17/06/2025
SAT JUNE 21 BlackRock Center for the Arts
The Official Montgomery County Juneteenth Celebration in partnership w The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, BlackRock Center for the Arts & City of Rockville invite you celebrate, reflect & re-energize as the fight for freedom is not over. for the Arts has curated an unforgettable day of education, entertainment, vendors & food trucks on June 21 (12pm - 10PM) ❤️🖤💚
Featured Outdoor Stage Musical Artists:
Northeast Groovers
“The legendary go-go band & ambassadors of DC’s official music, Northeast Groovers, are known for their high energy live performances & infectious beats. Their latest album showcases the group’s signature blend of funk, R&B, & old school hip-hop influences”
Mousey Thompson & The James Brown Experience
“Mousey Thompson is an incredible drummer who is known for his work w James Brown, Wilson Pickett & more. He leads the group, The James Brown Experience, which is an all-star ensemble performing popular songs of one of the greatest music legends of our time”
Sol Roots
“Sol is a fierce guitarist & soulful singer that has toured the world w many musical legends. The Sol Roots band performs an award winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt jazz & soul, & hypnotic rhythms. This special Juneteenth set will also feature many D.C. area musical heroes”
Image Band
“The Image Band was formed w the purpose of reproducing, propagating & improving the dynamism of the Caribbean musical form. Pulsating percussive rhythms, throbbing guitar & bass riffs, steady keyboard patterns, & live horns complement the group’s presentations. The group performs R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall - however, Soca reigns as the heartbeat of this band”
Kasi-Tara & The BGX Band
“A musical blend of neo-soul, hip-hop, & R&B funk”
DJ Oso Fresh
“3 decades of rockin’ parties has given DJ Oso Fresh the opportunity to open up and spin w the likes of KRS-One, Phife of ATCQ, Jungle Brothers, Organized Konfusion, Slick Rick, Ghostface, Raekwon, King Britt, & more”
AND:
Act-So & Nyah Glover
Harvest Life Church Praise Team
The Washington Revels Heritage Voices
Crazy Legz
Amuche thePoet
Soul in Motion
& more…