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Get ready for a night of electrifying blues music with Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee and Chicago Music Award Winner (Best Blues Entertainer), Wayne Baker Brooks. With his powerful stage presence, soulful singing, and liquid fire guitar playing, Wayne takes you on an awe-inspiring musical journey as he honors his rich blues heritage while effortlessly expanding the boundaries of the genre. Whether he's performing his original songs or putting his own spin on classic tunes, Wayne always delivers an unforgettable performance.
Catch him live in Delray Beach! Don't miss your chance to experience Wayne Baker Brooks' electrifying show!
Mark your calendar and join us for an amazing night of Chicago Blues and Original Blues-Rock.
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Chicago Blues Royalty Wayne Baker Brooks is considered one of today's top guitarists whose signature style combines powerful vocals with liquid fire guitar playing that honors his rich blues heritage yet effortlessly expands 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 Brook's blues roots may run deeper and wider than the Great Lakes themselves.
Chicago Blues laid the foundation to Wayne's innovative style. Growing up Brooks was a regular visitor to such historic places as Chess Studios, Checkerboard Lounge, Wisefools, and many other blues landmarks at which he witnessed many live performances by blues masters like Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Luther Allison, KoKo Taylor, the great Muddy Waters, & his father. The youngest son of blues master Lonnie Brooks - Wayne Brooks was literally born into the blues!
Leaving no way around the fate appointed him he soon joined his father's (Lonnie Brooks) band as his guitarist. And then in 1997 formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band which while continuing to work with his father's band he appeared in the film Blues Brothers 2000.
With the release of his acclaimed debut CD "Mystery" "an album that brilliantly draws on blues, blues rock, soul, funk and beyond." "Mystery" received multiple awards and praise from the music world.
Along with releasing his new release he was soon touring the world and featured on national TV programs (including CNN's "Showbiz"), as well as endless radio programs including performing for First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton at Chess Studios (Willie Dixon Blues Heaven Foundation) with legends Bo Diddley, KoKo Taylor, After Wayne and his special guests exhilarating set, Hillary stated, "My husband is going to be so jealous he missed this!"
WBB has performed and or recorded alongside such notables as:
Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Bo Diddley, Corey Harris, The Black Crowes, Otis Rush, Jr. Wells, Shemekia Copeland, Johnny Lang, Susan Tedeschi, Keb Mo, Jimmy Vivino, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, Mick Fleetwood, Otis Clay, Bobby Rush, Elvin Bishop, Billy Branch and many more...
Wayne Baker Brooks and this Band continue to play the world over with WBB's signature top shelf brand of guitar playing and a live show that should not be missed.
BAND MEMBERS:
Wayne Baker Brooks - Lead Vocals and Guitar
Jaymo Wilson - Bass
Mark Clay - Drums
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Arts Garage, 198 NE 1st St, Delray Beach, FL 33444-3709, United States,Delray Beach, Florida
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