Event: James Brown Tribute
Place: "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" Radio Show
Dates/Times: (Live) Monday January 1st 4pm-8pm (NYC Time)
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(Reairing) January 3rd thru January 5th
www.upperroomwithjoekelley.com

We honor the life and music of Mr. James Brown in a 4 hour special radio tribute on the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault". You will hear music from all periods of Brown's illustrious career and we encourage you to phone in or instant message us with your words and thoughts on this special man. Many special guests are slated to appear to show their appreciation for James. We also plan to spin tracks from artists who were heavily influenced by James Brown.

A special treat is in store as we will also be joined by Alan Leeds, former tour manager for James Brown and Prince. Leeds will detail his great friendship and highlights of working with Brown. From the days of relentless touring to Brown's final days, Leeds gives us an inside view in a truly captivating interview. Alan also has some funny anecdotes about trying to introduce Prince to James Brown at First Avenue in Minneapolis and Prince soundchecking with James Brown songs.

In addition, Carlton J. Smith will stop by for a chat. Smith portrayed James Brown in the 1999 film Liberty Heights that was directed by Barry Levinson. Smith also has hosted musical tributes to legends such as James Brown, George Clinton, and Frank Sinatra at the BB King Blues Club in NYC.

Gary Hines of Sounds of Blackness will appear and discuss the influence James Brown had on his life and band. Hines grew up in NYC and saw Brown several times in concert. His Grammy Award-winning band had the chance to present Brown with an Appreciation Award onstage in Minneapolis.

Phenomenal musician Foley will grace our show to talk about Brown's music. Foley played bass with Miles Davis and is a world-renowned producer as well.
[Edited 12/30/06 20:55pm]