6 Arts/Entertainment Friday November 13, 1981 The Lumberjack Artifacts Country band takes requests Benefit concert held A benefit concert for Singer Jim DeBlois will be at 8 fans. But that's not all the The loudest request is in­ p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 at Avery’s Kowboy Kountry By Kriatl Bird song has to offer - the cat­ variably played, to the Club. A donation will ve taken at the door. Featured Selective cross-breeding chy words are combined delight of the audience, and bands are: {lying South, Duane Davenport. Mark of rock ’n’ roll and country with a smooth rock beat in­ sometimes the fans who Wood. David Stilly. Calvin Kristofferson, Ray music produced a new corporated into a country know the lyrics will sing Calloway, Kevin Quigley, Ray Calloway and others. sound which is sometimes style of music. along. At the end of the The concert’s purpose is to raise funds for DeBlois called progressive country- ‘‘The Gas Song’’ is song the audience claps, and his wife Nancy who lost their home and possessions western music. another attention-getter. In whistles and screams its ap­ in a recent fire. Most of DeBlois’ musical equipment One of the First-born protest against certain proval, and Maultsby was destroyed. The singer/entertainer currently has a bands of this type of music OPEC countries, the gas modestly says, " I say, song on the recently-released album called Hole in the is Chuck Wagon and the song’s solution to the gas that’s nice of you - give’em Ground Sounds. H evill be releasing an album called Wheels - a Tucson-based shortage/oil embargo is a hand back guys." The Piper next year. six-member band simple: " L et’s use the Both original songs and notoriously known for Arabs to test the neutron remakes of old favorites, Music fills air satirical hit, ’’Disco bomb . . such as a medley of "Ghost Sucks.” Although Maultsby is the Riders in the Sky," A free ensemble recital will be performed at 8 p.m. Last week about 300 lead singer, other band “ Rawhide" and “ Ballad of tonight in Ardrey Auditorium. Also, the Flagstaff Sym­ NAU students gathered in members have a song or Paladin" can be heard on phony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 18 in the North Activity Center two in which they do the any of the group's four Ardrey. Conductor is Thomas Kirshbaum. to experience the Wheels in lead singing. And unlike albums: Chuck Wagon and a mini-concert during most lead singers, Maultsby The Wheels, Country Sw­ Jazz bands perform ASNAU’s Club Night. The doesn't monopolize the ings, Disco Sucks, Please The NAU Jazz Bands I and II and NAU Lab Band majority of the audience crowd’s attention - he Pass the Gas, cr Red Hot consisted of fans of the will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 shares the arena with the Women and Ice Cold Beer. 4t the Museum Club. The performance will raise money band, but foot-tapping and rest of the band. for travel and jazz festival participation next spring. rhythmic swaying was Mellen sings a rock song Maultsby said the current characteristic of nearly he wrote called band has been together for everyone within listening "Everybody’s Talking about three and one-half Contributions wanted distance of the “country yean, but originated about About Cocaine;” Aston Pine Knots ,. the NAU student fine arts journal, is five years ago. The only rock and western roll" sings several songs, in­ now accepting submissions for its Spring 1982 issue. For music. new members are Neil cluding "Lone Star Beer." more information contact Jeff Ringelski at 523-4442. The music of Chuck During the mini-concert Harry who replaced Rich Wagon and the Wheels is in the AC, Holloway relin­ Brennion on pedal steel Moviefarp at NAU more humorous than crude, quished his drums to guitar and Mike Holloway creating a party atmosphere who replaced Dave Ownby Kelly's Heroes shows tonight, Electric Horseman, Drummer Mike Holloway keeps the Wheela during tho band’s recent ap- amateur instrumentalist for dancers, drinkers and on drums. Saturday, The Jazz Singer, Sunday and Altered Slates. beat going lor Chuck Wagon and the pearance at NAU’s Club Night. Maultsby long enough to "hefl raisers.” But cute sing a blues song accom­ Maultsby said the band Nov. 18. All movies show at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and are $1 lyrics can’t stand alone, up vocals; Scott Bish, bass -may wander around the Another alluring quality panied by a little harmonica members were originally in withi ID. • which is one reason the a nd vo c als; M ike stage, imitate fellow band of the band is its ability to playing. rock 'n ' roll bands, but got band’s popularity is steadily Holloway, drums and members while they’re describe American sen- Another contribution to together and changed to Talent search conducted increasing - they have in­ vocals; Neil Harry on pedal creating music, and often timents concerning social "country rock and western the band's success is its will­ Students who perform comedy, drama, musical and strumental quality and steel guitar; and Roltah seems more interested in the and political issues. ingness to play request roll.” “ There, was more strong vocal support. Aston, piano and vocals. audience than what he’s do- „ work to be had for more other acts may be eligible for cash and scholarship songs. After a set of songs, prizes worth 514,000. The combined quality of It’s difficult to determine ing. Sucks-" " n,,en Maultsby will pause and ask money with less physical ef­ exactly what part of the Bish and Mellen fre- by bass gu.tanst B.sh, gatn- fort,” he said. Entrants must submit 5-minute performances on each band member's talents the audience, “ Okay, guys, band's makeup has the quently sway in unison to nation-wide attention on video cassettes or easelte tapes with pictures by 5 p.m. eliminates the possibility of whattya wanna hear?” The Their fifth album will Dec. 4. to All-American Collegiate Talent Search, Box monotony and is another most appeal. It could be the the rhythmic beat produced the airways during the audience immediately more thoroughly 3SE, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, N.M. major contribution to the personal touch of the band by their guitars. Pivoting height of the “ disco demoli- hollers favorite songs, such demonstrate their rock V 88003 or call (505) 646-4413. Entry fee is S2S-pp act. pleasing music they create. members - their casual at- from one foot to the other, lion era," and it’s no small as "Red Hot Women and roll efforts. Maultsby said it Band members include tire, joking actions and they either imitate the wonder why. Ice Cold Beer," "My Girl will consist of "Old Wave” Artifacts are briefs about f*ople and events In Chuck "Wagon” humorous remarks may re- stereotyped movements of Perhaps the song’s big- Passed Out in Her Food," music or rock V roll music the arts. Submit Information Jo Angela Yearta or Maultsby, lead singer; Eric mind you of the joker in . hard-rock singers or back- gcst attraction is the lyrics, and “ You Only Say You from The Rolling Stones. Lenore Lansing at Th» Lumberjack by calling Mellen (a Mick Jagger look- The Doors and other rock your circle of friends. hom e c o u n try g u ita r w hich lig h t-h e a rte d ly Love Me When You’re 523-4921 or m all them to C.U. Box 6000. alike) on guitar and back- groups. During songs, Maultsby pickers. degrade disco music and its D runk." Music comes to Flagstaff Sign language studentsktake spoils at NAU’s first talent show at union Mike Seeger performs By Lorene N elson win and they all have had a the talent show was the sponsored by CAB, a newly Mike Sccger will perform ballads 10 blues and early Review sign language class at NAU. peformance by Local Mo- formed volunteer promo- -V 8 P *m »S *turday ai the American songs. Seeger is a SparkUoXglwitk'Svariety Sccood .place..a n d , . ^ of NAU '(ional'--organization, Coconino Center for the collector of Southeastern and entenafltment, NAU’s went to audience‘favorite theater students. The actors Freeman said the^how was Arts, on North Fort Valley traditional music and is first talent show was Barney Kubat, a juggler filled performed skits and part of what is known ai f he Road, Highway 180. known both as a soloist and presented Friday night in who used his talent to im provisations between All-American Collegiate , Seeger is a one-man tradi- a founding member of old- the North Union. demonstrate various jokes acts. Talent Search. \ tional music festival who time string band, The New First place winners took and do sight gags. The performers in the "The top winners will sings and performs on Lost City Ramblers, home S50 for their rendi- Third place and S20 went talent show that did not have a video tape of their many instrum ents, in- Tickets are $4 for adults tion of a staged musical to singer/guitar player place were a rock band, an act >cnt to be judged in eluding fiddle, banjo, and $2 for children under production of “ New York Doug H assett, senior, a c to r p e rfo rm in g a regional competition in Las guita/, dulcimar, mandolin, 12. Tickets are on sale at City” in sign language. H assett pe rform ed an dramatic monologue and an Cruces, N.M. at New Mex- autoharp, jews harp, pan Circles Records, Flagstaff It was performed by Jodi original song called Sweet accordian player. They all ico State University,” said pipes and harmonica. Chamber of Commerce and Lake, Phoenix senior; Mike Dream. perform ed for an en- Freeman. His songs range from Coconino Center for the Hillenius, Prescott junior; The show ran smoothly thusiastic, slightly rowdy if they are successful at unaccom panied English Arts. Jeff Humphrey, Prescott and was conducted with a audience of about 500 peo- regionals, the winning per- senior; Elma Aguilar, Tuc- responsible, professional pie. formers will be sent to na- son senior; and L isa attitude by those in charge, The 15 acts were selected tional competition for a y f ' jj~ Pablo Cruise to rock Weiland, Morenci senior. as well as the participants, in preliminary judging from .chance at S3,000, S2.000 Weiland said, “ I looked The masters of ceremonies, 25 acts. They were judged and $1,000 prizes, MT~ —f Wel1 known for hit vocals; Dave Jenkins, lead at all the competition and Janet Staley and Kim for their all-around quality, Freeman said a matching songs, WhatchaGonna Do, vocals and guitar; Angelo said, ‘Well, gang, at least Wiseman, were entertaining said Cam pus A ctivity amount of money will be j 1 ^ Place in theSun and Rossi, guitar and vocals; we made it to the finals.’" and knew how to handle Board Chairperson, Barb *ent to the winner’s univer- ~ LoVt’ WM Find A Way. and John Pierce, bass and She added the group was their roles properly. Freeman. sity, according to how they ” flMgRock Pablo Cruise vocals. surprised and pleased to An additional bonus to The talent show was place. 1 , -- wil1 appear at The ' N o v .21 in A rdrey A Place in the Sun. and its Auditorium. fourth album . W orlds P I A W NAlJ Theater>s ‘Awake and Sing’ * • The band has recently .1 way, went platinum in the J P T " relcascd " s sixth A & M United States. The band has record album called Reflec- also had platinum albums is Great Depression tragicomedy tor. Some of the album's in Canada and Australia, By Claudia Maria Taschler WM x (0p songs an Cool Love, Tickets are $7 and $8 and The NAU Speech Communication Department’s up- Mike Seeger performs a traditional music festival ^ T uAwa? ’.Pn t'T in the are on “ *e at ,he ASNAU production a at the Coconino Center for the Arts this Saturday, m h t »s\A Magic. office. State Liquor Mart tragicomedy about an American Jewish family, the Other band members are East and West and Mount Bergers of Bronx, New York, caught in a struggle for Cory Lcrios, keyboards and Olympus. economic security in the Great Depression of the 1930s. ‘‘The production deserves to be done because il a W p — play about survival. It is also a play about hope,” said Director Timothy Connors. Robert Pack scores in recital This production of Clifford Odets’ play will be per- formed in the Creative Arts Theater at p.m., Nov. 17-21, with a matinee at 2:30 p.m., Nov. 22. Poet delights all with words Frank Pickford designed a ‘‘raked” stage which is built on an ingle. He built a set which is transportable, By Claudia Taschler deviate from his original style. That is probably why the as well as effective for local audiences. ’/• k v Looking as if he stepped out of television show, poems worked so well with the audience. “ Father Knows Best,” Poet Robert Pack recited his As the evening progressed, the poet turned to his re­ hours and be taken apart in less than one hour (for latest works to about 100 NAU students and faculty cent series of dramatic monologues which deal heavily travel to competitions).” said Conners. "In fact, we members last Thursday. with relationships and love. have set aside special rehearsals where the cast and a few d a d 'In brown trousers, gray sweater and jacket. Pack’s poem, "A t the Ecology Convention," is a crew members win practice taking down the set and put­ Pack started his evening recital in Chemistry 135 with monologue about a man and a woman who have an af­ ting it back together,” he said. some advice for his audience. “ It's good to know how fair. Pack adds a twist to the poem, “ Poets are always Actress Arlene Toohey who play* the main character, long a poet is going to be reading so the audience can writing about eyes, f decided the nose hasn’t always had Bessie, in the play said she likes to work on the angled pace itself,” he joked. He held the audience's attention its due." The poem deals with scents and lasting stage because it adds depth to the »et. after that. fragrances which can last in a person’s memory as a Choosing 'the cast became almost as involved as Pack’s steady, smooth voice carried the mood o.f the reminder of an experience. building the set, said Conners who auditioned 25-30 poem to the audience with slight inflections to Pack ended his evening oLpoetry works with three people. He chose his cast based on physical appearance dramatize the situation. poems that express a powerfui ifatement about love. and characterization. The director said he also watched He began by leading a poem called “ After Returning “ Remaining and Remains" is probably the most intense group interaction in various scenes. from Camden Harbor.” The poem is about a married and compelling one he read. The poem centered on a Toohey finds her role u Bessie Berger challenging couple who have an argument during their vacation. conversation between a man and his son. It described because she is the dominating factor in the play. “ The (Ralph) during a scene from the play, “Awake and “ Remaining Blue” was Pack’s second poem. It in­ the relationship between the boy’s determination to save character is difficult because I manipulate, not to be Sing." The perform ance will run Nov. 17-22. cluded names of current and past family members. "I whales. cruel, but for the good of the family. Bessie is the girl to marry another man whom she docs not love and am no one; I am everyone before m e." recited Pack. The poem explains that because o fth e son’s strong matriarch," she said. who does not know the child is not his. These lines capture how he feels about his family tree will, his marriage has broken up. The correlation bet­ Toohey’« first production at NAU was "Treasure Bessie’s actions during the entire play make it possible and how age and youth intertwine to shape another ween the two situations is done so beautifully that we Island.” She protrayed a town women and Red Ruth, for her to hold her head up before her neighbors. Even­ generation. can identify with the son's human nature and his need to and old gameskeeper. tually, It is Bessie’s obsession with wealth that leads to Poets don't always show the humorous nature of life. be understood by the woman he married. Actress Lisa Snyder, who plays Hennie, the Bergers' the destruction of her own feelings of humanity. Pack, however, recited a series of poems called “ Dac­ Pack’s poetry works share the need for strong family daughter, has done much technical work in pest NAU A special preview of "Awake and Sing" will be per­ tylic Punishment.” He said they are " a matochist's ties and compassion for life. He is an excellent poet who productions. Hennie is her first major role. formed on Nov. 17. Student tickets will cost SI for that limericks.” The poet warned the audience, “ The form performs well in recitals. “ The cast has a very strong feeling of camaraderie," performance. All other performances will cost $2 for of these poems will drive one crazy.” Pack was sponsored by the English department; he said Snyder. ‘J Rehearsals are going smoothly. We are students with I.D.* From the audience's response. Pack’s prediction was appeared at NAU for S500, said English Chairman working great together." On Nov. 5 the cast will travel to Tucson to compete in accurate. Each poem included imaginative and outlan­ Bryan Short. U is Hennie who causes problems in the Berger family the American College Theatre Festival. Festival entries dish puns which seemed to entertain the audience im­ The poet currently serves as an Abernathy Professor when she becomes pregnant by a man who cannot be from Arizona, southern California, and southern mensely. As In many limmericks, sexual connotations of American Literature at Middlebury College and Is located. Nevada will be video-taped. Eight will be chosen to were thrown in. But Pack is a poet and he does not director of the Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference. Learning her daughter is pregnant, Bessie forces the compete in regional competition in California.