On Stage: Josh Ritter goes for a new sound

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Josh Ritter If you’re a fan of singer/songwriters who write great songs and have strong stage presence, you have quite a few good options this Tuesday and Wednesday with shows by Josh Ritter and Art d’Ecco on May 14 and concerts by Lissie and John Shakespear on May 15. Ritter, will headline a show at the Keswick Theatre (291 N. Keswick Avenue,...

On Stage: Sarah Borges makes return to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Sarah Borges Last year, Point Entertainment brought Sarah Borges to Philadelphia for a show at MilkBoy Philadelphia as the opening act for the Bottle Rockets. The show by the Boston-based rocker was hit. She went over big-time with Bottle Rockets’ fans and made a strong impression on the show’s presenters. “The show by Sarah Borges at...

On Stage: Lissie comfortable with her midwest roots

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Lissie Rock musicians from all over the country migrate to California on a regular basis. There is a natural attraction there that can’t be denied. If the young artists can afford it, they’ll stay there on the West Coast. Or, they might venture off to one of the country’s other hot spots for musicians such as Austin, Brooklyn or Nashville. If...