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...
On Stage: Vavrik leads cast of ‘Something Rotten’ at Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
JJ Vavrik
“Something Rotten” is a Tony Award-nominated musical written by brothers Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick. It was a situation where two brothers wrote a musical about two brothers writing a musical.
The hilarious comedy is running now through February 23 at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org).
The...
On Stage: Vanessa Collier comes to Sellersville with songs from new album
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vanessa Collier
Vanessa Collier released five studio albums over the last decade and then followed with a live album in September 2023. Exactly a year later, Collier treated fans to another studio album.
Collier’s sixth album, “Do It My Own Way,” was released September 13, 2024 via Phenix Fire Records. Now, Collier’s fans can get to hear tracks...
On Stage; Comedy comes to Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Poveromo
Area comedy fans are always eager to attend live performances of stand-up comedy but are not overly enthused about having to go to Philadelphia to do it. Unfortunately, most of the comedy clubs are located in and around Center City.
Fortunately for those fans, there is one night a month when they can attend a show featuring top-flight...
On Stage: Chavous part of new schedule at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lisa Chavous
The arrival of a new year frequently means the arrival of new things – the arrival of changes.
Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) has moved into 2025 by changing one of its weekly traditions.
For years, Jamey’s had a jazz-based show every Thursday called “Jazz...
On Stage: Kaz and Grace share bill again, this time at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gina Kaz
Last summer, Gina Kaz opened for Ciara Grace at a show on August 8 at the Lounge at World Café Live in Philadelphia. It was a release party for Grace’s new album, “Write It Down” on RedEye Worldwide.
On January 10, Kaz and Grace will share a bill again with a show at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com).
Actually,...
On Stage: Blues stars shine at Jamey’s tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kelli Baker
On January 3, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) will kick off 2025 with what might be one of the venue’s best shows all year.
The show is billed as “The Road to Memphis All Stars” and features Kelli Baker (https://www.kellibaker.com), Billy the Kid and the Regulators...
On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams returns for year’s end tradition
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Music acts in all genres have special holiday shows and tours.
If you’re dealing with the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, there doesn’t seem to be any holiday they can’t celebrate with a show (or series of shows).
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, which has been making music since 1998, features a trio of founding members...
On Stage: Cheadle, Chavous highlight show just before Christmas
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Cheadle
On the last weekend before Christmas, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) is offering some musical gifts for its audiences featuring concerts by two of the most talented blues/jazz/rock singers in the Delaware Valley – Lisa Chavous and Laura Cheadle.
Chavous will be the headliner...
