On Stage: Beethoven and Bellinis in Kennett

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times If you’re a fan of classical music – or if you’d like to get some exposure to it to see if you like it – you’re in luck this weekend. On April 14, the Serafin String Quartet is performing a show in Philadelphia that is both interesting and educational. On August 14, the Kennett Symphony is performing a show in Kennett Square that is both interesting...

On Stage (Bonus): Anders Osborne is on a writing spree

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Anders Osborne On May 20, downtown Wilmington will welcome the inaugural staging of David Bromberg’s Big Noise Festival at Tubman Garrett Park (815 Justison Street, Wilmington, http://www.bignoisefestival.com). The festival’s all-star line-up will feature David Bromberg Big Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Dr. John, Anders Osborne, Larry Campbell &...

On Stage: McCaslin inspired by Bowie

Sax ace who played on superstar’s final album is changed by working with him  By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Donny McCaslin It seems hard to believe that a year has gone by since rock legend David Bowie passed away but it’s true – almost to the day. Bowie died on January 8, 2016. Two days later, his final album “Blackstar” was released. Recording of this album took place in...

On Stage: Jeffrey Gaines hit The Flash

Also: Serafin String Quartet, Micky Dolenz, Scrooge and more! By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Jeffrey Gaines brings his powerful music to The Flash in Kennett Square, Nov. 29. It’s been almost a quarter of a century since Jeffrey Gaines signed his first recording deal with a major label. It’s been 22 years since his debut album “Jeffrey Gaines” was released on Chrysalis Records. It’s...

Final ‘Sip and Savor with Serafins’ Dec. 3

The Serafin String Quartet KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Flash will present the final concert of the “Sip and Savor with the Serafins” Wednesday evening series on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. The highly acclaimed Serafin String Quartet will perform “Viennese Classical Roots,” a one-hour themed collage featuring Mozart Quartet in d minor with samples from Haydn and Beethoven. The program...

On Stage: Sip and Savor at The Flash

Bill Rose, the ‘other” Knopfler and Los Lobos warm up November By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Serafin String Quartet will perform Sip and Savor with the Serafins, Nov. 5 at The Flash in Kennett Square. Something out of the ordinary will be taking place next week at Kennett Square’s favorite music venue. The Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org)...