On Stage Extra: John Ondrasik comes to Ardmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Ondrasik
There are two attractive midweek shows that will appeal to two very different generations – Five for Fighting tonight in Ardmore and Zoe Ko on August 7 in Philadelphia.
John Ondrasik, a veteran rocker from Los Angeles, has performed in the Delaware Valley many times over the last quarter century – mostly doing shows under the...
On Stage: Iona Sky to make US debut in Skippack
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Iona Sky
If you heard about a British band from Cambridge with four veteran male musicians and a female singer in her mid-20s, it would be logical to assume that it was a group of British folk musicians fronted by a student or grad from Cambridge University.
Your assumption would be way off target.
Iona Sky, which is based in Cambridgeshire,...
On Stage Spotlight: Styx still rockin’ after all these years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Styx
If Styx and the Energizer Bunny had an endurance challenge, the nameless pink bunny eventually would stop beating his drum while Styx would still be rocking hard.
Styx formed in Chicago in 1972 and released their debut album, “Styx,” in August that year.
Now, 52 years and 42 albums later, Styx are still going strong – and touring like...
On Stage: almost monday brings a bit of California to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
almost monday
When the Beach Boys released their debut album, “Surfin’ Safari,” in 1962, it was the beginning of the California sound in rock music.
The band’s music made listeners think of Southern California, days at the beach, riding in convertible, surfing and summer love.
Now, more than 60 years later there is another band from Southern...
On Stage: ‘Funny Girl’ ‘The Fantasticks’ come to local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Funny Girl
Musicals are coming.
Musicals are coming.
Musicals are here.
Over the past week, three different musicals have had their opening nights in theaters around the area – “Funny Girl,” “The Fantasticks,” and “Somewhere Over the Border.”
Ensemble Arts Philly – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and...
On Stage: Coatesville’s Mascherino still rocking with The Color Fred
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Color Fred
Here are some bands that might be on your playlists.
Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. They released their eighth and most recent studio album, “152,” in 2023.
Breaking Pangaea was an American emo pop band from Philadelphia. The band released their debut EP and full-length album...
On Stage: Cover bands bring shows to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
LIVE AT THE FILLMORE
This is the first weekend of live music in July and suburban venues have loaded schedules.
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) has a July schedule which includes Live at the Fillmore on July 5, AM Radio on July 6, and Top of the World – A Carpenters Tribute on July 7.
“LIVE...
On Stage: Celebrating 13 years of Better Than Bacon
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Better Than Bacon
The weekend’s attractive line-up of live entertainment starts early this weekend with a local comedy favorite in West Chester, a prog rock band in Kennett Square and an unusual circus in Bensalem.
Better Than Bacon is coming back to Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org)...
On Stage: Legendary songwriter Karla Bonoff comes to Sellerville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Karla Bonoff
Four female singers with very distinctive music, voices and vocal styles will be performing in the area this weekend – Karla Bonoff, Mary Fahl, Lisa Chavous and Erin Coburn.
Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim,...
On Stage: Bonet brings different take to violin
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn
Deni Bonet has become one of the favorites for music fans at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com).
After two scintillating shows last year, Bonet is returning to the popular venue in Delaware County for a concert on June 15.
According to Jamey’s website,...
