On Stage: Local stars to shine at Philadelphia Folk Festival
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Folk Festival, which is celebrating its 63rd anniversary this year, is running from August 14-16 at Upper Salford Township’s iconic Old Pool Farm (1323 Salford Station Road, Harleysville, folkfest.org).
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience which makes returning to the farm each summer an...
On Stage: Fruition comes to Eagleview Town Center
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Eagleview Town Center “Concerts on the Square” (570 Wellington Square, Exton, www.ineagleview.com) began in 2001.
The series has established itself as an area summertime tradition where families gather on the lawn to hear live music under the stars.
The series, held every Tuesday evening from June through August, has become a beloved local...
On Stage: Beloved musicals return for local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ain’t Misbehavin
A nice way to spend an evening this time of year is to attend a live musical – a theatrical show that can fill a summer night with well-loved tunes.
This weekend, two area theaters — People’s Light (People’s Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, www.peopleslight.org) and Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Wilmington,...
On Stage: Brandywiners bring ‘Brigadoon’ to Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There is a tasty smörgåsbord of live musical treats in the area over the next few days – rock, blues, Broadway, folk, jazz, alt-rock, singer-songwriter, comedy.
Now through July 25, Brandywiners, Ltd. (brandywiners.org) are taking up residence in their summer home at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) where they...
On Stage: Despite health challenges, veteran rockers keep on performing
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
David Uosikkinen
Being a rock musician who has been playing for decades is similar to a professional athlete who has had a long sports career.
Time takes its toll physically.
The big difference is that pro athletes, for the most part, retire when their bodies tell them to hang it up.
They reach a point where they can no longer perform at the level...
Roth to perfrom at Winterthur, July 21
Mary Roth
Renowned folksinger Mary Roth will sing and perform music on various world music instruments at Winterthur Museum Garden and Library on Tuesday July 21 from 10:00- 2:30 pm
The program will take place in the museums gallery atrium with a variety of other activities for “Terrific Tuesday”
Mary Roth’s live performances have ranged from large festivals to intimate cafes.
Her original...
On Stage: Tribute bands taking center stage for local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Currently, the most successful music genre for live shows is tribute acts. It is a genre that spans genres.
Tribute acts have been around for quite a while. For years, there have been artists who have devoted their lives to recreating music from previous stars – mostly solo singers like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Now, there is a new wave of acts...
James ‘JB’ Barnes to celebrate album release at Jamey’s House of Music, July 11
Jamey’s House of Music is set to welcome a performance by respected New Jersey-based bluesman James ‘JB’ Barnes – with his JB & the JB Blues Band, taking place Saturday, July 11. Show: 7:00-10:00PM. Tickets: $20. (advance), $25. (door). Free copy of JB’s new CD to the first fifteen paid customers. Info: (215) 477-9985 or visit www.jameyshouseofmusic.com/.
This is...
On Stage: Dar Williams headlines Concerts Under the Stars
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dar Williams
This area has many attractive outdoor summer concert series.
One of the premier ones – one filled with name acts – is the 2026 Concerts Under the Stars series in King of Prussia, which is now in its 40th season.
One of the highlights will be provided by Dar Williams this weekend.
Presented and produced by Rising Sun Presents!,...
On Stage: Celebrate World Music Day in West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a weekend for special holidays and celebrations starting with Juneteenth on June 19 and ending with Father’s Day on June 21.
More importantly, June 21 is the day summer solstice is celebrated.
The solstice is one of four major markers in Earth’s yearly orbit around the sun, alongside the December solstice and the March and September equinoxes.
The...
