Original 1979 Kool & The Gang Funk Flyer – Washington D.C. – Globe Poster – Go-Go History

This is an authentic, original 8.5” x 11” flyer from a live funk concert at the Kalorama Skating Rink in Washington, D.C., held on Saturday, March 24, 1979. The event featured Kool & The Gang during their peak funk era, along with rising local go-go and funk acts.

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Lineup Includes:

• KOOL & THE GANG – performing hits like Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness, Open Sesame, and Funky Stuff

• DISTANCE – D.C.-based funk group

• EXPERIENCE UNLIMITED (E.U.) – early in their go-go career

• DR. GOOD VIBES – disco DJ

• TONY MARQUIS – MC (OK-100’s)

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Flyer Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 24, 1979

• Location: Kalorama Skating Rink – 1661 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, D.C.

• Size: 8.5 x 11 inches

• Printer: Globe Poster Company (Baltimore, MD) – legendary for 1960s–80s funk and soul concert flyers

• Admission: $5.00 advance / $6.00 at the door

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Condition:

• Original – not a reproduction

• Visible age toning and slight discoloration near the bottom edge

• Minor corner wear and faint handling creases

• No rips, holes, or major defects

• Stored flat, unframed

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This flyer is a rare and valuable piece of Washington D.C. music history, combining funk, go-go, and roller disco culture in a single event. With Kool & The Gang headlining during their De-Lite Records era and early support from E.U., this is a true artifact of late-‘70s Black music and D.C. nightlife.

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Ships flat in a protective sleeve and rigid mailer. Fully insured with tracking.

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