On Stage: Keswick hosting music treasures of the 1980s tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Alarm
MTV had a major influence on rock music in the 1980. It was a springboard for hundreds of bands in a variety of genres – rock, metal, hair, pop, folk-rock and dance.
Not surprisingly, many of the bands were fluff and that resulted in a lot of “One Hit Wonders” such as Kajagoogoo, A-Ha, Toni Basil, A Flock of Seagulls and Right Said Fred.
While...
On Stage: N.C. band ‘Bask(s)’ in Philly limelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bask
Labor Day Weekend is here, and pumpkin festivals are looming on the horizon.
The season for basking is just about over.
But, the season for Bask never ends.
Bask is a band from Asheville, North Carolina featuring Scott Middleton – Drums, Jesse Van Note – Bass, Ray Worth – Guitar, Vocals, and Zeb Camp – Guitar, Vocals.
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On Stage: Killer Queen Experience at Knauer
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
No one will ever hear or see Queen – the band the ruled the rock world in the 1970s and 1980s – play again.
Sure, there is a band called Queen out on the road now with two of the original members – guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. But Queen without deceased vocalist Freddie Mercury is like the Four Seasons without Frankie Valli or...
On Stage: Adrian Belew lights up Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Adrian Belew
The concert schedule of the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) frequently features an evening of blues music. On August 23, the venue will feature an evening of Belew’s music – the music of internationally acclaimed guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Adrian Belew.
Belew first appeared...
On Stage: The End of America brings harmony to a troubled world
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The End of America
There is a band playing this weekend at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) that is definitely a band from the states. The band’s name is The End of America and there is no way a group from Europe or anywhere else in the world could have that name and not get a huge amount...
On Stage: Blues legends come to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Mayall
If you’re a fan of blues music, the only place you should want to be on August 20 is the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com).
The two acts on the bill, both of whom specialize in the blues, have been making music for a combined total of 118 years.
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On Stage: The Philadelphia Folk Festival has a loaded lineup
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If you’re in the mood for a lot of music this weekend, then you should head north — to Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville to check out the 2019 Philadelphia Folk Festival (Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville, 800-556-FOLK, www.pfs.org).
This Philadelphia Folk Festival is a music festival that is on a plateau all its own. Now in its 58th year, the festival...
On Stage: Kennett Symphony under the stars
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A great way to spend a warm summer evening is to sit in the audience at the Open Air Theater at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) with a mild breeze blowing and the Kennett Symphony playing onstage,
That scenario will exist on August 17.
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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.
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On Stage: Tessa Violet at Voltage Lounge tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tessa Violet
Tessa Violet turned in a sparkling performance when she headlined a Philly show last September at The Fillmore.
Now, the talented singer/songwriter/indie rocker is returning to Philadelphia on August 14 when she brings her “I Like (The Idea Of) You” Tour to the Voltage Lounge (421 North Seventh Street, Philadelphia, 215- 964-9602, www.voltagelounge.com).
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