On Stage: Dan May covers long road to return to Sellersville stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dan May
Back in the beginning of May, Dan May experienced a situation of “being close yet so far away.”
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some people virtually became hermits. Singer/songwriter Dan May literally became a hermit.
“I stopped going out for any reason,” said May, during a phone interview from his home in Drexel Hill in May. “I was...
On Stage: Rockabilly legend Linda Gail Lewis to light up Flash rooftop show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Linda Gail Lewis
The spotlight will be on rockabilly and honky-tonk music this weekend in Kennett Square.
Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) has two events scheduled this weekend as part of its Rooftop Series – Sin City Band on August 21 and Linda Gail Lewis on August 22.
If Jerry Lee Lewis...
On Stage: Young Dubliners headlining at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Young Dubliners
There are times when bands have names that can be deceiving…like the band that is headlining a show on August 12 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) — the Young Dubliners.
The Young Dubliners — Keith Roberts, lead vocals and acoustic guitar; Chas Waltz, violin,...
On Stage: Two legendary acts celebrate golden anniversary with local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chris Smither
A golden anniversary is always a big deal whether it’s a marriage, a business, an event or the life of a musical act.
A lot of rock and folk musicians have not been able to live for more than 50 years. Many, many rock and folk musicians have not been able to mount careers that have lasted for more than five years.
This weekend, there...
On Stage: Vanessa Collier comes home for rooftop show at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vanessa Collier
Vanessa Collier is a highly acclaimed blues/jazz sax player who – in normal times – spends a lot of time touring nationally.
Occasionally, the Chadds Ford resident gets an opportunity to play a show at a venue close to home – including Delaware gigs at the Candlelight Dinner Theater and the Arden Gild Hall.
On July 30, she will...
On Stage: Sharon Katz brings The Peace Train to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sharon Katz
On July 23, the City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com/philadelphia) will host one of the most important artists of our time – musician, philanthropist, musicologist and humanitarian activist Sharon Katz.
On this special summer night, Sharon Katz & The Peace Train will roll into Philadelphia.
“I’m having rehearsals...
On Stage: Live shows start roaring back in area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ley Line
Pandemic restrictions have had a stranglehold on live entertainment for more than a year but now, finally, the grip is starting to loosen.
The calendar of shows over the next week still is limited with regard to venues but it does feature variety – and that is a victory.
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...
On Stage: Space Kamp makes return to Lehigh Valley for free show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Space Kamp
Space Kamp is a music group that started in the Lehigh Valley and now is returning to the Lehigh Valley on July 11 to perform a free show. “Space Kamp’s Summer Shakedown” is scheduled for July 11 at Levitt Pavilion Steel Stacks (101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, www.levittsteelstacks.org).
Space Kamp, a duo that delivers a swirling blend...
On Stage: The Blues take center stage at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Clarence Spady
Two highly acclaimed blues artists will be performing at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) in the upcoming week – Clarence Spady on July 2 and Ana Popovic on July 6.
They couldn’t be less alike. Spady is an African-American male guitarist from North Jersey who now lives in...
On Stage: McKeown headlines People’s Light Drive-In
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Erin McKeown
The live music scene in the area started to come to life a few weeks ago and has been picking up momentum ever since. The schedule of live shows is getting meatier after months and months of looking anorexic.
People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, peopleslight.org) has resumed its Drive-In Concert Series, following current PA regulations...
