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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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Full Force Music artist: Sterling Koch - Rock Slide - New Release Review

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I just received the newest release, Rock Slide , from Sterling Koch and it's a sliding boogie master. Opening with Shake 'em On Down , Sterling Koch on vocal and lap steel is joined by Gene Babula on bass, Jon Goba on drums, Bret Alexander on rhythm guitar and Jack Kulp on harp for a great driving opening. On Sugar , Koch uses a walking line as well as slick lead lap steel to brighten an easy slung boogie. With Jennifer Dierwechter on backing vocals this is another cool track. Leading a bit more toward country rock and the two step, Good To Go , finds Koch putting out a rocking slide tone, kind of a blend between JJ Cale, Rod Price and Eric Clapton. Slow and soulful, Leavin' Me With The Blues , is my favorite track on the release with Koch's best vocals and joined by Bob Wagner on keys. This track to me shows a lot of early British blues influence and crisp slide riffs. Made popular by Stevie Ray, Crossfire doesn't get much of a rework but a sliding interpretat...
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Full Force Music Management artist: Sterling Koch Trio - Place Your Bets - New Release Review

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I just received the newest release, Place Your Bets , from Sterling Koch and it's more purely pop blues than previous releases. Opening with SRV's House Is Rockin' , Koch is joined by Jack Kulp on harp and backing vocals. On Hound Dog Taylor's It's Alright , Koch again keeps the bottom easy but hits the slide nicely as well as complimenting with a sweet articulated guitar solo. Kulp again does a nice job on harp. Jimmy Reed's Dizzy doesn't vary much from Reed's original but with an easier approach. Again backing vocals from Kulp add to the breadth of the vocals and Koch's slide playing is top notch. ZZ Top's Tubesnake Boogie sees the addition of backing vocals from Jennifer Dierwechter. Again keeping it to a simple acoustic style, this track has a totally different feel from the heavy romper that Gibbons throws down. On Albert King's, Don't Bother Me , Kulp opens the track on harp and some of the most slicing slide work on the release...
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Full Force Music artist Sterling Koch - Let It Slide - New Release Review

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I just received the newest release, Let It Slide from slide guitar master Sterling Koch and it's a blast! I really enjoyed Koch's last release but this one literally blows the doors off! Opening with a short interlude on an acoustic hollow body lap steel Koch opens the carps and lets out with the electric onslaught. Shape I'm In , a countrified blues track with a rock beat, is full bore! You like slide...you've come to the right place! Wrong Side Of The Blues has a more traditional blues rhythm led by Gene Babula on bass and John Goba n drums. Koch has a take no prisoners attack on his slide and even has a bit of wah sound added in. Cool track. We've all heard Mercury Blues done by different artists such as Steve Miller and Dave Lindley but Koch takes his own take on it and it isn't by any means a regular cover tune. Koch is really establishing himself as one of the dominant slide players to watch with his performance on this recording. Blow My Mind has a d...
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Full Force presents : Slide Ruler - Sterling Koch - Review

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I just received the new recording, "Slide Ruler" by Sterling Koch. I am impressed. First I have to qualify that I don't have a real love for the steel guitar except when played in traditional fashion in the manner of Buddy Cage but this recording is converting me. It is being played in the manner of a slide guitar and on traditional blues tracks. It is a very tasty recording and I bet will get the appreciation of many blues lovers. A few recordings that have been played by popular blues bands are redone here but they are not my favorites. "Slide Ruler", the title track is a great demo of what a steel guitar can do slide style.... and it leads into a great song, "If You Wanna Rock & Roll". JL Hooker's "Dimples is done very well over a Booker T rhythm beat. The recording continues over a jukin "Roosevelt Sykes "Driving Wheel". Peter Green's "Stop Messin' Round" and "I'm a Bluesman", a Koch orig...
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