On Stage: ‘New’ is the key word for Danielle Nicole on return to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Danielle Nicole Danielle Nicole is coming back to Philly with a new band and a new album – coming back to Philly for a show on February 22 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com). The show at WCL will be a record release show for her second solo album “Cry No More,” which will officially...

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:

By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times   When bands or musicians release a new album, it’s usually news. When Stephen Kellogg’s new album comes out in a few months, it will be N-E-W-S. Kellogg, who will be performing on November 12 at the Ardmore Music Hall (23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, 610-649-8389, www.ardmoremusic.com), is releasing a double album with a very different concept....

On Stage: Singer/Songwriters in spotlight

Summer scene heats up in Delaware Valley By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Chris Carrabba and Dashboard Confessional will play a show this weekend at Philadelphia’s Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing. Many of the top singer-songwriters have the ability to function equally well performing with a backing band or as a solo artist. On June 19, two very good songwriters who possess these...