On Stage: Aloud shows off its soul
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Aloud
In the world of rock music, there are thousands and thousands of bands that are loud. But, there is only one band that is Aloud.
On April 23, that band will be playing a show in the area. On Monday evening, Aloud will headline a show at The Rusty Nail (2580 Haverford Road, Ardmore, 610-649-6245, thenail1.com).
On Stage: Beyond ‘The Morning After’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Maureen McGovern
This weekend, two very talented and very different female artists are performing shows in the area – Maureen McGovern and Danielle Miraglia.
Even though they represent different genres and different ages, both are crowd-pleasers with universal appeal.
On April 21, the Rrazz Room (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, 888-596-1027, www.TheRrazzRoom.com)...
On Stage:
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
Fans of classic songs that are commonly referred to as standards are in for a treat this weekend with two very talented female vocalists performing songs from their recent albums devoted to standards – Nellie McKay and Paula Cole.
Mixed Media: The School exhibition edition
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Summer vacation hasn’t started yet, but several art locations are hosting collections of student art from the 2017-2018 school year and you should make your way over to check them out. Here’s a listing of the local offerings, as well as a few other upcoming events.
First off, because it’s happening TODAY, I should mention that the Delaware College...
On Stage: Canadian band with Chester County connection makes Philadelphia debut tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Common Deer
If Common Deer, a Canadian indie rock band from Ontario, wanted to add a fitting cover song to its repertoire, it could choose a song that was an international hit long before any of the band members were born.
That song would be Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family,” which topped the charts in 1979.
On Stage: Beethoven and Bellinis in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If you’re a fan of classical music – or if you’d like to get some exposure to it to see if you like it – you’re in luck this weekend.
On April 14, the Serafin String Quartet is performing a show in Philadelphia that is both interesting and educational. On August 14, the Kennett Symphony is performing a show in Kennett Square that is both...
On Stage: Philly area girls prove they rock this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philly area girls rock – and they’re ready to prove it once again tonight.
Soraia
Back in September, Soraia – ZouZou Mansour (lead vocals, tambourine), Travis Smith (bass guitar, backup vocals), Mike Reisman (guitar, background vocals), Brianna Sig (drums, percussion, background vocals) – headlined a show at MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut...
On Stage: Craig Robinson headlines at Parx
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Craig Robinson
For comedian and actors – especially comedians – timing plays a big role in the overall scheme of things.
Both need the timing to be in the right place at the right time as their careers evolve. Comedians also need timing on stage – knowing how to maximize moments to make people laugh.
On Stage: The Mavericks return to home away from home in Del.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Mavericks
There are a lot of acts performing around the area on April 6 that have been making music for a long time — acts such as the Mavericks, Candlebox, Dan Navarro, the Nick Moss Band and Cry Cry Cry.
The Mavericks have roots all over, but the band has definitely found a “home away from home” in Delaware – especially the Grand...
On Stage: Cifika offers a Korean take on electronic music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cifika
There are plenty of interesting music events around the area tonight – many of which have an international flavor, including a rising star from South Korea (Cifika), a rocker from England (the Kinks’ Dave Davies), Imarhan (an Algerian Tuareg desert rock band), Jinjer (a Ukrainian metal band), and Alfredo Rodríguez (a singer from Cuba).
On...
