Chuck Berry News

Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ike Turner and Jimi Hendrix. While these African Americans' contributions to the development of rock music are unquestioned, the role of black artists in this musical genre has often been obscured and even impeded by industry practices of marketing music along color lines.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, October 19, 2009.

Cruisin Oldies Concerts will present a K-Earth 101-FM sponsored event entitled SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL. The concert will be a tribute to 50s and 60s Rock 'n' Roll and Motown. The concert will take place at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, October 10th at 7:30pm.

Philip Wegener, Sara Schedeen and Christopher Barrett present Tim Piper starring as John Lennon in the world premiere of JUST IMAGINE, directed by Steve Altman. JUST IMAGINE will preview on Friday, October 2 at 8pm; Saturday, October 3 at 8pm; Sunday, October 4 at 3pm and will open on Friday, October 9 at 8pm (John Lennon's 69th Birthday) and will run for six weeks through Sunday, November 8 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.

Philip Wegener, Sara Schedeen and Christopher Barrett present Tim Piper starring as John Lennon in the world premiere of JUST IMAGINE, directed by Steve Altman. JUST IMAGINE will preview on Friday, October 2 at 8pm; Saturday, October 3 at 8pm; Sunday, October 4 at 3pm and will open on Friday, October 9 at 8pm (John Lennon's 69th Birthday) and will run for six weeks through Sunday, November 8 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.

Philip Wegener, Sara Schedeen and Christopher Barrett present Tim Piper starring as John Lennon in the world premiere of JUST IMAGINE, directed by Steve Altman. JUST IMAGINE will preview on Friday, October 2 at 8pm; Saturday, October 3 at 8pm; Sunday, October 4 at 3pm and will open on Friday, October 9 at 8pm (John Lennon's 69th Birthday) and will run for six weeks through Sunday, November 8 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.

Seeley & Baldori bring Boogie Stomp to the Gem October 2 at 8 p.m. Boogie Stomp is an evening with two of the greatest jazz/boogie/stride/blues pianists in the world.

Philip Wegener, Sara Schedeen and Christopher Barrett present Tim Piper starring as John Lennon in the world premiere of JUST IMAGINE, directed by Steve Altman. JUST IMAGINE will preview on Friday, October 2 at 8pm; Saturday, October 3 at 8pm; Sunday, October 4 at 3pm and will open on Friday, October 9 at 8pm (John Lennon's 69th Birthday) and will run for six weeks through Sunday, November 8 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.

My popular articles, entitled 'Diary of a Producer', which I have written more than 150 of for the San Juan Star, the leading English language newspaper in Puerto Rico, which alas, didn't survive the recession here. But the good graces have provided for my series to have a new beginning herein, as the beat goes on.

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

On Friday, August 14, 2009 at 8:00pm, Entrain Dance Party is coming to The Center for Arts at Natick.

Seeley & Baldori bring Boogie Stomp to the Gem October 2 at 8 p.m. Boogie Stomp is an evening with two of the greatest jazz/boogie/stride/blues pianists in the world.

On Friday, August 14, 2009 at 8:00pm, Entrain Dance Party is coming to The Center for Arts at Natick.

The Peter Mayer Group, will take the stage at New Hope Foundation's Second Annual Trop Rock Festival on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands. Other featured musicians include: John Frinzi; Doyle Grisham;Sunny Jim White; Charlie DeCosa; and Gary Philips.

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.

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: