On Stage: The Claudettes excited to be back playing live

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Claudettes The Claudettes do wonderful work in the recording studio. But, more than anything, the Claudettes are a great live band. Unfortunately, COVID-19 robbed the Chicago-based band of that aspect for more than two years. Late last year, the Claudettes returned to playing live concerts – including a powerful show at the Arden Gild Hall just...

On Stage: Grayscale has deep Chesco roots

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Grayscale Grayscale is celebrating the release of its sophomore album, “Nella Vita,” with a show on October 5 at the Theatre of the Living Arts (334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1011, http://www.lnphilly.com). It will be a homecoming for the Philadelphia-based band after a brief stateside tour and the lone area gig prior to an ambitious European...

On Stage: Haley Reinhart covers a lot of ground

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Haley Reinhart When Haley Reinhart brings her “What’s That Sound? Tour” to the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) on November 10, she will treat her fans to live renditions of many of the songs from her latest album. On September 22, the talented singer/writer Haley Reinhart released “What’s That...