It's Star Time!!!

Just close your eyes while our authentic tribute to the Hardest Working Man in Show Business takes you back to the legendary Apollo Theater circa 1962, the iconic TAMI Show performance of 1964, Boston Garden in 1968, and many more...

Austin Turner is The REAL James Brown!!!

And his stunning re-creations have been pleasing thousands of satisfied talent buyers and fans for over ten years as front man for The "Original" Moonlighters, one of the country's best-loved Motown and variety dance bands.

Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, only a stone's throw from James Brown's hometown of Augusta, Georgia, Austin stands at 5'6" just like the man himself. And he's even the same age as the young James Brown back in the early days...

So it's no surprise that Austin brings the same kind of non-stop energy to each and every performance. James Brown built his reputation behind this type of heart-pounding, jaw-dropping entertainment: singing, dancing, and creating a brand new sound!

Austin pays homage to all the James Brown funk and soul classics, while also making them his own. Singer, dancer, and showman extraordinaire, this is a tribute like no other. Simply stated, there's nobody else in the world who captures the true spirit of the Godfather of Funk and Soul quite like he can.

Our video promo features just a small sampling of Austin's repertoire. But clearly, he captures the look and feel way better than all the rest. In fact, he's the ONLY James Brown tribute artist today who's constantly moving and dancing, so there's simply no comparison.

With The "Original" Moonlighters backing him up, and providing an optional Motown Revue opening act, along with "Little Aretha", the world's greatest tribute to the 'Queen of Soul', they feature one of the tightest horn sections around and some of the finest male and female singers anywhere!!!

Of course, there's meticulous attention to detail always. Costumes, equipment, lighting and production are absolutely authentic. And with over fifty James Brown classics in the band's repertoire, we cover it all.

Austin and his musicians are fully-equipped to travel cross-country and worldwide, currently accepting booking through 2024. So if you're looking for the truest tribute of all, it's The REAL James Brown...

"James Brown takes over my entire being whenever I hit that stage. It's Star Time every time, and I'm the real sho'nuff who soothes the soul and brings the funk!"

It's Show Time!!!

Our Songs

• AIN'T IT FUNKY NOW
• AIN'T THAT A GROOVE
• BABY YOU'RE RIGHT
• BEWILDERED
• BRING IT UP
• DOING IT TO DEATH
• FUNKY DRUMMER
• GET IT TOGETHER
• GET ON THE GOOD FOOT
• GET UP ( I FEEL LIKE BEING A) SEX MACHINE
• GET UP OFFA THAT THING
• GIVE IT UP OR TURN IT A LOOSE
• HAVE MERCY BABY
• HOT PANTS
• I CAN'T STAND MYSELF (WHEN YOU TOUCH ME)
• I DON'T MIND
• I DON'T WANT NOBODY TO GIVE ME NOTHING
• I FEEL ALL RIGHT
• I FOUND SOMEONE
• I GOT ANTS IN MY PANT (AND I WANT TO DANCE)
• I GOT THE FEELING
• I GOT YOU (I FEEL GOOD)
• I LOVE YOU, YES I DO
• I WANT YOU SO BAD
• IF I RULED THE WORLD
• I'LL GO CRAZY
• I'M A GREEDY MAN
• I'M REAL
• IT'S A MAN'S MAN'S MAN'S WORLD
• IT'S TOO FUNKY IN HERE
• I'VE GOT MONEY
• KANSAS CITY
• LET YOURSELF GO
• LICKING STICK
• LOST SOMEONE
• MAKE IT FUNKY
• MAYBE THE LAST TIME
• MONEY WON'T CHANGE YOU
• MOTHER POPCORN
• NIGHT TRAIN
• PAPA DON'T TAKE NO MESS
• PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG
• PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
• PRISONER OF LOVE
• SAY IT LOUD-I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD
• SOUL POWER
• SUPER BAD
• TALKING LOUD AND SAYING NOTHING
• THE PAYBACK
• THERE WAS A TIME
• THINK
• TRY ME
• WHY DO YOU DO ME
• YOU'VE GOT THE POWER

Our Concerts

• APOLLO THEATER (1962)
• ROYAL THEATER (1963)
• TAMI SHOW (1964)
• SHINDIG (1965)
• ED SULLIVAN SHOW (1966)
• OLYMPIA THEATER - PARIS (1967)
• BOSTON GARDEN (1968)
• TEATRO 10 - ITALY (1971)
• SOUL TRAIN (1974)
• MONTEREY CC (1979)