On Stage: Anna Rose packs a lot into a small package
Also: Navy Gangs hit Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anna Rose
Anna Rose may be short in stature but she carries a lot of music in her 5-foot body. And, Rose may be young but she carries lifetimes of music and entertainment traditions in her DNA.
Rose’s music combines her powerful vocals with a solid music backing that draws from rock, blues and R&B. The New York-based singer/songwriter/guitarist...
Art Watch: ‘Are We In Chester County?’
Street Road Artists Space celebrates Londonderry exhibition
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday from 1-7pm, Street Road Artists Space will have a closing reception party for the exhibition “7000 Acres.” 7000 Acres is a year-long interactive collection project and exhibition that brings to life the history of the 7000 acres that represent Londonderry Township. To celebrate...
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.
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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!
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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...
