Chuck Berry, the "Father of Rock & Roll," headlines the "First Annual Rock & Roll SUPERGROUP Benefit Concert" on Sunday, April 13, at the Berklee Performance Center. (Photo courtesy of Sue Auclair)
 

The legendary Chuck Berry, the "Father of Rock & Roll," headlines the "First Annual Rock & Roll SUPERGROUP Benefit Concert" for the non-profit organization, Right Turn, on Sunday, April 13, at the Berklee Performance Center beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The 81-year-old Berry is famous for hits such as "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybelline," "Roll Over, Beethoven!" and "Memphis," to name just a few. He will perform with members of the SUPERGROUP, a group of rockers together on stage for the first time just for this special concert event.

Ernie and The Automatics will open the concert and there will be several surprise guests making an appearance to show their support for Right Turn.

SUPERGROUP includes keyboardist Chuck Leavell and saxophonist Tim Ries of The Rolling Stones; drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company; drummer Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers; bassist John Conte of Crown Jewels; guitarist Ricky Byrd, formerly of Joan Jett and The Blackhearts; guitarist Barry Goudreau, formerly of Boston; guitarist Marc Orrell, formerly of The Dropkick Murphys; and guitarist and vocalist Kate Taylor.

Based in Arlington, MA, Right Turn was founded in 2003 by Woody Giessmann, the drummer for the rock band The Del Fuegos, after he lost several friends to drug and alcohol use. Right Turn's mission is to provide substance abuse and mental health treatment to artists, entertainers, their families, and anyone who would benefit from hope, health, and creativity on the road to recovery.

For ticket information, call 617-747-2261 or 781-646-3800. For information about Right Turn, visit www.right-turn.org.

"Taste of the Nation" at Hynes Convention Center on Thursday, April 10

Celebrating their 20th year, "Taste of the Nation" is one the premier food and wine events in Boston. This year's event, sponsored by Share Our Strength, will feature more than 70 of Boston's finest restaurants, more than 30 great wineries, an extensive silent auction, and live entertainment.

Thanks to the event's all-volunteer committee, 100% of ticket sales from "Taste of the Nation" are granted to the most effective anti-hunger organizations working to end childhood hunger in America.

The foodie fun begins at 5:30 p.m. for VIPs and 6:30 p.m. for general admission. The Hynes Convention Center is located at 900 Boylston Street, Boston. For tickets and more information, call 617-774-1321, or visit www.tasteofthenation.org/boston.

Handbags of Vanessa Williams and Myra Kraft to be Auctioned for the Homeless

WCVB-TV's Susan Wornick and Gail Huff will emcee "What's In A Bag," a benefit luncheon and auction taking place on Thursday, April 17 at the Boston Harbor Hotel beginning at noon.

Designer handbags as well as bags from the personal collections of local and national celebrities, such as Vanessa Williams, Myra Kraft and Mish Michaels, will be available for bids during silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the unique event will benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless.

For tickets and more information, call 781-595-7570 or visit www.mahomeless.org.

The Loomers to Perform at Café 939

"Executive Sessions," a new concert series that showcases bands whose members include Boston-area CEOs and corporate executives, will kick-off with folk-rockers The Loomers on Thursday, April 17 at Café 939 beginning at 8 p.m.

Cafe 939, Berklee College of Music's new all-ages, student-run coffee house and music venue, is located at 939 Boylston Street, and is wheelchair accessible.

"Executive Sessions" will run several Thursday evenings from April 17 through early summer. Upcoming shows include Ernie and the Automatics, featuring Ernie Boch Jr., CEO and President, Subaru of New England, Inc. (May 15); and The Limitations, with Jim Januzzi, director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Mass General Hospital (May 22). All proceeds from the "Executive Sessions" series will benefit Berklee's scholarship programs.

The Loomers, whose latest album "Tomorrow Today" is available on iTunes, have twice been finalists in Fortune Magazine's Corporate Battle of the Bands, and they also have performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For more information, visit www.loomers.com.

Tickets are available at the Berklee Performance Center box office, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, through Ticketmaster at 617-931-2000, or at ticketmaster.com. For more information, call 617-747-2261 or visit www.cafe939.com.

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