On Stage: Selwyn Birchwood returns for show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Selwyn Birchwood
Fans of blues music have a lot to get excited about over the next few days including visits by two artists from the prestigious blues label – Alligator Records.
Selwyn Birchwood will headline a show in Sellersville on July 13 and Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials will have a three-day run in Philadelphia from July 14-16.
Birchwood...
On Stage: Willie Nile still rockin’ after four decades
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willie Nile
Just over a year ago, Willie Nile — much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions.
In 2021, Nile came to the area for a concert in May at the Ardmore Music Hall and then returned in November for a show at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, www.118northwayne.com).
This...
On Stage: Blues fans, this is your time for great local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
We’re in the midst of a stretch of live concerts that will have blues music fans in the area in hog heaven (which is defined as “a state of complete happiness”).
Over a period of two weeks, the area’s concert schedule features performances by Selwyn Birchwood, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mike Zito, Albert...
On Stage: Sibling-powered Lawrence comes to The Met
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lawrence
Usually, mid-week is a slow time for live music – especially Wednesday nights. But that isn’t so this week – not this Wednesday.
The area music calendar has several great shows in a variety of genres – indie-pop, blues and pop-rock on Wednesday.
Years ago, a much older generation had George and Gracie – comedians George Burns and Gracie...
On Stage: Monterey Jazz Fest On Tour comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour
Some of this weekend’s featured concerts in the area cover a variety of musical styles including all-star jazz, modern blues, singer-songwriter, and alt-country/experimental.
Six of the most talented new artists on the jazz scene are now on the road together as part of the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour.
The tour, which...
On Stage: Selwyn Birchwood, a blues star in the making
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Selwyn Birchwood
It may be a mid-week evening, but August 21 has several shows on its calendar that will get audiences out of their seats and dancing in the aisles – Selwyn Birchwood in Sellersville and Water Street in Philadelphia.
Birchwood will bring his scorching blues sound to the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...
On Stage (Bonus): Get your mid-week music jam on
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Selwyn Birchwood
Frequently, mid-week can be a slow time for live music.
Such is not the case this week at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) which has a high-powered blues act on Tuesday evening and a top-flight blues/rockabilly show on Wednesday.
A few weeks ago, Selwyn Birchwood released his new album...
