A musician with a theme song? Don't all artists' songs represent? While that might be the case, so many of our favorite bands rep themselves and reference themselves in their lyrics, we thought we'd take a look at the different strategies performers enlisted to define themselves, describe themselves and make their mark.

'Theme From The Monkees,' The Monkees

"Hey, hey, we're the Monkees" states it as plainly as possible. No threats or bombastic boasts from these boys, who were talent scouted to be in a TV show about a fictional rock group. From their early example, musicians learned that the first thing you need to be a band is a song about being a band. And top-flight producers and songwriters, worldwide casting calls and a prime time slot don't hurt, either.

Acclaimed London electropop quintet Hot Chip have announced the first few dates of a North American tour next year which will see them take new kids on the block the XX along for the ride.

Commencing at the Oakland Fox Theatre on Apr. 16, the tour will also stop off at the Chicago Riviera Theatre (Apr. 19), Toronto Koolhaus (Apr. 20), New York Terminal 5 (Apr. 22) and Washington DC's 9:30 Club (Apr. 24). More dates are expected to be announced shortly.

Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry has cancelled his show on Nov. 28 at the Troxy venue in east London.

The guitarist, who embarks on a full UK tour in Liverpool on Nov. 21, will now play only one London show at the Hammersmith Town Hall on Nov. 27. The cancelled Troxy show will not be rescheduled and fans holding tickets for this date are advised to seek refunds.

Show promoters have said that they want to focus on one show in the capital instead of the two. No other details were forthcoming. The tour winds up on Dec. 4 at the Manchester Apollo.

Morrissey's Liverpool Echo Arena show will now not be rescheduled, organisers have confirmed. The singer walked off stage at the venue only two songs into his headlining set on Nov. 7 after a drink, thrown from the crowd, hit him on the side of the head.

It was initially hoped that the date would be rescheduled in the near future but show promoters have now said that they are "unable" to do so. In a statement they said, "The event organisers have been unable to reschedule the Morrissey concert. As previously notified, refunds will be available to all customers who purchased tickets from authorised outlets. Where possible customers will be notified directly by email."

Art-punk pranksters Les Savy Fav have premiered their first new material since 2008's digital-only live album 'After the Balls Drop' on kids' TV show 'Yo Gabba Gabba.'

A one-minute, 15-second celebration of the joy of having new footwear, the song 'Shoes' provides the soundtrack to a short animation on the hyperactive Nickelodeon show. You can watch it after the jump.

Featuring the lyrics, "Shiny and clean, they're my favourite colour green, my new pair of shoes," the song is something of a giddy treat for fans awaiting new material from the band.

The ongoing Aerosmith singer saga continues this week after Rolling Stone ran a fans' poll over the weekend. The magazine asked readers who they would like to see front the band. The result? Buckcherry singer Josh Todd was in first place.

The poll was prompted by reports that singer Steven Tyler wishes to take a two-year hiatus from the band. Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has stated that he plans to carry on with the band with or without Tyler.

Location: Winter Gardens & Opera House, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, FY1 1HU.

Website: http://www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/index.html

Capacity: Up to 3,000, but only 1,000 if you're holding a banquet.

Come to see: Big bands by the seaside in beautiful surroundings. And being by the seaside there's naturally also a whole load of variety for all the family too. Big name alternative and more traditional comedians rub shoulders with 'Strictly Come Dancing,' kids' TV stars and Royal Variety performances.

The atmosphere: This is one venue where it really does depend on the entertainment, which ranges from sedate ballroom dancing and party political conferences, to full on rock n' roll mayhem. If one of your heroes is booked into this ornate, elaborate hall you can however expect your evening to be an absolutely magical experience.