Denise 'Saucy Wow' Belfon And KMC Join Bunji Garlin's Carnival B-Day BashNew York, NY (Ms. RAINE INC.): Soca's 'Saucy Wow' Denise Belfon will be joining fellow Soca leading ladies Fayann Lyons, and Trini Jacobs, while Soca veteran KMC has been enlisted along with Benjai, Patch, Hunter, and the 'King of the Dancehall' Beenie Man, to celebrate the "Fire Man" Bunji Garlin's 'Soca in Motion' 30th birthday bash this Saturday, June 27th in Washington D.C. The highly anticipated event promises to be the highlight of D.C.'s event-filled Caribbean Carnival weekend.
Promoters Pumpstation Entertainment along with Bunji Garlin and the Asylum Band, have added the sassy siren and multi-talented Soca stalwart in light of the absence of Destra Garcia, who, due to circumstances beyond their control, can no longer attend 'Soca in Motion.'
"On behalf of Bunji Garlin, the Asylum Band, and Pumpstation Management, we offer our sincere apologies for the cancellation of Destra Garcia's appearance," Pumpstation announced. "However, in light of her absence, we would like to announce that we have added Denise 'Saucy Wow' Belfon and KMC as a more that suitable replacement for your musical pleasure."
Hosted at Washington D.C.'s newly renovated DC Star, the star-studded the event is the talk of the town in the nation's capitol. Due to overwhelming response, the organizers have already had to extend online ticket sales deadlines.
"It is going to be crazy this Saturday," states an excited Garlin. "People are already in line outside of DC Star," he jokes, adding that he is "looking forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with fellow artists and fans."
Soca in Motion-Celebrating Bunji Garlin's Birthnight will be held Saturday, June 27th at DC Star Night Club in Washington DC. Featured performers include Bunji Garlin, Fayann Lyons, Denise Belfon, KMC, Benjai, Patch, Hunter, Trini Jacobs, and special guest Beenie Man. Music will be provided by Ricardo of Back to Basic, DJ Black Spider, Andy Mix, and Pumpstation with DJ Tinga. Doors open at 10pm. Early-bird tickets are currently on sale at $25 until 12noon on June 26th. Log on to www.pumpstn.com to purchase early-bird tickets. Contact 1-866-769-6761 for satellite ticket locations.
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STATEMENT FROM PUMPSTATION ENTERTAINMENT:
DENISE BELFON WILL BE REPLACING DESTRA GARCIA THIS SATURDAY AT BUNJI GARLIN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY IN WASHINGTON DC
Pumpstation Entertainment would like to inform you that Destra Garcia will not be in attendance at the 'Soca in Motion' concert this upcoming weekend for DC Carnival due circumstances beyond our control. Despite our efforts, her attendance will not be possible. On behalf of Bunji Garlin, the Asylum Band and Pumpstation Management we offer our sincere apology.
However, in light of her absence, we would like to announce that we have added Denise"Saucy Wow" Belfon and KMC as a more than suitable replacement for your musical pleasure. If you have any questions regarding our decision please feel free to contact Raine Martin at media@msraineinc.com.
For those who have expressed concern regarding an extension on the availability of online tickets up until this weekend, we have heard your concern and have decided to extend online ticket sale until 12:00 noon on Friday June 26, 2009. After which, no more pre-sale tickets will be available however, you may purchase tickets at the door. We encourage you to buy your tickets before hand and arrive early to avoid long lines.
We thank for your overwhelming support of this event. The response has been great and we look for to one of the BEST production in many years in this Washington DC region.
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For more information about Soca in Motion contact Pumpstation at socainmotion@pumpstn.com or 1-866-769-6761.
