On Stage: Local women of jazz in the spotlight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mindy Rhodes
Over the next few days, there will be two special shows focusing on female acts – one featuring one woman and the other featuring 11 women.
“Jazz for Jamey’s,” a special multi-artist show as a benefit for the venue, will be held on March 24 at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com)....
On Stage: Dinosaur Pile-Up finds identity as a band
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dinosaur Pile-Up
If you’re going to Chevelle’s show on July 13 The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com), you’d be wise to get there shortly after the doors open.
Getting there early is not about getting a good place in front of the stage to watch – although that is another good reason –...
On Stage: Mindy Rhodes transcends genres
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Mindy Rhodes
Mindy Rhodes is a versatile performer whose music transcends genres. She has performed in nightclubs as a jazz vocalist with a backing band, at smaller venues with her solo cabaret act and frequently at area restaurants with a duo line-up.
For years, Rhodes has been a regular attraction at General Warren Inne (Old Lancaster Highway, Malvern,...