Makaya McCraven

114 Race St.,Holyoke MA 01040

17 May, 2022

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Makaya McCraven Presented by DSP Shows Ages 16+ Makaya McCraven Makaya McCraven at Race Street Live in Holyoke, MA For the safety of our artists, venue staff, and our community as a whole we are requiring proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for admittance to all shows at Race Street Live until further notice. While mask-wearing is not required at this time, we still strongly encourage wearing a mask when not actively eating or drinking to protect yourself and others. Results from a negative COVID test will NOT be accepted for entry. Please bring your vaccination card, or a photo of it, along with a corresponding state or federal ID for entry. The CDC defines “full vaccination” as 2 weeks after the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. These policies are subject to change. General admission standing room only. Makaya McCraven Makaya McCraven is a beat scientist. The bleeding edge drummer, producer, and sonic collagist is one of Chicago’s savviest cultural players and a multi-talented force whose inventive process & intuitive, cinematic style defy categorization. French-born but raised in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts by expatriate musician parents, McCraven studied Jazz at the University of Massachusetts Amherst under the mentorship of jazz luminaries Archie Shepp, Marion Brown, and Yusef Lateef, and eventually went on to develop his chops in Chicago’s burgeoning scene. His breakthrough album In the Moment was released with International Anthem Recording Co. (IARC) in 2015 and received widespread acclaim, proving to be a dramatic statement by McCraven that quickly launched him into the vanguard of not only Internationally-known jazz artists, but also a niche genre of next-wave composer-producers blurring the boundaries of jazz & electronic music. His recent releases, the DJ-style mixtape Highly Rare (IARC, 2017) as well as an internationally recorded Where We Come From (CHICAGOxLONDON Mixtape) (IARC, 2018) have been well received globally, leading to increased bookings in some of the world’s best clubs, theaters, and festivals alongside the likes of Corey Wilkes, Bobby (Baabe) Irving (Miles Davis), Ari Brown, and Bernie Worrell. McCraven is currently on tour and most recently released Universal Beings, a 2xLP album featuring an A-list of “new” jazz players from New York, Chicago, London & Los Angeles. Dine at GCA! Judd’s Bar & Restaurant is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. Small bites are available during all concerts at The Famous Cafe starting at 7pm. Makaya McCraven