On Stage: Emily Drinker brings diverse music stylings to Media

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Emily Drinker Emily Drinker is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who wears many musical hats. Her music blends elements of rock, folk, jazz, pop and R&B. Drinker has her own band that performs regularly at venues around the Delaware Valley — and she also performs as a guest artist with a variety of Philly bands. On May 23, she will bring...

On Stage Extra: The Friendship Commanders ready to rock Mid-Atlantic

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Friendship Commanders Commander may have been sent into exile in Delaware, but the Commanders are currently out in full force in the Mid- Atlantic region – the Friendship Commanders, that is. The Friendship Commanders, a heavy rock duo from Nashville featuring guitarist/singer/songwriter Buick Audra and drummer Jerry Roe, are touring in support...

On Stage: Blues fans, this is your time for great local shows

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Christone “Kingfish” Ingram We’re in the midst of a stretch of live concerts that will have blues music fans in the area in hog heaven (which is defined as “a state of complete happiness”). Over a period of two weeks, the area’s concert schedule features performances by Selwyn Birchwood, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mike Zito, Albert...

On Stage: Yngwie Malmstein returns for live show at the Keswick

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Yngwie Malmstein After being forced off the road for more than a year-and-a-half by the pandemic, Yngwie Malmstein has started to tour again and will headline a show at the Keswick Theatre (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) on November 18. The Swedish guitar ace is now touring in support of his new album, “Parabellum,”...

On Stage: ‘Kingfish’ roars into show at The Mann

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Venues around the Delaware Valley have long been favorite places for blues acts to visit when they are on tour. So, it’s not surprising that three of the top young blues acts in the country are performing on the area over a three-week period. Last week, Danielle Nicole rattled the rafters at the Ardmore Music Hall...