On Stage: Batten makes rare area appearance

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Jennifer Batten To land the gig as lead guitarist for Michael Jackson’s world tours during the height of his world-wide popularity, you had to be an amazing musician – a musician who could handle the complexities of the pop legend’s arrangements. To be able to tour and record with Jeff Beck, one of rock’s all-time great guitarists, you had to be a guitarist...

On Stage: Enjoy a ‘Steady Holiday’ in Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Steady Holiday Fans of the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are in for a double treat this week. Actually, they’re in for a pair of double treats. The first double treat is that the band will be playing back-to-back nights at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 North Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com) on March 2 and 3. The second double...