KC and The Sunshine Band Coming To Mohegan Sun Pocono
Iconic hits from the founder of the Dance Revolution
WILKES-BARRE, PA (August 8, 2016) – KC and The Sunshine Band, the widely popular group is known for their multi-platinum hits including “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way I Like It,” “Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake Your Booty,” and “Boogie Shoes.” Selling over 100 million records, nine Grammy Nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, KC and The Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70’s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music. The legendary band will be performing in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Sunday, November 20th at 8:00pm.
Ticket prices start at $29.00 and will go on sale on Friday, September 2nd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster customers may purchase tickets by logging on to ticketmaster.com or calling Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number at 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available for purchase, free of service fees, at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office.
KC’s music continues to be a favorite today, his songs appeared in ads for companies like General Motors, Burger King, Payless Shoes, Papa Jon’s Pizza, Old Navy and Nick at Night. His music has also been featured in over 200 commercials and movies such as Forrest Gump (“Get Down Tonight”), Boogie Nights (“Boogie Shoes”), Boys Don’t Cry (“Rock Your Baby”), Rush Hour (“Get Down Tonight”), Carlito’s Way (“Rock Your Baby,” “Shake Your Booty,” and “That’s The Way I Like It”), and Austin Powers in Goldmember.
The Sunshine band recently celebrated the release of a brand-new album Feeling you! The 60’s in 2015, a tribute to the era that shaped H.W Casey into the revolutionary artist he became in the 70’s. The brand-new release is part one of the two-part Feeling You Project, and features covers of songs by sixties legends Bob Dylan, Ben E. King, The Kinks, The Righteous Brothers, Jackie DeShannon, Aaron Neville and many more.
KC and The Sunshine Band aim to serve a single purpose: to create instant happiness through music. For over 40 years the group has done just that, topping the charts with seven number one singles which have become iconic hits like “Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake Your Booty,” “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way I like It,” and “Boogie Shoes.” The band has also achieved three triple platinum albums, three Grammy Awards, (including “Album of the Year” for the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack,) and an American Music Award. In 1976, they became the first act since The Beatles to score four number one pop singles in one 12-month period. KC and The Sunshine Band’s unique meeting of Caribbean, Pop, R&B and Latin inspired infectious grooves have given life to countless ad campaigns, hundreds of movie soundtracks and numerous television shows, including the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2014. In 2001, KC was honored with the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences Governor’s Award, the highest honor given by a chapter of the Academy. KC and The Sunshine Band have defined dance music and forever influenced music with their timeless sound and mission of getting people out of their seats to celebrate, which is still being fulfilled today. For more information, please visit www.heykcsb.com.
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