On Stage: Stephen Kellogg revels in working solo
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Stephen Kellogg
Stephen Kellogg has always maintained a dual career – as a solo artist and as a leader of his own band. He spent the first decade of the 2000s recording and touring with his band The Sixers.
On June 4, Kellogg is returning to a venue that was the site of one of his first post-Sixers era shows — the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert...
On Stage: Jefferson Berry displays folk roots in new tour
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jefferson Berry
Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) is one of those venues where music fans know there will be great music every weekend. It doesn’t matter who is playing, the evening will feature top-flight acts performing in a comfortable venue with a great sound system.
This...
On Stage: John 5 shows his versatility
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John 5
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) has a reputation for presenting shows stretching across a wide swath of genres.
This week is a prime example.
The Sellersville Theater will present The Security Project (high level tribute project for the music of Peter Gabriel), Crack the Sky (classic...
On Stage: Baxter brings deep history to show at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jeff Baxter
It’s hard to imagine music fans heading to a concert by a member of the NASA Exploration Systems Advisory Committee.
It’s hard to imagine a guitarist who has consulting contracts with the Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency.
However, if it’s Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, it makes sense.
Baxter, who will headline a show at City...
On Stage Extra: Candlebox Unplugged at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Candlebox Unplugged
Brian Quinn is a busy musician.
The King of Prussia resident is a talented guitarist who performs solo and duet shows locally on a regular basis – and he is a member of the veteran Seattle-based rock band Candlebox.
Several area venues have hosted shows by Candlebox Unplugged, featuring Quinn, a guitarist originally from Pennsylvania’s...
On Stage: For Segal, music led to recovery and soothing others with jazz
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Alan Segal
Alan Segal had a life-changing event several years ago.
Prior to the event, he had a positive effect on people financially – helping them navigate the world of personal finances.
When Segal resumed activity after the event, he had a positive effect on people spiritually – not with religious topics but rather with soul-soothing music.
Segal...
On Stage: Time for some laughs with Steve Treviño
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Treviño
These days, we all need something to brighten our day – something to laugh about.
Fortunately, there are several comedy shows on the area schedule that are worth checking out. After all, April is National Humor Month.
From April 21-23, Steve Treviño will bring his “America’s Favorite Husband” tour to Philadelphia for a three-night...
On Stage: We Were Promised Jetpacks flies into Underground Arts
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
We Were Promised Jetpacks
We Were Promised Jetpacks, which is headlining a show on April 14 at Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, http://undergroundarts.org), is a Scottish indie rock band featuring Adam Thompson (vocals, guitar), Sean Smith (bass), and Darren Lackie (drums).
“The band started back in 2004 when we were in...
On Stage Bonus: Livingston Taylor is still going strong
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Livingston Taylor
Livingston Taylor has a lot of musical talent – and a knack for longevity.
Taylor, who will be headlining a show on April 9 at Delaware Valley University (700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, is a singer-songwriter who made his first album 52 years ago and has released more than 20 more LPs since then.
Taylor has a long history...
On Stage: Zakir Hussain brings classical rhythm to Zellerbach
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Zakir Hussain
On April 7, area music fans will have the opportunity to hear one of the legendary masters of Indian classical music perform live in concert with two of India’s emerging new luminaries in a special concert at the University of Pennsylvania’s Zellerbach Theater (Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, pennlivearts.org).
Zakir Hussain,...
