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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...

Revved Up Records artist: Chase Walker Band - Not Quite Legal - New Release review

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I just received the newest release, Not Quite Legal, from the Chase Walker Band and it's tight. Opening with solid radio track, Done Loving You, Chase Walker on guitar and vocal, shows considerable maturity of style in his guitar playing, joined by Matt Fyke on drums and vocals and Randon Davitt on bass and vocal. Winding it way down, Jimi Hendrix's, Red House, is opened delta style on metal resonator guitar, but grows into a slow, back beat driven blues with distorted vocals and overdriven electric guitar. This is not close to anything that I've heard that Jimi ever did. Really nice! The Walk is a cool blues rocker with thumping bass and cowbell (how can you go wrong!). This track has a lot of polish, and slick guitar riffs with great lyrics ... could be the strongest composition on the release. New State Of Mind has a bit of Tom Petty and dash of Neil Young blended into fresh eyes. A country style rocker with a strong melody, features Jade Bennet-Mateo on backing voca...