FOGCUTTER FILM SERIES VOLUME 26

THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (1978)

The Fogcutter Film Series
hosted by guest host Chuck Prophet

with FREE Whiskey while supplies last!

6:00 PM: DJ set from CHUCK PROPHET

7:00 PM: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (1978) – His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock ’n’ roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play music the way he wants it to sound. Holly and his band, the Crickets, are first invited to record in Nashville, where they encounter creative differences with the producing staff. Later they play a major booking at the Apollo Theater, scheduled there under the mistaken assumption that they’re a black band. Holly’s career eventually goes solo – until the tragic day the music dies.

CHUCK PROPHET: Chuck Prophet is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, born June 28, 1963. He first gained notice in the American rock group Green on Red in the 1980s. With a passion for intelligent and experimental pop music, Chuck has also released solo records that showcase his affinity for British Invasion groups. His songwriting skills have been recognized by artists such as Solomon Burke, Heart, Kim Carnes, Peter Wolf, Kim Richey and Kelly Willis who have covered his compositions. Chuck often collaborates with his wife Stephanie Finch who is a talented singer, keyboardist and guitarist.

Chuck Prophet's musical journey began with Green on Red where he toured and recorded during the 1980s. However, it was through his solo records that he truly showcased his love for intelligent and experimental pop music reminiscent of British Invasion groups.

As a songwriter, Chuck Prophet's talent has been acknowledged by renowned artists such as Solomon Burke, Heart, Kim Carnes, Peter Wolf, Kim Richey and Kelly Willis who have all covered his compositions. In addition to writing hits for others like Cyndi Thomson's top-40 country hit "I'm Gone," Chuck has also collaborated with Memphis producer Jim Dickinson on tracks like "Hungry Town."

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DOORS at 5:30 PM | DJ SET at 6:00 PM | FILM at 7:00 PM