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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Ronnie Baker Brooks - Blues In My DNA

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Ronnie Baker Brooks is a powerhouse Chicago blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who carries the torch of a legendary musical lineage. Born into blues royalty as the son of Hall of Famer Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie didn’t just inherit the music—he lived it. He cut his teeth learning directly from master icons like B.B. King, Albert Collins, and Willie Dixon. Today, the multiple Blues Music Award winner seamlessly blends authentic Chicago roots with a high-octane mix of rock, funk, and soul. “I’m blessed to have learned from the best,” Brooks says. “I’m carrying them within me.” 🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM ▶ Listen to Album Samples (Click to Expand) Add this Record to Your Collection Available on CD and in Digital Formats. 🛒 Buy Album on Amazon Store As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns from qualifying purchases. As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns from qualifying purchases. < The Deep Dive The continuation of Chi...
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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: The Trevor B. Power Band - Two Crows

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Timing is everything, and at 63, Trevor B. Power is exactly where he is supposed to be. With Two Crows —the band's fourth release in a remarkably short span—Power is proving that music is woven into his soul. "I wish I would have gotten started recording sooner," he laughs. "But life unfolds exactly when it’s meant to." That unfolding has led to a major creative hot streak. Hot on the heels of Are We Ever Free , Trevor immediately teamed back up with producer Dave Fields. "I told Dave, ‘Let me just keep writing and we’ll keep recording,’" Power says. "He’s phenomenal at what he does with my songs." But Two Crows was also forged in real-world heartache. The past year brought heavy losses for Power, including his older brother John and Derek and the Dominos legend Bobby Whitlock—both pivotal influences on his life. Through the grief, Power maintains a powerful perspective. Two Crows stands as a resilient, soul-stirring reflection of an artist...
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Farm 189 Records artist: The Trevor B. Power Band - Are We Ever Free - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Are We Ever Free , from The Trevor B. Power Band , and it's a solid blues rocker with a pinch of country. Opening with Let Yourself Fly , Trevor B. Power kicks off his latest release with radio ready vocals and solid guitar, backed by Dave Fields on bass , Steve Holley on drums, Bob Lana on guitars, Tim Timko and Baron Raymonde on sax, and Will Wilde on harmonica. Solid opener. Mystery is a hot rocker with plenty of kick. Power on lead vocal and guitar sets the pace and an excellent back beat on drums and hot guitar lead by Bob Lanza gives this track a lot of appeal. Blues shuffle, Going To Washington is one of my favorite tracks on the release with that Elmore James vamp and a driving rhythm. Wilde's harmonica work on this track sets it apart and Fields on organ adds considerable depth. Heavy bottomed shuffle, Trouble To The Core , plays a cool call and response between Power's vocal and guitar. Sweaty guitar ...
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Farm 189 Records artist: Trevor B. Power - What Is Real - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, What Is Real, from Trevor B. Power and it's a cool blend of blues, folk, rock and country. Opening with World Gone Madd , an upbeat blues rocker, Power on guitar vocal and guitar leads the way, backed by Anthony Krizan on drums, bass and guitar, Danielle Illario and Matt Migliorino on background vocal, John Ginty on B3 and Will Wilde on harmonica. Solid ballad, I'm Still In, has a strong melody and lead vocal by Power and with warm organ and tasty guitar accompaniment looking like the best radio track on the release. Easier Way has a conventional blues shuffle framework and cool slide work and harmonica accents by Power. Life Is Good is a straight up rocker with a forward drum beat and Chuck Berry bones. Rob Clores' addition of piano on this track really balances nicely with the lead guitar work by Power. Another ballad, I'm A Fool , has a quiet tempo and the feel of a gritty country western track with ad...
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