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!
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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...
On Stage: Celebrating 20 years of Riverdance
Also: Fillmore rocks out with busy schedule this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 20th year of Riverdance is celebrated at The Kimmel Center now through June 19. Photo by Jack Hardin.
Like most weekends during the summer months, the schedule of live entertainment in the area this weekend features a cornucopia of acts and shows. There is something that can please almost any taste.
One...
On Stage: Frampton is still quite ‘alive’
Also: Pa. Ballet wraps 2015-16 season with two premieres
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Peter Frampton has such a long history in rock music that he is now able to exist and tour in two very different modes — as a classic rocker playing a string of hits with a full band and as a solo musician presenting the same songs in a very intimate manner.
On June 11, he will visit Philly for...
On Stage: Slambovian shows love for Bowie
Also: Cold Collective makes Philly debut
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, an alt-folk/Americana band, might seem an odd choice to be covering the works of David Bowie, but it makes sense when you think about it, the band members say.
In the months after David Bowie’s death earlier this year, there have been “David Bowie Tribute Shows” at venues all around...
