Bernice Boom Boom Brooks

New York City, NY

Bernice “Boom Boom” Brooks is a renowned musician and teaching artist proud to be celebrating her 50th year in the industry. After studying at the Conservatory of music in Chicago, she hit the ground running, forming an all-female R&B group called “Girl-a-thon—International” in the early 70’s. She’s shared the stage with fellow legends Ray Charles, Joanne Brackeen, Etta James, Bill Withers, Gregory Hines and countless others. Always on the move, she’s produced "The Bernice Brooks Show" on BCAT/BRIC Arts Media for 23 years and has served as resident drummer at Middle Collegiate Church since 2007. “Boom Boom” played her first gig with Taylor Mac in 2013 and has been the heart and soul of the 24-Decade History of Popular Music company ever since. While she’s respected for her professionalism, it’s “Boom Boom’s” generous spirit and contagious positivity that draws people to her wherever she travels, leaving an indelible impression on the friends she makes the world over. She has a rare gift for building community around the organizing principle of gratitude. Her “daily affirmations” lift up an ever-widening circle of chosen family.