fall,' or, 'able to be bound in a book Pato Banton at Marathon Table of Contents and thrown out the window,' this WTUL 'window' existing in a purely exis­ Reggae Club Night cover art by Domenici A. Kyle Berman & Erica Herndon 2 Foreward tential level of being, on the third Executive Staff: floor of my building. Pato Banton is coming - soon - to 3 Pato Banton WTUL's Rock on Survival Marathon, Chris Lidy General If we further state that Dante's mountain in his Purgatoria is mere­ March 11-12. Hes has become, from Manager 4 Forum- ly an allegorical mountain symbol­ his meager beginnings in Birming­ Mark Miester Program on Racism ham, England, one of the foremost Mark Vicknair Classical izing his mother's special .chocolate layered cake, we can then make the reggae performers of out time. Brian Goldberg Jazz 4 Acid House connection of purgatory being be­ Creating a new reggae that, accord­ Gill Creel · Music Music ing to his manager and co­ Susan Estes Asst. Music tween heaven and hell. Chocolate is equated with both sin and heaven. producer, J.T. Haynes, "is the reggae Randy Cartwright New Orleans 6 Classics This, of course brings us to the final of tomorrow." Constantly breaking Suzanne Kaiser Community Department new ground, Pato has conbined the Events points, one that Dante equates a mountain with Purgatory, and John reggae beat with rap, African mu­ Todd Andras Business 6 Deadshift sic, samba, jazz, and funk. He has Nancy Russo Asst.Busines Denver thinks that mountains are heavenly. Of course, then, heaven released two solo albums, Never Erica Herndon Asst.Busines 7 L iving is purgatory, and my recipe for Give In, and Visions of the World Todd Pierce Production Colour (both on IRS's label Primitive Man Libby Curtin Public chocolate cake is infernal. What else is new? Record Company) in the U.S.. Pato Relations 8 New Orleans Banton has also appeared on albums Karen Kruse News Mu sic by the English Beat, and General Jordan Rosenberg Sports Marathon is newly returned to the UC quad. You are all to attend the Public singing duets with Ranking Crandle Brandon Education 9 20th Century Roger ("One of Reggae's most suc­ Leonard Bertrand Technical March 11 & 12 times and other club Classics nights, too. I also have to apologize cessful vocalists"). Sarah Rothstein Public R~views: Service for any and all mistakes made in the last edition of the Vox Humana, I His new album Visions of the World Erik Andries A prentice is something of a departure from Kyle Berman Publications Enya 10 don't have the space to list them, but there are a few on the schedule. traditional reggae, but this souldn't be surprising considering his pre­ Too Much Joy 10 Don't think about that, though. Foreword Think about Marathon! vious collaborations with Ranking Roger, who continues to contribute A. Kyle Berman, editor Hugo Largo 11 And remember, while the famed to Pato's repetoire. Pato feels that Sartre once said that jumping out of the only way you can sell [reggae] an existential window will not save Danerous Liasons 12 Max von Food (perhaps famed is too big of a word, call him 'ed' instead) to the masses is by making it ac­ you from a fire, but might kill you. ceptable and danceable." His desire World of Jazz said "did you put chocolate in my Dante, however, got it right when 12 to reach as many different people he said that if your logic falls in a Recomends ... shoes,'' he surely meant "I expect to see you at the WTUL Marathon." through his music as possible has forest, no one will notice. Both of forced him to expand his horizens these are 'fallible' sorts of logic, or Marathon Thanks, and I hope I see you there. musically. merely strange. Fallible, in this (continued on next page) case, surely either means 'able to reviews and schedule (continued on page 3) Pages 13, 14, & 15 - 2 - - 3 - While making his music "dancea­ tion between new immigrants and lawed synthetic narcotic (not to be Styles of both House and Acid House ble" has been a goal for Pato, his the already existing lower class for confused with a hallucinagen). It differ slightly, but are both com­ emphasis has and continues to be low-paying jobs is a major cause of has also inspired what may be con­ prised of a vocalist, a synthesizer, on the lyrics. Covering such these outbreaks. In response to the sidered a new summer of love, fully and the bass ostinato, upon which themes as apartheid and social is­ question of increasing racial inci­ costumed with bell bottomed jeans everything is structured. With the sues, Pato ranges from blasting the dents on campuses nationwide, Dr. and smiley faced t-shirts. It could assistance of synthesizers and mix­ South African government to ques­ Ladd stated that these examples of almost be said that the smiley face ing boards, samplings of more re­ tioning the consequences of the racism reflect a trend in society as a has come to represent the whole cent rap songs or early disco might Handsworth Riot in Birmingham whole. Acid House scene. DJs in clubs be incorporated, the disco adding an from a few years ago. choose their music carefully with a addtional nostalgic element from Racism is still with us, even after full understanding of the condition the polyester years of the early His approach towards music has al ­ valiant efforts throughout the of their patrons. Such songs as 70's. ways been poitive. "I think that twentieth century to eradicate it. "Acid Sex" by Nasty Thoughts, too people with slack tunes are misus­ Hopefully, exposing the problem to obscene for radio play, are favored Dance music is always changing, ing music. I don't see how someone public notice through such media for their lewd and drug oriented but a valid question concerning can sit down and have a nasty channels as Forum will bring us lyrics. It is interesting to note that this particular trend, is why? Per­ though and put that though to mu­ closer to a solution. If we are fortu­ in an increasingly promiscuous so­ haps when the attention span of so sic. If I get a good though, I think nate, race relations will be an out­ ciety, ecstacy has been mistakenly many of its adherants is no more it's really important to let people dated topic of discussion in twenty identified as an aphrodisiac. Possi­ than 30 seconds, they need some­ share it." Let's hope that during his years . bly the music and general atmos­ thing new to keep their attention. show he will use his opportunity to phere have more to contribute to A sad truth? Perhaps. show us a good time, and show off Acid House Music such misconceptions. his new music. Marcus McNeil, Earlier I stated that the Acid House A.Kyle Berman & Erica Herndon Acid House has roots in the Deep music craze is a trend. One might The Acid House craze has finally House music from Chicago's south wonder if even some generic blues Forum reached WTUL. Although they side ethnic neighborhoods. The singer would show up one day soon Karen Kruse, director might seem to be standard techo­ music was picked up shortly after with an Acid House single, since so dance tunes to us, they have re­ by north side clubs as well as some many other bands are getting in on Racism. In one word, there are ceived particular attention in the record stores and alternative radio the craze of dance singles all of a thousands of images. The word con­ U.K.. This newish genre is exempli­ stations. Acid House developed from sudden. When they remixed Bee­ jures up visions of everything from fied by such key elements as Lai­ Deep House, becoming more main­ thoven's 9th, you know the acid 1s separate water fountains to violent bach's "Sympathy for the Devil, stream than its predecessor. Deep taking over. Hallucinagens, though rioting. In light of recent events in House 12 inch" and "Beethoven's House, which developed, in turn dangerous, have inspired a genre of New Orleans, the topic of the Febru­ 9th, House mix", New Order's "Fine from (among other elements) blues music quite distict from its varied ary 16 edition of Forum was race re­ Time", Sigue Sigue Sputnik's "Suc­ roots, has retained some of its more techno/blues beginnings. Oh, and lations. Moderator Doug Pitkin cess" and Nitzer Ebb's "Control I'm soulful aspects. Bands like 'Two Smiley says "have a happy day!" and queried Loyola's Dr. Tony Ladd, an Here," the video for this sports psy­ Puerto Ricans, a Blackman, and a he has that special glitter in his associate professor of sociology, chedelic flashback effects reminis­ Dominican' and 'Inner City' have eyes. about the meaning of recent racial cent of 60's acid trips. Exploding that true House music sound, but violence on Canal Street on Martin onto the London club scene about there are also House music bands Luther King, Jr. Day, as well as the two years ago, Acid House music has popping up in New York and New wouldn't this space look great nationally publicized Miami rioting. inspired a renewed use of hallucin­ Jersey. with the name of YOUR Ladd feels that increased competi- agens and ecstacy, the recently out- business m it? - 4 - - 5 - Classical Department being able to call members of the with dead air, a DJ is apt to discover MISCELLANEOUS: There are many executive staff "boneheads." either God or nicotine. The former things which result from working Mark Vicknair, director symptom is usually only temporary. the dead shift which don't fit into Well, not much to tell you this PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS: Depending other categories. A greater appre­ month except that the New Orleans on whether or not you have per­ MORBIDITY: Closely related to the ciation for the finer things in life, Symphony Orchestra will begin sonality disorders, this can be ei­ previous topic, RELIGION. A late such as carpeting. An ability to ex­ their season on Wednesday, March ther a benefit or a detraction. A 2-6 night show is an excellent cultivat­ act revenge on people by calling eighth, with Wagner's Overture to DJ is witness to the plethora of fla­ ing ground for a truly morbid sense them repeatedly at 4:30 in the "Rienizi," Cahopin's "Concerto for vors the tongue can acquire. Said of humor. This goes far beyond the morning. There are many, many Piano, No.1 Op.11 E minor," and DJ will also usually have the shakes simple, "life's a bitch and then you more "simple examples like these. Brahm's "Symphony No.1 Op.68 C so bad he (or she) can bounce coins die" cliche, it is closer to finding minor," under the leadership of into the stratosphere. And lest we immense humor in the death of I certainly hope this little primer Maxim Shostakovich, conducting. forget, there is the indescribable small children and bizarre murders for the world after 2 am has been As well as their concerts, there are experience of smelling one's self of all sorts. both interesting and informative. I many other musical and artistical after 24 hours without a bath or a further hope the information gar­ events occurring around the city, chance of underwear. WILDLIFE: Th.e listeners who call nered from here will be of value to so tune in to WTUL's Classical Show up between 2 and 6 in the morning you the next time Mark Miester every morning from 6 to 8, and feel PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS: Possi­ are often a different breed. From calls up and asks, "how would you free to call in for details about up­ bly, no one else on Earth can sym­ Julius, the schizophrenic psycho­ like to sub for a 2-6 show tonight?" coming events. pathize with the mentally ill in path, to the "Gee, you have a sexy quite the same way as a DJ who has voice" girl, to just your average joe [Brad: you forgot to mention your just performed a late night show. who is stoned out of his mind. These animal imitations, and your 'morn­ The Dead Shift One is subject to the full range of are the people that make life inter­ ing after' newscasts.] psychological disorders: paranoia, esting. Brad Greenfield neuroses, schizophrenia, and even , occasionally, psychotic fits of rage. HONESTY: No matter what Chris Live - Living Colour Often, when I tell people that I do a There's nothing quite like the feel­ Lidy says, you can go on after a Karen Kruse 2-6 progressive show, they pose the ing of wanting to rip the head off song and say, "That sucked!!" Fur­ question, "Why the hell do you do the next caller who requests Duran ther revelations can range from Living Colour, an "up-and-coming" that?" So, for those uninitiated with Duran. "George Bush is a dildo," to "Did you band which has been getting a fair the special charms of the graveyard know that the ability to enjoy vo­ amount of MTV exposure from their shift, I though I would summarize INSIGHTS: An obvious side-effect of miting is a uniquely human trait." single "Cult of Personality", played some of the finer points of doing a performing a 2-6 show is the multi­ (This facet is closely related to IN­ Tipitina's February 1st, and your radio show when everyone else is tude of new insights about life SIGHTS). friendly roving Vox reporter was either asleep or dead. which are experienced. These there. The first word that comes to range from wondering, "What POLITICAL COMMENTARY: This does mind to describe the performance is ARTISTIC FREEDOM: Since there are would humanity do without the op­ not refer to the ability to cleverly "intense". The four band members rarely, if ever, listeners at these posable thumb," to realizing that call some politician a jackass; that hours, I feel I have a greater lati­ performed their unique style of Burl lves is the Anti-Chirst. is exercised liberally all the time at music, which borders on progres­ tude in what I can do on the air. WTUL. I refer to the ability to ab­ sive but is injected with a healthy This liberty can take many forms, RELIGION: Often related to "IN­ stain from making inane political from the playing of records which dose of funky baseline guitar and SIGHTS." After discovering that the banter without feeling like some bristling vocals, with passion and can't be played during the day, to last 10 minutes have been filled sort of outcast. (continued on next page) - 6 - - 7 - obvious enjoyment. It was hard to sending us the dates for your shows, Feodor Chaliapin, it was never used keep track of them onstage, and at However to continue this system, we as WTUL gets this information from for its original purpose. Becuase of one point the lead singer climbed need demo tapes. Bands of any mu­ clubs only. Remember to include Ravel's illness, the music was de­ up onto the balcony from the stage sical genre are encouraced to send the name and telephone number of layed, and another composer and sang from the upper level. The in tapes of their music. To audition a band member who we can contact. Jacques !bert, had to write some­ highlight of the show was "Cult of for TULbox, any quality tape is ac­ If you don't send a phone number, thing else for the film. Ravel's set Personality", which sent the mostly ceptable as long as the music can be we can't get in touch with you. was his last completed work. Bari­ collegiate crowd into spasms of en­ heard. If you would like to hear tone Jose Van Dam sings, the BBC thusiastic applause and dancing. your music played on WTUL, then 20th Century Classics Symphony Orchestra conducted by please send a high quality tape, Lester Sullivan Pierre Boulez accompanies. The band's music defies categoriza­ preferably a reel-to-reel. In order tion, but I detected the influence of to keep the TULbox fresh and excit­ In addition to weekday-morning (3) On March 19, Paige features the everyone from Jimi Hendrix to AC/ ing, we must have new music. classics (6 to Sam), WTUL presents Symphony No.1 by Arthur Monneg­ DC to Led Zepelin to English Beat. Twentieth-Century Classics (7 to er, also compsed in the early 1930's. The lyrics are potent, often politi­ WTUL is one of the few stations in 11pm, Sunday Nights). All this Like !bert, Honneger was a member cal, and delivered with conviction. the city that will play local music. month, The Twentieth-Century of Les Six, the group of composers The group is musically talented as To keep a music scene vital, there Show will spotlight "Music in Paris active in Paris after World War I well as gritty and street smart (one must be an arena of exposure for between the World Wars." Here's and promoted by the avant garde member of the group used to play new music. While WTUL can and how the featured works line up. French artist, author, and movie­ guitar for Public Enemy), and more will broadcast local music at any maker Jean Cocteau. Of all the mem­ than willing to show off for a live time of the day, there is a special (1) On March 5, Paige Osborne starts bers of The Six, Honneger, a Swiss, audience. show devoted to the music of New the special series with music from was by far the most serious. His Orleans. On Tuesday nights from 8 Igor Stravinsky's Petrouchka ballet. first Symphony, however, is, for New Orleans Music until 11, WTUL presents the New Or­ Originally written for orchestra, the most part, uncharacteristically Randy Cartwright, director leans Music Show. Once a month the music will be heard in an unu­ lighthearted and French-sounding. the show will feature strictly con­ sual arrangement for two pianos. The performers are Charles Dutoit Most listeners of WTUL should be fa­ temporary New Orleans music with Already a highly percussive and and the Bavarian Radio Symphony miliar with the TULbox by now. the emphasis on unsigned bands. spiky score, the work is in some Orchestra. Broadcasting live from Tipitinas, WTUL would like to help these bands ways even more challenging to the WTUL has featured some of the fin­ gain some measure of success in the ear in this more skeletal form. The (4) Finally, on March 26, Lester est in local and national talent. Al­ New Orleans area. French piano team of sisters Katia completes the series with a new CD though most of the recent shows and Mariette Lebeque play the ar­ of Francis Poulenc's Concerto in g have leaned towards national acts, Remember, music of any type can rangement for all it's worth, re­ minor for Organ, Strings, and Tim­ the primary purpose of the TULbox be submitted to audition for the l minding listeners of just how pani, in a performance with the is to provide exposure for up-and­ TULbox or for regular airplay. Ad­ shocking this music seemed to Pari­ Pennsylvania Sinfonia conducted coming local bands. The TULbox al­ dress submissions to: l sian audiences just after W.W. I. by Alan Birney. The soloist is the lows bands with relatively little ex­ WTUL controversial and very counter­ periance or name recognition to Tulane University Center (2) On March 12, Lester Sullivan cultural pianist/ harpsichodist/ or­ play a large club like Tipitina's. For New Orleans, LA 70118 continues the series with Maurice ganist anthony Newman, who has local bands that already have a fol­ Attn: N.O. Music Director Ravel's Don Quixote to Dulcinea, a started his own record label, New­ lowing the TULbox provides a whole Any promotional materials such as 1933 composition. A set of three port Classic, for this effort. Poulenc new audience for them through the bios, press releases, etc. are accept­ songs designed to be sung in a mo­ was also one of Les Six and this is live broadcast. able with a tape. Don't worry about vie starring the great Russian bass one of his most popular works. - 8 - - 9 -

) vocals and lyrics full of place ment or mad dashes to the local the bitter words: names, the song creates images of record bam. However, their sopho­ "A clown was my boss at every job I Album exotic locales and far away lands. more effort (hip college lingo) is ever had/Clowns run all the record Equally powerful is "Cursum Perfi­ definitely one groovy piece of vi­ companies that ever said we're cio," a tune sung in Latin that nyl. Like Green Eggs and Crack, bad." sounds like a Gregorian chant up­ Son of Sam I Am combines the un­ The first side also contains a mind­ Reviews: dated for the electronic age. A trio seemly violence of reality with the blowing cover of the L.L. Cool J tune of lovely ballads sung in English, much more acceptable innocence of "That's a Lie" and some pretty Dr. Seuss' fantasy to create a title damni.ng lines in a song called Enya plus one in Gaelic, Enyas' native which is suspiciously naive while "Hugo!" such as: Watermark tongue, round out the linguistic harboring on undercurrent of evil. "Every great band should be shot/ review by Todd Pierce gymnastics. Finally, the album has several delightful instrumentals. Upon close inspection, the bizarre Before they make their C om b at array of masks and faces on the Rock." "New age," a label used and abused, Each sets a different mood, but cover transmit an unmistakable The album does contain a couple is applied to such a wide variety of shares a mant1me atmosphere as sense of foreboding. less than sparkling songs, but they albums and artists any inherent the titles indicate -"Watermark", can be forgiven in the wake of the definition of the genre is subverted. "River", "The Long Ships" , "Storms And yet, the music seems closer to first line on the record's second While W ate rm ark has also been off Africa." the name of the band, than the side- "Today I grew up, I woke up, I tagged new age, the album is best name of the albums. I hate to say it, threw up." Is this the voice of the called new progressive. The Whatever labels are applied to W a­ but the music has an almost pop Dr. Seuss generation? It's worth the record's blend of instrumentals and term ark won't change the excel­ feel, but pop like the Young Fresh ballads sung in different languages lence present. Enya has created a effort to get up off your couch and Fellows, not like Tiffany. The musi­ is inspired and beautiful. very special album that will survive find out. longer than any "new age" label. cal and vocal arrangements are very intricate with lots of melody Enya is a female artist from Ireland changes and rearranges in the mid­ whose real name is Eithne Ni Hugo Largo song. These fellows will definitely Bhraonain. I few years ago, she left "Sophomores in the Dr. Seuss Stage" Mettle keep your attention. For those of her family's folk group, Clannad, to Too Much Joy review by Erik Andries you familiar with the Minneapolis pursue her own star. Last year she Son of Sam I Am band Soul Asylum a better under­ released En y a, a debut featuring review by Ranger Gill Hugo Largo has a distinct sound that standing can be rendered. If Soul music used in the BBC-TV series The is not quite tangible - lying sam­ Asylum a better understanding can Ce Its. While the album featured Dr. Seuss would dig this band. How where between etherial violins and be rendered. If Soul Asylum played some wonderfully melodic music, it could he go wrong with a bunch of a slow deep bass, accompanied by clean undistorted guitars and sang was basically a soundtrack and not a guys who call themselves Too Much Mimi Goese's somber, almost acapel­ with a tad less ferocity, they would truly personal statement. Joy? Especially when they have a la, vocals. Their second album, Cat-in-the-Hat fixation. Yes, the sound like Too Much Joy, or vise Met t 1e, is a mellower departure versa. (Just to keep things straight, The new album, though, is all Enya. ever popular classic Green Eggs and from their already mellow debut, I'm a fan of both bands). The music Watermarks is sensual, mysterious, fum_ is a recurring motif with this Drum - perhaps depicted on the al­ band. Their first album, released of Too Much Joy comes across bum cover by a sea manitee (or big and eclectic - a description of the sounding very happy and upbeat, artist herself, perhaps. The bight­ late '87 or early '88 (I'm sure it's as dolphin) wallowing towards sun­ blurry for you as it is for me), was but listening to the lyrics provides light while underwater and what light is "Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)," the ultimate irony and genius to the a huge British hit that is starting to enigmatically entitled Green Eggs appears to be a metallic beach un­ and Crack" and produced a small stir songs. The song title "Clowns" brella photographed sideways. gain popularity here as well. With sounds jolly enough until you catch a light synthesizer beat, sweeping of attention albeit no manic excite- Their music is characteristic of Opal -10- - 11- Records which releases the likes of "The World of Jazz Recommends ... " World's alternative to the restrained Brian Eno and Harold Budd. For Klaus Doldinger's Passport styles of Spyro Gyra, Dave Sanborn MARATHON! those who who enjoyed Drum their Talk Back and Skywalk. Where it seems that The following are just a few of the latest effort is quite good, however, review by Bill Joy these American fusion groups seem bands that you can come out and see on a more subliminal level. to be influenced by such cool bop at this year's WTUL marathon. Take Who is Klaus Doldinger and what is artists as Gerry Mulligan and Miles the time off, and treat yourself to it about his Passport? These are just Davis, European fusion seems to be some good music. Soundtrack - Dangerous Liasons the questions that I was determined deep rooted with hard-bop kch­ niques much to the like of Coleman Mark Vicknair & Erica Herndon to have answered before writing Mark Vicknair on Woodenhead and Coltrane. From the splendid movie Dangerous this recommendation. Local jazz/fusion band Woodenhead Liaisons comes an equally wonder­ has been on break for the last few Side one of Talk Back starts with a ful soundtrack. This album features German saxophone player Klaus months. Having returned to the mu­ one minute Eurofusion introduc­ Doldinger's and his band Passport, sical arena, they will be playing several baroque atrists and carries tion. This gives us a little taste of have just come out with their sev- Marathon this year during one of out the performances beautifully. Doldinger's uninhibited style. Among my favorites on the album enteenth album on Atlantic our daytime shows on the quad. Dancing in the Wind, the first song were Vivaldi's "La Cetra Op.9 Con­ Records. You say "Seventeen, I've With three albums to their credit, on side one, gives us a feel for the certo No.9 Largo e spiccato" (Dan­ never even heard of the guy!" well the latest being "Heartprints," whole album by combining a gerous Liaisons Main Title/ I ~aven't either... that is only up (Broken Records, 1988) they have catchy tune with the innovative Dressing), Bach's "Concerto in a mi­ until a couple of days prior. A few proven to be one of the areas most alto of Doldinger. Whydh comes nor for four Harpsichods" (The Set­ Wednesday's ago I was able to play a talented jazz acts. Original members through with some seething guitar Up/The Key) and Handel's "Ombra cut of his new album Talk Back Jimmy Robinson (guitar), and Fran work on Sahara , and Rico's Dream Mais Fu," from the opera Xerxes , Su!pris.ingly, I found it very intri­ Comiskey (keyboards) are joined by and relieves us of the feeling that (The Mirror). gumg m a European kind of way. newcomers Mark Whitaker (drums) Klaus is the only talent in the George Fenton arranged and con­ and Paul Clement (bass) and com­ group. The only song which I'd dis­ ducted all the music on this album Passport is comprised of Klaus Dol­ bine talents wonderfully for a tight count on the album is the title cut which also includes some of his dinger on soprano, alto and tenor rhythm and upbeat sound. So come ow~ Talk Back. This song is probably At­ c.ompositions, as well. His composi­ saxophones as well as keyboards out to marathon and hear the cool lantic's attempt to hit the Kenny G twns, structurally, are well within and programming, Brian Auger on sounds of this band amidst the audience with some cool vocals and the lines of 18th century classical, keyboards, Roykey Whydh (not a crowds out on the U.C. Quad. typo) on Guitar, Alphonse Mouzon a danceable tune resulting in a zero but they still seem a little bit out of on the serious jazz fan's listenabili­ place. In all, though, this is a fine on drums and Jochen Schmidt on ty scale. production, and if you enjoyed the bass. T.his effort by Doldinger can Suzanne Kaiser on Marathon D.J.'s. movie, perhaps this soundtrack is be descnbed as sort of like a Jan Libby Blaze and Andrew-masochistic Garbarek goes mega fusion." Overall, Klaus Doldinger's Passport for you and it will recapture the es­ d.j.'s of the year. These three will not "Who's Jan Garbarek?" you say ... has enough fun and intrigue for all sense, freshness, and vitality of the playing instruments-they'll be playing well now you're in trouble. jazz listeners. Also, you might want Baroque era as it seems to intend. your requests. Just think, for only $10.00 to check out Jan Garbarek's new al­ a song or $30.00 an album side, you can ~f you are not familiar much with bum, Legend of the Seven Dreams, have your request broadcast over WTUL The Vox Humana is always Jazz nonetheless the genre of "Euro­ (on ECM) and compare. by a rather insane d.j. who, in all likeli­ pean jazz" it might be difficult for looking for talented writers. hood, has been awake and on-the-air for me .to describe, however I'm going Contact Erica at 865-5887 to a 24-hour Marathon stretch. Just call the Call us, or just submit an article. to g1ve it the "old college try." Post­ place ads in the Vox Humana station, 865-5885, with your request. It's We thank you for your support. modern European jazz is the Old - 12- - 13- all going to start on Friday, March 10, sound, but you shouldn't make the 1989 at high noon. Pick up the phone; mistake of dismissing them as just give us a call! another group of Cure-clones. Marathon! Rather, their music is characterized Marathon! by its elegant composition and Quad Randy Cartwright on Black Problem strong lyrics. Divine Culture fills a around town The Black Problem have been posi­ long-neglected niche in the New Acti vi ties tively compared to the punk band Orleans new music scene, and does the Minutemen due to their funky it admirably. Under~:round New Orleans music and lyrical incisiveness. Saturday Afternoon: However, the Black Problem have Suzanne Kaiser on J. Mongue 'D Song Dogs 9pm, Thursday Night at Jimmy's inspirations of their own. · Funk has J. Monque'D is a very big man. Mu­ Johnny Adams Featuring: always been a favorite form of mu­ sically-, I mean (although he is one Black Problem sic in New Orleans. Take two loud of the tallest people I have ever en­ Dash Rip Rock guitars, add a tight rhythm section, countered). According to Charlie, Charmaine Neville Multiple Places lyrics that combine social commen­ our resident blues-guru, he is one and Friends Divine Culture tary and humor, and you've got the of the best guitarists in New Or­ Black Problem. They are featured leans, and I tend to agree. Sacrilige Woodenhead on the Mislabelled compilation L.P. though it may be, I must admit that Re~:~:ae on Martini Records. the blues usually does not move me. Sunday Afternoon: lOpm, Friday Night at Tip's But the blues this guy knocks out Alex Chilton Suzanne Kaiser on Divine Culture are, well, hot. With elements of Featuring: Breaking away from the country­ rock-n-roll enmeshed in a tradi­ Backsliders Pato Banton punk-pseudo-psychedelic­ tional blues web, J. Monque'D pro­ Shepherd Band rockabilly-blues-funk sound that duces music that is lively and inter­ Freedom of Expression characterizes so much local music, esting. Check it out. George Porter Invisible Pedestrians Divine Culture is a band that offers Blues something new to New Orleans audi­ Randy Cartwright on J.D. and the ences. For the past couple of years, Jammers lOpm, Saturday Night at Jimmy's the band has managed to elude the J.D. and the Jammers should be fa­ Featuring: musical swamp of stagnant medio­ miliar to any of the late night pa­ crity; instead, it consistently pro­ trons of Bennie's Bar. Their music J.D. and the Jammers duces a range of thoroughly origi­ ranges from funk to soul to the J. Monque 'D nal progressive music. While their classic rock of Jimi Hendrix. The AND MORE! influences, ranging from the Cure blues influences are apparent to R.E.M., are pronounced, the throughout the show. J.D. has a See you there group continues to progress toward large repertoire of songs and has Alternative Thrash/Metal, all ages its goal of attaining national promi­ been known to play to the small 7pm, Sunday Night at Storyville. nence, as evidenced by its newly hours of the morning. The Jam­ Featuring: incorporated line-up changes and mers are superb musicians and al­ recently expanded repertoire of ways put on a good show. Red Army original music. The guitar-based Incubus music is basically European in

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