On Stage: Gretchen Emery Band, Wendy Logan Band share bill at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gretchen Emery Band
This is a good weekend for blues fans with shows by the Gretchen Emery Band, the Wendy Logan Band and the Deb Callahan Band.
The Gretchen Emery Band continues to add to its fan base by performing well-received shows at popular area venues such as Jamey’s House of Music, the Elkton Music Hall and Stoney’s Pub.
On December...
On Stage: Shoemaker returns to Philly for show at Brooklyn Bowl
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Anna Shoemaker
Anna Shoemaker is an indie pop singer-songwriter from Philadelphia now in the process of moving from New York to Los Angeles.
In October, she returned to her hometown to headline a show at World Café Live as part of her “Go To Heaven Tour.”
Now, Shoemaker is coming back to Philly for a show on December 6 at Brooklyn Bowl (1009...
On Stage: Soraia plays special show at Milk Boy Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Soraia
Thanksgiving Weekend is a tough weekend for music acts wanting to play live shows.
Many potential audience members have other plans based on holiday meals and family reunions.
On the flip side, there are music fans who are eager to get out and hear live shows.
Both groups can be satisfied on November 29 when Philadelphia-based, nationally...
On Stage: Caln native Reed leads Superunknown for veterans’ benefit at Uptown
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Superunknown
The show at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) on November 22 is more than just a concert.
Renowned regional rockers Superunknown, who have been captivating audiences with their stirring renditions of Chris Cornell classics, have announced that they will be dedicating...
On stage: International flavor for performances this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The selection of musical events this weekend has a bit of an international flavor with a Chinese dance and music show in West Chester, a concert by a Jewish-American singer/songwriter who was born in West Chester and a concert by a dance/pop singer from Eastern Europe.
On November 16, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West...
On Stage: MARIS brings far-out vision to pop music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
MARIS
This weekend’s local music calendar has similar characteristics to the old wedding rhyme – “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”
The “something new” is the talented young singer MARIS, who was born in Missoula, Montana in 2000.
On November 8, MARIS will make a return visit to the area for a show at...
On Stage: ‘Treading The Boards’ benefit for Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Kershetsky
“Treading the boards” has been going on for decades at the Candlelight Theater. This weekend, it is the title of a presentation by the venue.
The Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is presenting a very special event on November 2 – “Treading the Boards – A Revitalize...
On Stage: Isabel Kruse gets moment to shine in ‘9 to 5: the Musical’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Isabel Kruse
Isabel Kruse is an internationally acclaimed, multi-genre entertainer. The Australian native is also a classically trained soprano who has an impressive resume as a stage/film actress.
Kruse has performed around the world in a wide range of locations including Australia, New York, Hyderabad (India), London’s West End, the Philippines...
On Stage: The Claudettes, who defy genre, come to Delco
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
The Claudettes are a Chicago-based band whose music spans a wide array of genres — jazz, punk, Chicago blues, pop standards and rock.
The Claudettes, who are driven by the music of founding member Johnny Iguana, combine the Chicago blues-piano tradition with the energy of rockabilly and punk and the sultry sound of ’60s soul-jazz...
On Stage: Humbleman Band rocks and works to help the community
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Humbleman Band
Humbleman Band is one of the Philadelphia area’s longest-running rock bands — and a band which has been involved in projects all over the country.
The talented sextet, whose members reside mostly in the northwest region of the Philadelphia area, will have the opportunity to play a gig in its own backyard this weekend.
Humbleman...
