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About Ira
“Be That Man”
IRA WALKER… The blues that’s all his own! His music is so powerfully authentic. “Be That Man” is a truth you haven’t heard before. The Soul, The Songs, it really does matter. His musical pedigree has evolved into a unique style of Blues, Rock, & Soul. This record is Organic and Original.
Ira has written and performed with a star studded list of Music Icons, including Steve Miller, Joe Satriani, Eddie Money, Carlos Santana, Brian May, & Tommy Castro. As the singer/bass player, Ira recorded with the Trichromes featuring Neal Schon (Journey), Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), and legendary lyricist Robert Hunter. He co-wrote the pop hit "I Wanna Go Back" for Eddie Money.
“Be That Man” … is a truth you may not have heard before. Music is Medicine!
“Ira has the vocal delivery of a seasoned pro” - Herbie Herbert/Journey
www.irawalker.net
Some musicians survive the blues. Others elevate it.
Ira Walker was shaped by a world where thought, art, and sound mattered—a home where classical compositions weren’t background noise, they were conversation. Where intelligence wasn’t just valued, it was expected. And yet, somewhere between the string section and the silence, a different rhythm called out.
It wasn’t rebellion—it was recognition. The blues had always been there. In his father’s record collection. In the quiet encouragement of neighbors who knew talent when they heard it. In the moments of stillness that only music could fill.
Raised by intellectual parents with a deep respect for the arts, Ira’s early life wasn’t so much a departure from the blues as a slow orbit toward it. Classical music gave him language. Academia gave him perspective. And a series of unforgettable live performances—Hendrix, SRV, and others—gave him fire.
His West Coast vantage point gave the blues room to breathe. It let him blend structure with soul, head with heart, and instinct with insight.
Over the years, Ira has built not just a career but a circle—of collaborators, confidants, and creative allies. He knows how the business moves, but more importantly, he knows how to move through it with grace. Still writing. Still playing. Still rising to the moment.
In this episode of Talking Blues, Ira Walker sits down with Matt Cooper for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, influence, and the quiet power of staying true. They talk roots, records, relationships—and the kind of legacy that doesn’t chase trends, it outlasts them.
If you want a glimpse into the mind of a musician who’s walked both sides of the street—conservatory and club—this is the one to hear.
Talking Blues with Ira Walker – Listen to the full episode at:
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“Ira Walker can be summed up with this statement he is an artist dedicated to restoring the music business to its roots! Where talent and music lovers can enjoy our musical efforts without the onslaught of hype & greed! Mr. Walker has committed himself and his craft to the journey of music for celebration, coupled with his undying love of all music!”