Art Watch: Batch of new shows open this weekend
From West Chester to Oxford, great options for art lovers
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Several wonderful new shows are opening this Friday, September 16th! Shows with opening receptions this Friday include: The Art Trust‘s “Mirage” show in West Chester, Somerville Manning Gallery‘s Timothy Barr exhibit in Greenville Delaware, The Chadds Ford Gallery‘s “Scarborough...
On Stage (Extra): Joe Purdy rocks The Keswick tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Joe Purdy is a singer-songwriter/folk musician who has been making top-shelf music since the turn of the century. Purdy’s music is powerful. His lyrics are poignant and his recorded output is prolific.
Purdy released his first album “Joe Purdy” in 2001 and has recorded 14 albums over the last 16 years. His most recent full-length was “Who Will...
On Stage: Skatalites still have the beat
Ska legends hit Philly with new album, show this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Skatalites
In the 1970s, ska music became very popular in the United Kingdom with the emergence of the 2 Tone scene — a movement that included popular bands such as the Specials, the Beat and The Selecter. That was the second wave of ska.
Ska is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in...
Art Watch: All about Brett Walker
Abstract artist has two shows opening in area this week
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The buzz this week is all about local abstract figurative painter Brett Anderson Walker who has two explosive gallery shows opening this week in West Chester. Opening at The Chester County Art Association in their main Allinson Gallery, Brett has a large selection of his figurative paintings as well as sculptural...
On Stage (Extra): Don’t be Alarmed, but he’s back
Alarm frontman hits area with Spirit of ’86
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Mike Peters of The Alarm.
For the second year in a row, The Alarm’s front man Mike Peters is coming to America to do a solo show of material made popular by the veteran Welsh band.
On September 7, Peters will present “The Alarm – Spirit Of ’86” at the World Café Live at the Queen (500 North Market...
On Stage: Howard Jones loves his US fans
Plus: a does of ‘fast-food’ metal you have to see to believe
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Howard Jones is playing just four dates in the U.S. — including one in the Delaware Valley.
Local fans of Howard Jones can be thankful that the British singer holds them in high regard.
Jones will play his show scheduled for September 1 at the World Café Live at the Queen (500 North...
Art Watch: New shows popping up across the county
First Friday for September is Art-Abundant!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Although many of us will be looking to enjoy one last burst of summer, either sitting by the pool or spending time with friends, there are a number of interesting art happenings this Labor Day weekend.
In Kennett Square, Mala Galleria welcomes abstract painter Ellen Catanzaro in a new gallery show entitled “Nature...
On Stage: Rusted Root enjoys loyal following
Also: a tribute to Karen Carpenter at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rusted Root
Sunday night shows are always a challenge for bands — especially when potential audience members have to deal with start-the-week Monday mornings only a few hours after the concert ends.
During the summer months in Philadelphia, the challenge is even greater because fans often are out...
Art Watch: Artists talk about their work
Sometimes the words behind the art is just as captivating
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you have ever thought of hearing an artist discussion in a gallery or museum, but hesitated, perhaps this recounting of the most recent artist talk at Church Street Gallery will inspire you to take the plunge. These days most galleries, art associations and art shows have an hour or so dedicated to...
On Stage (Extra): The Bangles keep it relevant
80s power pop group celebrates new album with show at the TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Bangles. Photo by Karen Filter.
There are a lot of bands from the 1980s that are coming back on the scene but they have little relevance to the bands they were three decades ago — or to what today’s music is all about.
The Bangles, one of the era’s steadiest hit makers, are back...
