On stage: Two dynamic women headline this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
LP
Two very impressive female-fronted rock acts will be sharing a bill on March 3 at the Theatre of the Living Arts (334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-922-1011, http://www.lnphilly.com) – and both queer-friendly artists have cryptic names.
For older music fans, LP refers to an album with LP taking its name from “Long Player.” Current music fans,...
On Stage: A totally ‘Bogguss’ show worth seeing
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Suzy Bogguss
Suzy Bogguss recently wrapped up a U.K. tour with Jerry Douglas for the “Transatlantic Sessions,” and now is embarking on a stateside tour featuring a select number of dates in the Northeast with her new trio.
One of those dates will be March 1 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com).
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On Stage: Howard Jones gets intimate at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Howard Jones
On February 26, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) will be the local stop for a tour that features two musicians who are very similar in some ways and very unlike in others.
Both acts are singer-songwriters who rock – or, if you prefer, rockers who are talented singer-songwriters....
On Stage: Budderside kicks butt and takes names
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The world of rock music will always open its doors to welcome to a new, straight-up, hard-rocking, kickass band that can play at a really high level.
That statement is the cue for Budderside to make its entrance and to move to center stage.
Budderside — Patrick Stone, vocals; Colin Reid, guitar; Michael “Stoneman” Stone, bass; Rich Sacco, drums...
On Stage: ‘New’ is the key word for Danielle Nicole on return to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Danielle Nicole
Danielle Nicole is coming back to Philly with a new band and a new album – coming back to Philly for a show on February 22 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com).
The show at WCL will be a record release show for her second solo album “Cry No More,” which will officially...
On Stage: DeWyze looks to move past American Idol
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lee DeWyze
Many musicians are reaping benefits from exposure of their music via television — in reality competitions or show placements in popular series.
Lee DeWyze had fared well with his experience in what used to be called “the small screen.”
The talented singer-songwriter built a legion of fans through his performances on the “American...
On Stage: Jesse Terry doubles down on new albums
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jesse Terry
Jesse Terry is more than just a talented singer-songwriter with two first names – he is a talented singer-songwriter with two new albums that were recorded at the same time.
On his current tour, which brings him to the area for a show on February 17, Terry is coming back to Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse (204 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square,...
On Stage: Juice lands the gig
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Juice
O.K., if you hear “Juice” in news about the entertainment world, it’s time for you to think of something other than O.J. Simpson and his bizarre story – especially of the news is about a talented band from New England.
Juice, a septet from Boston featuring Ben Stevens [lead vocals], Michael Ricciardulli [guitar], Rami El-Abidin [bass], Christian...
On Stage: ‘Waitress’ shows the power of pie
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
‘Waitress’ at The Kimmel Center.
Never underestimate the power of pie – especially fresh-baked cherry pie. Just ask fans of the original “Twin Peaks” series.
Pies play a role in the hot musical “Waitress,” which the Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia series in bringing to Philly this week for a six-day run at the Forrest Theatre (1114...
On Stage: John5 bring a diverse audience to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
John5
Fans who love progressive music with an emphasis on tasty string work – guitar, electric violin, mandolin — should not even think of being anywhere but the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on the evening of February 10.
The dynamite double-bill will be headlined by John 5 and the Creatures...
