On Stage: Peter Cetera celebrates both Chicago and solo career
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Peter Cetera
Casual music fans may not recognize the name Peter Cetera but it’s almost guaranteed that they’ve heard his music.
Cetera, who will headline a show on July 26 at the Xcite Center at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem, 888-588-7279, https://parxcasino.com)
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Mixed Media: Local artists on display in Seattle, ‘Fusion’ comes to Del. Contemporary
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I’m going to start off today’s article by bringing up an art event in Seattle. Why, you ask? Greenville gallery, Somerville Manning, will be posted up there for the Seattle Art Fair on August 2nd – 8th. I lived in Seattle for a few years, wrote art coverage there as well, and am heart-warmed to see the intersection of the Brandywine Valley and the...
On Stage: Madison Cunningham is more electric than she might seem
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Madison Cunningham
Madison Cunningham is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Southern California. If you look at publicity photos of her, you’ll see a pleasant-looking artist with long blonde hair holding an acoustic guitar.
So, you might be tempted to think – here’s another young, sensitive singer-songwriter ready to strum chords on her nylon-stringed...
On Stage: 50 years of rock stardom? Just say Yes
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
In recent years, Yes has been visiting America during the summer months to perform shows featuring a couple of the bands classic albums performed in their entirety.
Founded in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists Yes have created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic...
Mixed Media: No summer doldrums — lots to see in local arts scene
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
We may be in between First Friday’s but there’s plenty going on to fill your schedule. Let’s see what’s upcoming. The Brandywine River Art Museum just unveiled their new exhibition: The Serious and The Smirk: Portraits from The Collection.
This exhibition explores the genre of portraiture and its’ varied uses. The clever title of the exhibition...
On Stage: Want to go seriously retro? Check out Blackmore’s Night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blackmore’s NightFeatured, Blackmore’s Night,
Many bands play music from the past – from 20, 30, 40, 50 or even 60 years ago. Blackmore’s Night plays music that has its roots in music from several centuries ago.
On July 19, Blackmore’s Night will make a return visit to the area for a show at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue,...
On Stage: Fitness tops surprising busy Tuesday night local show schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fitness
July 17 is a Tuesday and Tuesdays is not usually the best day of the week for a selection of live music at area venues. Mid-week shows are a tough draw – especially Tuesday’s following a summer weekend.
This year, July 17 is an exception. The area music calendar features shows by Fitness, an electro-pop duo from L.A. on July 17. There will...
On Stage: Old and new acts hit area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Russian Baths
If you took five of the music acts playing in the area this weekend and sorted them like playing cards, you’d have a full house – three ‘new” and two “old.”
The “new” acts are Russian Baths, a band that has yet to reach its third anniversary; Mapache, just released its debut album in October 2017; and Dos Santos, which was...
On Stage: The circuses — sort of — are coming to town
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Volta
There are two circus-style events coming to the area this week – but not the one-ring type with lions, tigers, elephants and clowns. One is a new age style and the other is a day-long rock tour that is more like a circus than a concert.
From July 12-August 5, Cirque du Soleil will take up residence under the Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) which has...
Summer arts schedule kicks into high gear locally
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Welcome back to Mixed Media after a little midsummer hiatus! I hope everyone enjoyed their Independence Day celebrations and have successfully digested all of that potato salad and recovered from any fireworks related injuries. We’ve got a few events coming up.
Thursday, July 19, Art Trust in West Chester will be hosting the artist talk for their current...
