On Stage: Tribute bands taking center stage for local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Currently, the most successful music genre for live shows is tribute acts. It is a genre that spans genres.
Tribute acts have been around for quite a while. For years, there have been artists who have devoted their lives to recreating music from previous stars – mostly solo singers like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Now, there is a new wave...
James ‘JB’ Barnes to celebrate album release at Jamey’s House of Music, July 11
Jamey’s House of Music is set to welcome a performance by respected New Jersey-based bluesman James ‘JB’ Barnes – with his JB & the JB Blues Band, taking place Saturday, July 11. Show: 7:00-10:00PM. Tickets: $20. (advance), $25. (door). Free copy of JB’s new CD to the first fifteen paid customers. Info: (215) 477-9985 or visit www.jameyshouseofmusic.com/.
This...
On Stage: Dar Williams headlines Concerts Under the Stars
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dar Williams
This area has many attractive outdoor summer concert series.
One of the premier ones – one filled with name acts – is the 2026 Concerts Under the Stars series in King of Prussia, which is now in its 40th season.
One of the highlights will be provided by Dar Williams this weekend.
Presented and produced by Rising Sun Presents!,...
On Stage: Celebrate World Music Day in West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a weekend for special holidays and celebrations starting with Juneteenth on June 19 and ending with Father’s Day on June 21.
More importantly, June 21 is the day summer solstice is celebrated.
The solstice is one of four major markers in Earth’s yearly orbit around the sun, alongside the December solstice and the March and September...
On Stage: Slambovians return to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The legendary New York band, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams has a strong following in this area – a following it has been developing for more than two decades.
It includes avid fans who always attend the band’s traditional “New Years Eve Eve” concert in Philadelphia and the versatile music group’s show...
On Stage: Ladybug Festival is back in Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
June will arrive in a few days, and the summer entertainment season is getting ready to blast off.
The month of May bids farewell this weekend with several very distinct and very entertaining shows – an all-female music festival in Delaware, classical music from India, a bizarre and very funny professional theater production and yet another visit...
On Stage: Swing That Cat is about all about music, not pets
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Swing That Cat
There is a band headlining a show at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, www.118northwayne.com) on May 22 that has a name that, if misunderstood, could draw PETA advocates to protest outside its shows.
The band is Swing That Cat, which was formed more than a decade ago by vocalist Michele Peraino and her husband guitarist...
On Stage: Stop Making Sense brings Talking Heads to life
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Stop Making Sense
Bands form in many different ways.
The most frequent are with the members growing up together in school or with musicians in the same circle deciding to pool their talents.
Stop Making Sense, which is headlining a show on May 16 at the Lansdowne Theater (31 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, thelansdownetheater.com), belongs...
On Stage: Philadelphia Ballet brings Romeo & Juliet to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philadelphia Ballet
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and a great way to treat moms of all ages is to take them to a show – not to dinner or a concert but to an actual Broadway style show.
Philadelphia Ballet will present the world premiere of Resident Choreographer Juliano Nunes’ “Romeo and Juliet” now through May 10 at the Academy of...
On Stage: Car accident leads to ‘Coast to Coast tour’ for Colin James
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Colin James, Matt Andersen & Terra Lightfoot
There are several upcoming shows at area venues that feature three or more interrelated acts.
One features bunch of local musicians and the other showcases a trio of top-flight Canadian acts.
On May 5, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...
