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Wayne Baker Brooks serves notice of a new powerful force at play in the music world. Combining outstanding song craft, passionate vocals, and a liquid fire guitar style, this talented artist manages to honor his rich blues heritage while effortlessly expanding the boundaries of the genre.
Born and raised in Chicago, IL amongst the most prolific blues legends and blues masters in the world, Wayne Baker Brooks blues roots may run deeper and wider than the Great Lake Michigan itself, but this truly innovating artist knows no creative boundaries.
Chicago Blues laid the foundation to Wayne's innovative style. A regular visitor (as a child) at places such as Chess Studios, Checkerboard Lounge, Wisefools, and many other blues landmarks as well as witnessing many live performances by blues masters like Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Luther Allsion, KoKo Taylor, the great Muddy Waters, & his father, the youngest son of blues master Lonnie Brooks was born with the blues, for real! There was or is no way getting around the fate that was appointed to him.
Failed attempts at being a sports star resulted in a broken foot, twice broken right ankle, broken finger. "Its was God telling me this is not what you're suppose to be doing, I had to figure out the hard way that i'm on this earth to make people smile, laugh, dance, and hopefully feel good through music. So never block your blessing or God will let you know how he feels about it", says Wayne.
With the release of his debut CD "Mystery" in 2004 an album of comtemporary blues at it's best draws on blues, blues rock, soul, funk, & even a bit of hip hop. "Mystery" received multiple awards and accolades including a 4 star review in the All Music Guide.
In addition to releasing his debut he was featured on several TV news programs (including CNN's "Showbiz"), multiple radio programs (including Mancow Morning Show), performed the 2003 MLB All Star Game _ Chicago White Sox Celluar Field, & even performed for the First Lady of the United States Hilary Rodham Clinton at Chess Studios (Willie Dixon Blues Heaven Foundation) in Chicago with legends Bo Diddley, KoKo Taylor, & his dad as his special guest while Chuck Berry was in attendance. As the conclusion of the band's explosive set, Hillary pronounced, "My husband is going to be so jealous he missed this!".
He joined his father's band (Lonnie Brooks) as a roadie in 1988, and started playing guitar in the band in 1990. In 1997, he formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band while continuing to work with his father's band. In 1998, in addition to appearing in the film Blues Brothers 2000, he also co-wrote Blues for Dummies with his father and Cub Koda, earning his first Real Blues magazine award (Keeping the Blues Alive) for the effort.
All original songs. All Music Guide gives it 4 stars.
Wayne is playing r. guitar on the Lonnie Brooks track "All I Want For Christmas" Alligotr Records Release Date: September 16th, 2003
Turn The Music Up, Inc Release date: June 19th, 2001 Last Child feat. Wayne Baker Brooks - Lead Gutar
Wayne Baker Brooks Tour Schedule Click the blue links for tickets
03/11/10 HOB Chicago w/ Lonnie Brooks Chicago, IL
03/12/10 Buddy Guys Legends Chicago, IL
04/10/10 B G Legends w/ Lonnie Brooks Chicago, IL
05/22/10 Royal Grove w/ Lonnie Brooks Lincoln, NE
06/09/10 Buddy Guys Legends (Grammy Event) Chicago, IL
06/19/10 Crystal Corner Madison, WI
06/26/10 Soldiers Field (Morning) Chicago, IL
06/26/10 Urbana Brews & Blues Fest Urbana, IL
06/27/10 Rubens Run (Sideouts) Island Lake, IL
06/28/10 Private Party Chicago, IL
07/10/10 BGL w/ Lonnie Brooks Chicago, IL
07/24/10 DuPage County Fair w/ LB Wheaton, IL
07/31/10 Prosel Park w/ Lonnie Brooks Lincolnw'd,IL
08/07/10 Notodden Blues Festival Notodden,NO
09/04/10 Buddy Guys Legends Chicago, IL
09/26/10 Willy Street Fair Madison, WI
10/17/10 Legendary Blues Cruise Mexico
10/18/10 Legendary Blues Cruise Mexico
10/19/10 Legendary Blues Cruise Mexico
10/20/10 Legendary Blues Cruise Mexico
10/21/10 Legendary Blues Cruise Mexico
10/22/10 Legendary Blues Cruise Mexico
10/23/10 Legendary Blues Cruise Mexico
10/24/10 Legendary Blues Cruise Mexico
03/11/11 House Of Blues Chicago, IL
General Info:
tel: 773-336-BLUZ (2589)
web: www.waynebakerbrooks.com
email: info_waynebakerbrooks.com
Booking Info:
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email: booking_bluesisland.com
Record Co Info:
web: www.bluesislandrecords.com
email: bluesisland_gmail.com
Label:4 STARS
Price:10
Original Price:15
Label:Blk
Price:25
Original Price:27
Label:White
Label:CD Incl.
Price:22
Original Price:25
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"WBB took complete control of the stage & audience at the North Atlantic Blues Festival. The fans were blown away by the music & talent of Wayne. Wayne was a pleasure to work with & showed that he always puts on a great show. I look forward to working with him again." -- Paul E. Benjamin, Executive Director, North Atlantic Blues Festival
"Sooner or Later," the singer was all business, belting out the lyrics with a ferocious growl. -- Erik Ernst, Milwaukee Summerfest 08` review
"Hip Blues, New Blues whatever kinda Blues you want... Wayne Baker Brooks has got em...he did a fantastic job at this years 2007 Biscuit and is the new blues Supernova."
-- Jerry Pillow, Music Director, Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival
"Wayne Baker Brooks honed his craft alongside his father Lonnie Brooks, and his blues roots are deep. He obviously has found his own voice with a distinctively urban flavor. He had wonderfully rich vocals punctuated by sharply intense guitar styling and a stage presence that says he means business." -- Dorothy L. Hill, BLUESART-Journal
"Wayne Baker Brooks set at The Pocono Blues Festival was electrifying! His set jumpstarted the 1st day of this 3 day National Blues Festival & set the tone for the weekend. Wayne is a must for all venues large & small & for any talent buyer that takes their music seriously" -- Michael Cloeren, Founder & Producer , Pocono Blues Festival
" At the Naperville Last Fling, it was a no-brainer picking Wayne Baker Brooks to open for Big Head Todd & The Monsters. The BHT camp loved the choice and Wayne set a fabulous tone for a wonderful night of chunky, bluesy guitar riffing!" -- Fred Brennan, Chicago Special Events
"let it be the Juke Joint stage or the Petrillo Band Shell it is heart warming to see Wayne perform knowing the blues tradition is in good hands w/ the next generation"
-- Barry Dolins, Director, Chicago Blues Festival
"He's got the talent, the energy and everything else to make it click" -- Koko Taylor, Queen of the Blues
"Mystery is not just a great album; it marks Wayne Baker Brooks as someone to keep an eye on as the blues enter the 21st century. As Wayne himself said, "Blues purists might not get my music but blues has to breathe fresh air sometimes." Amen to that. -- Sean Westergaard, All Music Guide
"Don't be surprised if Wayne gains greater exposure for the blues and gathers a better marketplace for it" -- Tim Holek, Blues Writer
"The first notes of guitar claquèrent, shingling, sharp-edged, in the purest electric Blues style. The eyes of the public lit, sparkled. Wayne had just launched the machine, the very large artillery. Wayne imposes a sharp & removed play of guitar, its play, of an absolute intensity" -- Bay Car Blues Festival
"A Must See" -- Chicago Suntimes
"The guitarist and singer arrives a fully developed talent and a maverick whose distinct brand of blues incorporates elements of rock, R&B, funk, and even a trace of hip-hop. Mystery delivers mainstream appeal without betraying the family legacy." -- Blues Revue Magazine
"4 Stars - "Mystery", Wayne Baker Brooks - -- All Music Guide
