Family Tree

Blue WilliamsMichael “Blue” Williams, Founder and CEO of Family Tree Entertainment will celebrate the talent behind the biggest stars in music at the the Fourth Annual Pre-Grammy Brunch  — January 25th at Bootsy Bellow, 9229 W. Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

“Each year I try to pick a manager who’s had a groundbreaking year. The roles managers lawyers and executives play, should be celebrated, especially in the volatile entertainment business,” explains Williams.  This year that honor goes to Top Dog Entertainment (TDE) for their success as the management team behind Kendrick Lamar’s rise and seven Grammy nominations.  TDE, founded in 2004 also represent Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad and SZA.

Williams will also pay tribute to PR powerhouse, Patti Webster, who passed away in 2013. “It’s a pleasure to honor Patti Webster. She was a great publicist, business person, and friend to many in the entertainment industry,” says Williams.  Webster was an entertainment industry leader, founder of W&W Public Relations and respected publicist behind many of the greatest musicians.

Sponsored by SunTrust Bank and Siku Glacier Ice Vodka, the exclusive, annual event is attended by top music executives and A-list celebrities who come together to network, share ideas, and celebrate distinguished honorees.  Past honorees include: Troy Carter (Lady Gaga), Founder of Atom Factory and Lyor Cohen, Co-Founder of 300 (2011); Benji Grinberg (Wiz Khalifa), President, Rostrum Records and lawyer, John Branca (2012); and the late Chris Lighty (50 Cent), Founder of Violator Management (2013). McIntosh, Monster Headphones, and Morgan Stanley are among past sponsors.