On Stage: McKay offers perfect musical compliment to spring

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Nellie McKay When Nellie McKay performs on stage, her warm voice and engaging delivery seem to make beautiful musical flowers appear in the air. When people pay a visit to Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org), there are beautiful flowers in the air and everywhere.

On Stage (Extra): Cold Roses evolve into Philly powerhouse

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Cold Roses Warm weather has arrived in the area this weekend – and so has Cold Roses. Cold Roses is a Philadelphia-based band that will be performing a hometown show at the Summer Kickoff Music Fest on June 3. The show is in support of the band’s upcoming CD, “Escape to Anywhere,” which will be released on July 21 on Recorded Records. The one-day...