Music
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40 Years of Swing, 100 Years of Jazz: Criterions Alumni Return to WCU for a Milestone Reunion Concert
Four decades of tradition. One hundred years of jazz history. On Thursday, July 16, West Chester University will bring both milestones together as alumni from its legendary Criterions Jazz Ensemble return to campus for the 40th Annual Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert. The free public performance begins at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Founder John Alston Steps Down After 32 Years Leading the Program
After 32 years, seven children grew into nearly 1,000. And now, the man who made it happen is passing the baton. John Alston, the founder and longtime director of the Chester Children’s Chorus, recently stepped down, marking the end of an era for one of Delaware County’s most beloved youth programs, according to staff for 6abc. Alston launched…
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Radnor’s David Uosikkinen of The Hooters Shares Story Behind Drum Set That Inspired Dave Grohl
It’s an incredibly special moment when rock legends get the chance to connect. David Uosikkinen, drummer for the hit 1980s rock band The Hooters and founder of In the Pocket, attended a Foo Fighters concert earlier this month at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. Before the performance, he was invited backstage by the band’s current drummer, Ilan Rubin, who had…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre invites the campus and surrounding community to experience a fresh and entertaining take on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, with performances on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West…
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Band Formed by Hooters Drummer, Levittown Native Performing at Event
While most rock and roll bands in the area were forced to travel to New York to secure the attention of record labels, The Hooters were bringing labels to Philly, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. “I remember with us, and with [Robert] Hazard, labels started coming down to Philadelphia, to check us out on our own turf,”…
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Chester Names Street After Hometown Grammy Winner Avery*Sunshine
Chester City officials celebrated Avery*Sunshine Day on Friday and named a street after the homegrown Grammy Award winner, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Also known as Denise Nicole White, Sunshine has had global success and won the Grammy Award in 2025 for Best Progressive R& B Album with “So Glad to Know You.”…
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The Doo Wop Project Brings ‘Echoes of the Street’ to West Chester University Mar. 28
America’s premier Doo Wop group, The Doo Wop Project, will bring their brand-new 90-minute show, Echoes of the Street, to West Chester University (WCU) on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range in price from $26-$36.50 and are…
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West Chester University’s Jazz Festival Swings Back to Campus Mar. 18-21
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University invites jazz lovers to experience four days of inspired performances at the 36th Annual WCU Jazz Festival, Mar. 18-21. All concerts take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester. Most concerts are free…
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Bucks County Native Langhorne Slim Performs New Songs on ‘The Daily Show’
Singer-songwriter and Bucks County native Langhorne Slim recently performed on an episode of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. His latest studio album, “The Dreaming Kind,” was released on Jan. 16. Langhorne Slim shared his inspiration for the album on the show before he performed one of his new songs,…
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Ridley’s Notre Dame Choir Wins B101 Christmas Choir Competition
The choir at Notre Dame de Lourdes School in the Swarthmorewood section of Ridley Township is this year’s winner of the B101 2025 K-8th Grade Christmas Choir competition, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The school’s music program will receive $5,000 from the win. The choir will also perform their winning song, “Like It’s…
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It’s a Holiday Spectacular From the Upper Darby Summer Stage’s Shooting Stars
The annual Holiday Spectacular from the Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars returns this year on Dec. 20 and 21. The high-energy, family-friendly performance captures the magic of the season with traditional holiday music, festive choreography, and holiday production numbers. The Holiday Spectacular is presented by the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation. Performances are…
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From Northley to Juilliard: Pianist and Composer Returns to Aston for Special Performance
Rhyuhn Green, a pianist and composer at The Juilliard School in New York, recently returned to Northley Middle School in Aston, where his musical journey first began, to give a special performance, according to a staff report from 6abc. Green’s career has led him to performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra and appearing on NPR’s Tiny…
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Midnight Album Release Draws Taylor Swift Fans to Springfield Target
Delaware County Taylor Swift fans lined up outside Springfield Target on Oct. 3 for the midnight release of the singer’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” according to a staff report from 6abc. Fans were given tickets that ensured they would be among the first to purchase exclusive vinyl and CD editions of Swift’s…
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Local Podcast Connects Listeners to Chester County Nonprofits, Businesses Like ‘Forever Changes’
Co-hosted by Joe Casabona, Erik Gudmundson, and Liam Dempsey, the “Start Local” podcast connects Chester County with its local businesses and nonprofits to grow and support each other. Originally started by Casabona and Dempsey in 2020, with Gudmundson joining in 2023, the podcast covers positive and career-oriented topics around the county. With a goal of…
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New Music Venue Opening in Aston in Art Community Expansion
A new music venue, The Mill at Rockdale in Aston, and a creator space, the Mill Works Creator Space, will add to an art community that’s been growing for 25 years in the borough, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Jared Loss and Mike Gaydos are behind the effort to bring the venues to Aston’s Rockdale…
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Famed Paoli Singer Finally Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paoli’s Chubby Checker is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 83-year-old singer is known for his 1960 hit single “The Twist.” Checker first performed the song in Wildwood, New Jersey and later recorded the track for Philadelphia’s Parkway Records. Though he…
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DelVal’s Spring Concert Series Concludes with Two Upcoming Performances
Delaware Valley University’s spring concert series concludes with two upcoming performances. Both concerts are free and open to the public. The first performance features the University Chorus Concert on Monday, April 28 at 7 PM. The next night, the Instrumental Concert takes the stage, featuring DelVal students and members of the community. That show also…
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The Remarkable Music Career of a Piano Tech Who Can’t Read Music Started in Willow Grove
You may not know Greg Sikora’s name, but odds are you’ve heard his handiwork — especially if you’ve ever attended a show in the Philly region, writes Rita Giordano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The longtime piano technician, who got his start at Taylor Music in Willow Grove, has spent decades tuning pianos for the likes…
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