On Stage: The Eternal Yardbirds return to play City Winery

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Yardbirds Any credible list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Amazingly, all three got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds The Yardbirds, who are playing the City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com) on September 22 are a bit like...

On Stage: Through change and evolution, The Yardbirds keep the music coming

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Yardbirds Any informed list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Amazingly, all three got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds The Yardbirds, who are playing the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610- 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com) on...

On Stage: Hal Ketchum comes to West Chester

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Hal Ketchum Hal Ketchum has played his songs for fans all over the world. Now, Ketchum is bringing his music to West Chester. On October 26, Ketchum will headline a show at the Bravo Main Stage Theater at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, 610-356-2787, www.uptownwestchester.org). Ketchum is a country music artist...

On Stage: The Yardbirds keep on going

Vans’ Warped Tour enters third decade By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  60’s rock legends The Yardbirds have survived changing rosters, the departure of superstars and more, and still keep on rocking. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” you surely remember the Black Knight. He challenges King Arthur who then cuts off the knight’s left arm....