On Stage: Coatesville’s Fitzy comes home to perform — and teach
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brian Fitzy
If asked to name people from Coatesville who have become famous, most area residents would probably think of professional athletes/C.A.S.H. alumni such as boxing’s Calvin “Silky Smooth” Grove, who had 49 professional victories and won the IBF featherweight world title in 1988; football’s Billy Joe, who was “Rookie of the Year”...
On Stage: Escovedo headlines Mushroom Festival show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Alejandro Escovedo
This weekend, the annual Mushroom Festival in downtown Kennett Square (http://mushroomfestival.org) is celebrating its 33rd anniversary. The Mushroom Festival will run from September 8-10 at various locations in downtown Kennett Square.
A musical highlight will be a live performance by Alejandro Escovedo with Don Antonio on Saturday...
On Stage: Chester County’s Brian Fitzy is keeping busy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brian Fitzy
It’s been almost a year since Brian Fitzy released his new album “Hard Times for Dreamers. “ The album dropped May 19, 2017 and Fitzy has been a busy man ever since.
“I’m busy every day – keeping the balance between playing shows and doing things that bring in money,” said Fitzy, during a phone interview Saturday afternoon...
On Stage: Mancari offers new treats for the ears
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Becca Mancari
People have many different preferences when it comes to music listening tastes.
Some prefer the ultimate familiar. Just look at the popularity of radio stations with oldies or classic rock formats.
Some prefer current music – again with a sense of familiarity. So many EDM acts and modern rock bands adhere to a pattern – an act will introduce...
On Stage: W. Caln’s Brian Fitzy isn’t waiting
CASH grad hits the road in advance of new album release
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Brian Fitzy
Even though Brian Fitzy doesn’t officially release his new album “Hard Times for Dreamers” until May 19, he is not sitting back waiting for it to drop before playing album support shows.
Instead, he has seven shows booked between now and May 19 including a concert on April 28 at Bourbon...
