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Follow on Google News | The Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium Presents Chuck Brown DayThe first time DC will witness over 10 bands on one stage at the same time along with national artists to honor the late Godfather of Go Go Chuck Brown and other fallen Go Go legends.
This red carpet event is sure to attract people from state to state as well as all generations, to witness DC’s birthed genre of music and ‘almost’ hidden talent. With the genre of music generally having little to no familiarity outside of the DMV (DC|MD|VA) area, nevertheless Go Go continues to evolve and is being recognized and sampled more today by national artists. The Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium presents Chuck Brown Day hosted by R&B crooner Christopher Williams and Chuck Brown’s daughter KK. Performances include EU featuring Sugar Bear, The Original Soul Searchers, The Original Pleasure Band, Suttle Thought, Trouble Funk, Junkyard, Backyard, India Arie, Dwele, Calvin Richardson and other special surprise performances. This will be the first time The Original Soul Searchers and Pleasure’s all girl band have performed together in years, this show is for all music lovers to mark on the calendar. There will also be performances to pay homage to the fallen Go Go soldiers. For more information please visit www.symposiumdc2012.com. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite, The Cherry Lounge, DTLR locations and the Washington Convention Center. Get your $25 tickets now while they last for the first 500 people. EVENT ITINERARY WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: DETAILS: Red Carpet | 3:00pm – 4:30pm TICKETS: $40 | Next 1000 TICKET LOCATIONS: CONFIRMED PERFORMERS Ayre Rayde (Go Go) | Backyard Band (Go Go) | Bela Dona (Go Go) | Calvin Richardson (R&B) | Christopher Williams (R&B) | Da Mixx Band (Go Go) | Dwele (R&B) | EU featuring Sugar Bear (Go Go) | India Arie (R&B) | Junkyard Band (Go Go) | Original Soul Searchers (Go Go) | Pleasure Band (Go Go) | Suttle Thoughts (Go Go) | Trouble Funk (Go Go) EVENT SPONSORS Belleza de Terra | Direct TV | Empowerment Movement | Ginger & Liz | Given | Kapstone Media | NAI Michael | Platinum Image Ent Group | Schwinn | Spotlight Entertainment | The Cherry Lounge | Tubb Entertainment | US Army | Vitamin Water MEDIA SPONSORS Afro Newspaper | AR | BET | JET Magazine | Radio One | The World Network ABOUT THE LIFESTYLE EMPOWERMENT SYMPOSIUM Our theme boldly resonates EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT & RESTORATION in the community. This annual event is a platform necessary to help re-establish the value of maintaining a collective and responsible community while exploring creative ideas and providing educational and professional development vital to the success of future generations. ¨The annual Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium will consist of three (3) full days of educational, informational and motivational symposiums and roundtable discussions coupled with a diverse music experience that effectively depicts the rich cultural diversity of our communities. ABOUT CHUCK BROWN DAY An annual event to pay homage to the Godfather of Go Go Chuck Brown, as he paved the way for a great deal of artists in the nation’s capital and beyond. Go Go should be recognized globally and fusing a diverse group of individuals for one event will aid in its national recognition. Chuck Brown Day is dedicated to raise money in honor of the Chuck Brown Foundation and eventually to begin the building process for the Go Go Hall of Fame. This event will generate satisfaction from all generations of Go Go and music lovers. End
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