Posted by madcityradio.com on March 19, 2009 at 12:57:23:
In Reply to: Voiceover legend Brian James dies posted by Very sad on March 06, 2009 at 13:39:30:
"From Rick & Kelly:
At the suggestion of Brian James' brother, Mike... Rick Allen & I wanted you to know that we are organizing a benefit for Brian's children, Max and Brooke, within the next month in Phoenix. We're still working on an exact date & location and will get that info to you as soon as it's finalized. In the meantime- please let us know you're interested in attending by emailing briancelebration@gmail.com so we can secure an appropriate venue to accommodate everyone.
Because this is a fundraiser- tickets will need to be purchased for entry with 100% of proceeds going directly to this fund. We've had amazing production dinners in the past that only required an "RSVP"... and I wanted to make sure you're aware that this one's different.
Please pass this info along to anyone & everyone you know that would like to join us in celebrating the life of Brian James... self-proclaimed "Evil OverLord of the Voice Universe" (action figure sold separately). We'll be gathering audio, pictures & fun things to share.
Rick Allen will keep you updated through Brian's facebook page here:
#/people/Brian-James/568734744
Also- send us your info ( briancelebration@gmail.com ) so we can keep you updated & get a head count.
If you are unable to make it & would still like to donate... we will have that set up soon, too.
Thank You!
Kelly & Rick
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From Fingers:
The Tampa Gathering of Brian's Friends
Saturday March 14th - 11am
Hula Bay - http://www.hulabayclub.com/map/
5210 W Tyson Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
Not everyone is able to make it out to Arizona for Brian's funeral services, so this is a chance for us to get together, share a couple hours remembering Brian with his daughter Emma and enjoying the company of his many Tampa Bay area friends.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Help spread the word to anyone I may have missed in sharing this note with... Thanks.
--DJBell (aka Fingers)
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A GREAT idea from Tom Steele:
Wouldn't it be interesting if everyone on the Brian James tribute page adopted Brian's photo as their profile photo for a day on Thursday...
Get it here: #/photo.php?id=1546732023&pid=30197901&cp=1460940531&cps=36577fabab
(Thanks to Fingers for the updated image)
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From Matt @ Big Apple Air Checks:
MATT SEINBERG is going to produce a tribute to voice over artist BRIAN JAMES, who passed away last week at his home in ARIZONA.
MATT is looking for past and current work BRIAN has done, along with any memories his friends, clients and family would like to record for inclusion.
Please send to : matt@bigappleairchecks.com.
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Thank you so much,
Rich Stevens"