On Stage: Primitive Man just keeps on flowing
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Primitive Man
If you’ve ever seen a slow lava flow in Hawaii – whether in person or on film – you have to be impressed.
The lava flows down the side of the mountain – slowly, steadily and with nothing to deter it let alone halt it.
It is a force of nature and, if you remain in its path, it will roll over you and destroy you.
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On Stage (Spotlight): Mary Fahl brings special show to The Highway
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Mary Fahl
When Mary Fahl performs in concert, there are three possible avenues she might travel. She could take the stage with her band. She could perform a solo show. Or, she could treat her fans to a live presentation of one of her special projects.
On November 4, Fahl will return to the area for a show at Arden Gild Hall (The Highway, Arden, Delaware, ardenconcerts.com)...
On Stage: ‘Phantom’ is back in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Phantom of the Opera
It was inevitable that “The Phantom of the Opera” would become the longest-running musical of all time — both on Broadway and London’s West End. It is the longest running show in Broadway history by a wide margin. Based on fan response and ticket sales, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s show is also one of Philadelphia’s...
Art Watch: First Friday openings for November
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
First Fridays every month are always a frenzied and fun art event throughout the county, but this First Friday is particularly packed with art as it kicks off the holiday gift giving season. This Friday, start in Kennett Square with the First Friday Art Loop, November Art Loop in Kennett November 3 from 6-9pm. Most every store in Kennett Square will highlight the...
On Stage: Santo still sweet with time off from HoneyHoney
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It would make sense if the opening act on October 30 Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528, www.bootandsaddlephilly.com) were called Honey.
The opener for headliner Willie Watson is Suzanne Santo, who is one-half of the L.A.-based Americana band HoneyHoney.
There’s no need for HoneyHoney fans to worry that the band has broken...
On Stage: Peaceful music, or anything but on Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Abbie Gardner
People view Sunday nights in different ways. Some like to relax and get ready for the upcoming work week while others like to do things to squeeze the most out of their weekends.
For those who like to maximize their weekends by enjoying live music, there are two choices this Sunday that are polar opposites – a quiet show by a solo acoustic artist...
On Stage: Annie Haslam, Renassance back for a very special local show
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Annie Haslam
It’s always a special occasion when Annie Haslam performs in the area.
In recent years, she has made fans’ holiday seasons brighter with special holiday-themed shows.
Now, she is returning for a very special show at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) on October 27.
Haslam, who was born...
On Stage: Hal Ketchum comes to West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Hal Ketchum
Hal Ketchum has played his songs for fans all over the world. Now, Ketchum is bringing his music to West Chester.
On October 26, Ketchum will headline a show at the Bravo Main Stage Theater at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, 610-356-2787, www.uptownwestchester.org).
Ketchum is a country music artist...
On Stage: Howard Jones is still a New Wave icon
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Howard Jones
Sometimes, when Howard Jones tours in the states it is as part of the Retro Futura Tour – a summertime tour that features bands from the 1980s playing short sets of their hits.
Jones didn’t even get to this area in summer 2017 because the tour’s closest date was Atlantic City.
The last time Jones did a show locally was last September at the...
Art Watch: Artist of the Month: Philip Jameson
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Celebrated West Chester artist Philip Jamison is the star of two important exhibitions this month, a retrospective show at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square, and his paintings are also featured significantly this Saturday in a live auction of the art collection of John L. Hall, at Chester County Art Association. Possibly no other living artist today has played...
