February 26, 2024 – New York, NY – Universal Attractions Agency is proud to announce breaking news from the world of Southern Soul: Acclaimed soul artist King George has entered into an exclusive partnership with UAA’s Southern Soul Music Festival for 2024, and Sir Charles Jones has signed exclusively with Universal Attractions Agency and will be joining King George for the 2024 tour. UAA agents Nick Szatmari and Brian Lotterman will run point for the tour, and Sir Charles Jones.
UAA agent and partner Nick Szatmari spoke about soul music’s lasting impact: “I could not be more thrilled to be working with Brian to represent the Southern Soul Music Festival; it’s at the heart of what Universal Attractions has done since the James Brown days. Seeing soul music thriving across the country and leading the charge with such incredible ticket sales in these markets is gratifying for us all.”
Currently routing for fall 2024 (Sep-Nov), Southern Soul Music Festival tour dates will be announced this spring. Hosted by comedian Marvin Dixon, the tour will boast a lineup of today’s southern R&B and soul superstars: King George, Sir Charles Jones, Nellie Tiger Travis, TK Soul, Ronnie Bell, and FatDaddy.
Szatmari added: “This tour, and King George especially, has had a meteoric rise in the last couple of years, so we’re blessed to have an exclusive partnership with him on this run. And now, with Sir Charles Jones joining UAA’s exclusive roster of clients, it’s going to be an exciting year for the fans of Southern Soul. It’s Friday Night every night!”
This tremendous duo of King George and Sir Charles Jones was a main attraction of the inaugural 2022 Southern Soul Music Festival tour, which debuted to high acclaim and boasted 15 sold-out shows across the U.S., proving that Southern soul music is some of the hottest music that’s out right now.
“This tour has exploded out of the gate and is gonna Keep on Rollin!” continues Szatmari. “It has what you could call a cult following. The fans are so supportive; when the show comes to town, they show up for it, love it, and want MORE of it. And not just in the Deep South but up north and out west too.”
Universal Attractions Agent Brian Lottermann added, “I’m very excited to continue working with these stellar artists. After our sellout tour in 2022 and the repeated success in 2023, I look forward to bringing this show to new markets across the country while sharing the excitement of Southern Soul music with a wider audience. It’s all about the music bringing the community together for some good times, some good eats, and some good music!”
2024 Southern Soul Music Festival dates will be announced soon. Exact lineups may vary by city; please check southernsoulmusicgroup.com for updated show listings as dates are announced.
About King George:
Enthralling R&B vocals, feel-good transitions, and a classic old-school swag, there is only one King George. With his effortless delivery and sincere approach, it’s no wonder the artist from Hopkins, SC, has been on the rise in the world of R&B, gaining significant momentum with each release. King George is now preparing to release his highly anticipated album, “Juke Joint 2,” where he will fully display his smooth, party-centric R&B sound.
About Sir Charles Jones:
Composer Sir Charles Jones, a collaborator of throwback and modern in his traditional Southern style of R&B, was born Charles Jones, Jr. on April 25, 1973, in Akron, Ohio, to composer/pianist Charles Jones Sr. and Blanche Jones, a civil rights activist from Birmingham. From 1994 to 1999, Jones toured as a background singer with composer Marvin Sease on what was known as the Chitlin’ Circuit across the South. He then relocated to Jackson, Mississippi. Jones’s debut album, Sir Charles Jones, was released in 2000. Jones’ sophomore album, Love Machine, spent 57 weeks on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It peaked at no. 28. Other Jones hits included “Friday,” “Is Anybody Lonely?” “Just Can’t Let Go,” “For Better or Worse,” and “Just Like Fire.”
About Universal Attractions:
In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, UB40, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more.
UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of today’s most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers. To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.
