On Stage: Echo Black is taking it up to 11

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Echo Black “Black and blue” is something that denotes pain. “Black and Blu” is something that denotes pleasure – specifically when you’re talking about the band Echo Black and its lead singer Danny Blu Echo Black, a New York-based pop/rock band, is known for its intense performances. The band plays shows that leave audiences physically...

On Stage (Bonus) Colin Hay is more than just ‘Down Under’

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Colin Hay For most musical acts, there is a pattern to follow. You release an album and then you tour in support of that album. If you’re a popular musician, that’s what you do. On March 3, Colin Hay released his new album “Fierce Mercy” on Compass Records and has been touring almost non-stop ever since. On October 20, he will bring his U.S. tour...