Washington, DC
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 will mark a significant date in both
Washington, DC and music history as more than ten (10) bands take the
state at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for an all day
tribute to the recently deceased Godfather of Go Go and Washington, DC
icon, Chuck Brown, just days before what would have been his 76th birthday. Just
two (2) months ago, thousands of people including celebrities,
government officials, media outlets, band member of the Go Go community
and fans alike came to this very venue to pay their respects to Chuck
Brown at his funeral, one of the biggest in Washington, DC to date.
Chuck
Brown Day, which begins at 3:00pm, will feature old and new Go Go band
performances with partial proceeds going to The Chuck Brown Foundation, a
non-profit formed to continue work that Brown felt passionate about;
Education, Homelessness and Reentry into society after incarceration. An event of this magnitude hasn't occurred since Go Go LIVE at the Capital Centre in 1987. This
monumental red carpet event is designed to attract people from both
inside and across the borders of DC, as well as generational lines, to
witness this official Chuck Brown Day tribute to the Godfather of Go Go
and the genre that has been the musical heartbeat of Washington, DC for
more than 40 years spanning generations of fans. Although
the genre of music generally has little to no familiarity outside of the
DMV (DC|MD|VA) area, Go Go continues to evolve and is being recognized
and sampled more today by national and international 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, Suttle
Thought, Trouble Funk, Junkyard, Backyard, Ayre Rayde, India Arie,
Dwele, Calvin Richardson and other special surprise guests. This
will be the first time The Original Soul Searchers, the band that put
Chuck Brown and Go Go music on the map with hits like "Bustin' Loose"
and "We Need Some Money," and other bands 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. Performances just added include Hot Cold
Sweat, Ms. Yendy & the Affiliated Project, VYBE Band, DC's own
songstress Reesa Renee as well as the WHAT BAND with more acts to be
announced! "It's going to be a BLACK OUT in the city," says Tubb of Tubb Entertainment, one of the sponsors of the event. There
is no other event to attend August 18. Chuck Brown Day is the only
destination for all ages, young and old, to come together for one
purpose, Chuck Brown.
Kappstone
Media, LLC will present The Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium which
focuses on delivering messages of Education, Empowerment and Restoration
in a fun and uplifting environment. The symposium is the
first of its kind in Washington, DC with three (3) days of workshops
providing personal and professional enrichment for attendees in an
entertaining and engaging environment with educational, informational
and motivational roundtable discussions. The Lifestyle
Empowerment Symposium has a distinguished list of panelists including
Russell Simmons (Philantropist|Mogul), Rev Run Simmons (Inspirational
Speaker), Tia Smith (Director of Programming & Production for
TVOne), John Thompson III (Head Basketball Coach of Georgetown
University), Mitzi Miller (Editor & Chief of JET Magazine), Darrell
Barnes (Motivational Speaker), Glenn Ivey (Former State Attorney of
Maryland), Kelvin Boston (Financial Journalist), Lt Col Tyra Sellers
(The US Army), Ty Gray-El (Author of Breath of my Ancestors), Lt Col
Fife (The US Army), Angela Franco (Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce) and additional panelists as well. Other
events include Angela Simmons, Kevin Durant, Dwele, Jeff Majors, Calvin
Richardson, Allure, Nonchalant, Seven Sons of Soul and more.
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite, The Cherry Lounge, DTLR locations and the Washington Convention Center.
On
August 6, 2012, there will be an official press conference with the
final surprises and information on the Chuck Brown Day Celebration as
well as the Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium contact Platinum Image Ent
Group for more details and press interviews.
EVENT ITINERARY
WHAT: The Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium Presents Chuck Brown Day
WHEN: Saturday | August 18, 2012 | 4:00pm - 2:00am
WHERE: Washington DC Convention Center | 801 Mount Vernon Place NW | Washington, DC 20001
DETAILS: Doors Open @ 3:00pm | Red Carpet @ 3:00pm - 4:30pm
TICKETS: $40 General Admission | $60 VIP Seating
TICKET LOCATIONS: Washington Convention Center | 801 Mount Vernon Place NW | Washington, DC 20001
CONFIRMED PERFORMERS
Ayre
Rayde (Go Go) | Backyard Band (Go Go) | Bela Dona (Go Go) | Black Alley
(Go Go) | Calvin Richardson (R&B) | Christopher Williams (R&B) |
Da Mixx Band (Go Go) | Dwele (R&B) | EU feat Sugar Bear (Go Go) |
Hot Cold Sweat (Go Go) | India Arie (R&B) | Junkyard Band (Go Go) |
Ms Yendy & the &ffiliated Project (Go Go), Original Soul
Searchers (Go Go) | Reesa Renee (R&B) | Suttle Thoughts (Go Go) |
Trouble Funk (Go Go) | VYBE Band (Go Go) | WHAT BAND (Go Go) & more
surprises to be announced
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 | Go Go Radio | JET Magazine | Radio One | The World Network
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About Platinum Image Ent Group
Platinum Image Entertainment Group (PIEG) is
a boutique entertainment firm that represents celebrity clientele
within the Fashion, Film, Music, Sports and Entertainment industries as
well as charities and foundations. Platinum Image specializes in
Celebrity Procurement, Special Event Production & Publicity, Fashion
Consulting, Lifestyle & Image Branding, Personal Entertainment PR
and much more. www.YourPlatinumImage.com
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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.
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About Chuck Brown Day
An
annual event that will 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.
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