On Stage (Extra): Go ‘solo’ for some great local performances
Yamagata, Edwards, Hazlewood and Ellis all performing June 25
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If your taste in music veers in the direction of solo artists — singer-songwriters who craft songs that blend insightful lyrics and pleasant melodies — and you’re looking for a show to attend on June 25, you’re in good shape.
There will be a number of top flight solo artists performing...
On Stage: The Mavericks just keep on rockin’
Also: WCU grad makes good with The Stray Birds
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Mavericks bring their genre-crossing sound to the Delaware Valley this weekend.
When an American rock band can survive for more than a quarter of a century, it has proven that it has learned how to build a fan base and learned how to make great music to keep that fan base happy and intact.
The Mavericks, who...
Art Watch: ‘Steeling The Show’
June 24 Show benefits Oxford Arts Alliance
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The go-to event for this weekend is the Oxford Arts Alliance’s annual Garden Party fundraiser this Friday June 24th from 5-8pm at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, at 700 Folly Hill Road in Kennett Square.
The event is entitled “Steeling the Show” and offers a very impressive lineup of 18 Chester County...
On Stage (Extra): Tord Gustavsen cooks up something special
If/Then comes to Philly for six-day run, June 21
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tord Gustavsen, Jarle Vespestad and Simin Tander.
Tord Gustavsen’s latest project is like the musical equivalent of a master chef fusing together culinary elements from a number of very diverse cuisines — elements that do not seem as if they are at all compatible — and coming out with a very tasty...
On Stage: Celebrating 20 years of Riverdance
Also: Fillmore rocks out with busy schedule this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 20th year of Riverdance is celebrated at The Kimmel Center now through June 19. Photo by Jack Hardin.
Like most weekends during the summer months, the schedule of live entertainment in the area this weekend features a cornucopia of acts and shows. There is something that can please almost any taste.
One...
On Stage: Slambovian shows love for Bowie
Also: Cold Collective makes Philly debut
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, an alt-folk/Americana band, might seem an odd choice to be covering the works of David Bowie, but it makes sense when you think about it, the band members say.
In the months after David Bowie’s death earlier this year, there have been “David Bowie Tribute Shows” at venues all around...
Art Watch: Scarlett Thicket Farm Show
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
In Kennett Square, Saturday June 4 is one of the favorite outdoor art exhibits of the year: “Abstractions” at The Scarlett Thicket Farm show, hosted by Peter Welling. If you have ever driven by those lovely barns throughout Chester County and wondered what they look like inside, this is a great opportunity to do so.
On Stage: Holiday weekend brings light music schedule
Adam Bricks brings tour to Philly, Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Adam Bricks kicks off the holiday weekend with a show at Ortlieb’s in Philadelphia.
When Memorial Day Weekend arrives in the area, the entertainment schedule seems to lighten up a bit.
If acts are familiar with the pattern of many of the Delaware Valley’s residents, they know there are better weekends to book a...
Art Watch: Art driven by pain
‘Medical History Reimagined’ at Chester County Hospital
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
For the next two weeks, The Chester County Hospital is exhibiting “Medical History Reimagined” by artist and chronic pain survivor Sarah Bigham. Sarah used her experience as a patient with chronic pain to create this series of compelling images that utilize her actual medications as an...
