ONTARIO, C.A.,- The Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced the music entertainment line-up for the annual event September 18-20, 2015. Kicking off Friday night on the main stage at Ontario Town Square will be Count’s 77, a hard rock band led by Danny “Count” Koker, star of History Channel’s hit series Counting Cars. Just announced, household-name 70’s dance group, KC and The Sunshine Band, will help to celebrate the one year anniversary of Ontario Town Square by performing their top-selling, multi-platinum dance hits like “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It)” and more as part of Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion.
Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion is a family friendly annual event held on the third weekend in September. It is free to the public and encompasses approximately twenty two city blocks with cars and hot rods parking and cruisin’ for three days along the streets of historic, tree-lined, Euclid Avenue and the downtown streets in the City of Ontario, California. Come as a family, food or retail vendor, bring your classic car, or come to stroll along the historic tree lined Euclid Avenue to admire the beauty of these fabulous vehicles from yesteryear. In addition to the two major bands just announced a separate stage will provide all day live music is part of the festivities. A list of entertainment will soon be available on the official website at www.Route66CruisinReunion.com Get ready to rumble Southern California – the Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion will be coming town soon!
About KC and the Sunshine Band
Whose music has been featured at EVERY major sporting event in the world including the Super Bowl, World Series, Conference Championships, The NBA, Collegiate Bowl Games National Championship Games, the NASCAR racing Circuit and Championships, The World Cup, The Indianapolis 500, The Kentucky Derby, EVERY Holiday Parade include the famous Macys Thanksgiving Day parade, and the Tournament of Roses Parade, Political Party Conventions, Presidential Campaigns and nearly EVERY wedding, confirmation, and bar mitzvah in the world? Whose music has been featured on more than 200 motion picture film soundtracks? He has been called the “Founder of the Dance Revolution.” He is Harry Wayne Casey, better known as the founder and leader of KC and The Sunshine Band. http://www.heykcsb.com/welcome.html
About Count’s 77
Count’s 77, a hard rock band hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada is led by Danny “Count” Koker, star of HISTORY’S hit series “Counting Cars.” The band is further powered by Barry Barnes, Paul Disibio, Tommy Paris and the twin guitar team of John Zito and Stoney Curtis. The six powerhouse musicians attribute the 70’s genre specification to musical roots as diverse as Thin Lizzy, Foghat, The Allman Brothers and Led Zeppelin. Count’s 77 stands poised to be one of the leaders of the classic rock revival, bringing back the vibe of one of the best musical eras of all time.
Band member Danny Koker is the self-taught mechanic grew up in Cleveland and Detroit with family blood lines that gifted him with his stellar vocal stylings. Having grown up with his father (Daniel Koker Sr.) excelling as a musician, singer and composer it is no wonder that the talented vocalist followed in the same footsteps. Over the years his father worked alongside such legendary greats as the Foggy River Boys, The Cathedral Quartet, Oakridge Boys, CL Franklin, Mahalia Jackson and more. With such an inspirational role model at the helm of his education into the music industry, Koker was a natural- performing before audiences on-stage at Carnegie Hall from the tender age of 11. As the owner of Count’s Kustoms, Danny Koker is the creative force behind each project leaving his Las Vegas-based hotrod and chopper shop. Heading into season four of his hit TV series “Counting Cars” on HISTORY, Koker splits his pastimes between his love of all things automotive and his passion for music.
About Route ’66 Cruisin’ Reunion
The Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, a 501-(c3) organization, created by the Greater Ontario Visitors & Convention Bureau, is a Southern California ultimate weekend celebration of America’s love affair with the automobile and its world-famous highway, Route 66. Three days of cruisin’, contests, live entertainment, fabulous food and revelry make it one of the best events of its kind. Held annually each September along historic, tree-shaded Euclid Avenue in Ontario, California, the Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion is where classic cruisers, convertibles, hot rods, and wicked Woodies fuel a jam-packed jamboree. Visitwww.Route66CruisinReunion.com for details.
About the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization to promote the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga California to visitors nationally and internationally. As destination experts we provide groups and meeting professionals with an unbiased, comprehensive resource when booking a tour, convention, meeting or event within the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, California. Ideal for leisure and business travel, the region boasts scenic mountains, deserts, vineyards and metropolitan areas that are both historic and cosmopolitan in character. For meeting needs of all sizes – from a conference room to a citywide convention utilizing the Ontario Convention Center – or for a special exposition or sporting event, the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide the necessary destination support tools to execute a successful experience. Visit www.discoverontariocalifornia.org.