On Stage: Brand X returns, again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brand X
Brand X, which is headlining shows at the Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) on May 18 and 19 has a similarity to horror film characters like Freddie Kreuger and Chucky – just when you think they’re dead and gone for good, they reappear.
The London-based band started in 1975...
On Stage: Fab Faux focus on the sound of the Beatles
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fab Faux
Beatles fans will never be able to see the Beatles perform live — unless John and George somehow come back from the dead. But the band’s music lives on with a wide array of tribute acts performing songs from the foursome’s impressive catalogue.
Some of these tribute acts put on stage shows in which they try to look and sound like...
On Stage: Carla Olson and Todd Wolfe bring history to the stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Carla Olson and Todd Wolfe
When legendary singer/songwriter/rocker Carla Olson and iconic guitarist/songwriter Todd Wolfe come to perform at The Living Room (35 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, https://thelivingroomat35east.com) on May 16, they will bring a lot of music history with them. The two music veterans are touring in support of their new...
Mixed Media: Chester County Studio Tour
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
The studio of local artist Al Moretti.
What does a “studio” mean to you? What does that word evoke? Do you imagine a messy den of creation filled with loose papers (something like Francis Bacon’s hoarder nightmare?), or, spartan–save the paint splattered walls a la Jackson Pollock? Or maybe you envision neatly stacked paintings in an airy...
On Stage: Josh Ritter goes for a new sound
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Josh Ritter
If you’re a fan of singer/songwriters who write great songs and have strong stage presence, you have quite a few good options this Tuesday and Wednesday with shows by Josh Ritter and Art d’Ecco on May 14 and concerts by Lissie and John Shakespear on May 15.
Ritter, will headline a show at the Keswick Theatre (291 N. Keswick Avenue,...
On Stage: Some options for Mothers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Freddie Jackson
If you’re thinking about taking mom out to a concert to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday night, you have several choices ranging from smooth — Freddie Jackson — to rough — Disparager.
If your mom likes romantic songs delivered by a classic R&B singer, Freddie Jackson should be your choice. If your mom has...
On Stage: The Illusionists at Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Illusionists – Live From Broadway
It’s no illusion — “The Illusionists – Live From Broadway,” which is playing Philadelphia this weekend, is the world’s best-selling magic show.
Kimmel Center Presents is bringing the internationally-acclaimed production to the Merriam Theater (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelcenter.org)...
On Syage: BBMak is back
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
BBMak
Back in 2000, BBMak was one of the hottest pop bands in the United Kingdom. The group’s popularity quickly spread around the world.
What set BBMak apart from the other “boy band” groups of the era was that the versatile threesome won over young audiences with its music — not with flashy choreography and unlimited hype.
On Stage: Metal for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ice Nine Kills
There are concerts every night of the week just about 365 nights every year. When winter weather departs from the northern states around this time every year, the weeknight concert schedule becomes almost as heavy as the weekend night schedule.
This week, there are numerous midweek concerts in the area featuring interesting acts.
Fans...
On Stage: Reid brings soulful voice to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Terry Reid
This weekend, two talented acts that date back to the late 1960s and early 1970s are playing shows in the area – Terry Reid and Foreigner.
On May 4, Terry Reid & The Cosmic American Derelicts will perform at Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
