On Stage: Kaz and Grace share bill again, this time at Jamey’s

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Gina Kaz Last summer, Gina Kaz opened for Ciara Grace at a show on August 8 at the Lounge at World Café Live in Philadelphia. It was a release party for Grace’s new album, “Write It Down” on RedEye Worldwide. On January 10, Kaz and Grace will share a bill again with a show at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne,...

On Stage: Blues stars shine at Jamey’s tonight

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Kelli Baker On January 3, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) will kick off 2025 with what might be one of the venue’s best shows all year. The show is billed as “The Road to Memphis All Stars” and features Kelli Baker (https://www.kellibaker.com), Billy the Kid and the...

On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams returns for year’s end tradition

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Slambovian Circus of Dreams Music acts in all genres have special holiday shows and tours. If you’re dealing with the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, there doesn’t seem to be any holiday they can’t celebrate with a show (or series of shows). The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, which has been making music since 1998, features a trio of founding...

On Stage: Cheadle, Chavous highlight show just before Christmas

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Laura Cheadle On the last weekend before Christmas, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) is offering some musical gifts for its audiences featuring concerts by two of the most talented blues/jazz/rock singers in the Delaware Valley – Lisa Chavous and Laura Cheadle. Chavous will be the headliner...

On Stage: Gretchen Emery Band, Wendy Logan Band share bill at Jamey’s

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Gretchen Emery Band This is a good weekend for blues fans with shows by the Gretchen Emery Band, the Wendy Logan Band and the Deb Callahan Band. The Gretchen Emery Band continues to add to its fan base by performing well-received shows at popular area venues such as Jamey’s House of Music, the Elkton Music Hall and Stoney’s Pub. On December...

On Stage: Shoemaker returns to Philly for show at Brooklyn Bowl

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Anna Shoemaker Anna Shoemaker is an indie pop singer-songwriter from Philadelphia now in the process of moving from New York to Los Angeles. In October, she returned to her hometown to headline a show at World Café Live as part of her “Go To Heaven Tour.” Now, Shoemaker is coming back to Philly for a show on December 6 at Brooklyn Bowl (1009...

On Stage: Soraia plays special show at Milk Boy Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Soraia Thanksgiving Weekend is a tough weekend for music acts wanting to play live shows. Many potential audience members have other plans based on holiday meals and family reunions. On the flip side, there are music fans who are eager to get out and hear live shows. Both groups can be satisfied on November 29 when Philadelphia-based, nationally...

On Stage: Caln native Reed leads Superunknown for veterans’ benefit at Uptown

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Superunknown The show at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org)  on November 22 is more than just a concert. Renowned regional rockers Superunknown, who have been captivating audiences with their stirring renditions of Chris Cornell classics, have announced that they will be...

On stage: International flavor for performances this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The selection of musical events this weekend has a bit of an international flavor with a Chinese dance and music show in West Chester, a concert by a Jewish-American singer/songwriter who was born in West Chester and a concert by a dance/pop singer from Eastern Europe. On November 16, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street,...

On Stage: MARIS brings far-out vision to pop music

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times MARIS This weekend’s local music calendar has similar characteristics to the old wedding rhyme – “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” The “something new” is the talented young singer MARIS, who was born in Missoula, Montana in 2000. On November 8, MARIS will make a return visit to the area for a show...