Soultone Cymbals endorses Michael John Baker

Soultone Cymbals(R) is proud to welcome drummer Michael John Baker (a.k.a. "Mikey B"), currently on tour with the chart-topping guitar sensation, Orianthi, to their roster of endorsing artists. Fans may also know Baker's work from his performances with Colbie Caillat, Sharlotte Gibson (American Idol, Whitney Houston, The Tonight Show), Tim Fagan (Colbie Caillat, songwriter with John Mayer), and Alex Band in recent years. He comes to Soultone Cymbals after endless frustrations with other brands to get the tone, feel, and personal attention only available from Iky Levy and his Soultone Cymbals family.

"I've seen Mike develop as a drummer and as an artist. We knew that we could provide the signature sound he was looking for and he really discovered us," reports Levy, CEO and founder of Soultone Cymbals."

According to Baker, "all of the Soultone Cymbals have this unique tone. They're really musical and I mix the different lines to get the sound that I really love, plus they treat you right. You can't get this anywhere else."

About Michael John Baker:
Originally from San Diego, CA, an eleven year-old Michael "Mikey B." Baker began performing in his local church before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for music. His talents allowed him to immediately start working as a session drummer and as a performer on the very competitive L.A. club scene. Mikal Blue, a producer for pop singer/songwriter, Colbie Caillat, discovered Baker and brought him in to record with Caillat. After several world tours, network television appearances, and recording sessions, his talents were requested by the new chart-topping guitar sensation, Orianthi, who's work with Michael Jackson gained worldwide attention, as well as her appearances in the critically acclaimed film, "This Is It."

Michael John Baker performs exclusively with Soultone Cymbals(R), DC California Drums, Pro-Mark Drumsticks, and Gibraltar Hardware.

For more information and tour dates, visit: www.orianthi.com
Michael John Baker on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/mikebakerdrummer/

About Soultone Cymbals(R):
Established in 2003 by legendary drummer and percussionist, Iki Levy, after his frustrations with mass-produced and inconsistent sounding cymbals led him to develop his own designs. Today, Soultone Cymbals is one of the fastest growing and respected manufacturers for the live stage and in the recording studio. The company produces superior quality cymbals that offer unmatched sound, feel and performance for today's most demanding drummers and percussionists, Soultone Cymbals(R) has a rapidly growing roster of respected artists – from nearly every genre and style of music - with a reputation for excellence and outstanding personal attention. These benefits continue to establish them as the new leading force in percussion products for every generation of performers searching for their "soul mates."

Soultone Cymbals(R) are available through their global network of musical instrument retailers and specialty dealers that can be located via the company's website.