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performs in the Chicago area as well as in other parts of the US and Europe. He recently
returned from performances at the blues festival in Lugano, Switzerland. I first saw him perform at the Chicago Blues Festival in June 2000.
Among the many stages that day, we were drawn to the one emanating smokin' hot blues
guitar. We were soon to realize this electric performance was by Ronnie Baker Brooks. I
actually called a few people and held up my cell phone for a few moments for them to hear
my new discovery!
On Sept. 15, 2000, we went to see RBB in a night venue -
Famous Dave's on Clark St. in Chicago. Again, we were witness to a performance to be
remembered. From newer numbers to songs from his debut solo album, Goldigger, the honesty
and truth burst forth, song after song. Witness "Take Me Wit-Cha"
sometime! In addition the driving guitar licks rang out with an urgency and fluency
that elicited in the listeners a sense that they are in the presence of a new-generation
blues master.
We were pleased to see RBB again at the
Chicago Blues Festival 2001 and 2002; at a North Side Blues Fest
summer of 2003 and at Healy's in Toronto Spring 2006. We are happy to say that he
gets more engaging and masterful
every time we see him.
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