Tony Wilson E Pack 7 23 09

Believe It Or Not Productions, LLCPresents

TonyWilson as...TonyWilson as...

Believe It Or Not Productions, LLCPresents

TonyWilson as...

youngjamesbrown370 25th Ave SW Vero Beach, FL 32962

561-541-5765 [email protected]

Believe It Or Not Productions, LLCBelieve It Or Not Productions, LLC

youngjamesbrown370 25th Ave SW Vero Beach, FL 32962

561-541-5765 [email protected]

Thank you for taking the time to review our E-pack.

Hopefully you will be as impressed with this marketing packet, as the fans are when I perform.

In this packet, you will find a bio of me, Tony Wilson (the Young James Brown,) Press Clippings, Contact Information, hyperlinks to videos of past performances in the US, Europe, the Netherlands and Japan, as well as photos of James Brown’s last concert in Augusta, and members of the Godfather of Soul Band.

Although we do have a physical hard copy marketing kit, we...along with every other business and entertainment group...are trying to be GREEN. So, unless it is absolutely necessary, we would like you to accept this E-Pack as our formal marketing and promotional kit.

If after reviewing the PDF, you still need a physical kit with a DVD, please contact Renee Page, Marketing Director and Publicist for Tony Wilson and the Godfa-ther of Soul Band.

Thank you again, for your time and you consideration.

Tony Wilson (the Young James Brown)

Presents

TonyWilson

Believe It Or Not Productions, LLC

as

youngjamesbrownTony Wilson, endorsed as the YOUNG JAMES BROWN by the Godfather of Soul himself, is a Chicago native, and has entertainment in his blood. Since a teen, Tony has been performing and electrifying audiences with his own style, showmanship, charisma and especially, his dance moves.

In his 20’s, Tony realized that he had an excellent future as a performer, and began entering contests such as the Apollo, and other venues. Tony was actually crowned the Best Michael Jackson Entertainer, and asked to be on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s father, took an interest and liking to Tony, and today, Tony continues to look up to Joe Jackson as a mentor and friend.

From that infamous day on Oprah, Tony’s life changed. Soon, major entertainers such as James Brown himself were calling on him for movie roles, to be a stand-in, or to even back them with his band. James Brown saw Tony perform, and was so impressed with his

unique style and showmanship, he asked Tony to be in Tony Scott's Internet-only short film "Beat the Devil”.

Additionally, at James Brown's behest, Tony was personally selected by Brown to portray the Young James Brown in "Funk Blast”. Brown personally named Tony the “Young James Brown” on the movie set...the only person to ever receive such an endorsement by the Godfather himself!

But James Brown was not the only celeb-rity seeking Tony’s talent; in fact, Tony was not only making a reputation for himself as a versatile singer who could harmonize with the best and belt out anything from Nat King Cole, the Temp-tations, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder; Tony was being cheered and embraced by his peers for his unbeliev-able moves and grooves.....such as moon-walking on his head, doing flips into splits, or spinning 4-5 times around like Michael Jackson.

When Bootsy Collins spear-headed his worldwide James Brown Tribute Tour in 2008, he asked Tony to be his front man. Accompanied by several original members of James Brown’s band, including Catfish, Fred Wesley, Tomirae Brown and others, the tribute performed throughout Europe, at the North Sea Jazz Festival, O2 Wireless in Hyde Park, London and in front of 80,000 fans at Fuji Rock.

Since January ‘09, Tony Wilson is currently working with the World Conference of Mayors founder Johnny Ford, to Proclaim May 3rd as James Brown Day and produce Mayor’s Music Festivals in every city. And currently, Tony is in production of his REST IN PEACE TRIBUTE TOUR, backed by his Godfather of Soul Band, which will features James Brown, Michael Jackson, and other great musicians who have left us. Tony will close out every performance with is original song, written in 2005 for his friend Michael Jackson called, “WE CALL HIM PETER PAN”.

Press Clippings for

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Press Clippings for Tony Wilson’s Tribute to Michael Jackson


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youngjamesbrownAdditional Promo Videos & Links

Social and Professional Networks & Booking Information

Promo Videos and Links:To See Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band Playing Behind James Brown at his last concert in Augusta, as well as compilations of other festivals and concerts and movies he did with James Brown, click herehttp://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=20690634

To see video clips of Tony at the North Sea Jazz Festival, performing as the front man for Bootsy Collins, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_699oFZmE1c&feature=related

To see Tony Wilson’s entire video collection on YouTube, click here: http://www.youtube.com/godfatherofsoulband

Social and Professional NetworksLINKED IN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/youngjamesbrownMYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/youngjamesbrownTWITTER: https://twitter.com/youngjamesbrownFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/youngjamesbrownBLACK PLANET: http://www.blackplanet.com/youngjamesbrown

Contact and Booking Information:Tony Wilson, CEO, Believe It Or Not Productions, LLC - 561-541-5765 or [email protected]

For European Shows contact Dirk at Tsahara Productions [email protected] phone +3250333699 www.tsahara.com (If calling from the United States or Canada, dial 011-3250333699)

Charles Bobbit, Manager - [email protected]

Renee Page, Publicist and Marketing Director - 772-584-1700 [email protected]

Believe It Or Not Productions, LLCPhotos of Tony Wilson and his Godfather of Soul Band,at James Brown’s last concert in Augusta, GA, in 2006.

This would beJames Brown’s last performance in his home townand he personally called upon Tony to back him up.

Believe It Or Not Productions, LLCPhotos of Tony Wilson who was personally endorsed

by Bootsy Collins to be his “Front Man” during Bootsy’s WorldwideJames Brown Tribute Tour.

Photos include concerts from 2007-2009, such as theNorth Sea Jazz Festival, O2 Wireless in London, and Fuji Rock, in Japan.

Pricing Options For

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PLATINUM LEVEL - $25,000 and up (includes the Original Musicians who backed up James Brown – Bootsy Collins, Fred Wesley, Fred Thomas, Tony Cook, The Funky Drummers Jabo John Starks and Johnny Griggs, Bobby Byrd Family, Martha High, etc.

GOLD LEVEL - $20,000 and up (includes former musicians who backed up James Brown from 1984 – 2006)

SILVER - $15,000 and up (includes former musicians who backed James Brown for years, along with other famous musicians)

BRONZE - $1,500 and up (a track show either Tony Wilson Solo, or with horn section beyond Tony Danny Ray, the Cape Man and MC for James Brown for over 40 years, and Tomirae Brown, James Brown’s widow are included in all package

SCHOOLS and OTHER NON PROFITS - $TBD Show specifics, such as date, duration and venue can all be negotiated to suit your needs.

NOTES:All packages are negotiable and can be customized to suit your exact needs. All musicians subject to change.

All packages are for 90 minute standard shows; however time/duration etc. can be negotiated.

A portion of all proceeds will go towards The James Brown Family Foundation, for their Annual Toy and Turkey Drives in Augusta, GA (organized and managed by Deanna Brown).

THE WORLD CONFERENCE OF MAYORS, INC

(United Nations of Cities) HONORABLE JOHNNY FORD, Founder, ‘84

Secretary General Tuskegee, Alabama (USA)

PROCLAMATION

www.worldconferenceofmayors.org

BY The Honorary Johnny Ford CEO, of the World Conference of Mayors

and Bob Davis, President of the World Conference of Mayors, and its Members presented to

Tony Wilson the Young James Brown and his Godfather of Soul Band Designating MAY 3

as " JAMES BROWN DAY"

WHEREAS, Dr. James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, defined a generation, a movement and a culture, and when he died on

Christmas Day of 2006, a little bit of all us died with him. Initially, James Brown’s Spirit and Essence defined Black America; but his music, his work ethic, and his dedication to change, brought together races, generations and countries. The spirit of James Brown, the “the King of Soul,” is not “just” Black America...but all Americans. “Livin in America” has become the theme song for us all to celebrate, as one people, living in one country. What a better time than on May 3rd, to commemorate James Brown’s Birthday and to recognize him for being one of the biggest contributors to Soul and Funk music in the America...and the world.

WHEREAS, We the World Conference of Mayors gladly issue this Proclamation to Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band and The James Brown Family Foundation (organized by Deanna Brown) in praise and recognition of Tony’s great work to continue the Legacy and Spirit of James Brown, a man who despite his foibles, worked every day of his life, overcame massive odds (and constant personal challenges) to free himself and free the mind of his people—not just for a time but for eternity. We need to remember what James Brown was—bigger than life, iconic in stature (Elvis, Lennon, and no other musical genius star shined as bright for 50 years), and on May 3rd, we will commemorate what James Brown stood for, a spirit that invigorated a culturally dead people and gave rise to a pride and identity that forever defined not just black America...but all America... in a positive way. James Brown turned a jail cell into a studio and a learning center, and dedicated his life to giving back to the poorest communities and especially, the children. He was a survivor, a performer, a singer, a dancer, a humanitarian, and a voice for the social order, a TRUE transformer.

WHEREAS, Let’s live this year, a year with the first African American President, a year with more economic and social challenges than we have faced in decades, a year where all of us, black, white, rich and poor, young and old, can stand in agreement with James Brown’s mission for change of consciousness, and proclaiming positive values.

WHEREAS, Tony Wilson, the Young James Brown, the only entertainer to be personally blessed by the Godfather of Soul himself, had the vision for this great day. Wilson has re-written one of the Godfather’s masterpieces, “Say it Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud” to ...“Say it Loud, Make America Proud”, directly addressing the challenges we face today. By proclaiming May 3rd Dr. James Brown Day, we will also be standing with Tony Wilson and joining his cause, along with Tomirae Brown (James Brown’s Widow) to continue the Godfather’s legacy and mission for change, and in doing so, we will also be standing together, saying YES WE CAN.

THE WORLD CONFERENCE OF MAYORS, INC

(United Nations of Cities) HONORABLE JOHNNY FORD, Founder, ‘84

Secretary General Tuskegee, Alabama (USA)

PROCLAMATION

www.worldconferenceofmayors.org

NOW, THEREFORE, We, CEO Johnny Ford and President Bob Davis, do hereby proclaim May 3rd as "James Brown Day" Tuskegee, Alabama and do urge all citizens to join in this celebration.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set the Great Seal of the Tuskegee, Alabama to be affixed this ____ day of March, two thousand nine.

_____________________________________ ________________________________________ Johnny Ford, CEO World Conference of Mayors Ron Davis, President World Conference of Mayors

February 14, 2009 To whom it may concern: On January 31, 2009, we had Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band– the Ultimate, ONLY endorsed- Tribute band to James Brown, by the Godfather of Soul himself – at the Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, FL. For anyone looking to hire a band that will bring down the house, you need to look no further than Tony Wilson and his Godfather of Soul Band. Unlike most tribute bands who act more like “impersonators” than artists, Tony Wilson and his band (which consists of the original musicians who backed James Brown) brought their own style, personalities and most importantly, their incredible musical talents to entertain a crowd of over 600 people (who most of the time were on their feet clapping and dancing to the moves and grooves of this group). I have to say, I have seen a lot of “tribute bands” in my time; from Elvis to Springsteen, from Sinatra to the Temptations, and they have all been “ok” in my book. But this group absolutely blew me (and the audience) away. The night began with Tony Wilson getting a key to the city from Commissioner Rufus Alexander for all of the great work he did prior to the concert, promoting Martin Luther King Day, the Presidential Inauguration and a Talent Contest to find young stars to include on his show. After Tony received the key, the FUNK came out in Fort Pierce. Instead of doing his arranged first Set of 45 minutes, Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band went almost 90 minutes...a lot of the time, entertaining the crowd with spontaneous riffs, fantastic dancing and even Tony himself, walking through the audience like a politician trying to get votes...shaking hands and making friends. And yes, Tony did moon walk on his head – his signature move when performing! And the crowd (and us) went crazy. The second set continued to grab the audience and once, again, went longer than anticipated. In fact, the audience gave him a standing ovation for over 5 minutes, and of course, Tony and the band gave an encore performance of “Get up, Get Into It, Get Involved”....and that they did. In this industry, it is so easy to find fault and nit-pick all aspects of a performance; and on the flip side, it is not unusual for a “diva-like” performer to fuss over the smallest things; in Tony’s case, neither happened, and they could have.

Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts _______________________________________________________________

117 S. 2nd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950

(772) 461-4884 Fax (772) 461-8373

www.sunrisetheatre.com

Audience members could have walked out due to the shows running over the allotted time, but they didn’t...and actually wanted all they could get. People after the show waited to shake Tony’s hand and thank for such an amazing show. Tony himself, could have lost his cool when the caterer failed to come through (providing less than adequate food for 20 members of a band), or when the cordless microphones and 2 amplifiers shorted out. But he didn’t and the show not only went on, it was fantastic! So, in closing, I want to personally recommend Tony Wilson, not just as the front man for James Brown and the Godfather of Soul Band. Yes, he is amazing when singing Dr. James Brown’s songs. However, Tony is the ultimate entertainer; he needs to be in Vegas for sure. From the Temptations to Lou Rawls, from Nat King Cole to Sam Cooke, Tony does it all and does it at 150% ...ALL IN as they say in Poker. If you’re looking for a performer to command the band, like Glenn Miller or Count Basie; if you’re looking for a dancer to show you moves that you’ve never seen before (or probably will never see again); if you’re looking for a soulful vocalists with charm and appeal like Old Blue Eyes or Stevie Wonder; if you’re looking for someone who can throw down the funk like Bootsy Collins or James Brown re-incarnated...look no further than to Tony Wilson (AKA the Young James Brown). Sincerely,

Renee Page Marketing and Development Director 117 South 2nd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950 772.461.4884 ext. 306 772.461.8373 fax [email protected] www.sunrisetheatre.com

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