On Stage: Take the less-traveled musical path this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
RAM
If you’re in the mood to hear live music that is different…music that you don’t usually hear on the internet or radio…then there are two music acts performing in Philadelphia this weekend that you should check out – RAM and Joe Moffett.
RAM, which is performing on May 26 at Myst Lounge (5835 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, 267-686-4101),...
On Stage: the circus comes to town
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Big Apple Circus
The Big Apple Circus, which is celebrating its 41st anniversary this year, up residency at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, https://bigapplecircus.com) for a run now through June 16.
Many of the world’s greatest circus acts have performed under the Big Apple Circus Big Top. Each year, a new show with...
On Stage: Yann Tiersen at The Keswick tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Yann Tiersen
Yann Tiersen speaks a lot of languages, plays an amazing number of instruments and has released almost 20 albums.
Tiersen is a multi-dimensional musician from the Breton region in the west of France who is known for his solo work and his work on film scores. He is currently on tour supporting his new album, “ALL” – a tour that brings...
On Stage: Uriah Heep keeps it heavy for nearly 50 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Uriah Heep
In 1969, guitarist Mick Box formed a band in London called Uriah Heep – its name taken from a Charles Dickens character.
Box has remained the core element of the band and has kept it going for more than five decades.
On May 20, Uriah Heep visits the area for a show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com).
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On Stage: Brand X returns, again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brand X
Brand X, which is headlining shows at the Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) on May 18 and 19 has a similarity to horror film characters like Freddie Kreuger and Chucky – just when you think they’re dead and gone for good, they reappear.
The London-based band started in 1975 and...
On Stage: Fab Faux focus on the sound of the Beatles
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fab Faux
Beatles fans will never be able to see the Beatles perform live — unless John and George somehow come back from the dead. But the band’s music lives on with a wide array of tribute acts performing songs from the foursome’s impressive catalogue.
Some of these tribute acts put on stage shows in which they try to look and sound like the...
On Stage: Carla Olson and Todd Wolfe bring history to the stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Carla Olson and Todd Wolfe
When legendary singer/songwriter/rocker Carla Olson and iconic guitarist/songwriter Todd Wolfe come to perform at The Living Room (35 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, https://thelivingroomat35east.com) on May 16, they will bring a lot of music history with them. The two music veterans are touring in support of their new album,...
Mixed Media: Chester County Studio Tour
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
The studio of local artist Al Moretti.
What does a “studio” mean to you? What does that word evoke? Do you imagine a messy den of creation filled with loose papers (something like Francis Bacon’s hoarder nightmare?), or, spartan–save the paint splattered walls a la Jackson Pollock? Or maybe you envision neatly stacked paintings in an airy loft,...
On Stage: Josh Ritter goes for a new sound
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Josh Ritter
If you’re a fan of singer/songwriters who write great songs and have strong stage presence, you have quite a few good options this Tuesday and Wednesday with shows by Josh Ritter and Art d’Ecco on May 14 and concerts by Lissie and John Shakespear on May 15.
Ritter, will headline a show at the Keswick Theatre (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside,...
On Stage: Some options for Mothers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Freddie Jackson
If you’re thinking about taking mom out to a concert to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday night, you have several choices ranging from smooth — Freddie Jackson — to rough — Disparager.
If your mom likes romantic songs delivered by a classic R&B singer, Freddie Jackson should be your choice. If your mom has tattoos...
