On Stage: Kategory 5 steps up for Candlelight benefit show

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Kategory 5 The Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is a non-profit theater nestled in the village of Ardentown, Delaware — a picturesque artistic community established in 1900. The Candlelight presents a season of great – and well-attended — shows every year but...

On Stage: Heather Maloney kicks off 2018 tour locally

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Heather Maloney Heather Maloney is a singer-songwriter-rocker from western Massachusetts who has released several critically-acclaimed albums over the last decade. She has been recording and playing her music live since 2009 and has had numerous performances in this area – including Kennett Flash and Burlap & Bean. On January 18, Maloney will kick...

On Stage: KMFDM remains a pioneer of industrial rock

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times KMFDM When the dawn of industrial rock arrived more than three decades ago, KMFDM was there. The industrial scene has gone through many changes over the years. Many bands in the genre have risen, fallen and ceased to exist. Fortunately, KMFDM is not one of them. KMFDM is still here and is making music more powerful than ever. Sascha Konietzko and the members...

On Stage: thrill to ‘The Illusionists’

Also: Midge Ure, Above & Beyond, The Mavericks and more  By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible will have a six day run at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. There are magicians everywhere and magic shows pop up on entertainment calendars on a regular basis. But, it’s safe to say that they all pale in comparison to “The Illusionists...

On Stage: Rewind To Vinyl at The Flash, Oct. 3

Also: West Chester trio Wave Radio, The Addams Family and the blues in Wilmington By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kategory 5, a new band made up of some of the region’s top solo and group performers will be rolling in the tunes of the 1970s and 1980s during their show at The Flash in Kennett Square, Friday night. It’s often been said that “What’s old is new” and it’s true...