COME TO WASHINGTON: A SONG FOR THE CITY

Washington, DC – Join Sonnig Records and a stellar host committee on Friday, March 24, 2006, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM for the launch of Come to Washington: A Song for the City, a campaign to name Come to Washington DC’s unofficial song! The free campaign launch celebration will be held at Jenny’s Asian Fusion, 1000 Water Street, SW. The first 15 guests to arrive receive a delicious bottle of California Sauvignon Blanc with a souvenir Come to Washington label. The next 15 guests win a “Famous People of U Street” poster courtesy of Cultural Tourism DC. Washington's historic candy shop, Velatis, is gracing the next 15 guests with a heavenly 1/4 pound box of it's famous caramels. And the next lucky 15 winners receive a gift certificate for a savory chilidog from celebrity-famous Ben's Chili Bowl!

Sonnig Records’ artist Lincoln Ross had his song Come to Washington selected by an Emmy Award winning producer for the premiere of the ABC 7 news magazine show, Metropolitan Edition, in October 2005. Ross later performed during the broadcast. The song, written by the native DC veteran musician (Count Basie, Donald Byrd) and which points out some of Washington's finest attributes, received such a favorable response that Sonnig Records had it professionally recorded. In November 2005, a celebration of Come to Washington’s success was held, where Lincoln Ross presented a plaque containing the song’s lyrics to DC Poet Laureate, Dolores Kendrick.

Hosted by native Washingtonian sports anchor, Glenn Harris, the atmosphere of the Come to Washington: A Song for the City launch will invite nibbling on succulent hors d’oeuvres and mingling with Washington notables, as a videographer randomly films individual guests singing Come to Washington and telling their stories about DC. DJ Master J will play decades of hits, making sure to spin records by DC’s Roberta Flack, Fugazi, Chuck Brown, Duke Ellington, Mary Ann Redmond, Marvin Gaye, Andy Zipf, Shirley Horn, Hood Life Money, Marcus Johnson, Welbilt, Eddie & Denise and the Good Time Band, and Ronnie Wells. A painted canvas created by a local artist will be on site for guests to sign or doodle on, to show support of the song. Photo opportunities with Lincoln Ross will be available, amidst Jenny’s gorgeous sunset view. An after party follows at 10:00 PM.

Plans are underway for several exciting Come to Washington campaign activities. One such activity will be to have the launch’s interactive painting on public display followed by a charity auction for the piece during a gala, later this year. Join Sonnig Records and the Come to Washington: A Song for the City host committee in this city-unifying effort that will, in turn, further brighten the image of this vibrant city.

Visit www.lincolnross.com for more information and to hear the catchy Come to Washington anthem, or call Sonnig Records at (202) 210-2427.

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