On Stage: ‘Mr. Las Vegas’ — Wayne Newton — comes east for show at Parx

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Fans and journalists make a big deal about the age of some of the singers and musicians who are still performing live – acts such as Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Roger Daltrey (79), Ray Davies, Rod Stewart, Stephen Stills (78) and Van Morrison, Debbie Harry, Bryan Ferry, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton (77). However, when it comes to longevity, few can...

On Stage: Willie Nile returns to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Willie Nile Willie Nile loves the Philadelphia area – and, without a doubt, the Philly area loves him back. Around 16 months ago, Nile — much to his relief and much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions. Since mid-2021, Nile has come down from New York to perform...

On Stage: Willie Nile still rockin’ after four decades

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Willie Nile Just over a year ago, Willie Nile — much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions. In 2021, Nile came to the area for a concert in May at the Ardmore Music Hall and then returned in November for a show at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, www.118northwayne.com). This...

On Stage: Willie Nile thankful to be playing lives shows again

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Willie Nile Six months ago, Willie Nile — much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions. Back in May, he visited the Main Line for a show at the Ardmore Music Hall. This weekend, he’s coming back to Main Line. This time, it’s to perform in concert at 118 North...

On Stage: Nile ready to rock at Ardmore

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Willie Nile “Nile” and “ancient” are words that go together well – but not always. The word “ancient” is frequently used to describe the area along the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world at 4,130 miles. The word “ancient” is often used by younger music fans to describe veteran rockers who are in their 70s. Willie Nile,...

On Stage: Willie Nile is still rockin’ it

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Willie Nile The name “Nile” is associated with superlatives. The Nile River is the longest river in the world at 4,130 miles and has a drainage basin that covers 11 countries. Willie Nile is an internationally acclaimed rocker whose career spans 40 years.    Send article as PDF   

On Stage (Extra): A bit of Nashville comes to Kennett

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Peter Bradley Adams For years, Nashville has been home for a slew of talented singer-songwriters. And, for years, many of them have found a performance home at the Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org). One of them is Peter Bradley Adams. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter will visit the area on April...