On Stage: The legendary Tom Rush returns to Chester County
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: Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition bring new album to 118 North
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition
Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition have spent more than a decade establishing themselves as one of the Philly area’s top folk-rock/folk bands.
Jefferson Berry & the UAC released their fourth studio album, “Soon!” on April 16, 2021. The band’s previous albums...
On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Elkton Music Hall
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
“Special” is a good description of Elkton, Maryland – especially this weekend.
Elkton is the county seat of Cecil County, Maryland. It was formerly called Head of Elk because it sits at the head of navigation on the Elk River, one of the five tributary rivers in the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay.
The town...
On Stage: Floydian Trip to play benefit for Colonial Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Floydian Trip
On February 15, the Colonial Theater (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, thecolonialtheatre.com/events) will host an event that is special in many ways – a show by a top-flight tribute band and an important fundraising activity.
The title for the event tells you a lot – “The Colonial Presents Floydian Trip: Brick by Brick to...
On Stage: Vavrik leads cast of ‘Something Rotten’ at Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
JJ Vavrik
“Something Rotten” is a Tony Award-nominated musical written by brothers Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick. It was a situation where two brothers wrote a musical about two brothers writing a musical.
The hilarious comedy is running now through February 23 at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org).
The...
On Stage: Vanessa Collier comes to Sellersville with songs from new album
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vanessa Collier
Vanessa Collier released five studio albums over the last decade and then followed with a live album in September 2023. Exactly a year later, Collier treated fans to another studio album.
Collier’s sixth album, “Do It My Own Way,” was released September 13, 2024 via Phenix Fire Records. Now, Collier’s fans can get to hear...
On Stage; Comedy comes to Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Poveromo
Area comedy fans are always eager to attend live performances of stand-up comedy but are not overly enthused about having to go to Philadelphia to do it. Unfortunately, most of the comedy clubs are located in and around Center City.
Fortunately for those fans, there is one night a month when they can attend a show featuring top-flight...
On Stage: Chavous part of new schedule at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lisa Chavous
The arrival of a new year frequently means the arrival of new things – the arrival of changes.
Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) has moved into 2025 by changing one of its weekly traditions.
For years, Jamey’s had a jazz-based show every Thursday called...
On Stage: Kaz and Grace share bill again, this time at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gina Kaz
Last summer, Gina Kaz opened for Ciara Grace at a show on August 8 at the Lounge at World Café Live in Philadelphia. It was a release party for Grace’s new album, “Write It Down” on RedEye Worldwide.
On January 10, Kaz and Grace will share a bill again with a show at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne,...
On Stage: Blues stars shine at Jamey’s tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kelli Baker
On January 3, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) will kick off 2025 with what might be one of the venue’s best shows all year.
The show is billed as “The Road to Memphis All Stars” and features Kelli Baker (https://www.kellibaker.com), Billy the Kid and the...
