Grammy Award winning artist CeeLo Green also known as the “Soul Machine” is announcing today his upcoming James Brown Tribute Tour entitled “Soul Brotha #100” with his first date thisFriday April 29th, 2022 in New Orleansat the Jazz & Heritage Festival. CeeLo will be honoring the legacy and musical genius of his idol James Brown with an unbelievable 75-minute set of 27 hit songs including classics like Superbad, I Feel Good, Man’s World, Sex Machinealong with Green’s hits Forget You, Crazy, Bright Lights, Fool For You and many more familiar anthems.
“I’ve always felt deeply connected to James Brown on a musical level and beyond – He’s been a mentor, teacher and literally a godfather to me throughout my career and I remain humble as I embark upon this embodiment. I’ve been studying the era to perfect the show and also James Brown’s archive to make this moment authentic, and a real dedication to what he gave to us and every generation that follows. Together, let’s turn this into the ultimate experience and celebration of James Brown and real music all over,” states CeeLo Green.
More than just a concert, CeeLo Green has curated an elaborate wardrobe that reflects James Brown’s true extravagant style that is similar to Green’s statement looks. Additionally, CeeLo has carefully sifted through video footage from Brown’s estate and this very special video content will be threaded throughout this musical experience that CeeLo has been working on for over a year.
The idea for the tour came to life after CeeLo started spending extended time in Augusta, GA – the home of James Brown. He was asked by Paine College, a historical black university in Augusta, to be a visiting Professor of Music andAmbassador of International Arts & Culture. CeeLo teaches a class on-campus once a month, with a personalized approach, to educate students on the music industry at large and the history of music along with other related topics. His charitable efforts and time spent at Paine and in Augusta have been recognized and celebrated by James Brown’s family. Additionally, because of his new role at Paine among other efforts, CeeLo is receiving the “Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism” award on May 21stby the Global International Alliance University, a non-profit organization and international consortium of university lecturers and researchers whose aim it is to provide a collaborative platform for academic research, analysis and development and to explore leading practices, best practices as well as to develop missing practices.
TOUR DATES
April 29, Friday – “Soul Brotha #100”
New Orleans, LA
Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 28, Saturday – CeeLo Green Show
Montgomery, AL
Thank You Concert
June 4, Saturday – “Soul Brotha #100”
Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Jazz Festival
June 24, Friday – “Soul Brotha #100”
Atlanta, GA
The Eastern
June 25, Saturday – CeeLo Green Show
Fort Benning, GA
Independence Celebration
July 9, Saturday – CeeLo Green Show
Ft Wayne, IN
Three Rivers Festival
August 11, Thursday – “Soul Brotha #100”
New York, NY
Summer Stage Central Park
Sept 10, Saturday – “Soul Brotha #100”
Rio De Janeiro, Brasil
Rock In Rio
Sept 16, Friday – “Soul Brotha #100”
Telluride, CO
Telluride Blues Festival
Sept 18, Sunday – “Soul Brotha #100”
San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park