On Stage: Kategory 5 steps up for Candlelight benefit show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kategory 5
The Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is a non-profit theater nestled in the village of Ardentown, Delaware — a picturesque artistic community established in 1900.
The Candlelight presents a season of great – and well-attended — shows every year but...
Mixed Media: Spring into First Friday
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Well, it’s been a minute since I’ve been able to write about art. I took a brief hiatus to get married, enjoy my honeymoon, and then recenter myself in the real world. Turns out the real world didn’t stop while I was gone, and there’s a lot of art to be seen, after all, First Friday is coming up and there’s a lot going on!
Let’s start in West...
On Stage: A local musician lays down the law
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Michael Braunfeld
Most people don’t associate being a lawyer with being an entertainer – unless they take into consideration high-profile criminal lawyers like F. Lee Bailey or Clarence Darrow.
So, it’s a little unusual that two music acts playing in the area in a five-day period feature lawyers – Mike Cusimano, whose band played the Keswick...
On Stage: Slambovian knows how to celebrate
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams — songwriter Joziah Longo (vocals/guitar/harmonica), his wife multi-instrumentalist Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, ukelele, theremin, melodica), guitarist/mandolin player Sharkey McEwen, Bob Torsello (bass) and Felipe Torres (drums,percussion) — usually has some sort of theme...
On Stage: Roger McGuinn remains a major influence
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Roger McGuinn
If you attend Roger McGuinn’s show at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610- 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com) on April 25, you’ll be treated to a great musical performance and a lesson in rock-and-roll history.
A concert performance by Roger McGuinn is more than just a music concert. It is a history lesson...
On Stage: Odonis Odonis stays intense
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Odonis Odonis
Two acts playing at Philadelphia venues on April 19 can induce different dream states. Odonis Odonis can put you on a trail to industrial nightmares while Dawn Landes can make you float away with her soft lullabies.
Odonis Odonis is a Canadian band that has embraced different sound vibes over the years but has always maintained a constant...
On Stage: Less Than Jake is more than fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Less Than Jake
Just over a year ago, ska/punk/indie rock veterans Less Than Jake energized and thoroughly entertained a sellout audience at The Queen (500 North Market Street, Wilmington, 202-730-3331,www.thequeenwilmington.com).
Now, the band from Gainesville, Florida, is back to do it again. LTJ will headline a show at The Queen on April 17 and...
On Stage: Anastasia comes to Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Anastasia
Springtime is a great time to start enjoying outdoor activities. But, with the vagaries of spring weather in this region, it’s a good idea to have backup plans for your weekend activity.
Spending time indoors watching a theatrical production is a great backup plan and this is a great time for theater options in the area.
On Stage: McKay offers perfect musical compliment to spring
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
When Nellie McKay performs on stage, her warm voice and engaging delivery seem to make beautiful musical flowers appear in the air.
When people pay a visit to Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org), there are beautiful flowers in the air and everywhere.
On Stage: Ella Vos channels the pain of life into her music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ella Vos
Many singer/songwriters have nice voices and can sing well but lyrically get mired in the same old topics – tales of love, stories about their somewhat mundane lives and observations of other people’s conditions.
Ella Vos, who is bringing her “Watch and Wait Tour” to the Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150,...
