On Stage: Rock legends band together for American Vinyl All Star Band

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times American Vinyl All Star Band Danny Beissel recently performed in concert at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. It was another of the singer’s “pre-release’ shows for his soon-to-be-released album, “Featherborn.” Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recently headlined a show at City Winery in Philadelphia. The guitarist and longtime...

On Stage: Blues Project is back, celebrating its 60’s roots

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Steve Katz of Blues Project The 1960s was a magical time for music in Greenwich Village in New York. Many acts who went on to be classified as all-time greats were playing in small clubs in the Village – clubs such as Gerde’s Folk City, The Bitter End, Cafe Au Go Go, Cafe Wha?, The Gaslight Cafe and The Bottom Line and acts such as Bob Dylan, Tim...

On Stage: Jesse Terry performs in the round in Berwyn

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Jesse Terry Veteran singer/songwriter Jesse Terry has performed many memorable shows in this area, including sold-out shows at Burlap and Bean and World Café Live. He also played in Chester County at The Spotlight Concert Series a few years ago and now is making a return appearance. On July 20, The Spotlight Concert Series at Trinity Presbyterian Church...

On Stage: Slambovian knows how to celebrate

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Slambovian Circus of Dreams The Slambovian Circus of Dreams — songwriter Joziah Longo (vocals/guitar/harmonica), his wife multi-instrumentalist Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, ukelele, theremin, melodica), guitarist/mandolin player Sharkey McEwen, Bob Torsello (bass) and Felipe Torres (drums,percussion) — usually has some sort of theme...

On Stage: Spend some time with Family and Friends

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Family and Friends For a lot of people, Thursday night is a good time to get an early start on the weekend – a good time to enjoy an evening with family and friends. This Thursday night is an especially good night to enjoy an evening with family and friends – more specifically, Family and Friends. On July 20, Family and Friends, a highly energetic...

On Stage: Jesse Terry doubles down on new albums

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Jesse Terry Jesse Terry is more than just a talented singer-songwriter with two first names – he is a talented singer-songwriter with two new albums that were recorded at the same time. On his current tour, which brings him to the area for a show on February 17, Terry is coming back to Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse (204 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square,...

On Stage: Terry goes it alone on new tour

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Jesse Terry The area music schedule thus week offers a variety of attractive options – including an intimate show by a talented modern American troubadour; and an over-the-top concert by an iconic heavy metal vocalist from England. Jesse Terry, a singer-songwriter performing with acoustic guitar and gentle voice, frequently tours with a female partner. Recent...

On Stage (extra): A Prairie Home Companion comes to area

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer If you’re in the mood to hear some live music that is more on the softer side – music that is soothing in this time when we all need to be soothed – there are several good options on November 12 with acts such as Jesse Terry, Callaghan, Giulia Millanta, Chris Thile and the Prairie Home Companion, RIVVRS and the Walcotts all playing in the area. A vast number of...

On Stage (Extra): Terry, Trivium top busy local music schedule

Heavier than usual performance schedule tabbed for this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Jesse Terry tops a lengthy list of live music acts hitting the stage locally Saturday night. There is a pretty heavy live music schedule for this area for May 21 and it ranges from light to heavy. Jesse Terry is the lightest — and earliest — while Trivium is the heaviest — and...

On Stage: Philly Folk Fest and Musikfest top the bill

Summer music shows keep getting hotter as August rolls on By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Tom Paxton, who played his first Philadelphia Folk festival more than 50 years ago, is one of the headliners of this weekend’s event. Pennsylvania has two great music festivals every August — two of the longest-running music festivals in the country — and both will be in full stride...