Volume 43 Issue 3 Article 5

November 1995 A'n'E Matthew .T Seifert Iowa State University

Heather McClure Iowa State University

Curt Pratt Iowa State University

Dan Rodman Iowa State University

Lori Mescher Iowa State University

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Authors Matthew T. Seifert, Heather McClure, Curt Pratt, Dan Rodman, Lori Mescher, and Kara Sjoblom

This article is available in Ethos: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ethos/vol1996/iss2/5 JAM PAC Fights to SAVE YOUR MUSIC From Censorship

JAMPAC-Jo intArtists and Mus ic Promotions Political Action But don't worry, JAM PAC won't just blow you off-"at JAM PAC, Committee-is an organization started in January ofl995 by Krist we return our phone calls," said White. Novoselic, former bassist for Nirvana, and Richard White, The idea to set JAM PAC rolling came when the Republicans former head of the Washington Music Industry coalition gained control of Congress last fall. "Last November there was (WMIC), to give musicians, music fans and record companies a the big turnaround elections ... he [Novoselic] called me up voice in the government. literally, like a day after the election and said, ' ... this is ridiculous; JAM PAC, located in Seattle, grew out of a Washington state this is really scary. What can we do about it?"' organization, The WMIC, a grassroots organization that has been He said the biggest opposition JAM PAC has come up against very successful in getting people to vote, as well as stopping anti­ so far is elected officials who say the music constituency doesn't lyric legislation from getting through the Washington state legis­ matter because they don't vote and they don't contribute to lature. campaigns.JAMPAC is working to change that. The primary goal of JAM PAC is to stop censorship, which is, "Now hopefully they'll be more responsive to us ; they won't according to the JAM PAC mission statement, "The involuntary just see us as a bunch of people with pink hair and funny ear­ labeling, rating or segregation of music." JAM PAC vice president rings," White said. Richard White said, "Music is a very current form of commen­ Part of JAMPAC's methods involve working with other groups tary ... and of social awareness ... you don't stifle the messenger such as Rock the Vote. "We want to show people that the music just because you don't like the message." community is a constituency that needs to be listened to." White said that the response to JAM PAC has been tremen­ White said that music and other forms of entertainment are dous. "We have a 800 voice mail number that is just filled up to often used as scapegoats for problems brought on by social and the max everyday." White said that JAM PAC has received a great economic conditions. White argued that music reflects these amount of support from record companies, as well. problems, but does not create them. Part of JAMPAC's mission is to help people set up grassroots "The truth . .. at least for younger people, seems to only organizations in their own communities to fight censorship and come through music. It's very hard to believe what you read in music legislation. "We're looking at states that have particular magazines or newspapers or what you get on CNN as being the pieces of legislation in their state legislature or that are moving only point of view." towards getting something into the legislative process and we're "I think that artists primarily express the predominant point trying to work with music communities in those states to try of view for most young people. I think that's part of what's so and start something like WMIC [to stop the legislation]." scary and why people want to regulate it," White said. This is where you, the music listener and citizen, can get in­ For more information on JAM PAC or to find out its Internet volved. If you would like to fight censorship or to promote mu­ address, call 1-800-8800-JAM and remember "You have the right sic in the community here,JAMPAC can help. The big thing is to not to remain silent." be serious and to get in touch with JAM PAC ( 1-800-8800-JAM). -by Matthew T. Seifert

Dale Makes Legendary Waves at the M-Shop In a veritable explosion Dale ripped out some of best musicians around. of high-powered guitar and the hottest riffs seen in a Drummer Dean Johnson middle-eastern like riffs, long time; His picking has a mastery of the Dick Dale rocked the Main­ speed is far beyond the thumpety-thump double tenance Shop with a pas­ capabilities of most guitar­ bass pedal that rivals any­ sion rarely seen in today's ists today, and Dale is as thing put out by Slayer and rock scene. old as the Beach Boys (if blows Metallica clean out The surf-rock legend not older). of the water. Bassist Ron brought a new fervor to But Dale shouldn't get all Egilet showed the band's the usually lackluster the credit, he has backed ability to communicate M-Shop crowd. himself with some of the mid-song for spectacular Man-eating Plant to

Attack Fishf:lr Thf:latrf:l Boombastic ShClggy How often do you hear your dentist singing "I'm Your Den­ tist?" Or how many times have you caught your dentist using debuted with 0 Carolina laughing gas? If this sounds familiar, then Iowa State's production and has now carved himself a large of"Little Shop of Horrors" might interest you. niche in the industry with his sec­ Since its original production in the 1960s, the film has been ond major label Boombastic recreated in both stage and screen. For the first time, ISU The­ on Virgin Records. atre will make its debut of"Little Shop of Horrors" at Fisher His latest release Boombastic/ln Theatre in November. the Summertime has made it to No. The musical revolves around four main characters. Seymour is 4 on the Billboard charts. a nerdy, quiet, insecure dreamer played by Patrick Spenceri. Most of the songs have a slow, smooth rhythm and his Audrey, a sweet and innocent character who has low self-es­ deep bass voice adds to the rap/reggae style that he is fa­ teem is played by Sarah Zach. mous for. The deep beat to his songs can keep the toe Muschnik, the owner of Muschnik's tapping for quite some time. Skidrow Florist is played by Rob Shaggy also revises a popular song with his version of Somers. Orin Scrivello, the not so "Day Oh." Shaggy also brings back an element of"Oh normal dentist, is played by Ryan Carolina" with his song "Jenny" by starting the song with Burchett. "Carolina, no ... no .. .Jenny." One day during a solar eclipse, Some people may find this album different from the his Seymour discovers an unusual pi previous one, but I see it as a step toward Shaggy finding The plant, Audrey II, is no ordi­ his style is and how he can improve it. I encourage those nary plant; she is a growing man­ interested in reggae and vocals to pick this album up and eating plant. The story follows funk to the rhythm. Seymour's life as -by Curt Pratt he tries to keep Audrey II alive. "Be prepared for a surprise ending," said Marge Bennett Dear You Folger, director and choreogra­ 1Cl wbreClker pher of the musical. "The music is going to be out- For the sake of objectivity, I'll standing and the technical part will be JIAWBIIIAKHI grant the real possibility that most amazing," said Sarah Zach. c people had never heard of JAW­ 0 The musical will start at 7:30 p.m. on ·~ BREAKER before Geffen signed Nov. 3 and 4, at Fisher Theatre. The t: them. Veterans of vigorous club final show is Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. Tickets E E touring for the last five years, this are available at C.Y. Stephens and Ames three-piece from San Fransico de­ Ticketmaster locations. servedly established itself by per­ fecting an elusive mixture of melody and edge, sincerity -by Heather McClure and rage. So what happened? Blake's voice has been smoothed out and "candied" to such a degree that it's nearly impossible to take anything improv displays. intensity that more than he's crooning about seriously. Consequently, a large part of the band's former charm exits with the disappearance Dale also has an addi­ made up for the lack of of what was an admirable "I'm not sure what my voice is tional drummer, Jimmy horns on stage. supposed to sound like" vocal-style. "Stix" Dale, only 3 years All in all, The Dick Dale The intricate guitar work is gone too, replaced with old,who is sponsored by show was a fantastic generic chord progressions straight out of I 0 I, Zildjian cymbals. Dale's evening of high-powered and even this predictable "power" is laced with what seem wife Jill also sat in on surf-rock from a true leg­ like obligatory tempo changes that have become cliche drums for "Shake & end. I feel pity for anyone even for college radio. Use your $1 5 for the first LP Stomp"from the movie who missed it, just make and the EP Chesterfield King if you really want to hear what Endless Summer II. sure you catch him next JAWBREAKER is (was) capable of. Dale played "Misirlou" time. -by Dan Rodman from the Pulp Fiction Soundtrack in a burst of -by Matthew T. Seifert

ethos 15 Spiritual Paintings Express the Women of India

Elaborate paintings on the mud-covered these paintings is spiritual; they are visual The women who create the paintings walls of houses in India have a simple prayers to the gods. have only recently been recognized for message- prayer. In India, it is the woman's responsibility to their work, yet to them the paintings are In 1971, American anthropologist communicate with the gods to ensure not for public recognition; they are a way Stephen Huyler journeyed to India where health and prosperity within the family. The of life and a part of their culture. he saw firsthand the wonder and beauty paintings are created during special times Huyler brings his and the other artists' of the ritual paintings. Huyler became so of worship, during festivals and during photographs of women's ritual art in fascinated with the work that he has special events associated with women, India to Iowa State O ct. 30, through returned to India every year since then to such as asking a deity to protect a Nov. 29, 1995. The photographs will be document the art through color photo­ newborn child. Some women create displayed in Gallery 181 in the Design graphs, which have been exhibited paintings more regularly, some every day. Center. Additionally, a lecture will be extensively throughout the United States. The paintings are not meant to last; they given by Huyler titled "Painted Prayers: Jyoti Bhatt, a recognized Indian painter, are washed away from the mud walls to be Women's Ritual Art in India" on Nov. 6, and Raghev Kaneria, a respected Indian replaced with new paintings and new at 4 p.m. in 238 Coover. A reception will sculptor, have also recorded the ritual art prayers. follow in Gallery 181 . Gallery hours are through black and white photographs, Each region in India has its own style, yet Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and which have been displayed throughout each house has its own form of decorative Sunday 2-4 p.m. Enlighten yourself and India. art. Every painting is tailored to honor a learn about the mysticism on women's The history of the paintings travels back specific god by using certain symbols ritual art in India. many centuries. Throughout India, it has associated with the worship, such as birds been a tradition for women to pass on to or pyramids. Many of the paintings include - by Lori M escher their daughters the knowledge of ritual peacocks, elephants and lotus blooms wall and ground painting. The purpose of which are all symbols of the deities.

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