On Stage: Less Than Jake is more than fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Less Than Jake
Just over a year ago, ska/punk/indie rock veterans Less Than Jake energized and thoroughly entertained a sellout audience at The Queen (500 North Market Street, Wilmington, 202-730-3331,www.thequeenwilmington.com).
Now, the band from Gainesville, Florida, is back to do it again. LTJ will headline a show at The Queen on April 17 and then...
On Stage: Anastasia comes to Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Anastasia
Springtime is a great time to start enjoying outdoor activities. But, with the vagaries of spring weather in this region, it’s a good idea to have backup plans for your weekend activity.
Spending time indoors watching a theatrical production is a great backup plan and this is a great time for theater options in the area.
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On Stage: McKay offers perfect musical compliment to spring
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
When Nellie McKay performs on stage, her warm voice and engaging delivery seem to make beautiful musical flowers appear in the air.
When people pay a visit to Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org), there are beautiful flowers in the air and everywhere.
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On Stage: Ella Vos channels the pain of life into her music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ella Vos
Many singer/songwriters have nice voices and can sing well but lyrically get mired in the same old topics – tales of love, stories about their somewhat mundane lives and observations of other people’s conditions.
Ella Vos, who is bringing her “Watch and Wait Tour” to the Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150,...
On Stage: Tempest brings Celtic vibe to New Hope
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sometimes, bands have names that can be confused with names of other bands.
Tempest, which will perform on April 6 at New Hope Winery (6123 Lower York Road, New Hope, http://www.newhopewinery.com) is one of them.
The band that is playing in Bucks County tonight is Tempest, a band from the San Francisco Bay area that specializes in Celtic rock. It should...
On Stage: In a gadda da Kennett? Iron Butterfly comes to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Over the next two days, there are quite a few acts performing around the area that have been building their fanbases for many, many years.
The list includes Iron Butterfly (formed in 1966), The Orchestra (2000), Whitey Morgan (2005), and Voivod (1982).
Iron Butterfly has had many lineup changes over the years – and the band’s fans are fine with that.
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On Stage: Poco’s Young unretires, finds new path
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Poco
With the great variety of shows around the area tonight, if you can’t find something you like, then you should resign yourself to an evening at home binge-watching your favorite show on Netflix or Hulu.
Live music will be available tonight in an array of diverse genres. The schedule includes a band from the 1960s that fostered country rock...
On Stage: Through change and evolution, The Yardbirds keep the music coming
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Yardbirds
Any informed list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
Amazingly, all three got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds
The Yardbirds, who are playing the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610- 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com) on...
On Stage: Meow Meow & Thomas Lauderdale hit Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Meow Meow & Thomas Lauderdale
Thomas Lauderdale has performed shows in this area many times over the years – always as part of his ensemble Pink Martini.
This week, Lauderdale will be in Philly to perform with a different musical project – Meow Meow and Thomas Lauderdale.
On March 26, World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400,...
On Stage: Monterey Jazz Fest On Tour comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour
Some of this weekend’s featured concerts in the area cover a variety of musical styles including all-star jazz, modern blues, singer-songwriter, and alt-country/experimental.
Six of the most talented new artists on the jazz scene are now on the road together as part of the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour.
The tour, which...
