Legendary R&B Revue

Tommy Castro, Deanna Bogart, Magic Dick, Ronnie Baker Brooks
State Theatre, January 26

Recommended beverage:
Dogfish Brewpub is just down the road

Once again, the Legendary R&B review made its annual appearance at the State Theatre and did not disappoint. How could it be anything but spectacular when four superior musicians are leading the way?

Backed by Tommy Castro's band, Castro appeared first, followed by local blueswoman Deanna Bogart on vocals and alternating between keyboard and saxophone, harmonica hero Magic Dick from Boston, and guitarist-singer Ronnie Baker Brooks from Chicago. Then, after a break, they all took the stage together for an all-star jam.

photo: with Ronnie Baker Brooks

One nice addition to Magic Dick's set was an early hit from his J. Geils Band days, the reggae-tinged "Give It To Me," which he performed with Castro on vocals.