On Stage: Celebrate Mom with live performances
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mother’s Day Weekend Chamber Music Concert
There are a lot of great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day around this area. One of the best will actually take place the day before Mother’s Day.
On May 10 at 11 a.m., Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) will host “Mother’s Day Concert with the Kennett...
On Stage: May sparks explosion of live shows locally
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dan Navarro
Traditionally, bands and other entertainment acts tend to go out on the road much less during winter.
Additionally, potential audience members frequently are content to stay home on a cold winter night rather than heading out to catch a show.
Bands also have to be aware of the negative aspect of touring in the winter – especially...
On Stage: Kennett Jazz Fest returns
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Orrin Evans
This is the weekend of one of the prime music events in Chester County this spring – the 2025 Kennett Jazz Fest.
The Fourth Annual Kennett Jazz Fest returns with two distinct events on April 25 and 26.
First is the kickoff party on Friday night with Sharon Sable Group and the incredible Vahe Sarkissian Group.
Then, on Saturday,...
On Stage: Bryce Fox to make Philly debut at TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bryce Fox
It’s been eight years since Bryce Fox released his debut album, “Heaven on Hold.”
He just released his third album, “The Butterfly and The Bomb,” earlier this year. His sophomore LP, “Strength,” was released in 2022.
By harnessing a mix of inspirations and diverse sonic pathways while embracing the regional touchstones...
On Stage: Steve Forbert to celebrate new album at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Forbert
Steve Forbert, a singer-songwriter whose career spans decades, is no stranger to Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
He played there before the pandemic and after the pandemic. Forbert even had a Flash date during the pandemic as part of the Flash’s “Rooftop Series,”...
On Stage: Legendary Yardbirds come to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Yardbirds
Any credible list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
Amazingly, three of them got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds
The Yardbirds, who are playing Sellersville Theatre (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...
On Stage: Boston blues aces com to Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bees Deluxe
If the Better Business Bureau (BBB) had a category for concerts and concert venues, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) would definitely get a BBB seal of approval for March 29.
The show on Saturday night would also get a different BBB nod of approval – a “thumbs...
On Stage: Chavous salutes women at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lisa Chavous
There are a lot of “First Friday” events, a variety of “Second Saturday” events and even a few “Third Thursday” events around the area each month.
For years, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) has had a jazz-based show every Thursday called “Jazz at...
Special St. Patrick’s Day event at The Hook Experiment, Oxford
Celtic band, The Chivalrous Crickets is on Mid-Atlantic/New England tour with their program The Rose & Briar: a storytelling concert of the Ballad of Barbara Allen. Featuring an entrancing combination of traditional Celtic, English Baroque and Appalachian music, the concert is woven through with narration telling the story of history’s most beloved Child ballad.
The Chivalrous Crickets are...
On Stage: Local favorites Dukes, Humbleman on area stages
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Dukes of Destiny
Longevity and proximity to Germantown Avenue are common denominators for a pair of Philly bands performing in the area this weekend.
Shows by two music acts with Montgomery County and Northwest Philadelphia roots (Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Germantown) will be highlights of this weekend’s local music calendar.
The bands...
