On Stage: Experiencing BIRTHH in Philly tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Alice Bisi
All living human beings have experienced birth. All fans of popular music should experience BIRTHH.
Area music fans can experience BIRTHH live on Aug. 2 at PhilaMOCA (531 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, 267-519-9651, www.philamoca.org).
BIRTHH is the stage name of Alice Bisi, a talented young musician from Firenze, Italy. She released...
Mixed Media: An unofficial art loop
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Thunderstorms threaten our last First Friday of the summer, but then again, that’s to be expected (and not necessarily delivered upon) right? Also the Wilmington Art Loop is taking a summer hiatus but that isn’t stopping the Wilmington area from celebrating local art this Friday. Prevail, we will! Weather and summer slump be damned!
On Stage: These Sheepdogs know how to make people happy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Sheepdogs
Canada’s most famous sheepdogs can be found in Saskatchewan – but don’t expect to find them herding flocks of sheep around the parkland biome just outside their home in Saskatoon.
The Sheepdogs can be found at music clubs playing their style of country-influenced rock. They also showed up on the cover of Rolling Stone. On July...
On Stage: Goss sings in praise of ‘Bears’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tom Goss
Bears take notice. Tom Goss is coming to the area this weekend.
On July 28, Rrazz Room (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, 888-596-1027, www.TheRrazzRoom.com) will present “An Intimate Evening with Tom Goss in ‘Songs & Stories.’”
Tom Goss loves bears.
But, he’s not a naturalist focusing on 400-pound behemoths from the forests...
On Stage: Peter Cetera celebrates both Chicago and solo career
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Peter Cetera
Casual music fans may not recognize the name Peter Cetera but it’s almost guaranteed that they’ve heard his music.
Cetera, who will headline a show on July 26 at the Xcite Center at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem, 888-588-7279, https://parxcasino.com)
Mixed Media: Local artists on display in Seattle, ‘Fusion’ comes to Del. Contemporary
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I’m going to start off today’s article by bringing up an art event in Seattle. Why, you ask? Greenville gallery, Somerville Manning, will be posted up there for the Seattle Art Fair on August 2nd – 8th. I lived in Seattle for a few years, wrote art coverage there as well, and am heart-warmed to see the intersection of the Brandywine Valley and...
On Stage: Madison Cunningham is more electric than she might seem
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Madison Cunningham
Madison Cunningham is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Southern California. If you look at publicity photos of her, you’ll see a pleasant-looking artist with long blonde hair holding an acoustic guitar.
So, you might be tempted to think – here’s another young, sensitive singer-songwriter ready to strum chords on her nylon-stringed...
On Stage: 50 years of rock stardom? Just say Yes
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
In recent years, Yes has been visiting America during the summer months to perform shows featuring a couple of the bands classic albums performed in their entirety.
Founded in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists Yes have created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic...
Mixed Media: No summer doldrums — lots to see in local arts scene
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
We may be in between First Friday’s but there’s plenty going on to fill your schedule. Let’s see what’s upcoming. The Brandywine River Art Museum just unveiled their new exhibition: The Serious and The Smirk: Portraits from The Collection.
This exhibition explores the genre of portraiture and its’ varied uses. The clever title of the exhibition...
On Stage: Want to go seriously retro? Check out Blackmore’s Night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blackmore’s NightFeatured, Blackmore’s Night,
Many bands play music from the past – from 20, 30, 40, 50 or even 60 years ago. Blackmore’s Night plays music that has its roots in music from several centuries ago.
On July 19, Blackmore’s Night will make a return visit to the area for a show at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick...
