On Stage Extra: Sue Foley rocks the Loft at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sue Foley
There will be no tricks but plenty of treats when Sue Foley, a Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader based in Austin, Texas, performs a show at The Loft at City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, https://citywinery.com/philadelphia) on October 31.
It’s Halloween night but the only scary thing will be how well Foley...
On Stage: Paxton, McCutcheon celebrate ‘Together’ at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon
When Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon perform together on October 26 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com), they bring together years of professional music experience – Paxton (61 years) and McCutcheon (53 years).
They are touring in support of its new album, “Together,”...
On Stage Extra: Matt Andersen at City Winery for rare Tuesday night show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Matt Andersen
Mondays and Tuesdays are tough days for live music shows.
Some venues such as Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester, Jamey’s House of Music in Lansdowne and Kennett Flash rarely have shows during the early part of the week.
Fans frequently spend Mondays recuperating from the weekend and Tuesdays getting ready for the rest...
On Stage: The 60’s come back to Phoenixville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Sixties Show
If you grew up with the music and the vibes of the 1960s or if you’re a later day fan of that era, there is a show coming to the Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, thecolonialtheatre.com/events) on September 30 that you don’t want to miss — The Sixties Show.
The Sixties Show played the Colonial in Phoenixville...
On Stage: Kennett Symphony opens new season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Symphony’s Music Director Michael Hall
On October 15, the Kennett Symphony will open its 2023-2024 season with a program called “Masterworks 1: Stories of Love and Nature.
The concert, which will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m., will be performed in the Exhibition Hall at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, kennettsymphony.org).
The...
On Stage Extra: The Friendship Commanders ready to rock Mid-Atlantic
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Friendship Commanders
Commander may have been sent into exile in Delaware, but the Commanders are currently out in full force in the Mid- Atlantic region – the Friendship Commanders, that is.
The Friendship Commanders, a heavy rock duo from Nashville featuring guitarist/singer/songwriter Buick Audra and drummer Jerry Roe, are touring in support...
On Stage: Quinn Sullivan feels right at home at Sellersville Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Quinn Sullivan
Massachusetts native Quinn Sullivan has found a home away from home at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com). The young guitar ace will headline a show at the theatre on October 5.
“I’ve played the Sellersville Theater a lot over the last six years,” said Sullivan, during a phone...
On Stage Extra: Soft Machine just keeps on going
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Soft Machine
Any discussion of British bands with impressive longevity has to include Soft Machine.
Soft Machine (billed as The Soft Machine up until 1969 or 1970) were formed in mid-1966 by Robert Wyatt (drums, vocals), Kevin Ayers (bass, guitar, vocals), Daevid Allen (guitar) and Mike Ratledge (organ).
Allen, Wyatt and future bassist Hugh Hopper had...
On Stage: Vanessa Collier goes ‘Live’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vanessa Collier
After releasing five studio albums over the last decade, Vanessa Collier finally decided to make a live album.
Collier, who is headlining a show at Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on September 30, recently released “Live At Power Station.”
Power Station at BerkleeNYC is a recording...
On Stage Extra: Briscoe brings a bit of Texas to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Briscoe
Get ready, Philly – here come a pair of “Good Ole Texas Boys” – make that “Good Young Texas Boys.”
Briscoe, which is headlining a show on September 27 at World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, www.worldcafelive.com), is making it area debut.
Briscoe is Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton.
Briscoe traces its roots back...
