Traditional Chicago Blues, Original Contemporary Blues, & Original Blues Rock
Original Blues artist from Chicago, IL performing in 45+ different countries. We are consummate pros who love our job. We rarely play a lot of cover songs, we play mostly original songs that I wrote. When we do play blues cover songs they will be the pillars of the genre, the base of my style. Expect a high-energy set w/ many standing ovations throughout the set. We like to get loud as the crowd. We will accommodate low-volume sets as well. When you hire us you hire real authentic Chicago blues that runs through the veins. Some like to call us Chicago Blues Royalty, I like to call it "Keeping the Blues Alive!". <3
Wayne Baker Brooks put on a show that entertained all generations at the party. Mesmerizing guitar work and vocals. A jet engine on the drums. and a bass player that left fellow bass players in the audience in Awe. Wayne tells a wonderful family blues orientated story that carries throughout the evening which really made it far more intimate and touches you. Book Wayne and get ready to be blown away.
Did I happen to mention he's probably one of the sweetest nicest people you'll ever meet.
Wayne and his band are terrific artists and very collaborative with the party planner.
Price Range: $3,500 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $5,000 - There are companies that provide liability insurance upon request for whatever amount of time. If your event require insurance we will make sure we obtain all COI's for you.
Unions: AFM
Great traditional Chicago Blues, Contemporary Blues, and Blues Rock! Our dynamics goes from being as quiet as a mouse to Roaring Chicago Blues riffs. We are professional and would like to be treated as such in return. We are always on time, we give our all, we are also flexible.
Wayne Baker Brooks serves notice of a new powerful force at play in the music world. Combining outstanding song craft, passionate vocals, and a liquid fire guitar style, this talented artist manages to honor his rich blues heritage while effortlessly expanding the boundaries of the genre.
Born and raised in Chicago, IL amongst the most prolific blues legends and blues masters in the world, Wayne Baker Brooks blues roots may run deeper and wider than the Great Lake Michigan itself, but this truly innovating artist knows no creative boundaries.
Chicago Blues laid the foundation to Wayne's innovative style. A regular visitor (as a child) at places such as Chess Studios, Checkerboard Lounge, Wisefools, and many other blues landmarks as well as witnessing many live performances by blues masters like Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Luther Allison, KoKo Taylor, the great Muddy Waters, & his father. The youngest son of blues master Lonnie Brooks was born with the blues, for real! There was or still is no way of getting around the fate that is appointed to him.
Failed attempts at being a sports star resulted in a broken foot, twice broken right ankle, broken finger. "Its was God telling me this is not what you're suppose to be doing, I had to figure out the hard way that I'm on this earth to make people smile, laugh, dance, and hopefully feel good through music. So never block your blessing or God will let you know how he feels about it", says Wayne.
With the release of his debut CD "Mystery" in 2004 an album of contemporary blues at it's best draws on blues, blues rock, soul, funk, & even a bit of hip hop. "Mystery" received multiple awards and accolades including a 4 star review in the All Music Guide.
In addition to releasing his debut he was featured on several TV news programs (including CNN's "Showbiz"), multiple radio programs (including Mancow Morning Show), performed the 2003 MLB All Star Game @ Chicago White Sox Cellular Field, & even performed for the First Lady of the United States Hilary Rodham Clinton at Chess Studios (Willie Dixon Blues Heaven Foundation) in Chicago with legends Bo Diddley, KoKo Taylor, & his dad as his special guest while Chuck Berry was in attendance. As the conclusion of the band's explosive set, Hillary pronounced, "My husband is going to be so jealous he missed this!".
He joined his father's band (Lonnie Brooks) as a roadie in 1988, and started playing guitar in the band in 1990. In 1997, he formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band while continuing to work with his father's band. In 1998, in addition to appearing in the film Blues Brothers 2000, he also co-wrote Blues for Dummies with his father and Cub Koda, earning his first Real Blues magazine award (Keeping the Blues Alive) for the effort.
Performed in 750 + cities/towns; 38 countries; 4 continents
2014 Induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame
2013 Performed on ABC’s New Year’s Eve program "Countdown Chicago"
(Unparalleled 53% market share)
2013 Performed at the Tyrst (Wynn Casino) Las Vegas
2013 Performed on ABC’s Windy City Live with Buddy Guy sitting in
2013 NBC Sports syncs WBB originals Read Your Mind, Mystery, Nu Kinda Blues,
Tell Me, Your Turn, Exiled
2013 Featured Performer on NBC’s Sports Global Golf Adventures (nationwide,
international, local and cable TV)
2013 Performed in Tokyo, Japan (Imperial Hotel)
2013 Performed at DisneyWorld, Orlando
2012 Musical Director and Band Leader for City of Chicago’s official sendoff for
Buddy Guy to receive Kennedy Center Honors.
2012 UK & Ireland Tour; Headlining the Harvest Time Blues Fest Ireland
2012 Featured Performer & House Band on ABC’s Windy City Live with Dan
Aykroyd sitting in
2012 WBB song “Something’s Going Down” aired during all CHICAGO BEARS NFL
game broadcasts
2012 Performed at NATO headquarter in Brussels (Member of delegation
representing Chicago for 2012 NATO SUMMIT)
2011 Induction into Canada’s Blues Hall of Fame
2011 International Single Release of “Changeling” written and produced by
Grammy Award Winner Tom Hambridge
2011 Chicago Blues Fest 2011 Headliner: Band Leader, MC and Host of the 40th
Anniversary of Alligator Records
2011 Highlight of the Grammy’s Blues Fest Kick-Off Jam at Buddy Guys Legends
2011 Highlight of the 14th Annual XRT 93.1fm Blues Breakers Blues Fest Live
Broadcast. Live from Buddy Guys Legends
2011 International Single Release of the ground breaking Cross-Genre Track
“Something’s Going Down” featuring Twista, GLC & Sugar Blue
2010 Notodden Blues Fest (Main stage)
2007 Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival (Formerly King Biscuit)
2006 Headlined Europe's Historical & Most Prestige Blues Tour "The Chicago Blues
Fest Tour"
2006 Headlined WXRT 93.1fm Live Broadcast of "WXRT's Blues Brunch" at Buddy
Guys Legends (1 million listeners)
2005 Induction into The History Makers: Music Maker Success
2005 Headlined Poconos Blues Fest
2005 Poconos Blues Fest Lifetime Achievement Award "The Brooks Family"
2004 Headlined The 2004 Chicago Blues Festival - Brooks Family
2004 National Release of debut album "Mystery"
2004 Real Blues Magazine Award - "Carry The Torch Award"
2004 Real Blues Magazine Award - "Top Blues Stars of the Future"
2004 Real Blues Magazine Award - "Best Chicago Blues Guitar CD/Modern"
2004 Real Blues Magazine Award - "Best New Chicago Blues Talent/Male"
2004 Real Blues Magazine Award - "Best Chicago Blues Tune/Modern"
2004 Featured twice on the House Of Blues Radio Hour w/ Elwood Blues
2003 Performed at The 2003 Major League Baseball All Star Game
2001 ABC’s Peter Jennings "Fourth of July" Special
2000 The Chicago Blues Festival
1999 Received a phone call from The White House stating the President Bill Clinton
read & absolutely “Blues for Dummies”
1999 Performed for The First Lady of the United States Hillary Clinton at Chess
Records in Chicago, IL
1999 Band Leader, set opener, and host/announcer of the "LoneStar Shoot-Out
Tour"
1998 Cameo in The Blues Brothers 2000
1998 Spearheaded & co-authored “Blues for Dummies”
1997 In one day - within 2 hours performed Mancow Morning show, Eric and Kathy
Q101, & Fred Winston show reaching 10 million listeners nationwide
1997 Performed at President Bill Clinton’s second Inauguration
1996 Performed at Democratic Convention for Comedy Central
1996 Performed Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Tour
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Mystery
Baby Stop
Exiled
Ain't That Lovin You
She's Dangerous
Nu Kinda Blues
It Don't Work Like That
Your Turn
Tell Me
Sooner Or Later
You Make It Easy baby
Just Lika Butterfly
Root Of My Soul
Tricks Up My Sleeves
I Can Read Your Mind
Something's Going Down
Changeling
Lonnie Brooks, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, B.B King, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Luther Allison, Freddie King, KoKo Taylor, Rolling Stones, Elvin Bishop...
2 Fender Twin Reverb amps
5 piece Yamaha Drums Kit with Snare and Cymbalss
Ampeg Bass Amp
1 Fender Twin Deluxe Amp
5 Guitar Stands
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