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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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Pure Panhandle Music artist: D. Scott Riggs - Somewhere Not Here - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Somewhere Not Here , by D. Scott Riggs and it's a super take on traditional acoustic blues. Opening with Hard, So Hard Sometimes , D. Scott Riggs has the perfect combination of gravely vocals and resonator guitar presenting spartan blues. His delivery is unwavering and solemn. Gripping opener. Nicely articulated finger picking carries Riggs gritty vocals on Troubled, So Troubled with his paired vocal and guitar melody and well adorned yet brief, guitar turnarounds between chorus'. Very nice. Riggs presents a more contemporary sound on These Walls Don't Own Me without breaking his traditional blues presentation. I like his almost Farka Toure' guitar styling on this track giving it a brighter, change up. Instrumental, The Breaking of The Day is a really nice track with a great melody and the addition of slide to the turnaround is haunting. Excellent! Wrapping the release is Goodnight My Angel, Goodnight , ...
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Pure Panhandle Music artist: D. Scott Riggs - These Hard Times Will Come To Pass - New Release Review

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  I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, These Hard Times Will Come To Pass , from D. Scott Riggs , and it's a strong release of traditional style blues. Opening with title track, These Hard Times Will Come To Pass , D. Scott Riggs accompanies himself on an acoustic resonator guitar. Keeping it simple yet effective this is a solid opener. Riggs' fleet fingered rhythmic playing on There Will Come A Time , transforms a simple ballad into a cool blues anthem under his gravelly vocals. Or The Devil Will Get You is formed along the lines of Big Joe Williams' Baby Please Don't Go. Wrapping the release is Hard Times No More, an easy flowing slide piece performed on the resonator. Clean and melodic, a solid closer for a cool traditional blues release.    If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great...
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