On Stage: Selwyn Birchwood, a blues star in the making
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Selwyn Birchwood
It may be a mid-week evening, but August 21 has several shows on its calendar that will get audiences out of their seats and dancing in the aisles – Selwyn Birchwood in Sellersville and Water Street in Philadelphia.
Birchwood will bring his scorching blues sound to the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville,...
On Stage: Jean Luc Ponty makes rare Del Val appearance
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jean Luc Ponty
Jean Luc Ponty is one of the most versatile, most progressive and most interesting violinists in today’s music scene – just as he has been for the last 50-plus years. On August 18, Ponty will treat fans with a rare area performance at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com).
Whether...
Mixed Media: Keeping up with the Main Line Art Center
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope you had the opportunity to tune in to WCHE 1520AM on Wednesday when I interviewed the new Executive Director for the Main Line Arts Center, Thomas Scurto-Davis for Art Watch.
In preparation for any interview, I write out a script that I follow which contains a series of questions peppered with some fun tidbits I like to add for authenticity,...
On Stage: Larry the Cable Guy still makes ’em laugh
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Larry the Cable Guy
Daniel Lawrence Whitney is coming to the area for a show at the Xcite Center at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem, 888-588-7279, https://parxcasino.com)
it’s a show guaranteed to make you laugh. He is a world-famous stand-up comic as well as an actor, producer, country music artist and former radio personality. Audiences...
On Stage: Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
There are dozens of music acts with “Smith” in their names including Aerosmith, Echosmith, Gunsmiths, Smiths, DJ Whitesmith, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Robert Smith, Locksmith, Smith, Goldsmith, Smithereens, Patti Smith, Wordsmith, Silversmith, G.E. Smith, Tinsmith, Elliott Smith, Blacksmith, and The Tunesmiths.
Two of them...
On Stage: Mmmmmmm, Bacon Brothers
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Bacon Brothers
For Kevin Bacon, the thought of going out on an “Actors Rock” style music tour with other actors who have bands is not something that would bring a smile to his face.
Like Kiefer Sutherland, Priyanka Chopra, Hugh Laurie, Juliette Lewis and Jennifer Lopez, Bacon’s main claim to fame is as an actor.
On Stage: Music lovers and enjoy the Heart of the matter
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a great time for area Heart fans with three concerts featuring musicians who have been key members of the hitmaking band from the Pacific Northwest.
On August 9, there will be a concert by a band featuring two original Heart members. On August 12, Heart’s Nancy Wilson will headline her own show. Last Saturday, her sister and Heart bandmate...
Mixed Media: Connective Art and Music Festival excites the senses
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Did you make it out to the Connective Art and Music Festival last weekend in Oxford? I stopped in with a few friends for an afternoon filled with art, live music, and overall fun community engagement.
As someone who hasn’t spent much time in Oxford, I was pleasantly surprised the lively and enticing energy of the town. First of all, I’d like to give...
On Stage: Wild Rivers flows into Eagleview
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Wild Rivers
The Downingtown area has never had to experience wild rivers – maybe the Brandywine Creek overflowing its banks every once in a while — but never wild rivers.
On August 7, the area will get to experience Wild Rivers – a Canadian rock/folk/country band from Toronto, Ontario.
The Eagleview Summer Concerts on the Square at Eagleview...
On Stage: Summer really is endless for The Beach Boys
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Beach Boys
Like the Energizer Bunny, the Beach Boys just keep going and going.
On August 4, the Beach Boys will bring their surf music and California beach vibe to the area for a pair of shows at the American Music Theater (2425 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, www.amtshows.com).
The veteran pop/vocal group is on the road with its 2018 “Now...
