Mike Brooks
Reggae & ska band · formed 1953
- dub
- jamaica
- reggae
- roots reggae
- Shows on record
- 3
- Rooms played
- 2
- Cities
- 2
- Releases
- 16
- Last show
- Nov 18, 2015The Kennett Flash
About
Mike Brooks is a band, formed in 1953, tagged dub, jamaica, reggae by its sources. Shows on record run from 2009 to 2015, across 2 rooms in 2 cities.
- Mike Brooks formed in 1953 — MusicBrainz
- Mike Brooks has 6 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1983–2022 — MusicBrainz
- Mike Brooks has 11261 listeners on Last.fm — Mike Brooks on Last.fm
- Mike Brooks has released 10 recordings between 2022 and 2026 — Mike Brooks on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
3 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20092 shows
- 20151 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2015 | The Kennett Flash · Kennett SquareSupportwith Christian Alsis, Garrett Smith | Support | Christian Alsis, Garrett Smith |
| Nov 28, 2009 | DAR Constitution Hall · WashingtonSupportwith Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Maze, Frankie Beverly, +1 | Support | Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Maze, Frankie Beverly, +1 |
| Nov 27, 2009 | DAR Constitution Hall · WashingtonSupportwith Maze, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Frankie Beverly, +1 | Support | Maze, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Frankie Beverly, +1 |
Where they play
2 rooms in 2 citiesRooms played most
- DAR Constitution Hall · Washington2 shows
- The Kennett Flash · Kennett Square1 show
Cities played
- Washington2 shows
- Kennett Square1 show
Live history
3 shows on record- Shows counted
- 3
- First on record
- Nov 2009
- Latest on record
- Nov 2015
Shows per year
- 20092
- 20151
Top rooms
- DAR Constitution Hall, Washington · 2
- The Kennett Flash, Kennett Square · 1
Top cities
- Washington, DC · 2
- Kennett Square, PA · 1
Often on the bill with: Frankie Beverly, Keith Sweat, Maze, Garrett Smith
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
16 releases, 1983–2026Don’t Worry/Hold Fast/Hold Fast Dub/Value Yourself/River Nile/Value Yourself Dub
2026
Try To Conquer
2026
Freedom Fighter
2024
Freedom Fighters
2024
Twighlight Skank / Children Of Babylon
2024
Gorgon Gorgon/Gorgon Dub
2024
Rasta No Mix Up
2023
Better Way
2023
River Nile
2023
Walking Talking
2022 · Album
No War Over Woman
2022
Cross Over
2006 · Album
The Earth Is The Fullness
2004 · Compilation
Rum Drinker
2003 · Album
One Love
1983 · Album
Give Thanks / Mystic Vibration
Single
Discography
36 releases, 1977–2022- 2022Walking TalkingAlbum
- 2022What A GatheringAlbum
Burning Sounds · BSRLP878 · Producer: Jah Lloyd
- 2021Mother EarthSingle
Fruits Records · FTR037 · Mixed By: Brett Tubin
- 2020Children Of Creation / Rock & RockSingle
Superior Roots Music
- 2016Holy Mount Zion / Love Is Like A PasswordRelease
Headwind · PSTI029 · Producer: Jah Lloyd; Producer: Mike Brooks
- 2015Pusherman / Good MorningRelease
iandimusik · i&i 001 · Co-producer: Matteo Boyero; Producer: Archiver
- 2014Protection / Pride Comes Before A Fall / Jah Never Fail IRelease
Black Legacy · BLEP003 · Producer: Keety Roots
- 2011In God We Trust / Wonderful WorldRelease
Black Lion · SUS 1A / 2A1
- 2007Who Has Eyes To SeeRelease
Teams · EB22
- 2006Break FreeAlbum
Teams · EBLP15 · Producer: Edmond Brooks; Producer: Winston Francis
- 2006Cross OverAlbum
World Sounds · WSCD021
- 2004The Earth Is The FullnessCompilation
Moll-Selekta · Moll-Selekta 11 · Producer, Mixed By: David Jahson; Producer, Mixed By: Errol "Flabba" Holt; Producer, Mixed By: Lee Perry; Producer, Mixed By: Mike Brooks
Show 24 more releases
- 2003Rum DrinkerAlbum
Nocturne · NTCD148 · Producer: Jah Lloyd; Producer: Mike Brooks
- 2002WisdomRelease
Reggae Remedy · RR 003 · Producer: Seni Idbelkas
- 2000Need LoveAlbum
Teams · EBLP008
- 1999They Trying To ConquerAlbum
Jet Star · CRLP 120
- 1992Children Of BabylonRelease
Next Step · RFDNX 2 · Mastered By: Geovanni; Producer: Edmond Brooks
- 1992Rough And ToughSingle
Next Step · RFDNX 5
- 1991On The IceRelease
Harvest · EB02 · Producer: Mike Brooks; Producer: Wayne Marshall
- 1990Meet Rhythm Foundation Ina Sound ClashAlbum
Rhythm Foundation Records · RFDLP 01 · Producer: Rhythm Foundation
- 1983Night RaverRelease
Hit Bound · JJ 110
- 1983One LoveAlbum
Vista Sounds · VSLP 4036 · Producer, Written-By, Arranged By: Mike Brooks
- 1982Sensi ManRelease
M.B. Records
- 1981Come Sister ComeRelease
Coptic Lion · CLD 001
- 1978Feeling Of RaggieRelease
Teem · Producer: Edmond Brooks; Producer: Patrick Francis
- 1977My Guiding Star & Pleated SkirtRelease
GG's Records · Producer, Arranged By: Alvin Ranglin
- 1977Woman Of SiloRelease
Headwind
- n.d.Fidel CastroRelease
Teem Label
- n.d.Give Thanks / Mystic VibrationSingle
Coptic Lion · EB 10002
- n.d.Holy Jah JahRelease
Teams · EB10
- n.d.Money Is Not AllRelease
Fat Man · FM004-7"
- n.d.Over YonderRelease
Teams · EB 7
- n.d.She Has GoneRelease
Live And Love · LLD47 · Producer: King Jammy
- n.d.Show Your Culture / Culture DubRelease
Diamond International · Producer: E. Garmond; Producer: Edmond Brooks
- n.d.Waiting In The ParkRelease
Fat Man · FM 010 · Mixed By: Calvin Francis
- n.d.What Eye Dont See Heart Dont Leap / Punkey Punkey Raggie / Punkey Dub & Punkey RockRelease
Duke Reid Jnr. · Producer: C. Reid
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
No current lineup on record.
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Mike Brooks on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Mike Brooks on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history |
| TheAudioDB | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.