KC & The Sunshine Band have entertained audiences for more than 45 years and sold over 100 million records. Photo courtesy of California State Fair

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

KC & The Sunshine Band have entertained audiences for more than 45 years and sold over 100 million records. They were the first act since The Beatles in 1964 to score four No. 1 pop singles in a 12-month span, with three also reaching No. 1 on the R&B chart.

Their 1976 album Part 3 went triple platinum and featured hits like “I’m Your Boogie Man,” “Shake Your Booty,” and “Keep It Comin’ Love.” More hits followed, including “Boogie Shoes” from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, “Please Don’t Go,” and “Yes, I’m Ready,” a duet with Teri DeSario.

KC won Grammy Awards in 1978 for his work on the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack and received the NARAS Governor’s Award in 2001. In 2002 KC received the coveted Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. KC's music is now being sampled by rappers, and whole new generations of fans have been introduced to his music.

“KC & The Sunshine Band is one of those groups that will have the crowd dancing for the entire concert,” said Tom Martinez, CEO of Cal Expo & California State Fair. “Have a corndog, funnel cake, a turkey leg and then come and get your grove on.”

All concerts are included with Fair admission. Guests who would like an up-close experience can purchase reserved seating. To purchase tickets visit www.CAStateFair.com.  

The California State Fair runs from July 17 to Aug. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday.