URB and C.C.B. | GoGo Preservation Week Celebration

URB and C.C.B. | GoGo Preservation Week Celebration

Date and Time

Nov 18, 2023 6:00 pm

Location

Anacostia

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020

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Description:

Celebrate Go-Go Preservation Week with DC Public Library at Busboys and Poets in Anacostia! Performances by URB and CCB bands.

Join DC Public Library for an electrifying evening at Busboys and Poets bringing you the pulsating beats of two incredible Go-Go bands! Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythm of this iconic genre, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Washington, D.C. From the heart of the city to the soul of the music, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Come together with fellow music enthusiasts, soak in the energetic atmosphere, and groove to the infectious tunes that define the sound of D.C. Don't miss out on this unique cultural fusion – join us for a night of rhythm, soul, and the unmistakable spirit of Go-Go! See you there!

Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7 pm.

A FREE library card is required for admission. Sign up via the Get a Card form on our website, or onsite. Library cards are available to anyone who resides, works, pays property taxes or attends school in the District of Columbia as well as residents of select counties in Maryland and Virginia. For more information visit the "Who can apply" section of the Get A Card page

About the Bands

Critical Condition Brand (C.C.B) represents the evolution of a brand built nearly two decades ago, sprung out of a popular Go-Go band based in Prince George’s County, Md.

Check out CCB on YouTube

URB is a DC based Go-Go Band.

Check out their recent performance at Art All Night

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults | 5 - 12 Years Old | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |


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