PHOTO: Todd Baio Old-Time Folkster

Todd Baio, aka, Doogey9 or Brother Sonny, has been a friend and encourager of Humble Uker and Humble Baritonics blogs. Todd blends his solid singing voice and many of the old-time songs with his string music stylings. He's a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and has a plethura of great videos. His love of simple and soulful music is clearly displayed in his numerous videos.

I asked Todd if he could share a couple of photos of himself with his Baritone Ukuleles and he has obliged. This is the first of the two photos that he sent me. I will save the second photo for a future posting of Todd's new recordings. There is a simplicity to the music but Todd always adds his knowledge and skillful fingerings to each arrangement. I think that this photo shows Todd's very contemplative side.

Todd has also created CD's (for sale) of several of his songs, and he's created a video with more information here...

Here's Swanee River, a simple tune, but expertly performed.