On Stage: Badfish offers ‘Sublime’ show at TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Badfish
Sublime may be gone but the music of the ska punk band from Southern California lives on.
When a trio loses its guitarist/vocalist/primary songwriter, it usually spells the end of the band. Such was the case with Sublime when the trio’s main man Brad Nowell died in 1996.
The music of Sublime lives on through Badfish, a Sublime tribute band...
On Stage: Motown the Musical hits Philly
With holidays over, music venues crank up the schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Motown the Musical” starts a two-weekrun Jan. 6 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
The “Motown Sound” began in 1959 when Berry Gordy Jr. founded Tamla Records in Detroit, Michigan. One year later, the record company was incorporated as the Motown Record Corporation with the name coming...
On Stage: ‘Stomp’ away those holiday blues
Also, First State Ballet showcases The Nutcracker
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Stomp returns to the Delaware Valley, from December 26-30 for an eight-show run at the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia.
The musical stage show “Stomp” has been playing to packed houses for more than 20 years and its popularity is showing no signs of waning.
The energetic and highly-percussive show is...
On Stage: Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai
Also: Downingtown’s Liz Longley comes home to perform
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cirque du Soleil flies into town for five-day, 10-performance run at the Wells Fargo Center from Sept. 10-14.
For years, there were just two kinds of circuses in North America.
First were the smaller circuses that were held outdoors under the Big Top, which was a large tent that was erected at...
On Stage: Live frontman goes it alone, and plays acoustic
Also: Gabbard poised to rise to stardom
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Former Live front man Ed Kowalczyk brings his solo act to the World Café Live at the Queen, Aug. 16.
Things have come full circle for musician Ed Kowalczyk. The singer/guitarist started out playing small venues in this area over 20 years ago with the York-based band Live.
Kowalczk, the former frontman for Live,...
On Stage: Dar Williams at Bryn Mawr
Run River North and ‘Always Patsy Cline’ highlight weekend performances
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Singer-Songwriter Dar Williams performs July 27 at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo as part of the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts.
Dar Williams, who will be performing at 7 p.m. on July 27 at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo as part of the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts series (9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue,...
On Stage: Youth is served at Flash Music Challenge
Eight local bands to battle at Kennett venue, Sat. & Sun.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Floats, of Glenmoore, are among eight local bands taking part in the “The Summer Music Challenge — Battle of the Bands” at The Flash in Kennett this weekend.
Many of the area’s music venues are taking a little break over the Independence Day holiday but not The Flash in Kennett Square.
The...
On Stage: Lili Añel, Jim Boggia headlining this weekend
Tribute bands at Flash, Carey and Sample at Burlap & Bean
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Lili Añel headlines at the Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse, Friday night.
This weekend, two talented musicians who grew up elsewhere and relocated to Philadelphia before the turn of the century will be performing at area coffee houses. Both are musicians who have become fixtures in the local...
Roger McGuinn headlines at Colonial tonight
Grace & Tony at World Cafe Sat., Kenny Wayne Shepherd at The Keswick Fri.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The legendary Roger McGuinn of The Byrds helps kick off a stellar weekend of local music performances, playing tonight at The Colonial Theater in Phoenixville.
A concert performance by Roger McGuinn is more than just a music concert. It is a history lesson in the evolutionary...
New meets old across local entertainment lineup
Tedeschi Trucks Band headlines at Sun Center, Paul Cullen at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Tedeschi Trucks Band — a literal marriage of two storied guitarists and performers (who happen to be married) — perform this weekend at the Sun Center in Aston.
Coming up soon are three entertainment events that offer something new with a touch of something old — the Tedeschi...
