Chuck Berry News

SaraSolo Festival 2018 Announces Award Winners. See the full list of 2018 SaraSolo Festival Award Recipients below!

The 2018 SaraSolo Festival, the fourth celebration of theatre and solo artists, was held January 27-February 4, 2018. This annual theater festival features an eclectic mix of 45-90-minute solo performances by national and international artists - featuring music, dance, cabaret, comedy, magic, poetry, performance art, stand-up, storytelling and visual art creation as well as biographical, autobiographical and poetic plays.

Gary Clark Jr., Grammy Award-winning, genre-spanning guitar virtuoso has confirmed his first tour of 2018, which begins in Lafayette, LA on May 31. Clark and company will crisscross the country and conclude with four consecutive shows at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA on June 22. Fan Club ticket pre-sales begin February 7 at 10:00 A.M. local time. General ticket on-sale begins February 9 at 10:00 A.M. local time. A special Gary Clark Jr VIP Package will also be available and includes: A reserved seat in rows 1-5 or GA where no seats are available, early entry into venue, GCJ Guitar accessory pack, GCJ pin set and crowd free merch shopping. Click here for further ticket information.

On Sunday March 18, 2018 at 4 pm, The Grand 1894 Opera House presents THE ROB LANDES TRIO - THE FABULOUS 50s.

Black Ensemble Theater opens its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with Hail, Hail Chuck: A Tribute to Chuck Berry, written by L. Maceo Ferris a senior member of the Black Ensemble Theater's BPI (Black Playwrights Initiative) and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Daryl D. Brooks. Hail, Hail Chuck: A Tribute to Chuck Berry will be performed at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, February 17 - April 1, 2018. The press opening is scheduled for Sunday, February 25 at 3 p.m.

When Sister Rosetta Tharpe's name appeared on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ballot, there were many who thought, Sister who? Little did those not familiar with the history of the genre, know that 'she was wailing on the guitar before Chuck Berry, shouting call and response before Little Richard, and swaying rhythmically to the music long before Elvis shook his hips.' In fact, Elvis may have learned his slim hip swiveling from the Sister Rosetta's pelvis thrusts.

Black Ensemble Theater opens its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with Hail, Hail Chuck: A Tribute to Chuck Berry, written by L. Maceo Ferris a senior member of the Black Ensemble Theater's BPI (Black Playwrights Initiative) and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Daryl D. Brooks. Hail, Hail Chuck: A Tribute to Chuck Berry will be performed at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, February 17 April 1, 2018. The press opening is scheduled for Sunday, February 25 at 3 p.m.

The New York Pops, today announces its 2018-19 season of six performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The orchestra is led by charismatic Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, who this year celebrates his tenth season with the orchestra.

Just added to the lineup of the Recording Academy's 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards are 2018 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and 13-time GRAMMY winner Emmylou Harris with two-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Chris Stapleton

'I think the most important element I like to keep in the music is the blues feeling, regardless of different chord or what we do with the notes, it's just the blues feeling has to be there.

Grace's Basement's 4th Album MISSISSIPPI NIGHTS Out Today!

Grace Basement, the acclaimed rock-and-roll side project of St. Louis folk musician, multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Buckley, will release their fourth full-length album, Mississippi Nights, in early 2018.

Grace Basement, the acclaimed rock-and-roll side project of St. Louis folk musician, multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Buckley, will release their fourth full-length album, Mississippi Nights, in early 2018.

The GC, Adelaide Fringe's biggest brick and mortar venue, is staging its second biggest program yet, jam-packed full of music, comedy and magic. With 240 performances, 44 different shows over the four weeks, audiences can enjoy their Fringe acts in air-conditioned comfort, complete with great food, cold beer and small queues.

Jon Stickley Trio Announces New Drummer and Further Tour Dates

Due to audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the extension of its second cabaret of the season, Blue Suede Shoes, celebrating the birth of rock and roll now through April 8. Bursting with spirit and featuring songs from music legends like Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, audiences have called the production fabulous, high energy, and great entertainment. Tickets can be purchased online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the FST Box Office.

Grace Basement, the acclaimed rock-and-roll side project of St. Louis folk musician, multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Buckley, will release their fourth full-length album, Mississippi Nights, in early 2018.

Summer is set to sizzle across the City of Nedlands as the annual Summer Concerts in the Park series celebrates its 21st anniversary. Get into the groove every Sunday in February from 5.30pm to 7pm with some swingin' soulful sounds at a free gig in one of the City's many picturesque parks.

Tony Klinger, renowned producer of The Who's The Kids Are Alright film, has started a PledgeMusic campaign for The Who and I Box Set, Book and Memorabilia. The Box Set contains Tony's new book The Who and I, an audio book / CD, reproduced memorabilia, and a reproduction of The Kids Are Alright press kit and photos!

As we say goodbye to 2017, we remember all of those we have lost in this past year. From actors to directors and musicians, these people have shared their gifts with us and they will not be forgotten. Join BroadwayWorld in remembering some of these people below.