Wayne Baker Brooks – 8/3

Wayne Baker Brooks is considered one of today’s top guitarists whose signature style combines powerful vocals with liquid fire guitar playing that honors his rich blues heritage yet effortlessly expands the boundaries of the genre.

Born and raised in Chicago, IL among many prolific blues legends, Wayne Baker Brooks’s blues roots run deep. Chicago blues laid the foundation for his innovative style. Growing up, Brooks was a regular visitor to historic places like Chess Studios, Checkerboard Lounge, Wisefools, and other blues landmarks, where he witnessed performances by Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Luther Allison, Koko Taylor, Muddy Waters, and his father. The youngest son of blues master Lonnie Brooks — Wayne Brooks was literally born into the blues!

Photo by Alain Boucly

He formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band (1997) and joined his father’s (Lonnie Brooks) band as guitarist (1999). He also appeared in the film Blues Brothers 2000.

With the release of his acclaimed debut CD "Mystery" — "an album that brilliantly draws on blues, blues rock, soul, funk and beyond" — "Mystery" received multiple awards and praise from the music world.

He has been featured on national TV programs (including CNN’s "Showbiz"), Universal NBC Sports, ABC, and NBC (NYE 2023 with Billy Corgan & Everclear), and on many radio programs. He performed for the First Lady at Chess Studios (Willie Dixon Blues Heaven Foundation) with Bo Diddley, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, and Billy Branch.

WBB has performed and/or recorded alongside such notables as:
- Buddy Guy (TV & Radio)
- Koko Taylor (Tours)
- Bo Diddley (Chess Records)
- Corey Harris (Tours)
- The Black Crowes (Jam)
- Otis Rush (Jam)
- Jr. Wells (Tours)
- Shemekia Copeland (Tours)
- Johnny Lang (Jam)
- Susan Tedeschi (Jam)
- Keb Mo (Jam)
- Jimmy Vivino (Tours)
- Robert Randolph (Epic Jam)
- Taj Mahal (Cruise)
- Mick Fleetwood (Willie Dixon Event)
- Bobby Rush (Tours)
- Elvin Bishop (Tours)
- Billy Branch (Recording)
- and many more

Event details:
- Date: August 3
- Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Showtime: 7:00 pm)
- Doors: 5:30 pm
- Event Category: Live Music
- Tags: Blues, Wayne Baker Brooks

Venue:
- The 443 Social Club & Lounge
- 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203

Ticket info:
- The 443 is an intimate listening room with table service that seats 75 people.
- The green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables, and the orange squares are regular-height tables.
- Most seats are sold as "Tables for Two" — each ticket admits TWO people.
- A limited number of single seats are available; single attendees may be sharing a table with other single attendees.
- Multiple tickets purchased under the same name will automatically be seated together (up to 6 people).
- Requesting a specific table is a perk reserved for VIP Patron members; membership information is available from the venue.
- If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements (walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, low table requirement, or you want to be seated with another party), please email the venue after you place your order.

Links:
- Website: https://www.waynebakerbrooks.com/home
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waynebakerbrooksmusic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waynebakerbrooks/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uF2cKDWlv2tAZ6JYW2iCs?si=PCA2-g8pRaCvtqMTkW8dEw
- Tickets on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wayne-baker-brooks-at-the-443-social-club-tickets-1991924797691?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Video: https://youtu.be/VwUv9nbqQkk?si=CbVbxVVmVgyRr1xt