FEATURES Page 6 SIDELINES Thursday, April 11,1996

Where angels Dr. Judson solves your fear to tread problems A kinder, Fools Rush In plays music that makes you want to hit gentler something... anything By Joey Butler / staff Judson Andrew Trebing isn't sure which of his trophies he likes best. It could be Dear Dr. Father Judson, the really impressive and horribly I thought I would get some advice from you (since this is an expensive (note the sarcasm) stage advice column)! I live in an monitor - which actually resembles a transistor radio - that he and his apartment complex with band, Fools Rush In, won for their extremely thin walls. My third place finish at the Boro's Rock 'n' neighbors are making my life hell. They have two really big Roll Rumble. It could be the naked Pee Wee dogs that make a whole lot of noise during the night when Herman doll that has accompanied the they are at work (they work the band at every show they've ever night shift). I am losing sleep played. "My wife found this doll in a junk Fools Rush In because of two mating dogs. store at about the same we were Boro's TV. In fact, at a recent gig, he son after a "Peanuts" character, feeding back like crazy - and began to Sleepless in Seattle starting the band and he became our pound out a beat with the drummer on mascot," Trebing says. "He didn't have broke precedent by turning off the perhaps Pigpen would've been more appropriate. anything in sight, be it the bass drum, Dear Uncreative Fake Name any clothes on when we found him, so television - during the NCAA Finals. a trash can, a table top or anything we never bothered to find him any." Obviously, this is a group that is "I've been meaning to write the Person, number down and I haven't yet, so I else that's whackable. The instrument First off I'd like to thank you for Obviously, this is a group that not afraid. (Maybe they should've can't take a bath,'" Byars admits. "It's doesn't matter because it's a beat and your frequent use of parentheses. doesn't take itself too seriously. written that Fleming & John song.) it's undeniable. Without your explanations nobody Fools Rush In is a six-piece band The rest of the band consists of pretty bad, because I work around But a beat is only as good as the would know your level of thinking from Murfreesboro and for the past guitarists Kitty Cobb and Bruce food." With that unpleasantry out of the song it propels, and their songs are (about fourth grade). two years, they have been banging out Frazier, drummer Rodney Henry and worthy of the pounding they receive. If you want a solution to your their own special brand of eclectic, bassist Linus Byars. Cobb is the most way, the band focuses on their music, which is very difficult to pin down. A distinct blend of just about any problem, I have several from which alternative, rock 'n' roll type of ... important member of the band, kind of music you could name, Fools something ... and gaining recognition according to the others, because she "It really just stems from the urge you can choose: to break stuff," Trebing says. Rush In manages to forge an original 1. Kill the dogs. for their unique sound. Hence the can tune everyone's instruments. "We're really loud," Byars says. sound without being pinned down to GOOD POINT: This is the basic third place honors at the Boro's band Cobb modestly replies, "I have a "We're sillier than we are obnoxious." one genre or similar band. It is equal option that wilt effectively silence contest, performed under very tuner. By God, when that green light Seriously, Fools Rush In is very parts rock, funk, industrial and none the dogs for years to come. strenuous circumstances. comes on, I know it's an 'A!'" percussive, very different and, yes, of the above at the same time. BAD POINT: Killing the dogs may "Just before we were going on, Frazier is the least important Confused? Whatever they may or may they made an announcement that member of the band, according to the they are very loud. create a mess and upset the Fleming & John were going to be on others, because he's the only one that They often perform with a not sound like, they are one thing: animals' owners. the Conan O'Brien show," Trebing hasn't shown up for the interview and percussionist and there is a single bass good. 2. Kill yourself. explains. "So they made everybody can't defend himself. drum on-stage for whomever feels the "We've really been struggling with GOOD POINT: Once again, this stop playing and we watched Conan Byars is the least hygienic member need to kick it. But the end of the a description for our music," Trebing option will effectively silence the O'Brien. And then somebody shouted of the band, according to everyone. evening is the real eye-opener, because says. "The closest we've come so far is dogs for quite some time. BAD POINT: Death can really mess out 'Support local music!' It was very And to prove it, he rolls up his sleeve when Trebing says their music stems 'Valvoline with sound.' It's a random weird." to reveal a phone number he wrote on from the urge to break stuff, he means sort of thing." up your sex life. Of course, Trebing harbors no his arm on Friday. This interview is it. Obviously, this is a group with an 3. Ask your neighbors to do bitterness toward Fleming & John, but taking place on Monday evening. If The band members discard their identity crisis. And a future. # something about the noise. he has developed a dislike for the Byars' parents wanted to name their instruments - which are still on and GOOD POINT: Everyone will respect you for being such a good person. BAD POINT: Your neighbors will Music department to host composition competition hate you for being such a crybaby, just like I already do! Try one of By Dylan Ross / staff multicultural influences and has forum to student for the these and let me know how it goes! composed more than 100 symphonic presentation and recognition of their I'm rooting for you (to screw up). The 19th annual Phi Mu Alpha works, two ballets and numerous other work." This event also gives student Composers Concert and Competition pieces. He has worked on several film musicians an opportunity to perform Dr. Father Judson will be held on Friday, April 12 in the VV e wish to scores, including scores for "Splendor for an audience, Hutchison said. Music Hall of the Wright Music supply a forum to in the Grass" and "The Manchurian Friday's program will be divided Dear Dr. Father Judson, Building, according to Thomas student composers Cantidate." He also helped to into three segments: a visitor's I recently wrote you about a Hutchison, assistant professor of for the presentation introduce jazz poetry to New York performance, the Phi Mu Alpha very personal problem and all recording industry and coordinator of and recognition of with Jack Kerouac and has appeared competition and a 12:30 performance you did was humiliate me in the event. at Farm Aid concerts with Willie by MTSU faculty members David public and tell me not to write you anymore! You have got a lot The event will feature works their work." Nelson and Kris Kristoffersen, Bridges, Michael Linton and Tom composed by students at MTSU, as Hutchison said. Hutchison. of nerve to be so insensitive to the problems of your readers. well as pieces by guest composers from Thomas Hutchison Amram will also judge the student The Composers Concert is one of Belmont and David Lipscomb competition with MTSU professors many activities planned in accordance Event Coordinator You-know-who-I-am universities and by visiting Michael Linton and Bill Yelverton. with the first annual Middle David Amram. Winners of the competition will Tennessee New Music Festival, which Dear Concerned Reader, Student composers from MTSU receive cash prizes of $100 apiece; begins on Thursday, April 11. Thank you for bringing your include David Rice, Jonathon Dees, runners-up will receive $50 apiece. The festival will begin with a feelings to my attention. Since Don Radford, Jason Emerson, Doug The program is sponsored by the seminar by David Amram, which will getting your letter, I have decided to Thurmond and Eric Stephens. These MTSU, Belmont and David Lipscomb. Phi Mu Alpha Professional Music take place Thursday at 3 p.m. in room create a "kinder and gentler" students' compositions were selected David Amram, a nationally Fraternity, an organization open to 208 of the Saunders Fine Arts column. Thank you for your for performance at an open audition recognized composer from New York, MTSU music students and any Building. comments. held by the Music Department, will present two works. The first, "En students interested in music, There will be a concert Thursday Hutchison said. Memoria da Chano Pozo," will be Hutchison said. Phi Mu Alpha raises at 8 p.m. in Wright Music Hall Please Forgive Me, Students from Belmont and David performed by the MTSU Wind funds for projects in the Music featuring the MTSU Percussion Dr. Father Judson Lipscomb include Russel Johnston, Ensemble and conducted by George Department and acts in a service Ensembles and other faculty players. Andrzej Zabinski, Jonathon Saunders Megaw. The second, "Honor Song for capacity at musical events, providing Two other Friday concerts will Dr. Father Judson, and Erin Jones. They were selected by Sitting Bull," will be performed by the organizational manpower and ushers. precede the Composers Concert at 12 I have a really bad problem their instructors to present pieces at MTSU Orchestra, featuring faculty The Composers Concert was first and 3 p.m., spotlighting MTSU faculty with body odor. I really stink the competition. cello soloist Julia Bartles and organized in 1977 by Hutchison and composers and young composers from bad and my girlfriend says she's All student compositions will be conducted by the composer. other members of the music faculty. both Vanderbilt and David going to break up with me performed by student musicians from Amram is known for his Hutchison said he wished to "supply a Lipscomb. • unless I do something to change the way I smell. What can I do?

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