On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Ardmore

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Slambovian Circus of Dreams There is no lack of things to do when Fourth of July Weekend arrives. Options include long weekend getaways to vacation destinations, fireworks displays and holiday picnics with family and friends. This year, there is another option – a really good option for music fans. On July 1, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams will be...

On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams ready to rock in the new year

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Slambovian Circus of Dreams The Mummers Parade is a great Philadelphia tradition which dates back more than a century, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on January 1. There is another Mummers tradition in Philadelphia which dates back more than a decade, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on December 30. Some...

On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams finally returns to local stage

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times It is said that good things come to those that wait. Slambovian Circus of Dreams Fans of the Slambovian Circus of Dreams have been waiting for a long time to hear the band perform a live show in the area – waiting since December 2019. COVID-19 wiped out all shows in 2020 and in most of 2021. Then, there was a long-awaited Slambovian Circus of Dreams...

On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams enjoys Philly NYE tradition

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Slambovian Circus of Dreams The Mummers Parade is a great Philadelphia tradition. It dates back more than a century, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on January 1. There is another Mummers tradition in Philadelphia. It dates back more than a decade, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on December 30. Some bands...

On Stage: Get ‘Slammed’ for New Year’s Eve Eve

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Slambovian Circus of Dreams There is one date each year when the penultimate and the ultimate come together. Once the calendar year starts, area music fans have to wait until the very end of the year to enjoy what ultimately is one of the best shows of the year – to wait until the final full night of the year – to wait until the penultimate date...

On Stage: Swan Lake opens Pa. Ballet Spring season

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Swan Lake There are many famous ballets but “Swan Lake” is on a plateau all its own – elevated above the rest and deservedly so. Anyone even slightly interested in ballet should take advantage if there is an opportunity to see one of the country’s top professional companies perform “Swan Lake.” And, just such an opportunity exists right here...

On Stage: Slambovian gets the jump on New Year’s Eve

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Slambovian Circus of Dreams Once the calendar year starts, area music fans have to wait until the very end of the year to enjoy one of the best shows of the year – to wait until the final full night of the year – to wait until the penultimate date for a concert presentation. And, with the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, the wait is always worth it. Some bands...

On Stage: Slambovian shows love for Bowie

Also: Cold Collective makes Philly debut By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, an alt-folk/Americana band, might seem an odd choice to be covering the works of David Bowie, but it makes sense when you think about it, the band members say. In the months after David Bowie’s death earlier this year, there have been “David Bowie Tribute Shows” at venues all around...