Music Spotlight: Chesco’s Sonnefeld LA move pays off big
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tim Sonnefeld
The Delaware Valley has been the home base of many great record producers such as Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, the founders of Philadelphia International Records; Joe Tarsia, founder and owner of the legendary Sigma Sound Studio; and brothers Phil and Joe Nicolo.
Los Angeles has always been a hotbed of recording studios and is famous...
Music Spotlight: Downingtown’s Kate Klim back to work, readying 2021 album
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kate Klim
Kate Klim, a talented singer/songwriter and Chester County native, graduated from Downingtown High School in 2000.
In the two decades since, she has lived all around the country, built a reputation as a top-flight performer and released three albums.
It’s been five years since she released a new album but that could change in the not-too-distant...
Music Spotlight: Karen Gross looks to hit another High Note
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Karen Gross
In what previously were normal times, if the subject line in an e-mail said – “Need a lift? – you might think it was an e-mail from Uber or another ride-sharing service.
This week, it was the subject line in an e-mail sent out by singer-songwriter Karen Gross and the lift offered was spiritual rather than transportation-oriented.
Gross,...
Music Spotlight: Chesco native helps fuel Troubadour 77’s Laurel Canyon sound
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Troubadour 77
Spring is traditionally the time of year when artists like to release new albums. The holiday season, which is a brutal time to release an LP unless you’re named Jay Z or BTS or Billie Eilish, is done, the weather has gotten better and it’s a great time to tour in support of a new disc.
Troubadour 77’s new album, “Revolution...
Music Spotlight: Chesco native Zell sees album plans put on hold, but finds silver lining
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nicole Zell
When America screeched to a halt in early March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, everything was turned upside-down and inside-out. Nothing was the same.
The music industry got slammed. Venues closed and tours got cancelled. Recording sessions were put in limbo. Album releases got put on hold indefinitely.
The shutdown was bad for...
Music Spotlight: Chesco native Auer, new name, still great music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Auer
The entertainment industry has been thrown into a state of disarray by COVID-19. Shows have been cancelled, album releases have been indefinitely delayed and nobody knows where or when it will end.
Over the next few weeks, this column will feature musicians and entertainers from Chester County and look at what is happening with them right...
On Stage: When the music comes back, a time to celebrate Bowie
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sass Jordan
Back at the beginning of the year, Bowie fans were excited.
Sass Jordan was also excited about “A Bowie Celebration” tour through North America.
“A Bowie Celebration” was set to return to North America in March following a major European tour in January this year. The run was slated to kick off in San Diego on March 3 and include...
On Stage: When the music comes back, a time to celebrate Bowie
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sass Jordan
Back at the beginning of the year, Bowie fans were excited.
Sass Jordan was also excited about “A Bowie Celebration” tour through North America.
“A Bowie Celebration” was set to return to North America in March following a major European tour in January this year. The run was slated to kick off in San Diego on March 3 and include...
On Stage: When the music comes back, a time to celebrate Bowie
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sass Jordan
Back at the beginning of the year, Bowie fans were excited.
Sass Jordan was also excited about “A Bowie Celebration” tour through North America.
“A Bowie Celebration” was set to return to North America in March following a major European tour in January this year. The run was slated to kick off in San Diego on March 3 and include...
