For Mikey Carubba’s birthday on 7/28/16, the Turkuaz drummer called on a number of talented friends to join the party, resulting in a dream superjam lineup. The full roster included Robert “Sput” Searight (Snarky Puppy), Steve Watkins (Allen Stone, Juno What), Nate Edgar (Nth Power), Craig Brodhead (Turkuaz), The Turkuaz horns (Chris Brouwers, Greg Sanderson, and Josh Schwartz), Scott Flynn (formerly Pretty Lights Live Band), Shira Elias (Turkuaz), Sammi Garrett (Turkuaz), Chuck Jones (Dopapod), Taylor Shell (Turkuaz), Fro (RAQ), Eli Winderman (Dopapod), Rob Compa (Dopapod), Danny Mayer (Eric Krasno Band), and Isaac Teel (Tauk).

The incredible supergroup threw down on a diverse setlist featuring renditions of everything from the Allman Brothers to Alanis Morissette. It was clear that the bandmembers were comfortable with one another, sharing a special chemistry and cultivating a family vibe on stage. Mikey was in his element for his birthday rager, going head to head with the masterful Sput. “Jessica” was undoubtedly a highlight, the familiar melody getting everyone in the groove. Shira’s powerful pipes absolutely tore the house down on tracks like “You Oughta Know” and “Midnight in Harlem”, bringing chills to the audience. Steve Watkins, dubbed “Swatkins” by Mikey, stunned the crowd on the talkbox and keys. All in all, the combination of these talented individuals was nothing short of explosive.

Enjoy the entire show below, thanks to taper Matt Moricle, as well as fan-shot video footage of Stevie Wonder’s “As” by Dan Purdom.

Setlist: Mikey Carubba’s Bday Bash – 7/28/16 – The Hall at MP in Brooklyn, NY

Set 1: Intro, Sput Vs Carubba Duet, Band Introductions, One Way Out [1], Jessica [1], Squarefoot [2], Cry Me A River [3], You Oughta Know [4], Things I Do For You [5], Another Star [13]

Set 2: Intro, Midnight In Harlem [6], Got to Give It Up [7], Philly [8], No One Knows [9], Hood Politics Interlude [8], It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World [11][12], As [13]

[1] The Allman Brothers Band
[2] Rutter
[3] Ella Fitzgerald
[4] Alanis Morissette
[5] Jackson 5
[6] Tedeski Trucks Band
[7] Marvin Gaye
[8] Danny Mayer Trio
[9] Queens of the Stone Age
[10] Kendrick Lamar
[11] James Brown
[12] contained an Alicia Keys tease
[13] Stevie Wonder

Photos by Bahram Foroughi: