Dave Mattock with Funktap
The Kennett Flash and If Not for Music Presents…DAVE MATTOCK with FUNKTAP Celebrating their newest release “Knucklebox”! Thursday, May 29, 2025 $30 GA | $10 Student with ID | $5 BYOB 7pm show | 6pm doors all ages All Proceeds Benefit If Not for Music’s Gift of Learning Fund. Giving the Gift of Music to Aspiring Musicians. Learn more at www.ifnotformusic.org — If Not for Music is a 501 (c)(3) Pennsylvania nonprofit Funktap features the original jazz funk and fusion compositions of Dave Mattock. Modern in style, virtuosic in performance. The trio consists of Dave on Hammond organ, rhodes, and clavinet, Jason Herrmann on guitar and Josh Orlando on drums. Funktap’s self-titled debut album dropped in 2020, and the follow up, Knucklebox, released in 2025. ———————————————- An online processing fee of $5.00 per ticket ($1.50 per STUDENT ticket) will appear on your order at check out. This is NOT your BYOB fee. This online processing fee is waived when you purchase tickets over the phone or in-person. Email [email protected] to schedule a phone call or a time to buy tickets in-person. BYOB fees are $5 per person who is drinking. Even if you are sharing a 6-pack. Paid at the door only, cash or charge. Please see the FAQs on our website for more details. Opener (Level 2) and Headliner (Level 3) Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the prompt during the checkout process. As promised, you do not pay extra when ordering online. Online ticket prices are adjusted to account for the event fees that are automatically applied by Etix. Please call the Box Office with any questions at 484-732-8295. Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-732-8295 or email [email protected] for more information.
Dirk Quinn Band
The Kennett Flash is proud to present DIRK QUINN BAND Saturday, July 5, 20258pm show | 7pm doors$23 GA | $20 Members | $5 BYOBall ages Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for the jazz/funk band that coincidentally bears his name. Based out of Philadelphia, thegroup travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing,they’ve developed a unique and sincere style – one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners withfans ranging from the beard stroking jazz aficionados to the jam band hippies. The band’s infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly moreaccustomed to lyric-based music. With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and anaccessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most engaging!———————————————- We are now an all-in pricing venue, so the price that you see for our shows include all fees. Etix adds an online processing fee based on the cost of tickets. This online processing fee is waived when you purchase tickets over the phone or at the door. Email [email protected] to schedule a phone call or a time to buy tickets in-person. Please see the FAQs on our website for answers to frequently asked questions about The Flash. Opener (Level 2) and Headliner (Level 3) Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the prompt during the checkout process. With the shift in Pennsylvania venues requiring all-in pricing, we are still committed to the value of your membership. Level 2 and 3 Flash Members will still receive a discount based on the cost of the online fees, but it will vary from show to show. Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-732-8295 or email [email protected] for more information.
If Not For Music Presents: One Alternative
The Kennett Flash and If Not for Music are proud to present: ONE ALTERNATIVE Saturday, November 15, 20257pm show | 6pm doors$20 tickets | $12 kids 12 & under | $5 BYOBall ages ONE ALTERNATIVE is Jill Haley on oboe/English horn, Dana Allaband on violin , Mark Oppenlander on various acoustic guitars, Chico Huff on bass, and Tony Deangelis on drums. Rather than having its music labeled by others, ONE ALTERNATIVE describes its music as an acoustic fusion that blends jazz, rock, folk and classical styles into a sound that is uniquely ONE ALTERNATIVE. ———————————————- In accordance with Pennsylvania law, we are now an all-in pricing venue, so the price that you see for our shows include all fees. Tickets are available at the door for all shows unless otherwise posted or sold out. Please see the FAQs on our website for answers to frequently asked questions about The Flash. Opener (Level 2) and Headliner (Level 3) Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the prompt during the checkout process. With the shift in Pennsylvania venues requiring all-in pricing, we are still committed to the value of your membership. Level 2 and 3 Flash Members will still receive a discount based on the typical cost of the online fees, but it will vary from show to show. Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-732-8295 or email [email protected] for more information.
POSTPONED UNTIL 2026: Dub C Swing
UNFORTUNATELY, WE MUST POSTPONE FRIDAY’S DUB C SWING EVENT UNTIL 2026. Dub C Swing is an instrumental band from West Chester, Pennsylvania. With the saxophone as the lead voice, the band performs popular songs in all styles in their own unique arrangements. The vibraphone handles most of the chordal accompaniment with the bass and drums bringing the energy of a rock solid rhythm section. Each member has ample opportunity to let their voice be heard while improvising. The listener will experience fresh versions of their favorite songs in a way never heard before! Musicians welcome! Bring your instruments and sign up for the jam by clicking the link below: http://tmimediallc.com/flash.html ———————————————- In accordance with Pennsylvania law, we are now an all-in pricing venue, so the price that you see for our shows include all fees. Tickets are available at the door for all shows unless otherwise posted or sold out. Please see the FAQs on our website for answers to frequently asked questions about The Flash. Opener (Level 2) and Headliner (Level 3) Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the prompt during the checkout process. With the shift in Pennsylvania venues requiring all-in pricing, we are still committed to the value of your membership. Level 2 and 3 Flash Members will still receive a discount based on the typical cost of the online fees, but it will vary from show to show. Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-732-8295 or email [email protected] for more information. * Before Online Fees
Kitchen Sink
The Kennett Flash and If Not For Music is proud to present KITCHEN SINK Thursday, September 25, 2025, 20257pm show | 6pm doors$20 GA* | $10 Students*$5 BYOBall ages Kitchen Sink is an ensemble of like-minded musicians, improvisors, and composers dedicated to the creation and performance of original music. The band experiments with large groups of improvising musicians playing instruments from a wide variety of instrument families. The group was originally created in 2023 to premiere new compositions by the band leader Nathan Hansen. Since its inception, Kitchen Sink has collaborated with many local artists such as Francesco Protasi, Maeve Sullivan, and most recently, the Flash’s own award-winning songwriter Nile Gay. Impressions is the band’s first album and is set to release in September 2025. It features the music of Nathan Hansen, Dominick DeStefano, and most prominently, a saxophone concerto composed by Francesco Protasi. Kitchen Sink is very excited to bring the music from this album back to life for a one-time performance at the Kennett Flash to celebrate the release of this recording. ———————————————- In accordance with Pennsylvania law, we are now an all-in pricing venue, so the price that you see for our shows include all fees. Tickets are available at the door for all shows unless otherwise posted or sold out. Please see the FAQs on our website for answers to frequently asked questions about The Flash. Opener (Level 2) and Headliner (Level 3) Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the prompt during the checkout process. With the shift in Pennsylvania venues requiring all-in pricing, we are still committed to the value of your membership. Level 2 and 3 Flash Members will still receive a discount based on the typical cost of the online fees, but it will vary from show to show. Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-732-8295 or email [email protected] for more information. * Before Online Fees
The Jazz Jam RETURNS featuring Sandy Eldred
THE JAZZ JAM RETURNS! featuring Sandy Eldred Thursday, November 13, 20257pm show | 6pm doorsFREE ($15 suggested donation)$5 BYOBall ages The Jazz Jam is back at The Kennett Flash! This event features a short jazz concert from stellar local jazz artists followed by a jam session where our host invites musicians in the audience to join them on stage! Sandy Eldred is an internationally acclaimed bassist, composer, producer, and music educator residing in Philadelphia, PA. He is known for his inventiveness and command across music genres. Eldred is the founder of record label, Each and Only, and is a recording artist for Ukrainian record label, LabelWhoAble. Eldred is the leader of U.S.E. Trio and the Sandy Eldred Trio. He is an active member of the Hiruy Tirfe Quartet, Multi Mansions, the Bogdan Gumenyuk Quartet, the Nick Lombardelli Quintet, the Michael Hudson-Casanova Sextet, Heyman, Combo Theory, the Earl Phillips Big Band, and Norman David & The Eleventet.