On Stage: Countdown to Ecstasy brings the music of Steely Dan to West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Countdown to Ecstasy
Tribute bands continue to gain popularity for many reasons.
In some instances, it is because the act being celebrated is dead. Other times, the band is no longer together or no longer performing live.
No matter what the reason, fans still want to hear the music – whether delivered by the original or by a worthwhile tribute band.
Some...
On Stage: Kennett Symphony returns for first concert in more than two years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Symphony Music Director Michael Hall leads the kennett Symphony.
After a long pandemic-induced hiatus, the Kennett Symphony is back.
The orchestra will present its first performance of 2022 on January 30 at Unionville High School auditorium with pieces by Aaron Copland, Joan Tower, Camille Saint-Saëns and Ludwig Van Beethoven.
It would be fitting...
On Stage: Red Wanting Blue headlines at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Red Wanting Blue
Red Wanting Blue has been around for a long time – if you consider more than a quarter century to be a long time. The Ohio-based rock band has played many different venues around the Delaware Valley with the last few shows hosted by the World Café Live.
On January 23, Red Wanting Blue will add another Philly venue to its CV when...
On Stage: Christine Havrilla fights through a difficult year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Christine Havrilla
It’s safe to say that 2021 was a tough year for all of us with the pandemic causing major disruptions in health, work, school and just about everything else.
It’s also safe to say that 2021 was a tough year – an extremely tough year – for Christine Havrilla, a talented singer/songwriter/guitarist who is headlining a show at...
On Stage: Double Vision, stand up comedy at Uptown!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Double Vision
This will be a busy weekend at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, uptownwestchester.org).
On January 7, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center will host a show featuring the band Double Vision.
The band’s name should give music fans an idea of what kind of music to expect.
“Double Vision”...
On Stage: COVID starting to take toll on live performances again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Mummers Parade is a great Philadelphia tradition which dates back more than a century, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on January 1.
There is another Mummers tradition in Philadelphia which dates back more than a decade, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on December 30.
Some...
On Stage: Stomp returns to Philly at Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Stomp
The musical stage show “Stomp” has been playing to packed houses for almost 30 years and its popularity is showing no signs of waning.
The energetic and highly percussive show is coming back to Philadelphia from December 28-January 2 for an eight-show run at the Merriam Theater (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org)...
On Stage: Brickman brings ‘Gift of Christmas’ to Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman’s music always has a warm, soothing quality. His current tour might just be his warmest, most familiar ever. It’s a holiday tour that includes both Christmas music and songs from his vast catalogue
“The Gift of Christmas” is the name of Brickman’s current tour.
Brickman will bring his “The Gift of Christmas” to...
On Stage: Kennett Flash offers three very different shows this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sarah Borges
Variety is the spice of life and you can find musical variety all the time at the Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
The Kennett Flash’s schedule for the upcoming week features three shows that cover a wide variety of genres – a hard-rocking female artist with touches of Americana...
On Stage: Willie Nile thankful to be playing lives shows again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willie Nile
Six months ago, Willie Nile — much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions.
Back in May, he visited the Main Line for a show at the Ardmore Music Hall.
This weekend, he’s coming back to Main Line. This time, it’s to perform in concert at 118 North...
