BIO
Just Who Are These Guys?
If you have been to a SonicSoul show, then you know these three musicians love playing music and deliver an inspired musical experience. SonicSoul is an independent, avante-guard blues band that pays homage to the past while creating a sound that is uniquely their own. The SonicSoul Band blends elements of rock, R&B, and jazz into their blues to serve up a musical gumbo that is mighty tasty and nothing but a good time!
John Bruhnke, the front man and founder of SonicSoul, believes in surrounding himself with musicians who are as passionate as he is about creating music in the moment. SonicSoul has established itself as a premier Chicago blues rock act and headlines top-tier Chicago venues such as Buddy Guy's Legends and Rosa's Lounge.
John Bruhnke, Singer, Guitarist, and Songwriter
SonicSoul is fronted by John Bruhnke (last name rhymes with Funky!). Bruhnke can lay down a wild, Buddy Guy inspired slow blues and the next minute launch into a classic Stevie Wonder tune to get the crowd dancing. In May of 2022 Bruhnke slowed down his performance schedule to study music with the legendary Robben Ford. Bruhnke continually strives to expand his playing to keep the music fresh and exciting. Fast forward to summer of 2024 and Bruhnke is emerging as a new guitarist with a renewed focus on songwriting, which he has been doing since he got his first guitar at age 9. While he enjoys playing songs people know, he feels this is the time for him to bring his original music forward. At the age of 57, Bruhnke is inspired and writing an album to showcase all that has evolved over the last two years. Stay tuned for details!
E.G. McDaniel
Bass
The bassist for SonicSoul is E.G. McDaniel. E.G. is an inductee of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame. As the son of Chicago blues icon, guitarist Floyd McDaniel, and the nephew of Bo Diddley, the blues music runs deep within E.G. E.G. has shared the stage with Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Sonny Seals, A.C. Reed, Carl Weathersby, John Primer and countless others. Outside of SonicSoul, E.G. continues to work with top blues artists such as Jimmy Burns and Mud Morganfield.
Brady Williams
Drums
SonicSoul's drummer Brady Williams is regarded by Chicago musicians as one of the best drummers in the city--or anywhere for that matter! Brady has worked with the best of the best for decades, including Koko Taylor, Eddy Clearwater, Carlos Johnson, Sugar Blue, Junior Wells and many more.
Brady played his first paying professional gig at the age of 12. Outside of SonicSoul, Brady maintains a busy schedule working with the top talent in Chicago.