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THE WORK GROUP TAPS INTO FIONA APPLE'S `TIDAL RISE (Conti u.l4ed from page 11) Apple has been understandably stifling phones. Modern rock has lost its female the appeal of Apple's lyrical maturity group of early believers. Hollywood, Calif., club. for the artist at times. audience, and songs like this open us and impressive vocal talents, as well as Christo Garkinos, VP of marketing "Our motivation was purely because Relating a story in which a perfor- up to a whole new core." her forthright and unassuming in-per- for the Virgin Megastores, says the we were so taken aback by her perfor- mance was compromised because a Ayeroff says that the next single will son demeanor. chain took the unusual step of using mance at the Troubadour," says Garki- photo shoot usurped a soundcheck, not bow until January or February. KCRW will include a song from corporate dollars beyond those ear- nos. "She is going to be one of our Apple says, "I'm not a model, but many Geordie Gillespie, head of alternative Apple on its compilation album "Rare marked for its regular "Virgin Recom- biggest stars next year." parts of this job are not what you get promotion at the Work Group (U.S.), On -Air Volume 3," due in mid- Febru- mends" program to promote the artist The artist's music is published by into it for. It's 10% music and 90% says radio impact dates have been ary. after seeing Apple's show at a West FHW Publishing (ASCAP). other things completely unrelated to unspecified, mirroring the relaxed push "When I first got the [album], it was the music." of "Tidal." like, `Uh -oh, here comes the big hype,' " Meanwhile, Ayeroff says, the label is "We might get an AC station in one says Douridas. "Then, when I saw what AZ YET MAKES IT WITH PERSEVERANCE, TALENT attempting to keep superfluous pro- market, a top 40 in another, and a mod- became the video for `Shadowboxer,' I (Continued front page 12) motion to a minimum. ern rock in another," says Gillespie. just couldn't believe that a woman this " `Low key' would be a misnomer," "The most significant part of this cam- age could have the depth and the lyri- out mini -posters and postcards that tured at listening stations in Where- he says when speaking about the label's paign has been that [the single] has not cal and physical power to express what identify each member. The postcards house stores and various indie outlets promotion plan. "We did a lot of tip - been pigeonholed into any format." this girl is expressing." are backed with quotes from group before the album debuts. Several sheet stuff, but it was basically an Chris Douridas, music director and The video, which was lifted from an members describing their ideal chains have been furnished with spe- awareness campaign. We had an inex- host of "Morning Becomes Eclectic" at electronic press kit on the artist, pre- woman. An Az Yet pin -up calendar is cial in- store -play CDs that relate the pensive, organic video and a small public station KCRW Los Angeles, is sents Apple in a modest fashion with- in the works. complete story of the group. At the showcase tour. It is one of those clas- credited with being the first program- out the quick -cut edits found in many LaFace will also run print ads in Tower, Camelot, and Circuit City sic records that is talked about. There's mer to air cuts from the album after clips. The video is in stress rotation on Essence and Ebony magazines, which chains, the album will debut at a sale a special cognition by people." getting an advance copy of "Tidal" last VH1 and is a Buzz Clip on MTV. maintain high female readerships. price. Apple, who is managed by Slater of summer. At retail, Apple has benefited from The group is scheduled to record a The album is scheduled to be re- HK Management and booked by Dan Douridas echoes the sentiments of developing -artist pricing and position- Spanish -language version of "Last leased internationally early next year. Weiner of Monterey Peninsula, will many programmers when he mentions ing, as well as retail support from a Night" to cater to its Latino following. The group is booked through the Wil- conclude opening dates with Chris A six-song CD sampler will be fea- liam Morris Agency. Isaak in San Francisco on Wednesday (30), followed by several European KINETIC'S TRANSEAU BRINGS U.K. RAVES TO U.S. dates before returning to the U.S. to (Continued from page 12) perform Nov. 16 on "Saturday Night Live." Apple has also been booked for a wanted to write words to it," Transeau "For people who are not aware of the amusement handful of radio station Christmas says. At a soundcheck before a gig on music, there's great value in this kind BOXSCORE shows. her recent U.S. tour, Amos began free - of package," says Ben Clark, buyer for I I U S Ïl 2 S S TOP 10 CONCERT GROSSES , Apple will continue to styling lyrics to "Divinity" into a tape the Virgin Megastore in San Francis- Gross Attendance wrestle with her stardom as the machine. co. "But the truth is that people are ARTIST(S) Venue Dates) Ticket Pricets) Capacity Promoter album's haunting single, "Shadowbox - "I flipped out when I heard what she already requesting this record, thanks KISS CoreStates Center Oct. 8 -9, $1318,865 38,958 Electric Factory er," continues to gather airplay at mod- did, and I started writing new music to to the play it has been getting on [local Philadelphia 1I Gross Record 44.700 Concerts ern rock, triple -A, and top 40 radio. her words," says Transeau, adding that station KITS]." $50/$35 three Though the single was serviced to he began splicing and fashioning bits of Boasting a videoclip directed by shows triple -A stations in June, modern rock her vocals into what would become the GOB -TV, "Blue Skies" serves a dual has been to be the most fertile ground, final version of the track. "The repeat- purpose in that it has been released in PEARL JAM Downing Stadium Sept. 28- $1,599,615 62330 Delsener /Slater far outweighing other formats with 431 ed hook of the song is `blue skies,' and the U.K. and Europe as the first sin- BEN HARPER New York 29 $25.50 two Enterprises Broadcast Data Systems detections for she actually sang those words together gle from Transeau's second album, FASTBACKS sellouts the week ending Oct. 20. only once." due there in early 1997. He is cur- Modern rock KHTY Santa Barbara, "Blue Skies" is being added to the rently dividing his time between mix- in ing for and doing Calif., PD Damion Young says the suc- U.S. version of "Ima" a limited -edi- tracks that project Madison Square Oct. 3 -4 $969,570 34,020 Delsener/Slater cess of the single has been a surprise tion two-disc package that also includes initial promotion for "Ima" in the SOUL COUGHING Garden $28.50 two Enterprises that has benefited the station. remixes of material from the album. States. New York sellouts "I thought it was too sleepy the first Kinetic is list -pricing the set at $16.98 "This is a totally cool scenario to be time I heard it," says Young. "It sound- and is encouraging retailers to sale - in," says Transeau. "I get to really dig ed like something for AC stations, but price it for consumers -an idea that is into this progress I'm making as an JUAN GABRIEL Universal Oct 18 -20 $906,565 18,164 MCA Concerts we threw it on and got immediate going over well so far. artist, while reliving the good memo- Amphitheatre $53/$50.50/$48 18,753 ries I have from making 'Ima.'" Universal City, Calif. three shows Kinetic will aim to keep up with Imagine 800 to 2,400 CDs Transeau by issuing his as- yet -untitled

in 3 feet. second disc in the spring. "We're play- & THE Shoreline Oct. 9 $559,064 18,901 Bill Graham ing a bit of catch-up with him here right Amphitheatre $41/$25 20,000 Presents Seno now, but the plan is to ultimately be in Mountain View, Calif. close synch with the U.K. and Europe releases," says Lau. Once the new album is in the bag, ALANIS MORISSE IE National Auditorium Oct. 15 -16 $438,863 19,114 Ocesa Presents Transeau will start assembling musi- DORAVA Mexico City (3,379,245 pesos) two torage $46.67/$12 sellouts cians for a world tour that will begin during the first quarter of the new year. He says he plans to go back to Please call for a his stomping grounds at the Berklee KISS Oct. 15 $407,185 13,164 Sunshine catalogon CAN -AM The Look of Leather School of Music in Boston, where he Indianapolis $40/$27.50 sellout Promotions modular storage cabinets got his degree, and find players for and homeéñtertainment centers. CAN -AM the trek. 387.9790 fax 905 1154 The Steel 800. or 475 Strength of Transeau's career blossomed short- ly after graduating from Berklee, when WHO Tacoma Dome Oct. 14 $362,077 7,432 Bill Graham 13.500 Presents he became part of the famed Deep Dish HOVERCRAFT Tacoma, Wash. $50/$39.50 FOR SALE Productions team of house music com- posers and remixers. He struck out on Studio /Office/Warehouse his own two years ago, developing an ambient sound that caught the ears of PHAT JAM '96: Gund Arena Oct. 13 $350,982 11,416 Offbeat Prods. 429 West 53rd St (9th -10th Aves) ICE CUBE, GETO BOYS, Cleveland $407$30/$21.50 10,046 U.K. club punters and Perfecto TOO SHORT, MC LYTE, 4 Stories + Basement, 35,000 Sq. Ft. Records. A succession of club radio hits EIGHT BALL & MID. that include "Embracing The Sun- OTHERS Ideal MUSIC /VIDEO PRODUCTION & MARKETING shine" and "Loving You More" led to DIANA ROSS Fox Theatre Oct. 18 -20 $348,470 5,752 Pequot Entertainment *Close proximity to numerous top music, video & "Ima," which has been lauded for its Ledyard. Conn. $100/$80 sellout Group entertainment studios & offices experimental rhythms and lean pop hooks. Chip Brown 212 -984 -7165 "Brian's music is an important part Exclusive Agent of the , there's no doubt about it," Andrew Peretz 212 -984 -6511 EDWARD S GORDON COMPANY INC by Amusement Business, a publication of Billboard Music Group. FINANCIAL GWOU COMPANY Copyrighted and compiled AN IMPIOXIA Lau says. "He's breaking exciting new Marie Ratliff, Nashville. Phone: (615)- 3214295, Fax: (615)- ONCOR INTERNATIONAL Boxscores should be submitted to ground that I believe will pave the way 321 -0878. For research information and pricing. call Marie Ratliff, (615)- 321 -4295. ?w.?nsÆ:.9xsR. ...., .,Ré&.:.. :'. .% for many others." 20 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 2. 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com