On Stage: After more than 50 years, Clannad is saying goodbye

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Clannad It’s been 53 years since Clannad formed in County Donegal in Ireland. It’s been 50 years since the masters of traditional Irish music first performed in America. Over that time, the band has released more than 20 albums and built up a strong large legion of devoted fans. “Mat the road rise to meet you” is an Irish blessing that has been...

On Stage: Everclear celebrating 30 years with show at the Keswick

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Everclear If music fans looked at the Marquee of the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) for a show on June 23, they might think they had stepped into a time machine and been transported back to the mid-1990s. The show’s headliner is Everclear – a band that released its first album, “World of...

On Stage: The Blues take center stage at Sellersville

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Clarence Spady Two highly acclaimed blues artists will be performing at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) in the upcoming week – Clarence Spady on July 2 and Ana Popovic on July 6. They couldn’t be less alike. Spady is an African-American male guitarist from North Jersey who now lives in...