Jerry Lee Lewis cancels Million Dollar Quartet appearance

Jerry Lee Lewis canceled his appearance last night at the closing of the Million Dollar Quartet musical at the Orpheum in Memphis, TN. due to illness.

Million Dollar Quartet to open for Robert Gordon, BB Kings NYC

Robert Gordon + Million Dollar Quartet

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, Wed 8pm. 237 W 42nd St (between Seventh and Eighth Aves)
(212) 997-4144    www.bbkingblues.com

Subway: N, Q, R, 42nd St S, 1, 2, 3, 7 to 42nd St–Times Sq
advance $25, at the door $30

Durable rockabilly revivalist Robert Gordon returns, as much of a veteran now as his ’50s idols were when he launched his recording career in 1977. Tonight he pays tribute to Elvis Presley and busts out some originals, too, with support from cast members from the former Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet.

Oh! You Pretty Things’ David Bowie + Elvis Presley Birthday Bash, NYC

Oh! You Pretty Things’ David Bowie + Elvis Presley Birthday Bash, to be held at (Le) Poisson Rouge on Sunday January 15.

The show will feature the Oh! You Pretty Things orchestra along with Michael T and the Vanities performing larger-than-life arrangements of hit songs from their catalogue. Formika and Queen V will emcee the event, which will also feature performances from Lady Circus, Hickry Hawkins, Corey Tut, Rob Roth, Saphin and many more, along with burlesque by The Flying Fox and Brewster.

Eddie Clendening who originated the role of Elvis in the Broadway production of Million Dollar Quartet and now plays the role Off-Broadway at New World Stages will also participate in the show.