Baby Cakes

Music to move you, music to make you move.

Kenneth Kearney Photography

We are honored to be recognized by our fans and music community!

  • 2024 Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest Bronze Award for ‘Best Local Band/Performer’

  • 2023 Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest Silver Award for ‘Best Local Band/Performer’

  • 2022 Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest Gold Award for ‘Best Local Band/Performer’

  • 2020 Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest Gold Award for ‘Best Local Band/Performer’

  • 2019 What’s Up! Magazine Award for Top Overall Band

  • 2019 What’s Up! Magazine Award for Top Funk/Soul Band

  • 2018 Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest Bronze Award for ‘Best Local Band/Performer’

  • 2017 Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest Silver Award for ‘Best Local Band/Performer’

  • 2017 What's Up! Magazine Award for 'Best Up Close and Personal' (Top Overall Band)

  • 2017 What's Up! Magazine Award for 'Best Booty Shakin' (Top Funk/Soul Band)

  • 2016 Bellingham Alive's Best of the Northwest Silver Award for 'Best Local Band/Performer'

  • 2016 What's Up! Magazine Award for 'Best Booty Shakin' (Top Funk/Soul Band)

Hailing from Bellingham, WA, Baby Cakes first performed on New Year's Eve 2014. For the past 10 years they've wowed audiences with live shows throughout the Pacific Northwest at nightclub venues, festivals, weddings and corporate events.

A 9-piece powerhouse of elite musicians, Baby Cakes takes their audiences on a luxurious joyride through the golden age of American Soul, funk, and R&B.

Featuring three part harmony vocals, horn section, and an absolute supercar rhythm section, Baby Cakes brings to life the spirit & emotion of the most popular classic music in history. Performing a catalogue ranging from Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to Earth, Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse, Baby Cakes is a multi-generational experience that will have you dancing the night away.

In December of 2018 they released their self titled debut album ‘Baby Cakes’ complete with 9 original songs ranging from funk driven pop, to a power ballad and some traditional blues, closing out the album with a haunting cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’.

The vocal section is led by phenom Stephanie Walbon, whose range stretches to incredible heights with prolific power. Penelope Harris and Miles Harris round out the group with electric harmonies and fireworks of their own.

Drummer and manager Kevin Chryst electrifies on the sticks while the joy of the work emanates from his smile.

The rhythm section includes titan of bass Jeff Ballew, superstar guitarist Miles Harris and inimitable keyboardist Blake Angelos

The Cakes' horn section impresses with world class improvisor and saxophonist Thomas Harris. On Trumpet, Jeremiah Austin screams while Matthew Chen provides inspiring work on the alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. Together they are signature to Baby Cakes’ memorable sound.

Performers include:

Stephanie Walbon (Vocals)
Miles Harris (Guitar & Vocals)
Penelope Harris (Vocals)
Kevin Chryst (Drums)
Jeff Ballew (Bass)
Blake Angelos (Keys)
Jeremiah Austin (Trumpet)
Matthew Chen (Saxophone)
Thomas Harris (Saxophone)

Recent Press

Get to Know the Bellingham Band: Baby Cakes at Bellingham Experience Whatcom County Tourism

Baby Cakes Band's Powerhouse Stephanie Walbon at WhatcomTalk.com

Baby Cakes--New Supergroup Makes Whatcom Proud at WhatcomTalk.com

Baby Cakes--A Soul, Funk Cover Band Like No Other at What's Up! Magazine