On Stage: Steve Forbert to celebrate new album at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Forbert
Steve Forbert, a singer-songwriter whose career spans decades, is no stranger to Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
He played there before the pandemic and after the pandemic. Forbert even had a Flash date during the pandemic as part of the Flash’s “Rooftop Series,” a...
On Stage: Legendary Yardbirds come to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Yardbirds
Any credible list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
Amazingly, three of them got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds
The Yardbirds, who are playing Sellersville Theatre (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...
On Stage: Boston blues aces com to Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bees Deluxe
If the Better Business Bureau (BBB) had a category for concerts and concert venues, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) would definitely get a BBB seal of approval for March 29.
The show on Saturday night would also get a different BBB nod of approval – a “thumbs...
On Stage: Chavous salutes women at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lisa Chavous
There are a lot of “First Friday” events, a variety of “Second Saturday” events and even a few “Third Thursday” events around the area each month.
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.”
“Starting...
Special St. Patrick’s Day event at The Hook Experiment, Oxford
Celtic band, The Chivalrous Crickets is on Mid-Atlantic/New England tour with their program The Rose & Briar: a storytelling concert of the Ballad of Barbara Allen. Featuring an entrancing combination of traditional Celtic, English Baroque and Appalachian music, the concert is woven through with narration telling the story of history’s most beloved Child ballad.
The Chivalrous Crickets are celebrated...
On Stage: Local favorites Dukes, Humbleman on area stages
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Dukes of Destiny
Longevity and proximity to Germantown Avenue are common denominators for a pair of Philly bands performing in the area this weekend.
Shows by two music acts with Montgomery County and Northwest Philadelphia roots (Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Germantown) will be highlights of this weekend’s local music calendar.
The bands...
On Stage: The legendary Tom Rush returns to Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tom Rush
Tom Rush, one of America’s most revered folksingers, is a New Englander through and through. However, in recent years, he has built a connection with Chester County.
One of his last live shows prior to the COVID pandemic was a concert at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Rush returned to the area in March 2023 for a...
On Stage: Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition bring new album to 118 North
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition
Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition have spent more than a decade establishing themselves as one of the Philly area’s top folk-rock/folk bands.
Jefferson Berry & the UAC released their fourth studio album, “Soon!” on April 16, 2021. The band’s previous albums were...
On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Elkton Music Hall
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
“Special” is a good description of Elkton, Maryland – especially this weekend.
Elkton is the county seat of Cecil County, Maryland. It was formerly called Head of Elk because it sits at the head of navigation on the Elk River, one of the five tributary rivers in the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay.
The town constitutes...
On Stage: Floydian Trip to play benefit for Colonial Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Floydian Trip
On February 15, the Colonial Theater (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, thecolonialtheatre.com/events) will host an event that is special in many ways – a show by a top-flight tribute band and an important fundraising activity.
The title for the event tells you a lot – “The Colonial Presents Floydian Trip: Brick by Brick to Benefit...
