Lonnie Brooks Tickets
Lonnie Brooks Concert Tickets
Escape into the jazz-blues genre with Lonnie Brooks tickets from TicketSmarter. Born in Louisiana, Lee Baker Jr. got his love of the blues from his grandfather, a banjo player. It wasn't, however, until he was in his twenties and moved from Louisiana to Port Arthur, Texas in the early 1950s and was inspired by seeing BB King, T-Bone Walker and Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, that he took up music professionally. He got a job playing guitar in the zydeco band of another Louisiana musician Clifton Chenier and started playing solo gigs using the name Guitar Jr., having a small hit with the track 'Family Rules'. Moving to Chicago, he adopted the stage name Lonnie Brooks (as Guitar Jr was already being used by another artist) and became a popular figure playing clubs in the city. He continued to release singles and played guitar with Jimmy Reed on his live album 'Jimmy Reed at Carnegie Hall'.
In 1969 he finally released his debut album 'Broke & Hungry' and his reputation grew when four of his tracks were included on the influential 'Living Chicago Blues' anthology released on Alligator Records. He went on to release seven albums on the label, his mix of blues and R&B styles being tagged 'voodoo blues'. Touring frequently, he became successful in Europe as well as America and his popularity swelled in 1986 with the release of his 'Wound Up Tight' album, featuring Johnny Winter on guitar. His sons Ronnie Baker Brooks and Wayne Baker Brooks joined his band and he also toured with Buddy Guy and BB King, later going on to appear in the movies 'The Blues Brothers 2000' and 'The Express'. He died in April 2017 at the age of 83. Buy Lonnie Brooks tickets today and get lost in the music.
How much are Lonnie Brooks tickets?
On a whole, Lonnie Brooks ticket prices can be found starting from various ranges as determined by the venue and whether the artist is performing at a festival. Admission for a 1-4 day pass at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds can start from around $90 - $430 and VIP options can begin at about $1,950. Choose the level that’s right for you and buy from our site today.
When do Lonnie Brooks tickets go on sale?
The date and time that Lonnie Brooks concert tickets go on sale will vary. Once a tour is announced, you can typically buy admission from us right away. Very often, we have tickets available in advance of a public sale and a pre-sale code is not required.
Lonnie Brooks Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Don’t be surprised to find Lonnie Brooks playing at intimate jazz clubs and appearing on the lineup of festivals such as the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. Other popular performance platforms include the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the Chicago Blues Festival in Illinois. Lonnie Brooks tour dates will typically feature an array of gigs at a variety of venues and events.
Show after show, the artist brings a signature style and smooth vibe that sounds superior to any stage. The Lonnie Brooks concert schedule generally boasts a plethora of options. So, make plans to be in the audience!
Songs from the Lonnie Brooks Tour Setlist
Lonnie Brooks's setlist while performing in New Orleans , LA at “Fair Grounds Race Course” included the following songs:
- Sweet Home Chicago
Source: Setlist.fm