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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...

Clover Music Group artist: Jonah Tolchin - Dockside - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dockside , from Jonah Tolchin and it's bluesy, gritty and steamy. Opening with swamp funky, Blues With A Feeling , Jonah Tolchin has a great vocal for this stripped down blues style. His guitar riffs are electric and with Nic Coolidge on bass, and Terence Higgins on drums, this is a terrific opener. Save Me (From Myself) has a cool rhythm and excellent vocal interplay between Tolchin and Marley Munroe with guitar accents by Tolchin. Very nice. Chavonne Stewart is featured on lead vocals on soulful, Too Far Down with a laid back instrumental backing including Chris Joyner on keys. Tolchin's guitar lead really sets the track off nicely with critical guitar accents. Ragged blues track, Suffering Well features a really nice guitar solo by Luther Dickinson and strong vocals by Tolchin. Excellent. Wrapping the release is slow blues, Lucille giving Tolchin a real nice opportunity to stretch out a little on guitar. Thi...