On Stage Extra: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is an American classic – in many ways.
It is an American classic as a novel.
It is an American classic as a movie.
It is an American classic as a Broadway play.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a novel by the American author Harper Lee, which was published in 1960 and was instantly successful...
On Stage: Ben Brandt was born to play guitar
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ben Brandt and the Soul Miners Union
Independence Day Weekend has arrived — and so has an endless array of holiday celebrations.
There are also many concerts on this weekend’s schedule – a wide variety of shows with something to please almost everyone.
Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com)...
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...
