On Stage: Anthony Ramos looks to conquer pop music, too
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor
Anthony Ramos
Anthony Ramos is a bright young star in the entertainment world – star of stage and screen (film and television) – and now is poised to become a star in the world of pop music.
Ramos just released his debut album, “The Good & The Bad,” on October 25 on Republic Records and now is on tour in support of the new LP. The tour brings him to...
On Stage: Aztec Two-Step ‘2.0’ updates beloved act
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor
Aztec Two-Step
Aztec Two-Step has been around for decades and has played the area numerous times over the years at a variety of venues – including Kennett Flash not long ago.
When the band came to the area two years ago for a show at the World Café Live, there was a buzz. The duo was touring in support of its first studio album of new material since the release...
On Stage: John Byrne comes ‘home’ to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor
John Byrne
Singer/songwriter John Byrne is a native of Dublin, Ireland who first worked in the United States when he was in college and then moved to this country more than 20 years ago.
Now a resident of the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, Byrne will have a hometown show on November 1 at World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com)...
On Stage: Allegaeon ready to rock Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Allegaeon
Whenever Allegaeon comes to the area for a show, metal music fans get excited.
Allegaeon plays a smorgasbord of metal music that rattles the rafters and usually tours on a bill with several top-flight metal acts.
When Allegaeon played the Voltage Lounge last year, the band was on a bill that included Rings of Saturn, Entheos, Neckrogoblikon,...
On Stage: ‘Come From Away’ brings joy to Philly stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Come from Away
The words “joyous” and “uplifting” are frequently used to describe plays, songs or musical acts. In reality, the words are often misused and should be put in the “hyperbole” category.
“Come from Away,” the hit musical which is running now through November 3 at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia,...
On Stage: Coco Montoya brings the blues to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Coco Montoya
There are various generations of blues artists and they span a really large age range. On October 26, Coco Montoya, one of the country’s best modern blues guitarists, will headline a show at Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
Montoya has built a reputation as an ace guitarist...
On Stage: The Bros. Landreth do things just a bit differently
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Bros. Landreth
The Bros. Landreth, who are headlining a show at City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com/philadelphia/) on October 24, got their band name from the two members – brothers Dave and Joey Landreth.
Why is the name The Bros. Landreth instead of The Landreth Brothers?
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On Stage: The Bad Plus celebrates new album with show in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Bad Plus
In 2017, The Bad Plus had a minus – and then a plus. The trio from Minnesota lost a founding member, added a top-flight player from Philadelphia and never missed a step along the way.
On October 23, The Bad Plus, which now features Philadelphia jazz legend Orrin Evans, visits Evans’ hometown for a show at South Jazz Kitchen (600 North...
On Stage: Toto headlines at The Met
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Toto
There are live shows in the area on October 20 to suit just about any musical taste – a legendary 1970s classic rock band from Los Angeles, a veteran guitarist from Canada, a versatile classical music ensemble from Delaware and a British prog-rock band that is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
On Sunday evening, The Met (858 North Broad Street,...
On Stage: Ethan Iverson Quartet
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ethan Iverson Quartet
For years, the Ars Nova Workshop has been presenting area jazz fans with musical gems in the form of live concerts by some of the top jazz artists in the world.
On October 17, ANW will present a performance by the Ethan Iverson Quartet at the Caplan Center for Performing Arts (University of the Arts, 211 South Broad Street, Philadelphia,...
