylan, John Denver, Peter, Paul & Mary, Don McLean, and Donovan.

His virtual band is comprised of the finest Nashville session players who back Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Brooks and Dunn, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Dave Matthews, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, Shania Twain, Alan Jackson and many more. Though their presence is virtual, David interacts with them throughout the show, making it feel like they are there on the stage.

David’s recently sold-out concert at Sewanee’s Tennessee Williams Center drew comments like these:

“David draws a multi-generational crowd, all of whom were tapping their toes, grinning, and left with a satisfying lump in their throats.”

“David has compiled an amazing piece of work backed by his "virtual band" of Nashville's first-call session players. It was all I could do not to sing along.”

An Evening of Music and Poetry with David Newton Baker: Angel Park, at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 26. Admission is free.