On Stage: Big D and the Kids Table celebrate new album at MilkBoy Philly show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Over the last 30 years, Big D and the Kids Table have built a huge national fanbase with their trademark ska-punk sound.
The Boston-based band also has a lot of devoted fans in the Delaware Valley – fans who are delighted that they can add a concert by the band to their Labor Day Weekend activities.
On September 4, Big D and the Kids Table will...
On Stage: SHE Fest moves to new home at Ardmore Music Hall
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Each of the county seats in suburban Philadelphia have similarities in the arts such as music festivals and resident theaters.
Chester County has the Turks Head Music Festival and Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester.
Delaware County has the Rose Tree Music Festival and the Media Theater in Media.
Lancaster County has the Longs Park...
On Stage: Downingtown’s Founds brings Start Making Sense to KOP
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Start Making Sense
On its corporate website, School of Rock offers this invitation – “Enroll your child at School of Rock and watch them become a musician. Our patented School of Rock Method™ has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. “Our Method builds musical proficiency by integrating thrilling stage performance,...
On Stage: Local stars to shine at Philadelphia Folk Festival
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Folk Festival, which is celebrating its 63rd anniversary this year, is running from August 14-16 at Upper Salford Township’s iconic Old Pool Farm (1323 Salford Station Road, Harleysville, folkfest.org).
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience which makes returning to the farm each summer an...
On Stage: Fruition comes to Eagleview Town Center
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Eagleview Town Center “Concerts on the Square” (570 Wellington Square, Exton, www.ineagleview.com) began in 2001.
The series has established itself as an area summertime tradition where families gather on the lawn to hear live music under the stars.
The series, held every Tuesday evening from June through August, has become a beloved local...
On Stage: Beloved musicals return for local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ain’t Misbehavin
A nice way to spend an evening this time of year is to attend a live musical – a theatrical show that can fill a summer night with well-loved tunes.
This weekend, two area theaters — People’s Light (People’s Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, www.peopleslight.org) and Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Wilmington,...
On Stage: Brandywiners bring ‘Brigadoon’ to Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There is a tasty smörgåsbord of live musical treats in the area over the next few days – rock, blues, Broadway, folk, jazz, alt-rock, singer-songwriter, comedy.
Now through July 25, Brandywiners, Ltd. (brandywiners.org) are taking up residence in their summer home at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) where they...
On Stage: Despite health challenges, veteran rockers keep on performing
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
David Uosikkinen
Being a rock musician who has been playing for decades is similar to a professional athlete who has had a long sports career.
Time takes its toll physically.
The big difference is that pro athletes, for the most part, retire when their bodies tell them to hang it up.
They reach a point where they can no longer perform at the level...
Roth to perfrom at Winterthur, July 21
Mary Roth
Renowned folksinger Mary Roth will sing and perform music on various world music instruments at Winterthur Museum Garden and Library on Tuesday July 21 from 10:00- 2:30 pm
The program will take place in the museums gallery atrium with a variety of other activities for “Terrific Tuesday”
Mary Roth’s live performances have ranged from large festivals to intimate cafes.
Her original...
On Stage: Tribute bands taking center stage for local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Currently, the most successful music genre for live shows is tribute acts. It is a genre that spans genres.
Tribute acts have been around for quite a while. For years, there have been artists who have devoted their lives to recreating music from previous stars – mostly solo singers like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Now, there is a new wave of acts...
