On Stage: After 40 years, Feelies still feelin’ it
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Feelies
Two years ago, the Feelies celebrated their 40th anniversary as a band.
But, their long career has not been a continuous one. When a band has existed more than four decades, there’s a good chance there was at least one hiatus along the way.
The Feelies, who are performing on May 12 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia,...
On Stage: Chester County’s Brian Fitzy is keeping busy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brian Fitzy
It’s been almost a year since Brian Fitzy released his new album “Hard Times for Dreamers. “ The album dropped May 19, 2017 and Fitzy has been a busy man ever since.
“I’m busy every day – keeping the balance between playing shows and doing things that bring in money,” said Fitzy, during a phone interview Saturday afternoon...
Mixed Media: Art coming up everywhere for spring
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Did you get out for the May First Friday last weekend? I made it down to Carspecken and Scott on Thursday night for the opening of Frances Roosevelt’s solo exhibit of recent work.
The gallery was bustling!
A work by Olga Nelson
In addition to that, the Square Pear Fine Art Gallery (formerly Mala Galleria) made its debut with its new name last week....
On Stage: With Nik Bärtsch, less can be more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nik Bärtsch and Ronin
An often-heard phrase makes the claim that “less is more.” Sometimes, it makes sense — other times not.
The phrase definitely makes sense when it’s used in reference to the music made by Nik Bärtsch.
The music composed and performed by Bärtsch with his various ensembles is minimalistic — and full —...
On Stage: Clint Holmes is more than a great singer
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Clint Holmes
Clint Holmes is a stellar singer with a very impressive resume.
Holmes, who will headline a show at Rrazz Room (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, 888-596-1027, www.TheRrazzRoom.com) on May 5, is more than just a great singer. He is a performer, recording artist and vocalist — one of those rare performers who can legitimately be...
On Stage: Echo Black is taking it up to 11
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Echo Black
“Black and blue” is something that denotes pain.
“Black and Blu” is something that denotes pleasure – specifically when you’re talking about the band Echo Black and its lead singer Danny Blu
Echo Black, a New York-based pop/rock band, is known for its intense performances. The band plays shows that leave audiences physically...
Mixed Media: First Friday, suddenly summer edition
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Dusk by Frances Roosevelt.
Welp. So much for spring. I went from using the heater to swifty turning on the air conditioner today in my apartment. What happened to the chunk of time when you can let the breeze in and it’s perfect? Oh, that was called Tuesday.
Not that I’m complaining! It’s perfect weather for an art stroll and it just so happens...
On Stage: ‘Motown’ comes to Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Motown the Musical
The popularity of the “Motown Sound” has remained at a high level for more than 50 years. “Motown the Musical,” which celebrates Berry Gordy and his label Motown Records, made its Broadway debut in April 2013 on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, and its popularity has remained at a high level for more than three years.
“Motown...
On Stage: Suede is ‘Diva la Difference’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Suede
This is a special weekend at the Rrazz Room (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, 888-596-1027, www.TheRrazzRoom.com).
Usually, the music venue inside the Clarion Inn & Suites has one act per weekend – mostly on Saturday nights, occasionally on Friday nights and almost never on Sunday nights.
This weekend, the Rrazz Room hosted two top-flight...
On Stage: The Residents, a band like no other
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Residents
The Residents, who will bring their “In Between Dreams Tour” to the Foundry at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com) on April 26, are band like no other.
The Residents are a band from San Francisco. They have been around since 1972 and have never revealed the identity of...
