On Stage: Strong voices in spotlight locally this week

Break out of the winter blues with some hot local music By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Breaking Benjamin The weekend’s abundance of standout live music gets off to a good start on January 29 and continues the next day with five concerts featuring acts that have an emphasis on strong vocal performances — Breaking Benjamin, Nalani & Sarina, René Marie, Garland Jeffreys and Raul...

On Stage: Nalani & Serina poised for the big time

Also, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tops bill for local events By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Rising twin sister act Nalani & Sarina play the Fourth Annual Ladybug Music Festival this weekend. Over the years, I’ve seen many memorable concerts including the Who playing “Tommy” at Woodstock with the sun rising behind the stage and Jimi Hendrix almost blowing the roof off...

On Stage: Put on your ‘Kinky Boots’

Also: Metal in Chinatown, young local artists at The Flash By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Nothing says Spring like shiny, stiletto boots, okay maybe not, but the national touring company of the tony-Award winning Kinky Boots hits Philadelphia this week. With the arrival of warmer temperatures, many people are thinking that it’s time for sandals. Fans of musical theater, on the other...

On Stage: Nalani & Sarina are twice as nice

JMSN, Doomtree hit local stages; Michael Franti forced to cancel local gigs due to injury By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Nalani & Sarina take the stage at the World Cafe at the Queen, Feb. 13. Years ago, there was a popular slogan used in commercials for a chewing gum brand that is still ranked in the Top 10 for “recognizable ad slogans.” The main hook was “Double your pleasure,...

On Stage: Unionville’s Litzenberg in ‘Sister Act’ at DuPont

Also: Ex-Byrd flies into area for solo gig By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville High School graduate Kristin Litzenberg performs with the national touring cast of ‘Sister Act,’ which opens Oct. 14 at The DuPont Theatre in Wilmington. When “Sister Act” touches down at the DuPont Theatre (Hotel DuPont, Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-656-4401,http://duponttheatre.com)...