The CHUCK BROWN BAND and all things CHUCK BROWN

Join us for a special ONE-NIGHT ONLY show with THE famous CHUCK BROWN GO-GO BAND. Straight from DC this is a show you don't want to miss! The groove that built DC’s go-go legacy comes for the first time to Rockwell Brewery in Frederick for One Special Night on Saturday 8/1/2026 @ 8:30PM. Doors Open at 7PM. For over a decade, this powerhouse ensemble has carried on the unmistakable sound of the late Chuck Brown—the man who created a genre by fusing funk, soul, and jazz into a heartbeat that never quits. Expect nonstop rhythm, blistering horn lines, and the kind of crowd energy that only go-go delivers. The Chuck Brown Band keeps the live spirit alive with extended jams, deep funk pockets, and the signature audience call-and-response that turns every show into a family reunion. Led by Chuck’s son Wiley Brown along with his daughter KK, the band keeps the legacy alive and the party going. Whether you’re a longtime DC go-go devotee or hearing this beat for the first time, this is the real deal—raw, rhythmic, and irresistibly danceable. A night and show that you really don’t want to miss! Ticketed Event – Make sure you secure yours today. THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT! *Please see Seating Chart in the Event Pictures for Ticket Locations. **NOTE: There will be a Dance Floor in front of the Stage. Tables closest to the stage may have obstructed views from guests dancing. Also, guests may be standing near or next to your tables to dance or watch the band.

Chill out with good vibes and cool tunes as we soak up the summer breeze together.

Concert that features The Chuck Brown Band with the Go-Go sound, United Souls Band, Raggae, Phase II Band R & B and special guest Fortresses. Food trucks and vendors present. Bring Lawn Chairs. No coolers allowed

DC JazzFest 2026 will once again deliver a veritable cornucopia of jazz flavors and vivid colors, presenting a tantalizing bounty of the music that makes 21st century jazz an evolving, multi-stylistic expression. As an international jazz festival, one of our primary responsibilities is to showcase an appealing and mind-expanding range of the stylistic nuances that make jazz such a broad and vibrant art form, including presenting various musical streams that are stylistically jazz-adjacent and reflect the influence of jazzAnd there is no better way to musically celebrate DC’s 250th than through the music of legendary DC funk & jazz go-go pioneer Chuck Brown, as embodied by the ever-popular Chuck Brown Band. They will be joined by a “very special guest” to be announced shortly. Where else but DC JazzFest are you going to find such a broad range of tantalizing jazz expressions? Nowhere….

Party with us at one of our favorite venues - great party vibe. DC Godfather of Go-Go lives forever in the spirit of the music he pioneered as his band members and family continue the tradition. TWO NIGHTS!

Night two at one of our favorite venues - great vibe here! DC Godfather of Go-Go lives forever in the spirit of the music he pioneered as his band members and family continue the tradition