Dahli Llama Plays Edgar's Tomorrow Night
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Clemson's Guide to Entertainment & the Arts Volume I, No. 3 Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina February 3, 1994 Dahli Llama plays Edgar's tomorrow night by Grant Gongloff staff writer Anagram Despite a recent hiatus while recording "their debut album, Quarter 'tilEuphoria, Dahli Llama has been establishing itself as plays benefit the band to see when in Charlotte. This is b;y Caroline Godbey a young band that has been capturing the staff writer respect of local music fans with an energiz- ing blend of rock and funk with influences from as far back as the 60's. "We're back, and Rich brought a Noted for their exciting live perfor- pencil! Give him something to write mances, Dahli Llama has been making up on", screamed Anagram's lead singer, for lost time with several appearances Jack Littlejohn, in Van Halen's "Hot around the Carolinas. Clemson will get a for Teacher". And it was hot. Anagram, taste of what they have to offer on Feb. 4 a band of four Clemson students, had when the band plays at Edgar's on'cam- what was probably their best perfor- pus. If the reports h&ld true, the show mance yet at Tillman Auditorium on should be lively and diverse and since Friday night. It was a moderately suc- there is no cover charge it'will be a good cessful benefit concert for Mortar opportunity to check out a new band. Board, an honorary society for out- The best way to find out what this band standing seniors. Bassist Rich Challen is all about is to hear Quarter 'tilEuphoria Photo courtesy Dahli Llama and drummer Kristen Isaac are both which was released late last year. The Dahli Llama brings intensity and style to Edgar's Tomorrow. members. songs on the new album are supposedly a Anagram has been around for a lot harder than those played in previous The band has a huge following in the Charlotte area. while now, but the four current mem- live performances which leaned heavily bers have been together only since last towards a 60's psychedelia sound. What were originally with The Wake but decided sons being made to the intensity and style of fall. Anyone who saw them last semes- you do hear is a good blend of keyboards' to start their own group after The Wake Jane's Addiction. ter should remember the song "Des- and drums with a strong guitar and bass to broke. This band is extremely popular in Char- perate Man", which was the opener in back it up. Lead singer Tara Busch has a All of the music comes from "after lotte with a large and? vocal group of fans Tillman. It was a truly energized per- strong voice and a flair for the passionate work" jam sessions in which the members backing them up. They also receive support formance, that - with the exception of a which helps the music overcome strikingly play off each other and let the music from local media who have put much effort few moments - was kept up throughout weak lyrics. evolve. The songwriting skills can be cred- into promoting Dahli Llama as "Charlotte's the entire evening. Bill Kirch (guitar/vocals), Jason Ramirez ited to no single individual but are atresult next contribution to rock music's major The music selection ranged from (bass), Annv Johnson (keyboard/percus- of input by everyone. Musical influences leagues." originals to Rush, Spin Doctors and sion) and Trey Walker (drums) round out range anywhere from Led Zeppelin to Sly Go see them at Edgar's on Friday start- Kings X. They did a nice job with most the rest of Dahli Llama. Johnson and Kirch and the Family Stone with some compari- ing at 11:30. It's free and the beer is cheap. of their cover tunes, especially Spin Doctors. The transition from "Jimmy Olsen's Blues" to "Two Princes" was College Theater Festival at Clemson so smooth that until Littlejohn sang, by Joe Branton worked out. riplegic seeking her own death-with-dig- "One two..." I thought he was still staff writer Randy Smith, technical director for the nity against an unyielding court system. chanting "Just go ahead now...". Actu- Brooks Center, said that the theater has Smoke on the Mountain, produced by ally, the transitions between songs all As the Brooks Center finishes up the been used twice, and all of the lighting and Hinds Community College (Mississippi). went very well; something most bands last of its housekeeping duties, the 26th sound equipment are in excellent working Saturday, Feb. 5, 12:30p.m. This musical find hard to accomplish. Then again, Annual Kennedy Center American College condition. lovingly lampoons the music and tradi- most college bands find it difficult to Theater Festival prepares to take the stage However, he added, "The biggest thing tions of the southern Protestant church in accomplish anything these days, the today with a number of planned activities. is that our staff has to show these people a collection of songs and stories. toughest being to cover Pearl Jam. I Foremost in theater festivals, the KC/ how to use our equipment. Then, with Fly Wright, produced by University of suppose it's kind of expected to play at ACTF features competition in acting, showings at 12:30p.m. and 8:30p.m. each North Carolina at Wilmington. Saturday, least one or two Pearl Jam songs, but playwriting, criticism and theatrical de- day, the production crews have to really Feb. 5, 8:30p.m. This original musical imitating Eddie Vedder's voice is some- sign. The best of the Southeast will vie for work hard to get the sets in and out on celebrates the life and times of Orville and thing I believe should be left to Eddie a chance to go to the John F. Kennedy time." Wilbur Wright and recreates their miracu- see ANAGRAM, Page 7 Center in Washington, D.C. for the na- The following is a list of the plays lous first flight. tional competition in April. reproduced from the press release giving Around 650 participants will be com- the time and a brief plot description. At peting in the festival which officially began only five dollars a show, it is well worth it early Wednesday morning with the Irene to see the elite in university theater as it Ryan Acting Competition. takes the Brooks Center by storm. The Kevn Kinney The Irene Ryan Competition ends to- following plays will be presented this week. day with the finals from 9:30a.m.-l 1:30a.m. Lifelines, produced by North Kentucky page 3 in Tillman Auditorium. The event is free of University. Thursday, Feb. 3, 12:30 p.m. charge and will determine the one candi- An energetic student-written musical ala date that will represent the Southeast at Working detailing the trials and victories TIME-OUT the Kennedy Center. of everyday life. However, as the Irene Ryans finish up, She Stoops to Conquer, produced by Kristin Hersh the production competition begins at 12:30 Centre College (Kentucky). Thursday, with Lifelines, the first of six plays fea- Feb. 3, 8:30p.m. This classic comedy re- Cicada Sings & tured in the festival. All of the productions ceives a rollicking production from Centre are in the new Brooks Theater and cost $5 College. Opal Foxx Quartet The Grapes general admission. The Praying Mantis, produced by Uni- But the big question is whether the versity of North Carolina at Greensboro. Greta page 7 Brooks Center is ready for this massive Friday, Feb. 4, 12:30p.m. A darkly funny event. Chip Egan, Department -Head of and frightening tale from a Chilean play- Dig Performing Arts, says that although they wright treating issues of oppression and are still unpacking, the Brooks Center is freedom. Cowboy Junkies Drink of the Week: ready to go. Whose Life Is It Anyway, produced by With more construction equipment than University the Miami. Friday, Feb 4, page 2 blades of grass around the new building,one 8:30p.m. This contemporary classic has Jillionaire must wonder if all of the bugs have been been directed with a woman as the quad- Page 2 ITME^OUf; February 3, 1994 have not, you may be missing the As I have written, this band unusual, especially in lyrics. This band that has been whispered to may become huge. Whether or band is not afraid to try new ideas become the next Nirvana. not Dig becomes the next Nir- and new methods to obtain their They are not from the sup- vana depends on the success of own definitive sound. posed "grunge" mecca Seattle, promotional neckties who breathe Despite the massive amount of Rating System: but hail from dirty Los Angeles. stale office air and are hypno- media the band received prior to their signing with Stardog / Mer- ***** Excellent The geography might be differ- tized by revenue sheets/Whether ent, but, as some say, it is not or not you want to support the art cury Records and the release of •••* Pretty Good No Biiipg, the music backs up *** Good where you are from, but where of Dig depends on your personal you are going. Apparently, Dig taste. If I was a silly cliched re- the publicity with an, honest ap- ** Fair proach toartistry. Greta does need * Poor may be on the road to alternative viewer I would end this review stardom. to work^t establishing a smooth * Half with something like "I DIG this The band is Scott Hackwith album"," but really all I can tell flowing sound, to eliminate a sense (lead vocals and guitars), John you is that I think this album is a of choppiness on several of the go out and try to find the Opal Morris (guitars and background pleasure to listen to and worth songs.