Front man Antonio Gray, 10, of Hornby Elementary sings with the J.A.M.P. Band as they celebrate the birthdays and music of James Brown and Sharon Jones at "A Funky Good Time" at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Front man Antonio Gray, 10, of Hornby Elementary sings with the J.A.M.P. Band as they celebrate the birthdays and music of James Brown and Sharon Jones at "A Funky Good Time" at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: A ‘Funky Good Time’ honored James Brown and Sharon Jones May 2

May 2, 2026·Mike Adams·Comments Off on In pictures: A ‘Funky Good Time’ honored James Brown and Sharon Jones May 2

Guests had a funky good time at a birthday bash honoring the Godfather of Soul and the Queen of Funk on May 2 at the Augusta Museum of History.

James Brown’s birthday is May 3 while Sharon Jones birthday May 4.

Members of the James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils played tunes, and guests enjoyed birthday cake.

Front man Antonio Gray, 10, of Hornby Elementary sings with the J.A.M.P. Band as they celebrate the birthdays and music of James Brown and Sharon Jones at “A Funky Good Time” at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Dr. Deanna Brown Thomas celebrates the birthdays and music of her father James Brown and Sharon Jones at “A Funky Good Time” at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Dr. Deanna Brown Thomas, left, shares a hug with Juice as they celebrate the birthdays and music of James Brown and Sharon Jones at “A Funky Good Time” at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The J.A.M.P Band performs at “A Funky Good Time” at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
The J.A.M.P. Band led the celebration of the birthdays and music of James Brown and Sharon Jones at “A Funky Good Time” at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Attendees celebrate the birthdays and music of James Brown and Sharon Jones at “A Funky Good Time” at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Attendees snacked on birthday cake as they celebrate the birthdays and music of James Brown and Sharon Jones at “A Funky Good Time” at the Augusta Museum on May 2, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including 11 in 2025 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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