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CHUCK BERRY / JERRY LEE LEWIS / LITTLE RICHARD News
Tuesday, 30. September 2008 - 19:23


CHEYENNE PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF FOLLOWING CHUCK BERRY SHOWS:
09.11.08 - Istanbul, Turkey - Parkorman
11.11.08 - Brussels, Belgium - Cirque Royal
13.11.08 - Moscow, Russia - B-1 Maximum
15.11.08 - Amiens, France - Zenith D'Amiens
16.11.08 - Villach, Austria - Stadthalle
17.11.08 - Salzburg, Austria - Salzburg Arena
23.11.08 - Doncaster, England - Doncaster Dome

DIBA INTERNATIONAL CONCERTS TAKES OVER THE FOLLOWING CHUCK BERRY SHOWS TO PROTECT LOCAL PROMOTERS' AND FANS' INTERESTS:
10.11.08 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion
18.11.08 - Innsbruck, Austria - Olympiahalle
19.11.08 - Amsterdam, Holland - Heineken Music Hall
20.11.08 - Essen, Germany - Grugahalle
22.11.08 - Mannheim, Germany - SAP-Arena

THE FOLLOWING CHUCK BERRY SHOW WILL POTENTIALLY BE BOOKED VIA WILLIAM MORRIS AGENCY DIRECTLY AND WILL PROBABLY TAKE PLACE:
14.11.08 - Paris, France - Le Zenith

LITTLE RICHARD TOUR WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2009!

More details next week!

Source: Cheyenne Productions | Diba International Concerts

Chuck Berry European Tour likely to be cancelled!
Monday, 29. September 2008 - 19:28


Chuck Berry European Tour likely to be cancelled!

Chuck Berry's European Tour is likely to be cancelled
in its entirity.

Diba International Concerts has decided not to take
over any of Chuck Berry's European dates.

As of today, Chuck Berry has got no European Agent. Please
check www.chuckberry.de frequently for status of his upcoming
European shows.

Jerry Lee Lewis will play his 13-date European Tour (October 2008 - December 2008)
as scheduled.

Little Richard's European Tour will be rescheduled for spring 2009.
Dates to be announced late November.

Source: Cheyenne Productions | Diba International Concerts

Little Richard cancels European Tour, Chuck Berry European Tour will be shortened!
Thursday, 25. September 2008 - 22:11


Little Richard cancels European Tour, Chuck Berry European Tour will be shortened!

Due to ill health Little Richard cancels the entire European Tour, scheduled for
November 2008.

Due to contractual reasons, Chuck Berry's European Tour will be shortened
from 15 to 5 shows. Agent for these shows will be Diba International Concerts.
Cheyenne Productions, represented by Patrick Rocher, ends its 5-year long
cooperation with Mr. Berry.

Source: Cheyenne Productions | Diba International Concerts

Chuck Berry in the press
Tuesday, 23. September 2008 - 14:22


FIGHT TO BAN CHUCK BERRY
http://www.thestar.co.uk/headlines/Fight-to-ban-Chuck-Berry.4517729.jp

EUROPEAN'S PROMOTER OF THE YEAR CALLS CHUCK BERRY "WORST ARTIST I HAVE EVER WORKED WITH"
http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/kultur/pop-jazz/story/18955494

Source: Wolfgang Guhl

Chuck Berry Mannheim/New York date clash finally resolved
Tuesday, 23. September 2008 - 00:21


The Mannheim/New York date clash has now finally been resolved. The New York show
has been moved from November 22nd 2008 to December 31st 2008, 8:00PM.
Tickets for the November 22nd show remain valid for the 8pm show on December 31st.
In addition, Berry will perform a second show on New Year's Eve at B.B. King's Blues Club
at 11pm.

Source: Wolfgang Guhl

Chuck Berry Scheduling Conflicts
Friday, 19. September 2008 - 22:23


A quick update on Chuck Berry's Tour Schedule:

Conclusion:

Despite Berry's representatives being aware of these scheduling conflicts for weeks, no appropriate action has been taken to protect the fans' interests. Please hold back on buying tickets/making travelling arrangements for shows in Iowa City and New York as well as any tentatively scheduled European dates until official announcements have been made.

Source: Wolfgang Guhl

Chuck Berry double-books again!
Saturday, 13. September 2008 - 16:14


While we were informed yesterday that Chuck Berry's show
at B.B. King's Blues Club in New York, NY on November 22nd 2008
would be cancelled in favor of Mr. Berry's European Tour, 
it still remains on sale as of today.

On top of that Blueberry Hill announces a Chuck Berry show
for November 12th 2008, a day he is supposed to play
in Yekaterinburg, Russia!

We can only give fans the advise not to buy tickets for
Chuck Berry shows at this point until we will finally
receive a Concert Schedule which actually deserves the name.

Source: Wolfgang Guhl

Chuck Berry's European Tour close to being confirmed!
Friday, 12. September 2008 - 19:07


Chuck Berry's show at B.B. King's Blues Club in New York, NY
on November 22nd 2008 will be cancelled; so it will not 
interfere with his upcoming European Tour which is close 
to being confirmed.

Little Richard health scare
Thursday, 11. September 2008 - 23:34


There are various speculations about Little Richard's state of 
health circulating at this moment.

Respecting his wish we will not comment on these issues any
further.

If any health problems should affect his touring schedule,
you will be informed right here.

Source: Wolfgang Guhl

Little Richard underwent hip surgery
Wednesday, 10. September 2008 - 19:07


Little Richard went through hip replacement surgery on Monday, September 8th 2008.
Other tentative surgery dates were September 2nd and 5th.

Richard is currently recovering. He will resume his touring schedule early October
by performing a show in Chicago, Illinois.

Source: Wolfgang Guhl

TV & Radio commercial for Chuck Berry's upcoming performance at Little Creek Casino Resort
Wednesday, 03. September 2008 - 18:53


Chuck Berry's upcoming performance at Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, WA on September 12th 2008
is heavily advertised on both TV & Radio:

» Click to listen to the Chuck Berry 60 second radio commercial
» Click to watch the Chuck Berry 60 second TV commercial

Source: Wolfgang Guhl