On Stage: Get ‘Slammed’ to ring in the new year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Music acts in all genres have special holiday shows and tours.
Smooth jazz saxman Dave Koz is known for his seamless Christmas shows. Horror hip hop duo Twiztid shine through the darkness with their Halloween shows. Country acts go all out with Independence Day Weekend shows. Laura Cheadle, a rocker from New Jersey, slams...
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: ‘Mr. Las Vegas’ — Wayne Newton — comes east for show at Parx
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fans and journalists make a big deal about the age of some of the singers and musicians who are still performing live – acts such as Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Roger Daltrey (79), Ray Davies, Rod Stewart, Stephen Stills (78) and Van Morrison, Debbie Harry, Bryan Ferry, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton (77).
However, when it comes to longevity, few can...
On Stage: Mary Fahl records, plays the songs she cherishes
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mary Fahl
We all have songs that we fell in love with a long time ago and still cherish – songs that played a big part in forming music tastes that last a lifetime.
Some of us have downloaded them to a current file on our computers. Some of us have created specialized playlists on streaming services. Some, I’m sure, still have the original albums...
On Stage: Birdtalker kicks off busy area music weekend at MilkBoy Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Birdtalker
This weekend, live music gets off to an early start with a twin-bill at MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215- 925-6455, www.milkboyphilly.com). The show on October 7 will feature Birdtalker as the headlined with Bre Kennedy as the opening act.
Fronted by husband-and-wife Zack and Dani Green, Birdtalker have cultivated...
On Stage (Extra): Saying goodbye to the Tin Angel
Dar Williams’ show kicks off two weeks of farewell events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dar Williams
Picture a situation in which an older and much-loved friend was diagnosed with a terminal illness and had just a few weeks left to live – despite having the appearance of being healthy. Friends would come from near and far to pay their respects, share some memories and say goodbye.
That’s...
On Stage (extra): Joan Baez still going strong
Joan Baez
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Joan Baez has been making great music for more than 55 years. She was one of the most influential folk artists in the 1960s and has remained relevant for over five decades.
Baez, who has released more than 30 albums dating back to her eponymous debut in 1960, is equally known for her efforts as an activist.
The popular singer-songwriter-musician...
