Chicago's Source for  what's going on in the world of Rockabilly. New Bar List  Check out because it is always being updated when people send in their stuff ************************* 31 Aloha Na mea a pau, \Mark your calendars now for the 34th Chef Shangri-La Anniversary Celebration being held on Saturday evening July 31st, and Sunday afternoon August 1st, featuring an absolutely fantastic line up of FREE entertainment... ...Saturday we have the rumbling rhythms of Wraygun at 7pm followed by two sets at 8pm by none other than The Concussions, those Happy-go-lucky Honyoks from Grand Rapids, Michigan. This will be their first Chicago appearance since Exotica 2007! On Sunday doors open at noon with the return of the “Shopping Bazaar”, featuring carvers, artists, and vintage vendors. Entertainment for Sunday again will be the rumbling reverb of Wraygun 1pm, followed by another 2 sets by The Concussions. We will also be moving the monthly FREE raffle to Saturday and Sunday between acts. We will be updating thread with photos of raffle items soon. The Chef will be offering food and drink specials throughout the weekend as well as a Hawaiian Style pig roast on Sunday afternoon. So come on out, bring the family, and join in the fun and frolic! This event will most likely sell out, so make your reservations now at 708-447-7080 See ya at the Chef! Mahalo, D&C     ********************************* Million Dollar Quartet, a new musical that captures the music and spirit Of a legendary jam session featuring Johnny cash, jerry lee lewis, carl perkins and elvis presley, to rock CHICAGO Limited Engagement of this Celebration of Rock ‘n’ Roll to run Sept. 26 – Oct. 26 Chicago –- Million Dollar Quartet, a new musical inspired by a famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history of music – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley – will make its Midwest debut directed by Eric Schaeffer and Floyd Mutrux.  Preview performances begin Sept. 26; the press performance will be Oct. 5.  Performances for the limited engagement continue through Oct. 26. Million Dollar Quartet will be presented in the Owen Theatre at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.  The place was Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis.  The man who made it happen was the “Father of Rock-n-Roll,” Sam Phillips, who discovered them all.  The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording session that embodied the birth of rock ‘n’ roll and has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.  Featuring a treasure trove of the greatest rock, rockabilly, gospel, R&B and country standards of the 1950s, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” and “Whole Lotta’ Shakin’ Goin’ On,” Million Dollar Quartet captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of popular music’s most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for a night that would raise the roof.  Eric Schaeffer is the acclaimed artistic director of the Signature Theatre, where his work has been honored with numerous Helen Hayes Awards.  He directed Putting it Together and Glory Days on Broadway, the first national tour of big, The Musical, and the West End debut of The Witches of Eastwick.  He also served as artistic director for the Kennedy Center’s recent Sondheim Celebration. - more -  Floyd Mutrux is also the co-author of the book to Million Dollar Quartet, sharing writing credits with noted author and music historian Colin Escott.  Mutrux has written, directed or produced numerous films, including the classic biopic of early rock ’n’ roll American Hot Wax, Dick Tracy and Mulholland Falls.  Escott, the author of numerous books including Good Rockin’ Tonight – Sun Records and the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll, was awarded a Grammy for producing The Complete Hank Williams, and was nominated for a Grammy for producing B.B. King – King of the Blues. Musical director Chuck Mead, with multiple hit records, has stood at the forefront of the alternative country music explosion as founder and lead of BR549, the three-time Grammy Award nominated country band. Million Dollar Quartet is produced by Dee Gee Theatricals and John Cossette Productions.  Million Dollar Quartet had its world premiere at Florida’s Seaside Music Theatre, and was subsequently staged at the Village Theatre in Washington, breaking box office records. Casting and additional members of the creative team will be announced at a future date. The performance schedule is as follows:  Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 6 p.m. The press performance will be Sunday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.  Please note:  There will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Thursday, Oct. 2 and no performances other than the press performance on Oct. 5. Tickets to Million Dollar Quartet are priced from $20 to $47 during previews, and $20 to $49 for regular performances.  Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. and are available by calling the Goodman Theatre box office at (312) 443-3800 or by visiting goodmantheatre.org.  Group tickets are also available.  For tickets for groups, call Group Theater Tix at (312) 423-6612 or visit www.grouptheatertix.com. ************************** ******************** Le Red Hot & Blue Rockabilly Weekend déménage à Montréal! www.rockabillyjam.com The Red Hot & Blue Rockabilly Weekend is moving to Montreal! For its fourth edition the Red Hot & Blue will be taking place from August 28 to 31, featuring top DJs from Canada and Europe, assuring a constant flow of gone-wild music. And why not take advantage of one of the shows to practice a step or two on time for the friendly Jive competition taking place on Saturday. For those who are not the dancing type there will be free dance lessons given by our friends at the Jive Studio and the Miss Wolff Jiving School. Add to that an expo by multidisciplinary artists all over the city, an Hawaiian-type Happy-Hour along with a Hot-Rod and antique car show and DJs facing off on Sunday. The week-end will end the Tiki Garden Restaurant, temple of Quebec kitsch, with a diner and a concert by Montreal's own Howlin' Hound Dogs. Putting a close on a musical note to another great Red Hot & Blue Week-End. Hurry and get a hold of our Week-End package available before August 20 and take advantage of price reduction. To purchase a ticket or for more information: www.rockabillyjam.com PROGRAMMATION - LINE UP JEUDI - THURSDAY L'Esco* Matchless, QC Southern bad ass, QC Filly & the Flops, QC VENDRED -  FRIDAY Immaculée Conception** Nate Gibson and the Gashouse Gang, MA Ace Brown and the Ohio Boys, OH Roy Kay Trio, WA The Silvertones, ONT DJs John & Jenny, ONT SAMEDI  - SATURDAY Immaculée Conception** Pete Worden and the Hardtimers, NY The Honeybees, IL Sleepy Labeef, TX The Royal Crowns, ONT DJ Turky, France DIMANCHE  - SUNDAY Jardin Tiki*** 5 à 7 Hawaïen avec voitures / motos antiques et modifiées Hawaian Happy Hour with Hot Rod, Modfied, stock automobiles and motorcycle The Howlin' Hound Dogs, QC Battle of the DJs ***************************** The Galaxie here are some more details for those interested: These are night shoots- they start in the evening and will go until the wee hours of the morning 5/13 and 5/14 (subject to change) for the audition, feel free to look the part of a social dancer from the 1930's attending an upscale dance club arrive at the casting call ready to dance. If cast you must be willing to let them cut your hair as they need to. Their hair department will take care of cuts come on out and make a fun evening of it! Nicolle info@galaxiechicago.com ***********************************************