On Stage: With weather warm (really warm), the music heads outside
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Time seems to drag by ever so slowly during the brutal winter months – one cold, grey day followed by another one cold, grey day.
Then, when summer arrives, it speeds along like Shinkansen (the “Japanese Bullet Train” that can travel at speeds greater than 200 mph).
Amazingly, this is already the penultimate weekend before Fourth of July...
On Stage Extra: Davy Knowles comes to area for two shows this week
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Davy Knowles
The Isle of Man is a small island in the Irish Sea that is an independent country. It is a self-governing kingdom – a Crown dependency that belongs to neither the U.K. nor the European Union.
The island nation covers 222 square miles and has a population of 84,523. It is also known as Manx nation.
For such a small place, it has...
On Stage: Kaisa Mäensivu making a name for herself on double bass
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kaisa Mäensivu
The number of female jazz double bass players around the world pales in comparison to that of male players.
But while lacking in quantity, the list of female players holds its own in quality.
One of the most famous is Grammy Award winning Esperanza Emily Spalding, an American jazz bassist, singer, songwriter and composer.
Many...
On Stage: Philly singer-songwriters come home for shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kate Gaffney
The Philadelphia area has for a long time maintained a tradition of producing top-flight female musicians – from highly-sought L.A. session bassist Lynne Davis and jazz vocal extraordinaire Billie Holiday to pop/rock singer P!NK and punk rock pioneer Joan Jett to legendary R&B/soul singer Patti LaBelle to world superstar Taylor...
On Stage: Humbird returns for shows in Exton, Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Siri Undlin
On January 10, Humbird, which is the music project of Siri Undlin, released its latest EP – “Astrovan: The Love Song Vignettes.” The EP featured 11 songs in 14 minutes and 12 seconds.
Last year, Undlin performed at Ardmore Music Hall twice – in June and again in November — in support of her most recent full-length album,...
On Stage (Extra): Joan Osborne comes to the Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne, who is performing tonight (June 4) at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com), had one of the major hits in the 1990s with her song “One of Us.”
The song’s popularity continues to this day.
Who can resist a song with lyrics such as “What if God was one of us,...
On Stage: Nellie McKay celebrates new album release in Elkton
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
Over the next few days, there will be shows in the area featuring acts that have been around for a long time – Nellie McKay, the Philadelphia Ballet and the Fractals.
McKay, who is performing on May 29 at the Elkton Music Hall (107 North Street, Elkton, Maryland, www.elktonmusichall.com) and May 31 at the Sellersville Theater (24...
On Stage: Summer is here, so are music festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Memorial Day Weekend is here. That means the unofficial start of summer has arrived.
With summer and warm weather comes outdoor concerts. Fortunately for area music fans, the summer schedule of live outdoor shows features a plethora of great music.
The most ambitious series – the one with the most heavy hitters – is the 2025 Concerts Under...
On Stage: Chavous featured at ‘Third Thursday’ at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Third Thursday” has a special meaning for music fans around the area – especially for fans of blues music.
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 Jamey’s.”
The event has evolved into something more.
“Starting...
On Stage (Extra): The Dandy Warhols come to Ardmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Dandy Warhols
Wednesday night is frequently a slow night for concerts in the area.
While tonight’s schedule may not rank high in the quantity department, it definitely holds its own in the quality category.
Two bands who have been making music for more than three decades will be performing at local venues on May 14.
The Dandy Warhols,...
