Blaque Dynamite

Name: Blaque Dynamite
Start: 2024-10-11T19:00:00-04:00
Location: The Red Room at Cafe 939

Schedule

Fri Oct 11 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Red Room at Cafe 939 | Boston, MA

Blaque Dynamite, a.k.a. Mike Mitchell, has given validity to the cliche that age is nothing more than a number. He began drumming at age 2, played in his first live recording session at the ripe young age of 7, and acquired a roster of drum company endorsements by the time he turned 11.
Young Dynamite gained early development and music exposure in a church setting. At an early age, he began to create his own music, which fueled his relentless passion and respect for the drums. Being gifted to play all genres, Dynamite has been the recipient of a host of accolades and prestigious awards. He has received 14 DownBeat Music Awards. His impressive performance credits include Grammy award-winning artists Christian McBride, Erykah Badu, Thundercat, Michael McDonald, Bob Mintzer, Chrisette Michele, Kamasi Washington, and the legendary Clark Sisters.
In 2012, he was selected to perform on a global stage at the inaugural International Jazz Day Celebration with one of the most influential artists of all time, the iconic Herbie Hancock. Shortly after, Dynamite was reigning the drum throne for the living legend, virtuoso bassist, and composer Stanley Clarke. Then, he graduated high school.
Fast-forward, and Grammy-nominated artist Blaque Dynamite has toured five of the world's seven continents. In 2015, he released his debut album, WiFi, with Dallas-bred band Raché. His collaborations with artists such as Christian Scott, Derrick Hodge, Doobie Powell, Kierra Sheard, Willow Smith, Talib Kweli, and Jon Bap have been the catalyst in the making of a new band leader.