DC Grooves September 6, 2007

DC GROOVES IS BACK!

THE D.C. COMMISSION ON THE ARTS & HUMANITIES PRESENTS

MC HAMMER, WILLIE COLÓN & LITTLE RICHARD

Washington- D.C. Grooves is back! The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities announces the return of Washington's much anticipated evening outdoor concert series. This year's line-up features three internationally renowned performers: MC Hammer, Willie Colón and Little Richard. The shows run from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday, September 6th and 20th, and on Friday, September 14th. The Arts Commission invites the public to come out to dance, sing and enjoy a spectacular evening in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, September 6 “Hip-Hop Super Star” MC Hammer brings his distinct style to DC Grooves with his hits “Too legit to Quit,” “Pray” and “U Can't Touch This.”

The following week, on Friday September 14th, Willie Colón, “The Architect of Urban Salsa” hits the stage. In his only U.S. tour date in summer 2007, Colón performs favorites like “Oh, Que Sera?,” “Che Che Cole” and “Murga.” Opening for Colón is Washington's own Cuban salsa band, Orquesta Ashe.

DC Grooves grand finale presents D.C.'s own glamorous doo-wop divas The Jewels, opening for “The Emancipator of Rock and Roll”. Little Richard takes the stage on September 20th with a full ensemble performing oldie but goodie favorites like "Tutti Fruiti”, “Long Tall Sally” and "Good Golly, Miss Molly.”

"DC Grooves concerts will add to the vitality of our already thriving downtown”, said Arts Commission Executive Director Tony Gittens. “We invite all of our residents and visitors to enjoy the diverse cultural activities Washington has to offer.”

DC Grooves precedes the city's 4th annual Dance DC Festival, which is sponsored by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The festival features a splendid array of dance performances and workshops from September 28th to 30th.

For more information on DC Grooves or the 4th annual Dance DC Festival contact the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) at 202.724.5613 or visit www.dcarts.dc.gov. The DCCAH presents the concerts with support from the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The concerts are produced by DESHO Productions.

Directions: The Woodrow Wilson Plaza is located at the Ronald Reagan building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, and is easily accessible via Metro (Federal Triangle or Metro Center).

Official Website: http://www.dcarts.dc.gov