On Stage: Kennett Symphony opens new season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Symphony’s Music Director Michael Hall
On October 15, the Kennett Symphony will open its 2023-2024 season with a program called “Masterworks 1: Stories of Love and Nature.
The concert, which will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m., will be performed in the Exhibition Hall at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, kennettsymphony.org).
The...
On Stage Extra: The Friendship Commanders ready to rock Mid-Atlantic
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Friendship Commanders
Commander may have been sent into exile in Delaware, but the Commanders are currently out in full force in the Mid- Atlantic region – the Friendship Commanders, that is.
The Friendship Commanders, a heavy rock duo from Nashville featuring guitarist/singer/songwriter Buick Audra and drummer Jerry Roe, are touring in support...
On Stage: Quinn Sullivan feels right at home at Sellersville Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Quinn Sullivan
Massachusetts native Quinn Sullivan has found a home away from home at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com). The young guitar ace will headline a show at the theatre on October 5.
“I’ve played the Sellersville Theater a lot over the last six years,” said Sullivan, during a phone...
On Stage Extra: Soft Machine just keeps on going
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Soft Machine
Any discussion of British bands with impressive longevity has to include Soft Machine.
Soft Machine (billed as The Soft Machine up until 1969 or 1970) were formed in mid-1966 by Robert Wyatt (drums, vocals), Kevin Ayers (bass, guitar, vocals), Daevid Allen (guitar) and Mike Ratledge (organ).
Allen, Wyatt and future bassist Hugh Hopper had...
On Stage: Vanessa Collier goes ‘Live’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vanessa Collier
After releasing five studio albums over the last decade, Vanessa Collier finally decided to make a live album.
Collier, who is headlining a show at Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on September 30, recently released “Live At Power Station.”
Power Station at BerkleeNYC is a recording...
On Stage Extra: Briscoe brings a bit of Texas to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Briscoe
Get ready, Philly – here come a pair of “Good Ole Texas Boys” – make that “Good Young Texas Boys.”
Briscoe, which is headlining a show on September 27 at World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, www.worldcafelive.com), is making it area debut.
Briscoe is Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton.
Briscoe traces its roots back...
On Stage Extra: People’s Light opens ’23-’24 season with ‘Bonez’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Keith A. Wallace
This weekend, People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, www.peopleslight.org) is celebrating the opening weekend of its 2023-2024 season.
From September 22-October 15, People’s Light opens the new season with the world premiere of “Bonez” by acclaimed actor, director, and playwright Steve H. Broadnax III.
An Associate Artistic...
On Stage: Maci Miller brings jazz stylings to Uptown!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Maci Miller
Maci Miller, one of the Delaware Valley’s premier jazz singers, is known for her topflight albums and her spellbinding club dates.
This week, Miller will perform an infrequent theater concert here in Chester County.
On September 21, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) will...
On Stage: After more than 50 years, Clannad is saying goodbye
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Clannad
It’s been 53 years since Clannad formed in County Donegal in Ireland. It’s been 50 years since the masters of traditional Irish music first performed in America.
Over that time, the band has released more than 20 albums and built up a strong large legion of devoted fans.
“Mat the road rise to meet you” is an Irish blessing that has been...
On Stage Extra: Maria Muldaur, more than a one-hit wonder
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Maria Muldaur
The end of summer is looming on the horizon. For fans of live music, that means there is an uptick in midweek shows.
This week, there is an impressive array of live shows on Wednesday featuring a legendary folksinger, an iconic British pop band from the 80s, a groundbreaking metal band and an up-and-coming singer-songwriter.
When music...
