WIND ME UP CHUCK
The Richmond Folk Festival is one of Virginia's largest events, drawing visitors from all over the country to downtown Richmond's historic riverfront. The Festival is a FREE three-day event that got its start as the National Council for the Traditional Arts’ National Folk Festival, held in Richmond from 2005-2007. The Richmond Folk Festival features performing groups representing a diverse array of cultural traditions on six stages.
FREE ! The MoCo Smoke Show is designed as a flavorful community gathering where BBQ competition meets culture, music, local business, and family fun. Featured performance by The Chuck Brown Band
The Jazz and Blues Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA
THE CHUCK BROWN BAND carries the torch of “The Godfather of Go-Go”, featuring musicians who toured with the GRAMMY® nominee, keeping alive the hypnotically danceable genre & legacy of the legendary sound he created. Foreshadowing many of the major popular R&B styles of the past three decades, Chuck’s signature style earned him a place in American musical royalty. This esteem was maintained by the reputation of his legendary live shows, heavy on audience participation and built around “the beat” to create an unparalleled non-stop party atmosphere that the band continues. His groundbreaking career produced timeless hits including “Bustin” Loose”, “Blow Your Whistle”, “We the People”, “We Need Some Money”, with his music becoming some of the most sampled and recognizable funk of its era. They are joined by GRAMMY® Nominated Saxophonist & NEA Jazz Master Big Chief DONALD HARRISON, GRAMMY® Award-winner billion streaming Producer/Singer DEEZLE and Acclaimed Musician & Arranger DJ ANTWIGADEE!
The Go-Go Party of the year is at the Hamilton Live with full sets by The Chuck Brown Band and EU feat. Sugar Bear. Always a great vibe and party in this beautiful venue. You can purchase seated tickets or dance floor/first come bar seating tickets. Not to be missed - 2 legendary bands, 1 night to work off that turkey and groove with us.
Kay Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, 8270 Alumni Dr, , College Park, MD
The Chuck Brown Band, fronted by Chuck’s son Wiley Brown, brings to life the hypnotic, danceable tunes of Go-Go, the genre created by the late Chuck Brown (“the Godfather of Go-Go”). Believed to be the only form of expressive culture to originate in the District of Columbia, Go-Go is deeply rooted in funk, soul and jazz and foreshadowed many of the R&B styles that were born later in history.