Sugar Bear
Workhouse Arts Center
9518 Workhouse Wy
Lorton, VA 22079
Jul 6, 2024
7:30 PM EDT
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Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliott is a globally known recording artist, front man, lead vocalist, and bass player of the band E.U. (Experience Unlimited). E.U. has had 3 billboard hits including the “Da Butt” which peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles in 1988 and was also a featured performance in Spike Lee’s film “School Daze”. Also, to his credit, his group Experience Unlimited aka E.U. was not only an opening act for the commencement ceremony for the 2016 opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture but they also have an exhibit on the third floor of the museum. Part of the Mt. Vernon Nights concert series. This series of free, public concerts at the Workhouse Arts Center features a variety of musical performances reflecting Fairfax County’s diversity, culture, and community spirit. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and enjoy one of Fairfax County’s special summer traditions. Food and beverages are also available for purchase. Start your evening early at the Workhouse by exploring its vibrant arts scene prior to the show.
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A former prison, repurposed to promote the arts. 55 acres, 11 buildings, 65+ campus artists, galleries, concerts, classes, camps, community events!
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Sugar Bear Biography
Today's "Sugarbear" consists of Ivan Bailey on bass, John McLaughlin on lead guitar, and Eric Chick on drums. Ivan and John have been together about 44 years. Started out in Miami as "The Goldtones", later changed to "The Roustabouts". Moved to the Ocala area and became "The Merger" and in 1972 changed the name to "Sugarbear". Eric joined in 2002.
The band is still very popular all around Marion County. Check out their website at www.sugarbearband.freespaces.com
Their sound is sweeter than ever!
Read MoreThe band is still very popular all around Marion County. Check out their website at www.sugarbearband.freespaces.com
Their sound is sweeter than ever!
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