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VoxHumana The W1.,UL Newsletter Volume 7, Number 1 , February, 1992 WTUL Presents ... , BOP (harvey), and more The returns This month WTUL is proud to present a number of national Welcome to the frrst edition of the revived Vox Humana, the acts in the New Orleans area. The presentations begin on Feb. 2 and official newsletter of WTUL. Some of you may remember the a night of ska with BOP (harvey) and local favorites Smilin' Myron, Vox from years past, but since we have not printed an issue in and continue through the month with from Baton Rouge-based almost two years, many readers will be unfamiliar with it. guitarist Mark Whitfield, and from Victim's Family It's purpose is to help keep you informed of our program­ and Buck-O. ming, fund raising activities, and musical events around town. This coverage includes our own WTUL-sponsored 'TUL box Mark Whitfield concerts, featuring national and international artists as well as local favorites, which are broadcast live every Monday night. Be "The best young guitarist on the scene today" is a heavy title sure to pick up future issues of the Vox for news on W1UL' s to carry around, but is not a paper to throw annual Rock-On Survival Marathon as it develops. Marathon, around such titles loosely. They have crowned Mark Whitfield with for anyone who doesn't know, is one of our main sources forthe this moniker, and rightfully so. Mark has knowledge and experi­ funding we need to keep our student-run, non-commercial station ence that are well beyond his 25 years and talent that is, simply, on the air. Despite the misleading name, it really has nothing to exciting. In a time when _many jazz musicians are showing pop do with running at all. Actually, it's so easy that any music fan influences, Mark Whitfield is staying true to the roots of jazz. can participate. There are two days of live music, great food and Born in Syosset, Long Island, Mark started playing classical crafts on Tulane's University Center Quad. There are also bass in the school at the age of seven. It was not until his (continued on page 2) family moved to Seattle that Mark got a chance to perform with the . He had begun with the instrument several years earlier and was essentially self-taught. His talent not only earned him a place in his high school , but also landed him a spot in a jazz BOP (harvey) competition sponsored by the Berklee School of Music which Who or what is BOP (harvey)? The name is somewhat awarded him a full scholarship. After graduating from Berklee in nondescript, but just think what people must have said about 1987, Mark relocated to New York to pursue a musical career. Mary's Danish a while back. BOP (harvey) is a , ska, After working the club circuit for a time, Mark landed a job that and groove outfit whose tight dance beats are certainly would launch him into the spotlight. Mark worked as guitarist for conducive to a good time. This seven man band is from organist Jack McDuffs combo, a group that had previously fea­ Michigan but now resides in Rhode Island. They are popular on the tured George Benson, another talented stringman. In fact, it was club circuit, and their influences will be enjoyed by any local Benson who heard Mark play and took an interest in the young music aficionado. BOP (harvey) combines traditional drums and musician. Under George's tutelage, Mark honed his guitar skills bass with a hom section of , trombone and saxophone to and made the connections that have landed him an exclusive seven create an irresistible rhythm. This band can be described as a record deal with Warner Bros. Records. merger between The Specials and the up-beat power of The Tom Mark has released two records to date. His debut, "The Tom Club. Their have political sensibilities, but the sound Marksman," was released in September of 1990 and was received itself encompasses what this band is all about. These guys will be with great critical acclaim. Backing by and his playing at Jimmy's on Sunday, February 2nd with local favorites trio gives the music a solid basis to showcase Mark's work. The Smilin' Myron. So if you enjoy dancing to funky grooves and release features some standards (Ellington's "In A Sentimental intricate beats, come out and see them. (continued on page 6) Inside WTUL Presents ...... Front, 3 Jazz Notes ...... 3 Programming Schedule ...... Rear Record Reviews ...... 4 Playlist ...... 2 Marathon ...... 2, 7 The Vox returns. from page 1 WTUL's Top 40 VoxHumana several WTUL-sponsored concerts such as reggae night, night and underground 1. Various Artists- SST Acoustic The WTUL Newsletter night at clubs around town. This is the 2. Monks of Doom - Meridian "Rock-On"part The"Survival"partis that 3. MontyPython-MontyPythonSings! Published as a guide to programming all the money goes to keeping WTUL on the 4. Buck-O - "Sugar Ray," "Flower on WTUL, 91.5FM. air. Now here's where the "Marathon" Thing" comes in. Three slightly twisted WTUL 5. Green Day - Kerplunk Kevin M. Logue, Editor In Chief DJ's will each take an exhausting twenty­ 6. Hole- James Levick, Assistant Editor four hour "Marathon" shift broadcasting 7. Bongwater- The Big Sell-out nothing but requested music for pledge 8. DirtyDozenBrassBand-OpenUp .. . Contributing Writers money. This year, Marathon is scheduled 9. Monkeyspank- Blue Mud Dave Sanford • Matt Hanks for the weekend of April 4th and 5th, but 10. Primus- Sailing the Seas of Cheese Jen Larson • Leslie Tamar Snadowsky club shows will occur throughout the pre­ EP Kerry Chausmer • Todd Wilkinson ceding week. 11. Lou Reed -Magic and Loss The Vox Humana will also feature a 12. Dwarves- Thank Heaven For Little section of progressive record reviews fea­ Girls WTUL Admjujstratjye Staff turing the latest releases from some of the 13. Reverend Horton Heat- Srrwke 'em most influential bands working today. A ifYou Got 'em "Jazz Notes ... " column will be included John Maraist, General Manager 14. Sebadoh -lll every month consisting of reviews and/or 15. Cranes- Wings ofJoy interviews. In addition, WTUL's specialty Jessica Anderson, Classical Director 16. Distorted Pony- Work Makes Free- shows will be featured in a revolving col­ David Blankenship, Education Director dom umn highlighting one of them each month. Jeff Bromberger, Sponsorships 17. God Bullies- War On Everybody Rap, , Hardcore, Blues, Folk, Kerry Chausmer, Community Events 18. Verlaines- Ready To Fly etc. will receive equal coverage in the spe­ Kelly Gilmore, Assistant to the 19. - 712 cialtycolumnandcanallbeheardonWTUL. General Manager 20. Dramarama - Vinyl The Vox will also include alistofWTUL's J.C. Glenn, Public Relations 21. Ned's Atomic Dustbin- "Kill Your top progressive rotations every month. Dave Sanford, Music Director Television" Information on upcoming concerts and a David Straite, News Director 22. - Welcome To Mexico ... WTUL programming schedule can also be Carol Swedlow, Program Director Asshole found. Victim's Family will be appearing at the RC lounge on February 18, 1991. They are from California and are touring in support of Carr Wilkerson, Technical Director 23. ScreechingWeasel-MyBrainHurts We are pleased to be back in business their soon-to-be-released record on the label. Opening for Victim's Family will be the local band Buck-O. (File photo) Todd Wilkinson, Jazz Director 24. Cop Shoot Cop - White Noise after such a long hiatus and hope that you 25. - Just For A Day •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• will fmd our publication both entertaining Ron Engel, Sports Director 26. Coffin Break - No Sleep 'Til the Notes from the World of Jazz and informative. The Vox will keep you in Eleni Polopolus, New Orleans Music Stardust Motel touch with what goes on here at WTUL and Lester Sullivan, Editor of the 27. Rockin' Dopsie- Louisiana Music A recent release from will provide yet another outlet for your 28. Cramps -Look Mom No Head! Charles Fambrough's The Proper Angle will be often heard on fact seven out of the 11 tracks on The Proper Angle were written Classical Listeners' Guide faithful campus radio station to influence 29. The Hard Corps- Def Before Dis­ WTUL Jazz programming in the future. When considering the by Fambrough and combine the many influences of his fellow your lives. Assistant to the Program Director honor genius of Fambrough with the likes of , Branford contemporaries. -James Levick and Kevin M. Logue Paula Ouder 30. Pegboy - Strong Reaction/Three­ Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, , , Jeff Watts, "One For Honor" was recorded on his 1979 Horizon release but Chord Monte Jerry Gonzalez and , there is no way one could is expanded here with Wynton's trumpet and Branford's Afro­ Assistant to the Music Director Advertising in the 31. TheRamonas-"Misdirected" seven­ possibly be disappointed. Cuban groove. Mary Watkins inch Born August 25th in 1950, Fambrough studied classical "Dolores Carla Maria," named after Fambrough's wife Dol­ VoxHumana 32. Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet as a youngster, but leaned toward the bass at age 13 . With a father ores and twin daughters, Carla and Maria, is a slower more tropical D~bhi~ Farris, Media Ad\ isor -Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham .. who sang bass in a church choir, he grew up with the sound literally tinged piece that again features Wynton on trumpet. can make your advertising 33. - Steady Diet of Nothing around him. Switching to classical bass, under the wings of Gonzalez and Berrios' gurio rhythm on congas and shakere can WfUL is a non-commercial, educational dollars work harder for you 34. Corrosion of Conformity -Blind Philadelphia Orchestra's Neil CourUley, Fambrough consolidated be heard on "Sand Jewels," and the title track, "The Proper Angle," radio station licensed 10 the Board of Ad­ among college students, 35. - "Vibracobra" seven-inch his talent and moved on to play theater productions and even the boasts Grover Washington, Jr. overtones. ministraiOrs of the Tulane University Edu­ 36. Mighty Mighty Boss Tones - Self- music fans, and WTUL's Catskills Concord Hotel working with mu.§ical greats Frank Si­ One of the best tracks, "Don Quixote," which features cational Fund. Ideas and opinions expressed titled EP natra, Nipsey Russell and Xavier Cugat. Hargrove's trumpet and the soprano saxaphone of Ford, is just in this publication are thoseofthe individual listening audience. 37. Murphy's Law- The Best of Times Getting to know people in the business, Fambrough covered another example of the great chemistry these musicians have writers, and do not necessarily reflect those 38. - The Pod the club scene playing in Andy Aaron's Mean Machine which together. of the editorial staff, the WTUL manage­ 39. Poi Dog Pondering- "Jack Ass Gin­ featured Grover Washington Jr. in 1969. Moving on with Airto Charles Fambrough's The Proper Angle on CTI Records is ment, or the administration of Tulane Uni­ Call Kevin at (504) 865-5887 ger" versity. Moreira in 1975, McCoy Tyner in 1978 and and the Jazz definite! y on track and is probably one of the best examples of jazz for more details 40. Antiseen -Southern Hostility Messengers in 1982, Fambrough started writing his own !Jlusic. In out in record stores today. -Leslie Tamar Snadowsky R • E • C • 0 • R • D • •R•E•V•I•E•W•S R • E • C • 0 • R • D • •R•E•V•I•E•W•S Green Day Ministry freedom of choice in the song "Reclamation" and addresses punctuated by thundering Melvinesque drum beats. The vocals on Kerplunk "" criticisms of Justice Brennan on "Dear Justice Letter". Having this are those (like the and Upside-Down (Lookout) (Sire/Warner Bros.) inspired dozens of bands, Fugazi is one of the most influential bands Cross) which one dares not even attempt to decipher for fear of Lately, it seems like hardcore music has been losing that To the delight of all, Ministry is back with a vengeance. This of the nineties and definitely one to watch. some perverse revelation. Joining label mates , Murphy's characteristic sloppiness which stems from its punk roots. A few single from their forthcoming album is a defmite milestone in the ·Dave Sanford Law and Napalm Death, has penetrated the dark, bands have even picked up the dirty habit of incorporating com­ band's incorporation of angry thrash attitude into their characteris­ :l musty depths of the alternative music scene. pletely pop-oriented melodies into their hyper-rhythms. Green tic industrial sound. Although I doubt the possibility of a love affair ., -Dave Sanford Day is one of these bands getting over the thing, and if between Jesus and a drag racer, this is inspired material and is some Kerplunk is any indication, and I think it is, then these three of the heaviest stuff I've heard from Ministry. The single consists of Doom California boys have really found the secret to full recovery. Their ofthe full-length version of"Jesus Built My Hotrod" as well as the Meridian sound consists of fast-paced rhythms, fuzzy guitar hooks, poppy more slender and less buffed edit. The third track, "TV Song," is (Bai ted Breath) Hole melodies and even harmonies, which not so long ago were hardcore intense thrash that gets a bit tiresome and irritating after awhile. This is the third album by these former members of Camper Pretty On the Inside taboo. In fact, these guys have lost most of what made it "hard" Nevertheless, the title cut itself is what we should concern ourselves Van Beethoven and The Ophelias, but being the first since the (Caroline) core. Perhaps pop-core is a more appropriate term. The vocals are with. "Jesus Built My Hotrod" boasts the vocal contributions of deaths of these bands, it is clearly their most focused yet. Sixteen In the last couple of years a new genre of rock ha: still just a little rough and are, thankfully, far from the pop standards from the Butthole Surfers. NeedJess to say the songs and segways that approach a variety of musical genres with emerged known as "foxcore". "Foxcore" bands are predominant!) of Top 40 type stuff. His voice has a nasally quality that reminds splicing of these two influential talents is as warped as it is carefree but respectable abandon. Their music is always complex, female and tend to rock harder than their male counterparts. Witl me of (ex-Husker Du vocalist). Although the music is, powerful. Let us hope the rest of the album is of this caliber. with continuously shifting tempos, balancing between order and the release of Pretty on the Inside, Hole has established themselve on the surface, quite different from 60's rock 'n' roll pop, the overall -Kevin M. Logue chaos. It is an interweaving of psychedelic, jazzy, melodic, quirky, as one of the most popular bands of this genre. Led by the striking!. tone is the same. This is rather simplistic stuff that captures the rhythmic, cynical, edgy, intense, ironic, unpredictable style with powerful vocals of which focus on pain, sex an mood of goofy beach movies and silly, contrived dances like the severe mood shifts. In a word: brilliant love (common themes in foxcore), Hole's music will place many , twist, but not as naively clean-cut In short, this music is fun . This -Jen Larson bizarre thought in your head. From the all-out grunge onslaught o. is a very good thing, because after all, what good is , no Tar "" to the eerie, tortured psychedelia of "Pretty,' matter how artistic, socially relative or emotionally powerful, if it Jackson Hole will leave you gasping for air, reaching for a cigarette, an< isn't fun. At least every once in awhile. Check out the corny, mock­ (Amphetamine Reptile Records) begging for more. country ditty, "Dominated Love Slave." Coffin Break Tar, from (and not too suprisingly on a reputedly -Dave Sanforc -James Levick grungy label), is best served very hotand loud. Jackson is their third Crawl (Epitaph Records) major release (the EP Handsome, the LP Roundhouse plus nu­ merous 7" singles), so if you liked them in the past, they sound about Listening to Crawl, the latest album from the Seattle trio, the same as in '88. This band deserves more attention than the Coffin Break, is a lot like watching an old re-run of The Brady Sound garden Dwarves typical "Oh, it's grunge... " reaction. Tar uses lots of heavy guitar Bunch. I feel like I've heard all of it before, but for some Badmotorjinger Thank Heaven For Little Girls and distortion. The vocals are powerful yet become somewhat unexplainable reason, my interest is still piqued. This isn't to say (A&M) () unclear as they attempt to force their way through a wal l of that Coffin Break's music is as blatantly predictable as Mike An exercise in bone-crunching heaviness, · ~ Okay, but we also need to thank heaven for bands such as this feedback. Good times will be had by all who subject themselves to Brady's annoyingly redundant "Father knows best" speeches or strikes a nerve that has remained untouched sine{ one who deliver the goods with no-holds-barred intensity. The this intenseLP. WTUL'sDJsarehappy with the lack of obscenities Carol's nauseatingly supportive "PTA mom" attitude- far from it Tad's 8-Way Santa. This second major label effort is faster, heavie1 Dwarves are the guys your mother warned you about. They on this album: they can feel free to drop the needJe on any cut and It does seem, however, that they have fallen into the all too familiar andmoredirectthanitspredecessor,LouderThanLove. Theaddition maintain no pretentious stylizations or gimmicks and prefer to play not worry about any FCC violations. Amphetamine Reptile records trap of fi nding their niche and refusing to grow out of it. of new bassist Ben Sheperd and the incorporation of his songwriting how they want, when they want, and what they want Their music has put out some really nice (like the compilation album Coffi n Break make good music ... hell, they make great music. have had noticeable influence on the band since the last album. is very direct and consists of simple guitar riffs and thrash drum Dope, Guns and Fucking in the Streets, which features Tar as well One would be hard pressed to find another band that is as sincere Frontman and Sheperd create a relentless grunge beats complemented by screaming agonizing vocals. This descrip­ as Surgery and ), and Tar's most recent one, Jackson, and committed to what they are doing. But in a genre of music that assault on "Slaves a:nd Bulldozers," while "Face Pollution" i~ tion may sound like dozens of other bands you have heard before, is definitely worth a listen. has become as formulated as any other style, Coffin Break does straight-up thrash. A powerful complements the simple, yet but there is something different here: this band has a major attitude. -Kerry Chausmer little more than fit the mold. grinding riff of "Room A Thousand Years Wide" as guitarist Kim Sure, the Dwarves are fast and heavy, but they are also blatant and -Matt Hanks Thayil tries his hand at lyrical composition. The first single from perverse. One could argue that this album, their second full-length the album, "Jesus Christ Pose," is excellent music to listen to while Sub Pop release, is exploitative, brutal and lacking the tact of a more driving aimlessly at high speeds after having an emotional shootout refined band. But when has thrashy grunge ever been tactful? I Fugazi with a significant other. Badmotorfinger more than delivers what admire this album's blunt lyrical and musical intensity. Unfortu­ Steady Diet Of Nothing Fudge Tunnel long-time Soundgarden fans have come to expect yet may also giv{ nately, WTUL will be playing little of this release on the air, since (Dischord) high school metalheads something new to chew on. Guns 'N Ro~ (Relativity) every song but one is full of obscenities. Nevertheless, the Dwarves Over the last year or so Fugazi has become one of the most may have been a bit presumptuous in selecting such a merciless!) remain uncompromising in an industry loaded with yes-bands. popular alternative bands around. Withoutany promotion, Fugazi 's Sure every good boy deserves fudge, but it takes a unique powerful and musically adept outfit to open for them on tour. -Kevin M. Logue last album Repeater sold well over one hundred thousand copies. individual to get into Fudge Tunnel. A 40-minute onslaught of -Kevin M. Logue After repeated listening I see no reason why Steady Diet ofNothin g grinding, tortuous, metallic grunge, this album is not for the weak would not get the same response. On their latest release their sound at heart. Featuring covers of Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever" and has become noisier and more aggressive, following the trend they Cream's "," Hate Songs In E Minor boasts began on their last LP. As political as ever, Fugazi takes a stand on a colossal . Screechy feedback-laden guitar work is The 22nd Annual WTUL Rock-On-Survival Marathon 1r c§llnfirrfr CC«DIIDfr

Design must include: • The words: "22nd Annual WTUL Rock-On-Survival Marathon," WHITFIELD • The WTUL logo • The date of this year's Marathon: April 3-5, 1992. • No more than four colors please! Entry Deadline: Feb. 25, 1992

Send entries to: WTUL Marathon T-Shirt Contest Room 19, Basement Level Tulane University Center New Orleans, LA 70118. Jazz Guitarist Mark Whitfield, who will be appearing in 'Pulane University's McAlister Auditorium on February 19 at 8 p.m. Mark Whitfield, from page 1 Mood") that show his respect and reverence to the masters, as well tell he spent years listening to Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Anyone interested in being a vendor at marathon please contact as his ability to play these standards, and also some of 'his own Charlie Christian, Grant Green, Joe Pass and, of course, George compositions like "Little Digi's Strut," a catchy tune with a New Benson. He is not, however, just copying their sounds. He has Carol during regular business hours at 865-5887. Orleans second-line feeling. His second release, Patrice, followed taken what he has learned and pressed beyond it. His is a unique almost exactly one year later (September 1991) and again was talent with a sound and flair all his own. Mark Whitfield is carving received with widespread acclaim. This release also features some his own niche as a jazz guitar legend. fine accompaniment from Ron Carter (bass), Kenny Barron (pi­ -Todd Wilkinson ano), Jack DeJohnette (drums) and reedman Alvin Batiste. Made up of mostly original compositions, Mark Whitfield continues to (WJUL is proud to present the Mark Whitfield Trio Tuesday, Feb. show his dynamic feel for his instrument. 19 at 8 p.m. in Tulane's McAlister Auditorium. Tickets are $8for His influences are numerous, and hearing Mark play, one can students, $10 for all others.) Become an underwriting sponsor!

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