On Stage: The Claudettes, who defy genre, come to Delco
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
The Claudettes are a Chicago-based band whose music spans a wide array of genres — jazz, punk, Chicago blues, pop standards and rock.
The Claudettes, who are driven by the music of founding member Johnny Iguana, combine the Chicago blues-piano tradition with the energy of rockabilly and punk and the sultry sound of ’60s...
On Stage: The Claudettes excited to be back playing live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
The Claudettes do wonderful work in the recording studio. But, more than anything, the Claudettes are a great live band.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 robbed the Chicago-based band of that aspect for more than two years.
Late last year, the Claudettes returned to playing live concerts – including a powerful show at the Arden Gild Hall...
On Stage: Grayscale has deep Chesco roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Grayscale
Grayscale is celebrating the release of its sophomore album, “Nella Vita,” with a show on October 5 at the Theatre of the Living Arts (334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1011, http://www.lnphilly.com). It will be a homecoming for the Philadelphia-based band after a brief stateside tour and the lone area gig prior to an ambitious...
On Stage: Haley Reinhart covers a lot of ground
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Haley Reinhart
When Haley Reinhart brings her “What’s That Sound? Tour” to the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) on November 10, she will treat her fans to live renditions of many of the songs from her latest album.
On September 22, the talented singer/writer Haley Reinhart released “What’s...