Chuck Berry News

The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out is bigger and better than ever! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love. Hosted by The Fabulous Jennifer Wren, who made her cabaret debut in 2006 with her revue Love, Rainbows and All at Don't Tell Mama, and resident Musical Director William 'Bill' Zeffiro, singers are encouraged to try out new material, sing the roles that they aspire to play, sing the roles they will never play, or just show off for the joy of it.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Bob Weir & RatDog on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 7:00pm at the Paramount Theatre.

Beyonce and co-star Adrien Brody were among those at the New York the premiere for their new film 'Cadillac Records.'

Beyonce and co-star Adrien Brody were among those at the Los Angeles premiere for their new film 'Cadillac Records.' The film is about Leonard Chess, the legendary founder of the South Side Chicago blues label Chess Records. The period piece follows the rise and fall of Chess Records, which launched the careers of such R&B greats as Muddy Waters, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

B.B. King Blues Club has released a list of newly added or adjusted show to their fall lineup:

Featured on the Grammy Award winning 'Jersey Boys' Cast Recording and Martin Scorsese's Acadamy Award winning film 'The Departed', guitarist Larry Saltzman joins Moonshine Martinis: A 60's and 70's Country Cabaret, featuring country music from the 60s and 70s.

According to BlackFilm.com: Beyonce has been cast to play famed singer Etta James on Darnell Martin's next film, Cadillac Records, along-side Cedric the Entertainer and Adrien Brody.

Award-winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford will direct the upcoming Broadway musical Leap of Faith.

Award winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford will make his Broadway debut as director of the new musical, Leap of Faith, to premiere in the 2007-2008 season.

His is a career with many firsts, from being the first actor to don a Phantom's mask, to the original Jean Valjean, to the first albums of Evita and Jekyll & Hyde. Now, he's focusing on concerts, and his newest CD - Some of My Best Friends Are Songs.