Rest In Peace Tribute Tour 7 23 09

Rest In Peace
Tribute Tour
A concert to celebrate and pay tribute to
those artists we have learned so much from,
loved and lost....

starting with The Godfather himself
and the King of Pop

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THE CONCEPT
Created by Tony Wilson
and Renee Page
Founders of Believe it or
Not Productions, Inc. ®


Our Vision and Mission
 The vision and mission of the tour are
simple. .yet compelling
 To celebrate those musicians & artists we
have learned so much from, loved and
lost...starting with Michael Jackson and the
Godfather himself!
 To use Artists who actually performed WITH
our music kings and queens


THIS IS NO ORDINARY
TRIBUTE SHOW!!
 We Will Be Using The Godfather Of Soul Band With The
Musicians That Backed James Browns Career
 We will NOT be imitating ANY Artists who are ALIVE
 We will be using our god-given talents to pay tribute to the best
of the best who have taught us so much...and who we miss so
much


Michael Jackson Lookalike Wanted
 Tony Wilson was a decoy for Michael
Jackson in the early 80’s during the
Victory Tour
 Tony landed a spot on the Oprah
Winfrey Show as the Best Michael
Jackson Entertainer
 Tony has performed as Michael
Jackson for over 2 decades
 Most recently, Tony got a standing
ovation from the Pro-Tem Mayor of
Fort Pierce, Reggie Sessions, during
his Tribute Concert July 7, 2009


FIRST in Priority: James Brown
 Tony Wilson is the only artist
ever personally endorsed by the
Godfather himself
 Tony has worked as the front man
for the Godfather of Soul Band
for over 10 years
 Tony did 2 movies with
James Brown, and was asked
by James Brown himself, to back
him up at his last concert in
Augusta, GA in 2006


Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band
 2008 European Tribute Show to James Brown included (spear-
headed by Bootsy Collins):
 Tony Wilson (front man)
 Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Lee Moore & Fred Thomas (bass players for James
Brown)
 Tomi Rae Brown (James Brown’s widow and lead female vocalist)
 Danny Ray (James Brown’s MC and Original Cape Man)
 Fred Wesley (James Brown’s trombone player)
 Catfish Phelps Collins (James Brown’s lead guitar player)
 Jabo John Starks and Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown’s drummers)
 Tony Cook and Robert “Mousy” Thomas
 Erik Hargrove


Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band
 Tony continues to tour throughout the United States and abroad,
with his band, all paying tribute to the Godfather
 2009 concerts/gigs include:
 Numerous Festivals and Corporate Events
 Honda Classic Golf Tournament
 Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, FL
 Port St. Lucie Realtors’ Association
 ....and more

A Practice Session: Tony Wilson’s 19 piece band at the
Sunrise Theatre, January, 31, 2009


Mayors’ Endorsements & Proclamations
 Since February 2009, Tony Wilson has been involved with the
World Conference of Mayors (WCOM), and Honorable Johnny
Ford
 The entire WCOM has issued a general proclamation honoring
May 3rd as James Brown Day in their cities
 Tony is presently working several mayors to honor James Brown,
and keep his legacy alive through the Mayor’s Rest In Peace
Tribute Festivals
 Other Mayors have issued their own proclamations, including:
 World Conference of Mayors (Johnny Ford)
 Mayor Walls (Mayor of Maryland)
 Mayor Joyce Davis (Mayor of El Porta, FL)
 Mayor Manny Diaz (Mayor of Miami, FL
 Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Fort Pierce, FL


The Key To the City
 At the January
31st, 2009
performance at
the Sunrise
Theatre, Tony
Wilson received
the key to the city
by Commissioner
Rufus Alexander


The Key To the City
 Tony received the Key
to the City of Riviera
Beach, FL ...for single-
handedly saving the
Concert in 2007
 To read article, click here
Click here to see the video of the Riviera performance
http://www.pbpulse.com/music/po in the sand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGlpNmxxQU
p-shop/2007/04/14/jazz-on-the-
beach-ruben-godfather-tribute-
save-day/


The Demographics of our “audience”
 Our Audience is anyone 35+ which
includes:
 Baby Boomers
 Generation X
 Anyone who loves Soul, Motown, Funk, R&B
and Jazz
 Lovers of nostalgia and music history


Concert Destinations and Venues
 This is a worldwide tour – every city, every
state, every country
 Can be staged at small, medium and large
venues
 Is designed for all ages
 Will celebrate local “MUSIC HEROS and
HEROINS” specifically in the town from which
they come (e.g., Michael would be celebrated in
Gary, Indiana, James Brown would be
celebrated in Augusta, Marvin Gaye in
Washington, etc.)


Educational Venues
 This concept can be broken down into smaller
performances and/or custom track shows to
accommodate schools, universities, and other
educational institutions, after school programs, etc.
 Tony Wilson has been traveling to schools and Boys and Girls
Clubs, YMCAs and other non profits throughout Florida,
educating children
on music and History of James Brown
and other musical heroes/heroines
 In 1991 and 1994, Tony Wilson was
one of the stars of the 60-cast member
musical entitled, Black Heroes in the
Hall of Fame (performed in London,
England and 2 USA Tours)


THE CONCERTS
Artists Paying Tribute to Artists
+
Professionals Paying Tribute to Professionals
=
REST IN PEACE TRIBUTE TOUR


Our Artists Paying Tribute
 Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul
Band will be “The Band” for every tribute
show and artist tribute
 Tony has several bands (throughout the
World) that can be configured and re-
configured depending on the venue and
size


Our Artists Being Celebrated
 Our concept will begin with paying homage to
Michael Jackson and James Brown, FIRST
 We will add other endorsed tribute artists as
the tour continues
 We will communicate the tours and artists via
our website and email newsletter alerts
 We ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR A
SING A LIKE / LOOKALIKE MICHAEL
JACKSON IMPERSONATOR CALL
561-541-5765 ASAP OR EMAIL
YOUNGJAMESBROWN@AOL.COM


The Website (currently under construction)


The Music
 We would create
and sell CD’s
from every
concert
 We would also
have MP3’s for
sale from our
website, CD
Baby, etc.


The CD Jacket
Including All the Artists Bios/Facts


The Merchandise
 T-shirts, stickers, picks, etc.


The Signed, Sealed Delivered Poster
 We want every city to get an original
photograph of MJ, and then have it signed
by all attending,
 The Poster would also have the city and
state leaders sign it and attach official city
and state seals. See the Michael Jackson
Tribute Poster from the City of Fort Pierce as an
example.

Paul
Murray
And
Tony
Wilson
At the
Riviera
Beach
MJ A One of a Kind Original Picture, taken by Political
Tribute, and Entertainer Photographer Paul Murray in 1994,
7/17/09 at the bequest of Katherine and Joe Jackson.


The Beneficiaries
 Tony Wilson has his own cause – MAMAS
Music – Music Any Mother Appreciates Singing
 Tony works with local schools, Boys and Girls
Clubs, YMCAs, etc. and corporations to build music
studios for kids
 Tony also works with local teachers/musicians to
help the kids learn how to play musical instruments,
write and sell music
(however, the LYRICS must all be clean!!!
So a “mother could appreciate the music”


The Beneficiaries
 A portion of the proceeds will go to the
James Brown Family Foundation in order
to continue with Deanna Brown:
 The Annual turkey drive in Augusta, GA
 The Annual toy drive in Augusta, GA


Pricing Levels
 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 (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 Capeman and MC for James Brown for over 40 years, and
Tomirae Brown, James Brown’s widow are included in all package
 All packages are negotiable and can be customized to suit your exact needs
 All musicians subject to change.


THE REVENUE
Ticket Sales
Corporate Sponsorships
Media Sponsorships / Partners
Celebrity Auctions


The Revenue Potential: Tickets
 Tickets would be priced affordably (given the
current economic condition and that we’d want
families and groups to attend
 Possibly $35 single; $25 group and $10 for kids
 Even at only 75% sold out, the ticket revenue
alone, would be huge
 Large Venues (4,000 seats and up) = $125,000 avg
 Medium Venues (2,000 – 4,000 seats) = $75,000 avg
 Smaller Venues (500 - 2,000 seats) $35,000 avg.


The Revenue Potential: Auctions
 Over the years, people have acquired or been
given gifts, articles of clothing, autographed
items, etc. that could be auctioned off and a
portion given to charity
 Tony Wilson has already given some items
(which James Brown Personally gave him)
towards the James Brown Museum, but has
much more to auction off
 He is not alone....and other artists and entertainers
would probably willingly donate items for auction


The Revenue Potential: Sponsorships
 Corporate sponsors could include Coca Cola,
Pepsi, 3Com, Apple, GE, etc.
 Entertainers and Athletes could co-sponsor
 Other “non profits” besides MAMAS music
could be a sponsor and beneficiary
 Media Sponsors could include BET, MTV,
ESPN, BMI, and other high profile record
producers
 Political Sponsors could include local and
national elected officials and their cities


So Why Michael Jackson and James Brown Now?
 No other artists in the history of artists have affected
(and influenced) so many of the artists whom we
tribute....like Michael Jackson and James Brown
 James Brown was Michael Jackson’s Mentor
 Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band are
ready and already working
 Tony has the backing of Charles Bobbit (James Brown’s
manager for over 40 years), as well as Tomi Rae Brown (who
is an advisor to Believe it or Not Productions and lead DIVA
female to the Godfather of Soul Band) and Deanna Brown
(James Brown’s daughter)...all who want to keep James
Brown’s ...and other artists’... legacies alive!


Promo Videos For Tony Wilson
 To see Tony Wilson’s Promo Video, click here:
 http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=
54213362
 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 andmovies he did with James Brown,
click here
 http://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
 For more information on Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band, visit
www.myspace.com/youngjamesbrown


So what are you waiting for?
Believe it or Not...
We’re ready...
Are YOU?
561-541-5765

restinpeacetributetour@gmail.com
youngjamesbrown@aol.com
http://www.box.net/files#0:f:29176604/MICHAEL_J
ACKSON_REST_IN_PEACE_TRIBUTE_TOUR


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