Blaque Dynamite — artist
Blaque Dynamite has no upcoming shows listed. 9 past shows across 6 venues tracked on Ckord, most recently at Nublu on Thu, Jul 23. Follow to get notified when new dates are announced.
Blaque Dynamite, a/k/a Mike Mitchell, has given validity to the cliché that age is nothing more than a number. He began drumming at age two, played in his first live recording session at the ripe young age of seven, and had acquired a roster of drum company endorsements by the time he turned eleven years old. Young Dynamite gained his early development and exposure to music in a church setting. At an early age, he began to create his own music, which evolved into a relentless passion and respect for the drum instrument."A young drumming phenom!" — Vic's Drum Shop (Chicago, IL)Inevitably, he became adamant in the pursuit of expanding his knowledge and honing his craft. At twelve, he embarked upon the study of drum music theory. At fourteen, he found himself in the hallways of the renowned Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas. The school (from which he graduated in 2013) also fostered the amazing talents of Norah Jones, Erykah Badu, and the late, great Roy Hargrove. Simultaneously, Dynamite took full advantage of attending workshops, master classes, and clinics at colleges and universities all over the country during summer breaks and amid tours."...a Jazz Drumming Prodigy... he is a powerhouse behind the kit!" — The Dallas ObserverGifted to play all genres, Dynamite has been the recipient of a host of accolades and prestigious awards, including 14 DownBeat Music Awards. In 2012, he was selected to perform on a global stage at the inaugural International Jazz Day Celebration with one of the most influential jazz artists of all time, the iconic Herbie Hancock. Shortly after, Dynamite was reigning the drum throne for the living legend, virtuoso bassist, composer, and producer Stanley Clarke—all before finishing high school. His impressive performance credits include Grammy award-winning artists such as:Chick CoreaChristian McBrideErykah BaduThundercatMichael McDonaldBob MintzerChrisette MicheleTerell StaffordThe legendary Clark SistersFast forwarding, the Grammy-nominated artist has now toured five of the seven continents of the world. In 2015, he released his debut album entitled WiFi with the Dallas-bred band, Rache'. His ongoing evolution as a bandleader has been catalyzed by collaborations with musical visionaries including Christian Scott, Derrick Hodge, Kamasi Washington, Doobie Powell, Kierra Sheard, Willow Smith, Ruth B., Maurice Brown, and MonoNeon.Continuing his momentum as a creator, Blaque Dynamite released his sophomore project, Killing Bugs, on Ropeadope Records in November 2017, and just shy of the pandemic, he released his highly anticipated project, Time Out.
Blaque Dynamite has no upcoming shows listed right now.
Blaque Dynamite past shows
- Blaque Dynamite + Special Guests — Nublu — Jul 23, 2026
- Spirit Fingers Trio — Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club — Feb 26, 2026
- Blaque Dynamite — Aretha's Jazz Cafe — Oct 3, 2025
- 8th Riverfront Jazz Festival - Sunday Only — Clarence Muse Cafe Theater — Aug 31, 2025
- Blaque Dynamite — The Peppermint Club — Jan 23, 2025
- Karl Denson Project with James Francies, Burniss Earl Travis — Blue Note Jazz Club — Oct 3, 2023
- Karl Denson Project with James Francies, Burniss Earl Travis — Blue Note Jazz Club — Oct 3, 2023
- Karl Denson Project with James Francies, Burniss Earl Travis — Blue Note Jazz Club — Oct 2, 2023
- Karl Denson Project with James Francies, Burniss Earl Travis — Blue Note Jazz Club — Oct 2, 2023
Venues Blaque Dynamite has played
- Blue Note Jazz Club — 4 shows, last played 2023
- Nublu — 1 show, last played 2026
- Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club — 1 show, last played 2026
- Aretha's Jazz Cafe — 1 show, last played 2025
- Clarence Muse Cafe Theater — 1 show, last played 2025
- The Peppermint Club — 1 show, last played 2025