620 T St NW\, Washington\, DC 20001
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;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library:geo:38.8986823,-77.024871 GEO:38.8986823;-77.024871 DESCRIPTION:Performing live on the same stage together for the first time in 25 years will be Junkyard Band\, Backyard Band\, and Northeast Groovers !.\nhttps://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/12931446 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DC Public Library\, Office of Cable Televi sion\, Film\, Music and Entertainment along with the Department of Parks a nd Recreation present Roll Call Vol. 1: Live at the Howard Theatre in cele bration of the 5th anniversary of the Go-Go Legislation in Washington\, D. C.
\nPerforming live on the same stage together for the first time i n 25 Years will be Junkyard Band\, Backyard Band\, and Northeast Groovers! Along with Pock3tBand\, DJRemii\, and That Bamma Be Crankin DJ B ig John. Hosted by Paul Spires!
\nThis event is FREE. Admission is f irst-come\, first-served while capacity permits. RSVP does not guarantee e ntry. This event is standing-room only.
\nJunkyard Band began in 1980 as a group of kid s playing in a lot with plastic buckets\, soda cans and other found object s\, emulating the sounds of some of their favorite go-go bands who perform ed in their Southeast\, DC neighborhood \;Barry Farms \;also known as "the projects". The band began to play talent shows and street perform ances throughout DC\, taking audiences by storm - playing from the grounds of the Smithsonian and Washington Monument\, to the streets of Georgetown .
\nThe band became a novelty act across the District\, Maryland and Virginia areas (DMV). Their popularity led to a TV commercial with one of the area's most popular retailers - Cavaliers Men&rsquo\;s Clothing Store . Shortly thereafter in 1983\, the band landed an appearance in the movie "D.C. Cab" because it had quickly become a tourist attraction and Washingt on\, DC institution.
\nIn 1985\, \;Junkyard \;caught the att ention of \;Def Jam Records \;and was signed that same year to a m ulti-year recording deal. The band worked closely with producer Rick Rubin \, recording and releasing the national hit "Sardines" and an underground favorite "The WORD". After release of the songs\, Junkyard began to tour i n the United States and played major venues such as \;Capital Centre\, \;Richmond Coliseum \;and the \;Apollo Theater. The tour incl uded dates with a variety of groups such as \;Slayer\, \;Fishbone& nbsp\;and the \;Beastie Boys. Following that\, in 1986 Junkyard appear ed in the \;Def Jam \;produced movie "Tougher Than Leather" alongs ide \;Run-DMC.
\nBecause of the unique beginnings of the band\, it has performed on all types of stages\, in all types of situations from street corners\, to clubs\, to weddings\, to the \;John F. Kennedy Cen ter for the Performing Arts. The band has opened for and performed with/ba cked-up numerous artists such as \;Tupac\, \;Ice Cube\, \;Salt -N-Pepa\, \;Doug E. Fresh\, \;Lauryn Hill\, \;Chuck Brown \;and so many others. As the band started when the members were pre-teens\ , \;Junkyard \;has been going strong for more than three decades.< /p>\n
Adding to the band's many accomplishments\, special honors\, award s\, and accolades\, Muriel Bowser\, mayor of Washington\, D.C.\, proclaime d Jan. 15\, 2018 as Junkyard Band Day!
\nBac kyard also known as BYB \;is the most successful and widely known \;Go-Go band in the Washington\, DC\, Maryland\, and Virginia area as well as nationwide. BYB consists of Anwan &lsquo\;Big G&rsquo\; Glover (lead t alker) whom is nationally known for his role on HBO&rsquo\;s the Wire as S lim Charles. Leroy &lsquo\;Weensey&rsquo\; Brandon (vocals)\, Earl Vincent (vocals)\, Tiffany &lsquo\;Sweetthang&rsquo\; White (vocals)\, and Carlos &lsquo\;Los&rsquo\; Chavels (rapper) who all make up the frontline. Keith &lsquo\;Sauce&rsquo\; Robinson (percussion)\, Paul &lsquo\;Buggy&rsquo\; Edwards (percussion)\, Bobby &lsquo\;Bob&rsquo\; Terry (lead guitar)\, Nat haniel &lsquo\;Nate&rsquo\; Field (Bass Guitar)\, Eric &lsquo\;EB&rsquo\; Britt (keyboard)\, Michael &lsquo\;Mike&rsquo\; Dunklin (keyboard)\, and M arcus Johnson (keyboard).
\nThe band core members have been a group for 30 \;years with only a few additions over time. They gained their start and edgy sound of rock inspired music in the streets of Washington\, DC beating on buckets. All after\, Backyard has gone on to be one of the highly anticipated and requested bands in the Washington\, DC metro area w ith consistent shows 3 to 4 days a week as well as many invitations to per form in front of the areas elite. They have produced 5 albums with one alb um &ldquo\;Hood Related&rdquo\; debuting at 69 on the billboard chart.
\nBesides the Washington\, DC metro area\, the band has toured around t he country performing shows along the east coast to include New York\, Atl anta\, and Miami as well as New Orleans and gracing the stage with the lik es of Scarface\, 2pac\, Biggie\, Devin the Dude\, French Montana\, Meek Mi lls\, Wale\, 2chainz\, and many more.
\nThe band takes the most popu lar songs and genres of music and incorporate their originality spin\, ins erting their Go-Go flair to each. This provides a rigorous harmonizing sou nd that consists of the transmission and engine of which is the core of th e band&rsquo\;s music.
\nNortheast Groo vers also known as &ldquo\;NEG.&rdquo\; made their musical debut on the Go -Go scene in 1985 in Northeast Washington\, DC. The idea for the band was created from the \; imagination of owner and bass player Khari Pratt\, \; whose dream was destined to become reality. Khari&rsquo\;s motivat ion\, passion\, drive and a determination \; led to the birth of \ ; th \;legendaryN.E.G. The band was founded with the support of Khari& rsquo\;s loving parents Mrs. Pearl Pratt\, \; their long - time manage r and Khari's father Mr. Henry Pratt. The spirit of their memory still dri ves every band member to greatness to this day. \; NEG will celebrate their 40 year Anniversary as Go - Go Icons \; at the Historic Howard&n bsp\; Theatre in DC on March 28th\, 2025.
\nA youth Go-Go band based out of Annapolis Maryland!
\nProducer\, Composer\, Musician and DJ are a few of the hats Rico Anderson wears. A prodigy who has come of age\, Rico was born and raised in the Wa shington\, D.C. metropolitan area. In high school\, a chance meeting with New Edition/BBD member Michael Bivins started Rico on his professional jou rney in the world of entertainment.
\nRico moved to Los Angeles\, CA and joined Bivins Motown distributed label BIV/10 Records as a staff writ er and producer. Rico produced several hits for the label's artists includ ing Boys II Men\, and Bel Biv Devoe. Rico also produced for Fat Joe\, Mya\ , and Will Smith.
\nRico relocated back home to Washington\, D.C. an d established Triple Team Entertainment with partners Reynard Strawbridge\ , Marquette Coley\, and Isaiah McIver. Since then has done production for albums Warning Shot and Hard Hat Area and released mixtapes This Is How I Feel About Hip-Hop and his latest \;A-Game Vol.1.
\nA phenomenal DJ who highlights EVERY corporate event\, party\, or fu nction! He goes by the name of DJ BIG JOHN ~ DAT BAMMA BE CRANKIN! John Ro yster\, professional known as &ldquo\;DJ Big John&rdquo\; is a native Wash ingtonian. He was raised in Southeast\, DC and graduated from North Caroli na Central University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Publi c Administration.
\nJusPaul is a proud native Wash ingtonian\, Community activist and an international R&\;B\, Jazz\, and Go-Go entertainer.
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