Rare Essence, Washington’s premier Go-Go band for more than four decades, is a DC institution that has built a devoted fan base that spans multiple generations, drawn to the indigenous funk sired in the mid -70s by the late Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown.

Trouble Funk burst onto the scene in the 1980’s with signature hits “Pump Me Up”, "Drop The Bomb”, “Let’s Get Small”, “Say What?” and more. They toured the world alongside George Clinton, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, UB40 and Def Leppard. The band’s music has been sampled by Will Smith, Public Enemy, EPMD and The Black Eyed Peas amongst many others.