On Stage: Music never drifted too far from Alison Brown

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Alison Brown Alison Brown’s parents were hoping she would be a doctor – a vocation that many parents wish for their children. In 1980, Brown went to Harvard University, where she studied history and literature. After graduating from Harvard, she earned an MBA from UCLA. Well, she didn’t become an M.D. but she was a Harvard grad and that’s...

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...