Brooklyn Comes Alive is rounding out their diverse supergroup formations with A Tribute to J Dilla. Led by Break Science’s Borahm Lee, the tribute will run deep in the roots of hip-hop with fine-tuned artists, drummer Adam Deitch (Lettuce/Break Science), guitarist Adam Smirnoff (Lettuce), bassist Nate Edgar (The Nth Power), bassist Stu Brooks (Matisyahu, 50 Cent, Pretty Lights), and more.
For those unfamiliar with J Dilla, the Detroit artist is considered one of the most influential hip-hop producers of all time. He was a founding member of rap group Slum Village, a member of hip-hop collective Soulquarians alongside Questlove, D’Angelo, Common, and Erykah Badu, and produced countless hip-hop classics for De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, and Busta Rhymes, among many others. Since his untimely death in 2006, Dilla’s productions have achieved cult status, and his legacy has grown with posthumous album releases and a slew of tributes by everyone from Flying Lotus to Kendrick Lamar. Brooklyn Comes Alive looks forward to honoring the beat master with some of the most creative players to date.
Borahm has led this project twice before in New Orleans with several of the same players. For a taste of what’s to come, enjoy the full show from earlier this year below, courtesy of Funk It Blog:
To get your day going, get down to this favorited Dilla production.
The Pharcyde – Runnin
Set for October 22, 2016, the second annual event will span three of Brooklyn’s most popular venues — Brooklyn Bowl, The Hall at MP, and Music Hall of Williamsburg — all within a 10 minute walking radius. Tickets to the event grants you access to all three venues, and can be found here. More information can be found on the event’s website.
Brooklyn Comes Alive Artist Lineup:
Joe Russo (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead)
Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers/Dead & Company)
Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits)
Aron Magner (The Disco Biscuits)
John Medeski (Medeski Martin & Wood)
Jason Hann (The String Cheese Incident)
Adam Deitch (Lettuce/Break Science)
Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars/Mike Gordon)
Scott Metzger (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead)
Kofi Burbridge (Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Alan Evans (Soulive)
Neal Evans (Soulive)
Eric “Benny” Bloom (Lettuce)
Jesus Coomes (Lettuce)
Adam Smirnoff (Lettuce)
Ryan Zoidis (Lettuce)
Roosevelt Collier
Michael League (Snarky Puppy)
Skerik
Todd Stoops (RAQ)
Reed Mathis (Tea Leaf Green)
Borahm Lee (Break Science)
Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band)
James Casey (Trey Anastasio Band)
Chris Bullock (Snarky Puppy)
Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power)
Nick Cassarino (The Nth Power)
Nate Edgar (The Nth Power)
Courtney J’Mell Smith (The Nth Power)
Manic Focus (special guests)
Will Bernard (Stanton Moore Trio)
Tim Palmieri (Kung Fu)
Jay Lane (Primus/RatDog)
Rob Compa (Dopapod)
Eli Winderman (Dopapod)
Adrian Tramontano (Kung Fu)
Holly Bowling
Brasstracks
Fareed Haque (Garaj Mahal)
Cochrane McMillan (Tea Leaf Green)
Andy Hess (Gov’t Mule/The Black Crowes)
Dan Edinburg (The Stepkids)
Jen Durkin (Deep Banana Blackout)
Johnny Durkin (Deep Banana Blackout)
Rob Marscher (Matisyahu)
Rob Somerville (Kung Fu)
Benny Rietveld (Santana)
Samora Pinderhughes (Emily King, Branford Marsalis)
Raul Pineda
Farnell Newton
Danny Sadownick
Showcase Sets:
RIPE
Organ Freeman
Artists-At-Large:
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer (School of Rock)
Elise Testone (American Idol)
Supergroups:
The All Brothers Band: Oteil Burbridge, Kofi Burbridge, Neal Evans, Alan Evans
[Br]eaking [Bi]scuits: Adam Deitch, Borahm Lee, Marc Brownstein, Aron Magner
Reed Mathis and Electric Beethoven
Joe Russo, Scott Metzger, Robert Walter, & Andy Hess
DRKWAV: John Medeski, Adam Deitch, & Skerik
The Nth Power Presents Earth, Wind & Power ft. Oteil Burbridge, Kofi Burbridge, Natalie Cressman, Skerik, The Shady Horns, Farnell Newton, Danny Sadownick
Jason Hann’s Rhythmatronix
A Tribute To J Dilla: Borahm Lee, Nate Edgar, Adam Deitch, Adam Smirnoff, Stu Brooks
Tim Palmieri & Friends: Dan Edinbugh, Jen Durkin, Rob Somerville, Alan Evans
Natalie Cressman Presents: Nikki Glaspie, Will Bernard, Chris Bullock, Benny Rietveld, Samora Pinderhughes
The Coomes Brothers Ft. Jesus Coomes, Tyler Coomes, Adam Smirnoff & The Shady Horns
Roosevelt Collier’s NY Get Down Ft. Eli Winderman, Rob Compa, Adrian Tramontano
Manic Focus & Friends
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Brooklyn Comes Alive is excited to partner with Raaka Chocolate, a local bean to bar chocolate company based out of Red Hook. Look out for some exciting food collaborations coming to Brooklyn on 10/22!
