On Stage: Coco Montoya brings the blues to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Coco Montoya
There are various generations of blues artists and they span a really large age range. On October 26, Coco Montoya, one of the country’s best modern blues guitarists, will headline a show at Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
Montoya has built a reputation as an ace guitarist...
On Stage: Philly still loves Bowie
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
David Bowie may be gone but he is far from forgotten – especially with events such as the “Philly Loves Bowie Week.”
“Philly Loves Bowie Week” is an annual volunteer production of a family of fans of the Starman – music lovers who felt it was important to gather together as a city to celebrate the life and work of a truly one-of-a-kind performer.
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On Stage: Want to go seriously retro? Check out Blackmore’s Night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
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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: Phoebe Legere really is unique
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Phoebe Legere, who will headline a show on August 4 at The Steel City Coffee House (203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610-933-4043, www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com), is a talented singer, songwriter, instrumentalist — a multi-talented artist who is like no other.
The descriptive word “unique” is often misused – frequently as an unsubstantiated hyperbole....
