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Wayne Baker Brooks

Rank #5 Chicago, IL Blues / Modern Rock / Funk

Wayne Baker Brooks

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Members: Wayne Baker Brooks-Lead Vox & Gtr, Jerry Porter-Drums, Kenny Kinsey-Bass, Nick Byrd-R. Guitar

Sounds Like: Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lonnie Brooks, Eric Clapton

Label: www.bluesislandrecords.com

Manager: Blues Island Productions www.bluesisland.com

Bio: With his debut release Mystery, Wayne Baker Brooks serves notice of a new, powerful force at play in the music world. Combining outstanding song craft, passionate vocals & a liquid fire guitar style, this talented artist manages to honor his rich blues heritage while effortlessly expanding the bo... See Full Bio

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"WBB took complete control of the stage & audience at the North Atlantic Blues Festival on Sun. 07/13/08. 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"

— 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 and set the tone for the weekend....Wayne is a must for all venues large & small and 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, Music Director, 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

"Down and Dirty, from the-gut-blues"

— Chicago Tribune

"The future of blues is good hands & i'll tell you why with 3 words, Wayne Baker Brooks"

— Tom Marker, WXRT

"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

“Brooks is a strong, soulful singer; he's got a big, meaty Gibson tone”

— Sean Westergaard, All Music Guide

"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 for Wayne Baker Brooks' Mystery"

— All Music Guide

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Hey, Great page! ..would be good if you could check out mine and the music video for my new single 'Up and Coming':http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNNCDaSYsYI ...Peace...
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Tricks Up My Sleeve on the playlist today...come be a fan!
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Got my head bobbing instantly!

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