On Stage: Harper brings sounds from down under to blues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Harper
Many, many blues bands have performed at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) in recent years, but none have had the musical line-up of this week’s headliner.
On September 16, Jamey’s will host the area debut of Harper and Midwest Kind.
The band’s founder/leader is an...
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: Hardly a Fish out of water
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Samantha Fish
If you’re prone to believing stereotypes, then you probably envision an older black male if someone referred to a veteran blues artist – that a young, white female blues veteran would be a fish out of water.
And, you’d be very wrong – especially if you consider Samantha Fish.
Samantha Fish, who is headlining a show on December 9 at...
On Stage: Dave Koz and Larry Graham Jr. are side by side
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dave Koz and Larry Graham Jr.
There are people who never seem to wear the same outfit twice. Dave Koz seems that way when it comes to touring his live shows. Koz’ tours come in many different formats and are presented at a wide variety of venues.
In recent years, Koz has visited this area with an assortment of different shows and an array of guest performers...
