On Stage (Extra): Sublime With Rome returns to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Sublime with Rome It’s been almost a year to the day when Sublime with Rome visited Philadelphia for a show at Festival Pier. The band was touring in support of its recent album, “Sirens.” Now, Sublime with Rome is coming back to Philly — back to the same venue.    Send article as PDF   

What To Do: ‘The Blob’ returns to Phoenixville

Stay cool with these hot summer activities By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville is unique — in the correct sense of the word. In the whole world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County. “The Blob” is a low-budget horror film that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre and other locations around Phoenixville in...

Art Watch: Group Invitational Exhibit

By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Nine specially selected artists unite in Church Street Gallery’s first Group Invitational exhibit, opening this Friday July 8th at 5pm at 12 South Church Street in West Chester. Painters include Robert Bohne, Polly Davis Chalfant, Terry DeAngelo, Monique Lazard, John Murray, Sandra Severson, John Suplee, Jessica Turgoose, and an intimate solo exhibition in...

On Stage: The Yardbirds keep on going

Vans’ Warped Tour enters third decade By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  60s rock legends The Yardbirds have survived changing rosters, the departure of superstars and more, and still keep on rocking. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” you surely remember the Black Knight. He challenges King Arthur who then cuts off the knight’s left arm. The Black...

Brandywine Ballet to perform free show, July 29

Brandywine Ballet, Chester County’s Premier, Regional, Non-profit Ballet Company is proud to be performing on Friday, July 29th @ 7pm in the The Delaware County Summer Festival (June 15-August 14), held at Rose Tree Park in Media, PA. This is a FREE performance!    Send article as PDF   

On Stage: King Parrot plays it heavy

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times King Parrot Music fans heading to Kung Fu Necktie (1248 North Front Street, Philadelphia, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com) on June 30 know what to expect sonically — music that is loud and aggressive…and very much on the heavy side. Lyrically, the music will be in a similar vein. One of the acts on the bill has a new album that features song titles...

On Stage (Extra): Go ‘solo’ for some great local performances

Yamagata,  Edwards, Hazlewood and Ellis all performing June 25 By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  If your taste in music veers in the direction of solo artists — singer-songwriters who craft songs that blend insightful lyrics and pleasant melodies — and you’re looking for a show to attend on June 25, you’re in good shape. There will be a number of top flight solo artists performing...

On Stage: The Mavericks just keep on rockin’

Also: WCU grad makes good with The Stray Birds By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Mavericks bring their genre-crossing sound to the Delaware Valley this weekend. When an American rock band can survive for more than a quarter of a century, it has proven that it has learned how to build a fan base and learned how to make great music to keep that fan base happy and intact. The Mavericks, who...

Art Watch: ‘Steeling The Show’

June 24 Show benefits Oxford Arts Alliance By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times The go-to event for this weekend is the Oxford Arts Alliance’s annual Garden Party fundraiser this Friday June 24th from 5-8pm at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, at 700 Folly Hill Road in Kennett Square. The event is entitled “Steeling the Show” and offers  a very impressive lineup of 18 Chester County...

On Stage (Extra): Tord Gustavsen cooks up something special

If/Then comes to Philly for six-day run, June 21 By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  Tord Gustavsen, Jarle Vespestad and Simin Tander. Tord Gustavsen’s latest project is like the musical equivalent of a master chef fusing together culinary elements from a number of very diverse cuisines — elements that do not seem as if they are at all compatible — and coming out with a very tasty...