On Stage: In a gadda da Kennett? Iron Butterfly comes to The Flash

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Over the next two days, there are quite a few acts performing around the area that have been building their fanbases for many, many years.
The list includes Iron Butterfly (formed in 1966), The Orchestra (2000), Whitey Morgan (2005), and Voivod (1982).
Iron Butterfly has had many lineup changes over the years – and the band’s fans are fine with...
On Stage: Poco’s Young unretires, finds new path

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Poco
With the great variety of shows around the area tonight, if you can’t find something you like, then you should resign yourself to an evening at home binge-watching your favorite show on Netflix or Hulu.
Live music will be available tonight in an array of diverse genres. The schedule includes a band from the 1960s that fostered country rock...
On Stage: Through change and evolution, The Yardbirds keep the music coming

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Yardbirds
Any informed list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
Amazingly, all three got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds
The Yardbirds, who are playing the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610- 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com)...
On Stage: Monterey Jazz Fest On Tour comes to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour
Some of this weekend’s featured concerts in the area cover a variety of musical styles including all-star jazz, modern blues, singer-songwriter, and alt-country/experimental.
Six of the most talented new artists on the jazz scene are now on the road together as part of the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour.
The tour,...
Mixed Media: Focus on arts for Kennett students

By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
This month, Kennett hosts a few events focused around our local K-12 student artists.
First, Kudos to a new program put together by Chester County Art Association and Mary D. Lang Elementary Center (part of the Kennett Consolidated School District) to provide free art activities for children in families who are learning English as a second language.
On Stage: Kiranavali Vidyasankar showed early talent

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kiranavali Vidyasankar
Many musicians trace their history of playing music back to the days of their early childhood – piano lessons when they were four years old or picking up a guitar at the age of six. Kiranavali Vidyasankar, who will perform in concert on March 17 at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, http://firemuseumpresents.com),...