Chuck Berry News

Screenvision, in partnership with Ace Arts, and multiple-award winning music documentary producer Iambic Media, brings one of the music world's true "lost treasures" to the big screen with the feature presentation of THE BEATLES: THE LOST CONCERT.

The founding members of The Beach Boys, one of the world's most legendary bands in popular music history, have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary celebration, including a new album release, a major international tour, and commemorative catalog releases. Today, The Beach Boys announce details about their new studio album, That's Why God Made The Radio, to be released June 5 by Capitol/EMI.

The Devyl Nellys is an alternative band. They will be opening up for Rolling Stones award winning band The Gallery on Wednesday, April 25th at 7pm at 557 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222.

The legendary Laugh Factory Las Vegas at the New Tropicana Las Vegas today announced this week's comedy lineup. Harry Basil, Andrew Norelli and Lester Barrie will be taking the stage April 23-29.

'Not the Same Old Song' presents singer/songwriter, pop and folk performances at Joe's Pub in April and May. Tickets on sale now online at joespub.com, by phone at 212-967-7555 or in person at The Public Theater Box Office (1 PM to 6 PM) located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.

Rhythm and blues musician Robert Cray, along with his band, will perform at The Orleans Showroom April 14 and 15.

Back by popular demand, the thrilling Billy McGuigan brings his high-energy, rock 'n' roll show 'Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience,' to the Des Moines Community Playhouse for two shows only, Apr. 27-28. Tickets may be purchased online at www.dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office.

The Howard Theatre, the historic arts landmark that launched the careers of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes, announces their grand re-opening after a $29 million renovation and a 32-year hiatus. The Howard Theatre will re-open the week of April 9 with an opening lineup that includes Wale, Wanda Sykes, The Roots, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Meshell Ndegeocello, Bad Brains, Chuck Brown, Chuck Berry, Esperanza Spalding and a weekly Sunday Brunch featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir. The full schedule is available at www.thehowardtheatre.com.

Florida State Theatre will be moving 'Shake Rattle & Roll' into the Gompertz theatre to allow it a 2-week extension. It ends performances in the Cabaret on March 25, 2012, and will continue from March 27 - April 7 in the Gompertz.

MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical, opens at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on May 1 for a limited engagement.

The Devyl Nellys is an alternative band. They will be opening up for Rolling Stones award winning band The Gallery on Wednesday, April 25th at 7pm at 557 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222.

With only vocals, distorted accordion, and a small drum kit, this duo from upper Austria plays energized rockabilly-zydeco with subtle influences of hip-hop. Attwenger will tour the US, stopping in NYC, New Orleans and Austin for a SXSW showcase. Tour details below.

Rhythm and blues musician Robert Cray, along with his band, will perform at The Orleans Showroom April 14 and 15.

MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical, opens at PlayhouseSquare on Tuesday, February 28 for a limited engagement.

Shake, Rattle & Roll is a tribute to the birth of rock music and the legacy of Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers, and more. These artists introduced the world to Rock 'n' Roll, with a west-Texas country sound, sweet harmonies of Kentucky bluegrass, and the electrifying rhythm and blues of Memphis. Dick Clark once said "Elvis was the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but Buddy Holly was the undisputed father of rock music."

Florida State Theatre will be moving 'Shake Rattle & Roll' into the Gompertz theatre to allow it a 2-week extension. It ends performances in the Cabaret on March 25, 2012, and will continue from March 27 - April 7 in the Gompertz.

The Recording Academy announced its Special Merit Awards recipients today, and this year's selections are: Allman Brothers Band, Glen Campbell, Antonio Carlos Jobim, George Jones, the Memphis Horns, Diana Ross and Gil Scott-Heron as Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; Dave Bartholomew, Steve Jobs and Rudy Van Gelder as Trustees Award honorees; and Celemony and Roger Nichols as Technical GRAMMY Award honorees.

With only vocals, distorted accordion, and a small drum kit, this duo from upper Austria plays energized rockabilly-zydeco with subtle influences of hip-hop. Attwenger will tour the US, stopping in NYC, New Orleans and Austin for a SXSW showcase. Tour details below.

MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical, opens at PlayhouseSquare on Tuesday, February 28 for a limited engagement.

Dallas-based playwright and 2010 Diaspora Performing Arts Commission recipient Jonathan Norton doesn't invoke the name, image, or presence of Williams in his ground-breaking stage production "My Tidy List of Terrors", based on the Atlanta Child Murders.