From the Desk of the Co-Editors We would like to welcome all the new Capital Times staff members. Their talent and dedication has been essential to the successful completion of the last two editions. We continue to rely on the skill and sup port of the new staff and the contributors. Thank you to all the people who have made a difference. This newspaper is for everyone. We are always looking for constructive input from students of any major, faculty or staff. We encourage editorial submis sions, as well as articles of interest to the campus. We offer free training and valuable experience in all facets of the newspaper industry. We want to point out that this newspaper would not be where it is right now without Dr. Beth Haller's continuing advice and persistent concern. We are grateful for her action on behalf of the newspaper to insure its continued existence. We are in the process of applying knowledge of certain legal aspects associ ated with running a newspaper, to current situations. In the world of radio, Howard Stern is now shock-jocking central Pennsylvania. His twisted talk can be heard on (FM)105.7 The Edge. Chris McCorkel, WPSH station manager, has already heard complaints about Stern's outrageous brand of broadcasting. We want to know what you think. Why do you like Howard? Why does he irritate you? Will you even tune in to The Edge to give him a try? Is Imus in the morning the king? Flow are you going to keep your kids from listening to Stern? Why would anyone listen to a national radio show when you can hear local morning shows talking about local issues? Tell the campus what you think! Make your voice heard! Replies will appear in the next issue. Student speaks out on Spanier visit Dear Co-Editors: On Feb. 20, myself and another Lion Ambassador had a meet ing with a Penn State administrator. In the meeting we discussed one major aspect of the Lion Ambassadors. That con- cept was agreeing on anything that Penn State Harrisburg or any Commonwealth Branch of Penn State does. The main topic of discussion was the lun cheon with President Spanier at the end of the month. All the members of the Student Government were allowed to attend because they represent leadership in the college. Where as the other 33 clubs on campus for some odd reason do not, especially the club presidents. Me and the other Lion Ambassadors disagreed with the previ ous statement, saying that some SGA members do nothing where as some members go beyond the call of duty. Like myself, I am the chairperson of both the Rites of Spring and Election Screening committees, a member of these clubs: XGl's, Photo Club, Chess Club and co secretary of the Lion Ambassadors. Where as some SGA members are not members of any other clubs beside SGA. It hurts me to have to do most of the work and then see another person just float by and get the i itLivtk recognition of the club's name on their resume. So I can feel the anger some club presidents feel when some unworthy SGA mem ber just because they reflect leadership on campus gets to eat lunch with a very important person at Penn State. Other clubs have put forth a lot more effort and Penn State pride that some SGA members have this semester. In conclusion, I strongly disagree with the way Penn State Harrisburg picked the SGA because of their name recognition as lead ers here on the campus. They should of have picked the names by indi vidual talent, not on name recognition. So with having a disagree ment with Penn State Harrisburg's social agen da, it conflicts with my Lion Ambassador mem- bership. As a Lion Ambassador it is my goal to improve the student's experience at Penn State Harrisburg. If I have to disapprove with the sys tem at PSH to improve relations here at the cam pus and my membership with the Lion Ambassadors robs my First Amendment Right o' Freedom of Speech; then I resign as co-secretary of the Lion Ambassadors. Sincerely, Dan Zackus Criminal Justice Major Music lover finds By Robert Ford Contributor The day the music died is one of the saddest memories each individual holds deep in their soul. For each, the memory is different; a different place, a different time, a different stage of life. It is the day that the lyrics, notes, and rhythm no longer meant something. It is the day that the lyrics were just words and no longer drew emotion. Music lives differ- ently in each person. Some souls nurture it and love it to ensure a long life. Some souls never lis ten through the ears pro vided to it and never real ly find a type of music it can thrive upon. The fondest of memories any Tesla rocks Harrisburg by Jody Jacobs Staff Reporter Fans huddled together in freezing tem peratures while they waited to be let in the door to the Tesla concert Saturday, February 17. Chris James, 93.5 WTPA radio personality, welcomed th^ sell-out crowd to the Metron in Harrisburg. The rock group, still comprised of original members, singer Jeff Keith, guitarist Frank Hannon, bass guitarist Brian Wheat and drum- mer Troy Luccretta-- minus guitarist Tommy Skeoch, walked on stage to a screaming crowd. Johnny 0. and the Classic Dogs of Love to appear locally by Jim Miller Contributor Tired of the alter- native music scene ? Looking to shake your booty to a little "funk and roll?" Then kick back and take in the grooves of the Philadelphia-based Johnny 0. and the Classic Dogs of Love. Lead singer and keyboard player Johnny O. formed the group in 1986, and has brought in a diverse group of musi cians dedicated to a funk based sound. "We all learned from guys like Little Richard and James Brown," Johnny O. said i n an interview after a recent show at The Village in Lancaster. "What I do is dif ferent from everybody else," he added. "But it's a better different." The distinctive sound of the ten-man band includes keyboard players Scott Mann and Jerry Cohen, guitarist Brooke Ashman, drummer Gary Derren, percussion- VIEWPOINT one person holds dear come from a time when music had a meaning. A time when you tried to live life like a song. A time when songs were about how you lived your life. In everyone at one point or another. Almost every person with a soul can remember hearing a song that took them away to another time in their life. As the song plays, the memories, happy or sad, are as vivid as a full moon against a black sky. For a certain memory future days would be given up just to relive one time; young to old. Age shows while others are longed to in the eyes and optimism be forgotten altogether. is taken over by cyni- This is the life music can _Fism. The music no longer breath into the soul of a has any meaning and the Metron flooded by sell out crowd Fans waited three hours for the band's appear ance. Singer Jeff Keith kicked off the show with "Comin' Atc ha Live," and the tunes kept going non stop for an energized two hours. The group gave a well choreographed show. Hannon and Wheat con tinually traded stage spots in order to play both sides of the audience. Tesla's material was originally written for two guitars, but was handled so well by Frank Hannon that Tommy Skeoch was n't missed. Hannon's performance was excep- tional ist/rapper Hamilton Newton, bass player Keith "Crank" Starkey, and a three-piece horn section featuring Bobby 'Michaels on saxophone, Harold Watkins on trombone and James Dennis on trumpet Their repertoire mixes sounds from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, and features artists as diverse as Steppenwolf, Michael Jackson and Montell Jordon. A favorite among music fans in the Philadelphia area, the group plays about four shows each week. The show features a pulsating beat that kept me shaking long after the lights went down. Songs such as "Low Rider," "Superstition," and "Get Down Tonig ht" brought the crowd to the dance floor to catch the groove Not content to just stand around and play, the Classic Dogs of Love show off some fancy foot work in "Hot Hot Hot" and "Jam." The group also shows its versatility by switching roles in a seem Music lives or lived The audience sang the soul of music person. The young are the seekers of the life music has to offer. Each lyric, note and rhythm has a meaning and a memory. Not just the young age, but the young of heart know the true meaning of music. For these people music is not just a bunch of people playing instru ments; rather it is a group of artists painting a por trait of a piece of life, for ever embedded in memory and spirit. The real tragedy in a life is the exact moment that a soul ages. The moment it goes from along to the lyrics with Keith for the entire show. The performance consist ed mostly of their hard rock songs from their "Mechanical Resonance" W and cassette, such as "Modern Day Cowboy" and " Little Suzy." Mid-show, Tesla slowed it down as the group gathered center stage with acoustic rendi tions of the popular "Love Song" and "What You Give" from "The Great Radio Controversy" and "Psychotic Supper" respectively. Their unplugged performance was as seamless as the rest of the show. Hopefully the crowd's response will urge them off the road and back into the studio to bring fans The only "downer" new material. ingly effortless manner For instance, Johnny Q accompanied Mann's vocals in "Your Song " with a beautiful tenor sax solo. Crowd interaction is a crucial part of draw ing an audience into a performance, and Johnn y 0. certainly has a sense for keeping things lively. During a dynamic rendi tion of "Brown Eyed Girl," he turned over the micro- phone to a young woman in the audience for the familiar chorus. The horn section earns its moments of glory in such classics as "Brick House" and "Dance to the Music." Never rele gated to the background, Michaels, Watkins and Dennis show off some fancy footwork through- out the show The band success- fully incorporates ele- ments of 90s music into its predominantly 70s sound, particularly in the use of rap. Clearly comfortable with the seemingly in congruous relationship CAPTIMES, February 29, 1996 soul no longer provokes curiosity. The death of a young soul is greater a tragedy than the death of a body. The soul can make life grand or dismal. Music makes the soul live and breath. Let the soul be alive. Keep it young. Fight like hell to keep the feeling that rightfully belongs only to you. Never let the music die. Let music live in your soul. The feeling of a youthful soul, happy or sad, is far better than no feeling at all. The death of music is the death of a piece of life. That piece of life is the most precious part of existence. Keep your greatest treasures close and keep them alive. Listen to the music. of the evening was that some audience members needed to brush up on their "concert etiquette." Yes, there were those who were just a tad too touchy about having their feet stepped on or being run into by strangers. The "muscle" staff of the Metron, however, were great hosts by maintain ing their cool and the peace Tesla gave a flawless performance. It was a great night of music for both the audience and the band. between classic rock and rap, the Classic Dogs of Love reprised "Word Up" in their second set and, as and encore, performed "This Is flow We Do It." Both songs feature Newton's dynamic rap ping, which ranks as one of the shOw's highlights. However, the thrust of the performance clearly leans toward pure funk in songs like "Get Down Tonight," "Mama Used to Say," and (of course) "Play That Funky Music." "The group is based on funk," Johnny Q said. "Funk has been there for years." And as long as groups such as Johnny Ct and the Classic Dogs of Love are around to spread the gospel of funk, it will be there for years to come Johnny Q and the Classic Dogs of Love will be appearing at The Village, 205 N. Christian St., Lancaster, on Saturday, March 23. Doors open at 9 p.m.
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