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)...
On Stage: Legendary guitarist Uli John Roth return for show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Uli John Roth
History has a tendency to repeat itself.
Seven years ago on April 25, 2019, guitar virtuoso Uli John Roth performed a show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, www.st94.com) as part of his “Triple Anniversary World Tour.”
Two years ago on April 24, 2024, Roth returned to the Sellersville Theater...
On Stage (Plus): A European flavor for shows tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Archive
Over the next few days, three of Europe’s oldest and most progressive music acts will be performing in the area – England’s Archive and Italy’s JoyCut in Elkton tonight and Germany’s Uli John Roth at the Sellersville Theater on April 29.
On April 27, the Elkton Music Hall (107 North Street, Elkton, Maryland, www.elktonmusichall.com),...
On Stage: Music never drifted too far from Alison Brown
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Alison Brown
Alison Brown’s parents were hoping she would be a doctor – a vocation that many parents wish for their children.
In 1980, Brown went to Harvard University, where she studied history and literature. After graduating from Harvard, she earned an MBA from UCLA.
Well, she didn’t become an M.D. but she was a Harvard grad and...
On Stage (Extra): Longtime bluesmen bring show to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tinsel Ellis
There are two shows coming to the area over the next few days that feature two similar musicians – two versatile and veteran musicians.
They both excel at playing guitar, writing songs and singing with emotion.
They both have been playing music for more than 50 years and have released more than 20 albums each.
Another similarity...
On Stage (Extra): Valentina Sounds celebrates new music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Valentina Sounds
Valentina Sounds has new music and that calls for a celebration.
On April 17, Valentina Sounds will celebrate the release of her second album, “What Keeps Me Alive,” with a show at The Crown at The Queen (500 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, http://www.thequeenwilmington.com).
Valentina Sounds is the stage name...
On Stage: UNRECONCILED brings clear view on church sexual abuse
Editor’s Note: The following story contains graphic dipitctions of sexual abuse and rape of boys, including from the author’s own experience. This article may not be appropriate for all audiences.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
UNRECONCILED
A one-person play is, by its nature, usually intense.
When a one-person play is performed by its author, it is usually very...
On Stage: Elizabeth & The Catapult come to World Cafe Live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Elizabeth Ziman
A lot of people know Elizabeth Ziman — via a lot of different ways.
She is an acclaimed composer in a variety of music styles, including scores for several international award-winning documentaries such as “Trapped,” a Peabody winner.
She is an award-winning classical pianist who has studied at Boston’s world renowned...
On Stage: Humbleman Band has a special relationship with ‘No kings’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Humbleman Band
The Humbleman Band has a special relationship with “No Kings Day.”
Last year, the band had a show scheduled for June 14 from noon-4 p.m. at “Art on the Ridge: Saturday Artist Market” at Pocket Park in Roxborough.
In a totally uncharacteristic move for a performing act, the band told its fans not to come to the show.
Now,...
On Stage: Young Frankenstein comes to Arden
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Young Frankenstein
There have been sightings of a “large monster” in northern Delaware recently.
The monster has been spotted at the Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, candlelighttheatredelaware.org).
The oversized creature is a monster created by Dr. Frankenstein
The reason he is in Arden is that he is one of the...
