you're now tuned to the greatest.
District kings. new unit. classic crank.
RECENT release
Our Story
There's about 100 years of percussion experience between them.
Milton "Go-Go Mickey" Freeman.
Eric "Bojack" Butcher.
"Jammin Jeff" Warren.
After performing on stages around the world with notable bands Rare Essence, The Chuck Brown Band, Team Familiar/Still Familiar, and national recording artists including Ludacris, Kenny Lattimore, Jon B, Marsha Ambrosious, Stevie Wonder, Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin and others , Mickey, Bokack, and Jammin Jeff collaborated to curate the genre's superband : DISTRICT KINGS.
Grounded by heavy, percussion-laden rhythms, District Kings takes "grown and sexy" go-go to a new sexy, swaggy, soulful, crank-driven level.
Distinctive congas, expressive timbales, and sensational acoustic drumming lead the live experience.
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In a way, THIS backline IS THE FRONTLINE.
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Strong vocals balance hard-hitting raps while keys, guitars, and horn players give life to melodic harmonies. Accentuated by iconic chants and call-and-response moments, there's no question why lovers of Washington DC's official music are demanding MORE. More radio play. More playlist placements. More live experiences outside of "the 202" (now 771).
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District Kings is ready for MORE!
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Meet The Team
congas.
There is NO ROUGHER conga player than DC's own Go-Go Mickey.
FEMALE VOCALS.
Our Songbird Kimise reigns as one of DC's Queens of Crank.
SAX.
That sexy saxy play by Tony Sax colours and captivates, effortlessy.
timbales.
Locked in TIGHT, Bojack's emphatic play always gets the party moving!
MALE VOCALS.
Always a show with Showtyme's seductive, emotive delivery.
LEAD GUITAR.
With strong jazz and gospel timbre, Niko decorates the Kings' sound.
drums.
DC's fave drummer?? Jammin Jeff - HANDS DOWN. A real crowd pleaser.
LEAD TALKER.
B-man is THE man to engage grown and sexy audiences.
BASS GUITAR
Zyen delivers beefy bottom, designed to make 'em move!
RAPPER/HYPE.
From child artist with Def Jam to today's stages, 32 = 100% energy!
KEYS.
Deanna Keys. Her versatile sound sets the atmosphere for every show.
techs.
Pack. Transport. Setup. Tune. We trust our gear with THE BEST.
UPCOMING EVENTs
Event Date | Venue Name | How to Get Tix |
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Sun Jun 23 | Kaldi's Silver Spring | Eventbrite |
Wed Jun 19 | B&G Tavern | Eventbrite |
Fri Jun 21 | Shark Bar | Contact venue |
Sat Jun 22 | Babylon Woodbridge | Contact venue |
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