On Stage (Bonus): The Wrecks bring indy rock to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Wrecks
On July 29 and 30, Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com) will host the “Rockstar Energy presents: All Time Low – Young Renegades Tour,” a tour which also features SWMRS, Waterparks, The Wrecks
The Wrecks are a Los Angeles-based indie rock band with roots in Thousand Oaks, California....
On Stage: Spackman returns to Phoenixville for Planned Parenthood benefit
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anna Spackman
Anna Spackman, a talented singer-songwriter whose career has bicoastal roots, played many shows in her formative years at Steel City Coffee House in Phoenixville.
On July 27, Spackman will be performing in Phoenixville again.
Laura Keen is hosting a benefit for Planned Parenthood’s West Chester Health Center in West Chester at her home at 154...
Art Watch: Stop, look and listen when it comes to Andrew Wyeth
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
As most of Chester County knows by now, July 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of artist Andrew Wyeth, which is being celebrated locally in an exceptional exhibit at The Brandywine River Museum of Art, “Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect.”
The Brandywine River Museum of Art offers an opportunity to see over 100 works by Andrew Wyeth, created from...
On Stage (Extra): Toronzo Cannon grew up surrounded by the blues
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Toronzo Cannon
Some artists pursue a career in music because it’s in their DNA. For others, the path to making music can be traced to environmental sources.
Toronzo Cannon, who will perform on July 24 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com), is an American electric blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.
His...
On Stage (Extra): Kozie beginning to make a name for himself
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kozie
Kozie can mean different things to different people.
People familiar with the Slovak Republic know it as an area in the western Carpathian Mountains. Other people know Kozie as a clothing line that makes high-quality special needs children’s clothing.
Music fans in the Philly area and Los Angeles know Kozie as a rock musician who is starting to make...
On Stage: DiBuono ‘Trumps’ the competition with dead-on impression
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Bob DiBuono as Donald J. Trump, Billionaire.
Bob DiBuono never set out to be a stand-up comedian. But, life as a comic is where the New Jersey native’s career path has taken him.
On July 20, the veteran comedian will make a rare area appearance when he headlines the Candlelight Comedy Club (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org)
“For...
Art Watch: New solar art installation is out of this world
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
West Chester University has been steadily increasing the presence of art throughout its beautiful campus in West Chester Pennsylvania. The latest artistic space was created outside the entrance to WCU’s Mather Planetarium, located off of the intersection of Church Street and Rosedale Avenue.
Clay artist Rhoda Kahler was commissioned to create “Constellation”,...
On Stage (Extra): Gilfillian returns to his roots
Devon Gilfillian
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s not uncommon for musicians who have relocated to different cities to return to their hometowns to perform in concert for their welcoming fans.
Such is the case with Devon Gilfillian.
Gilfillian grew up in suburban Philadelphia – in Morton in Delaware County – and then got his degree from West Chester University.
A few years ago,...
On Stage (Bonus): Pokey LaFarge, old-time with a new twist
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge’s new album “Manic Revelations” was just released on May 19 on Rounder Records. On the following day, he started a tour in support of the album with a special album release show at St. Louis’ The Pageant.
The tour makes a stop locally on July 14 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com)
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On Stage: Dinosaur Pile-Up finds identity as a band
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dinosaur Pile-Up
If you’re going to Chevelle’s show on July 13 The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com), you’d be wise to get there shortly after the doors open.
Getting there early is not about getting a good place in front of the stage to watch – although that is another good reason – but...
