On Stage: Tom Rush returns for show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tom Rush
Tom Rush, one of America’s most revered folksingers, is a New Englander through and through. However, in recent years, he has built a connection with Chester County.
One of his last live shows prior to the COVID pandemic was a concert at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Rush returned to the area in March 2023 for...
On Stage Extra: Ozomatli leads busy Wednesday night show schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ozomatli
For most of the year, the main focus of live shows is on the weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday when people have more free time.
Tuesday and Thursday are just O.K. but Wednesday is the least desirable night to perform a show.
In summer, things tend to even out and Wednesdays can have schedules filled with attractive shows.
This...
On Stage: Boney James returns to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Boney James
This weekend, Boney James returns to the Philly area with a new album and a show at comfortable outdoor venue.
James will treat fans to music from his recently released album, “Slow Burn,” in a concert on August 7 at Dell Music Center (2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, boneyjames.com).
“I released the new album back...
On Stage: A tale of two Lauras on the concert schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Auer
This weekend, two of the top shows in the area will feature singer/musicians named Laura — Laura Auer and Laura Cheadle.
Laura Auer is a singer from West Chester who relocated to the West Coast and established a reputation as one of the best new classical crossover artists.
This weekend, she returns to the area for a pair of...
On Stage: ‘Sweet’ show coming to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Priest’s Sweet
There was a band that formed in London in 1968 and went on to log a series of top-rated singes such as “Fox on the Run,” “Block Buster!” and “Ballroom Blitz.”
Right from the very beginning, the was a confusing element to the band’s name. On all its record issues, the band was billed as “The Sweet.”
Founding...
On Stage Extra: John Lodge is helping to keep the sounds of the Moody Blues alive
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Lodge
There was a time when the Moody Blues were one of the hottest bands in the rock music world.
In the United States, 14 of the group’s albums reached Gold or Platinum status, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.
From 1969-1971, the band had three Number 1 albums in the U.K. – “On the Threshold of a Dream,”...
On Stage: Longley returns home for a pair local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Liz Longley
Liz Longley, one of Chester County’s major contributions to the world of popular music, released her debut album, “Take You Down,” in 2007. Since then, she has built a very large fanbase – both here in the states and internationally.
On July 17, Longley will headline a show at Tellus 360 (24 East King Street, Lancaster, 717-393-1660,...
On Stage: People’s Light offers a new take on ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Little Shop of Horrors
Gold is always good – as long as you’re not talking about bibles, sneakers or cologne.
People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, www.peopleslight.org) has been celebrating its Golden Anniversary season for the last 10 months.
The theater, which has been a cherished Chester County attraction for 50 years, is closing...
On Stage: Dar Williams talks music, writing before her KOP show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dar Williams
The most ambitious summer outdoor concert series – the one filled with name acts – is the 2025 Concerts Under the Stars series in King of Prussia, which is now in its 39th season.
One of the highlights will be provided by Dar Williams this weekend.
Presented and produced by Rising Sun Presents!, the summer-long series will again...
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...
