On Stage Extra: Two legendary bands — Marshall Tucker and STYX — celebrating 50 years with local shows

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times There are quite a few legendary “Southern Rock” bands that have defined the genre – bands such as the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, 38 Special, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Black Oak Arkansas. One of the oldest and most durable is the Marshall Tucker Band, a band from Spartanburg, South Carolina that was formed in 1972. More...

On Stage: STYX celebrates 50 years with show at Xcite Center

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times STYX STYX is not unfamiliar with gold. The band has reached golden status or better on nine of its albums. Now, STYX is touring to celebrate its golden anniversary. The tour, which is also a support tour for its most recent album, “Crash of the Crown,” visits the area on May 5 for a show at the Xcite Center at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem,...

On Stage: STYX, Joan Jett to rock Hershey

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times STYX Classic rock comes in many forms and attracts people with a variety of musical tastes. If you’re a classic rock fan and you have a predilection for bands that rock hard and put out a 100 per cent effort every time they step onstage, then you need to make the short drive to Hershey this weekend. On June 30, the GIANT Center (550 West Hersheypark...

On Stage (extra): Sover brings red-hot guitar to Chesco

70s rock legends Styx performs in the area this week By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  Greg Sover Philadelphia may be home to guitar ace Greg Sover but he’ll be spending time in Chester County over the next few days. On August 13, Sover will have a “CD Release Party” at the Steel City Coffee House (203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610-933-4043, www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com). Then, he...

On Stage: Brynn Elliott balances studies, music

Also: Styx, Def Leppard at Allentown Fair By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times A lot of college students have schedules that are challenging to keep balanced. But, few face the obstacles experienced by Brynn Elliott. Elliott is a sophomore at Harvard University who is majoring in philosophy. She is also a musician who is heavily involved in recording her music and performing live shows. Usually,...

No fun things to do mid-week? Wrong.

New and old music venues offer summer options even during the week By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Procol Harum (including lead singer Gary Brooker, pictured) headlines at Sun Center’s “Starlight Summer Concert Series” July 17, just one of many great music opportunities available mid-week. There are a lot of things to like about summer. If you’re a music fan, you’re sure to appreciate...