The James Brown Family Foundation officially United with ‘The James Brown Experience’ to celebrate the Godfather of Soul’s legacy
The James Brown Family Foundation is now officially in association with The James Brown Experience, in order to celebrate the icon this autumn. The immersive concert experience promoted by Cuffe & Taylor, goes beyond imitation, bringing to life the legacy of the Godfather of Soul. The James Brown Experience kicks off its UK tour in Carlisle on Friday 26th September, with performances across the country including Perth, York, Birmingham, Harrogate, Liverpool, London, Bradford, Ipswich, Bath, and Leicester, before concluding in Swansea on Wednesday 22nd October. Tickets are now on general sale at CuffeandTaylor.com.
The exciting news comes the week of what would have been the icon’s 92nd Birthday. The James Brown Family Foundation, founded by Brown’s daughter, Dr. Deanna Brown-Thomas, aims to build upon her father’s legacy of giving in many communities around the country. Established in 2007 for charitable and educational purposes.
The James Brown Family Foundation says “This production not only honours James Brown’s extraordinary musical legacy, but it also reflects his creativity, hard work and passion. We are thrilled to see this show bring his legacy and sound to new audiences.”
The James Brown Experience is a celebration of his unmatched impact on music, culture, and civil rights. This immersive live show captures the electrifying energy, legendary voice, and dynamic moves of one of music’s most iconic figures. Featuring high-octane dance numbers, heart-wrenching ballads and timeless classics, it celebrates the legacy that continues to inspire generations of musicians and activists.
Taking audiences on a journey, The James Brown Experience explores the life and soul of the King of Funk in his own words. Featuring all the big hits, such as ‘I Feel Good’, ‘Man’s World’, ‘Get Up Offa That Thing’, ‘Sex Machine’, ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’, and many more. Featuring The New Soul Generals, a nine piece funk orchestra whose musicians have toured with the likes of Jamiroquai, Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse and Martha Reeves. The band bring a power and groove that’s unmatched in the industry. Guy Kelton Jones, the leading man, lives up to the standards of the Hardest Working Man in the business, with his soulful vocals and moves to match, raised in Georgia, where James Brown was raised the similarities continue into his performance.
The James Brown Experience
Friday 26th September Carlisle, UK Carlisle Sands Centre
Saturday 27th September Perth, UK Perth Concert Hall
Wednesday 1st October York, UK York Barbican
Thursday 2nd October Birmingham, UK Town Hall Birmingham
Friday 3rd October Harrogate, UK Harrogate Royal Hall
Saturday 4th October Liverpool, UK The Auditorium at The M&S Bank Arena
Tuesday 7th October London, UK Adelphi Theatre
Thursday 9th October Bradford, UK St George’s Hall Bradford
Thursday 16th October Ipswich, UK Ipswich Corn Exchange
Saturday 18th October Bath, UK Bath Forum
Sunday 19th October Leicester, UK De Montford Hall
Wednesday 22nd October Swansea, UK Swansea Grand Theatre
About The James Brown Family Foundation
The James Brown Family Foundation, Inc. began in April of 2007 to continue a legacy of charitable giving started by James Brown.
The James Brown Family Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization created in accordance with the wishes of James Brown, to continue his legacy of charitable giving and to see the world as he did, bringing hope to those who are less fortunate.
Through The James Brown Family Foundation, our commission is to expand James Brown’s vision, touching those here at home and around the world to assist underprivileged children and impoverished families through our initiatives and projects.
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