On Stage: Humbird returns for shows in Exton, Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Siri Undlin
On January 10, Humbird, which is the music project of Siri Undlin, released its latest EP – “Astrovan: The Love Song Vignettes.” The EP featured 11 songs in 14 minutes and 12 seconds.
Last year, Undlin performed at Ardmore Music Hall twice – in June and again in November — in support of her most recent full-length album,...
On Stage (Extra): Joan Osborne comes to the Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne, who is performing tonight (June 4) at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com), had one of the major hits in the 1990s with her song “One of Us.”
The song’s popularity continues to this day.
Who can resist a song with lyrics such as “What if God was one of us, Just...
On Stage: Nellie McKay celebrates new album release in Elkton
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
Over the next few days, there will be shows in the area featuring acts that have been around for a long time – Nellie McKay, the Philadelphia Ballet and the Fractals.
McKay, who is performing on May 29 at the Elkton Music Hall (107 North Street, Elkton, Maryland, www.elktonmusichall.com) and May 31 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West...
On Stage: Summer is here, so are music festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Memorial Day Weekend is here. That means the unofficial start of summer has arrived.
With summer and warm weather comes outdoor concerts. Fortunately for area music fans, the summer schedule of live outdoor shows features a plethora of great music.
The most ambitious series – the one with the most heavy hitters – is the 2025 Concerts Under the...
On Stage: Chavous featured at ‘Third Thursday’ at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Third Thursday” has a special meaning for music fans around the area – especially for fans of blues music.
For years, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) has had a jazz-based show every Thursday called “Jazz at Jamey’s.”
The event has evolved into something more.
“Starting...
On Stage (Extra): The Dandy Warhols come to Ardmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Dandy Warhols
Wednesday night is frequently a slow night for concerts in the area.
While tonight’s schedule may not rank high in the quantity department, it definitely holds its own in the quality category.
Two bands who have been making music for more than three decades will be performing at local venues on May 14.
The Dandy Warhols, who...
On Stage: Celebrate Mom with live performances
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mother’s Day Weekend Chamber Music Concert
There are a lot of great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day around this area. One of the best will actually take place the day before Mother’s Day.
On May 10 at 11 a.m., Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) will host “Mother’s Day Concert with the Kennett Symphony.”
The...
On Stage: May sparks explosion of live shows locally
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dan Navarro
Traditionally, bands and other entertainment acts tend to go out on the road much less during winter.
Additionally, potential audience members frequently are content to stay home on a cold winter night rather than heading out to catch a show.
Bands also have to be aware of the negative aspect of touring in the winter – especially dealing...
On Stage: Kennett Jazz Fest returns
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Orrin Evans
This is the weekend of one of the prime music events in Chester County this spring – the 2025 Kennett Jazz Fest.
The Fourth Annual Kennett Jazz Fest returns with two distinct events on April 25 and 26.
First is the kickoff party on Friday night with Sharon Sable Group and the incredible Vahe Sarkissian Group.
Then, on Saturday, an...
On Stage: Bryce Fox to make Philly debut at TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bryce Fox
It’s been eight years since Bryce Fox released his debut album, “Heaven on Hold.”
He just released his third album, “The Butterfly and The Bomb,” earlier this year. His sophomore LP, “Strength,” was released in 2022.
By harnessing a mix of inspirations and diverse sonic pathways while embracing the regional touchstones and...
