On Stage: Hackett keeping Genesis’ sound alive
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Hackett
It would be an understatement to describe former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett’s fanbase in the area as sizable.
Genesis was one of the best progressive rock bands ever — one of the genre’s trailblazers. The band broke up quite a while ago and prospects of any type of reunion are non-existent. Fortunately, the band’s guitarist...
On Stage: Don’t ‘sleep’ on Toby Lightman
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Toby Lightman
Toby Lightman, who is headlining a show on July 26 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com), released her latest album “When The Lion Sleeps” earlier this year.
Lightman, a talented pop singer-songwriter, has been making albums since 2004. Her new LP is unlike anything she has ever...
On Stage: Legendary Don Felder comes to Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Don Felder
There is an obvious link between Slash, Richie Sambora, Peter Frampton, Orianthi, Joe Satriani, Bob Weir and Alex Lifeson. They are all legendary rock guitarists.
But you don’t need “seven degrees of separation” to personally link them to each other. One degree of separation will suffice.
All of them played on Don Felder’s new album,...
On Stage: Smooth Hound Smith rocks with conviction
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Smooth Hound Smith
Smooth Hound Smith, which is headlining a show at Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528, www.bootandsaddlephilly.com) on September 23 is like an Americana band with balls.
The band, which was founded by Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonicas/banjo) and Caitlin Doyle-Smith (vocals/percussion),...
On Stage: James plays it ‘big’ in Love For Three Oranges
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Zachary James
Zachary James is a Broadway and screen actor and an international opera singer who has performed in venues all around the world.
Now, James call Philadelphia home and is performing with Opera Philadelphia.
For the next two weekends, James will play a major role in Opera Philadelphia’s company premiere of “The Love for Three Oranges.”
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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 guitar,...
On Stage: Rose of the West at Boot and Saddle
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Rose of the West
Rose of the West, which is headlining a show on September 17 at Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528,www.bootandsaddlephilly.com), has a contemporary sound and, at the same time, a sound that could have put the band in heavy rotation on MTV in the 1980s.
Fronted by Gina Barrington, Rose of the West sounds...
On Stage: Chadds Ford’s Collier appears poised for blues stardom
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vanessa Collier
Kennett Square is no stranger to the blues. It’s actually just the opposite.
Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) presents top-flight blues acts on a regular basis.
Most of the time, they are established acts who have been recording and performing for years – proven stars of...
On Stage: Jon Pousette-Dart comes to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jon Pousette-Dart
Jon Pousette-Dart’s debut album in 1976 was “Pousette Dart Band.” Now, Pousette-Dart has 10 albums to his credit and more than a thousand shows on his musical resume.
When Pousette-Dart goes on tour, it could be in one of three configurations – as a solo act, as an acoustic duo or with his talented band that features Malcom...
On Stage: Halliday lays down the law for folk fans
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Marion Halliday
There are two acts coming to the area this weekend that are performing shows in support of their debut solo albums – but that’s where the similarity ends.
Marion Halliday plays powerful Americana music with rock influence. Alyse Vellturo, who performs as pronoun, is an indie pop singer-songwriter and one-woman band.
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