Music Spotlight: Karen Gross looks to hit another High Note

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Karen Gross In what previously were normal times, if the subject line in an e-mail said – “Need a lift? – you might think it was an e-mail from Uber or another ride-sharing service. This week, it was the subject line in an e-mail sent out by singer-songwriter Karen Gross and the lift offered was spiritual rather than transportation-oriented. Gross,...

Music Spotlight: Gilbert O’Sullivan ‘alone again’ after shutdown stalls US tour

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Gilbert O’Sullivan With the “shelter in place” order necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are finding themselves alone because of the restrictions. Being “alone” can offer a welcome respite from an ultra-busy schedule. Being “alone” as a full-time option is a different story – especially when it’s mandated by...

On Stage: The Long Ryders roll out new album

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Long Ryders The Long Ryders, who are headlining a show on September 19 at The Locks at Sona (4417 Main Street, Manayunk, 484- 273-0481, sonapub.com), could actually be called the “Long Riders.” The Long Ryders — Sid Griffin, vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica; Stephen McCarthy,  vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, pedal steel...

On Stage: Kennedys in Kennett, Fitz in Philly

Roots rock, funk and pop take center stage in the area this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Back by popular demand, The Kennedys headline at The Flash in Kennett Square, Nov. 8. The Kennedys, one of the more popular nationally-recognized acts to play The Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org), are returning for a special “Back...

The Kennedys, at Flash April 26, continue to be versatile

Duo equally comfortable with folk or harder-edged rock By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times The husband-and-wife duo of Pete and Maura Kennedy bring their rocks and folk stylings to The Flash in Kennett Square, April 26. The Kennedys, who will be performing at The Flash in Kennett Square on April 26, are folkies who can rock, rockers who can play acoustic and modern-day troubadours. And,...