Page 8 - The Behrend College Collegian Thursday, November 21, 1996 B B by Tim Holsopple instrumental, each showing off Collei;tan Ship their soloist talent. The band itself was composed of a horn section, two drummers, a 8.8. King single-handedly guitarist, a pianist, a organist, a blues-ed the pants off Erie at the keyboardist and of course, 8.8. Warner Theater Sunday, Nov. 17. himself. He and his blues band created a All during the show 8.8. friendly, jovial environment to bantered with the audience, participate in the wizardry that is telling stories and cracking jokes. vintage 8.8. King. This is all part of his entertainer's Opening act Corey Harris had charm. He spoke of modern rock only his guitar to shield him from band Primitive Radio Gods, who an unruly crowd. Harris played sampled his song Downhearted on his first song flawlessly, their hit Standing Outside A combining a provocative slide Broken Telephone Booth With sound and rhythm provided by Money In My Hand. slapping his guitar and tapping his He said that, "There are about hoot on the stage. "If you ever see them , tell them I said Thank you. ,„ --88 King The volume, however, was not 250 million people in the United big kiss. turned up, and an impatient man States, and I've had only 3or 4 8.8. King has been playing somewhere in the crowd yelled, albums sell one million copies. blues in his trademark style for "Turn up the guitar!" Now along comes these Radio almost 50 years. I have not heard A sound man quickly complied Primitive Gods, sample one of my much of the man's music, but I respect the dedication and and the volume was restored. He songs, and they go straight to a commitment that he has made to finished his 50 minute set and left million. If you ever see them, tell music. He rivals modern rock the stage, receiving a standing them I said 'Thank you.'" bands in that not many are able to ovation from the crowd. This act He promptly went straight into create a camaraderie with a of kindness and respect Downhearted, much to the joy of crowd the way he can. completely made up for the the crowd. impatient man. At one point during the show, himself available to the crowd for After the show, he made Then with a mighty he encouraged the women in the autographs and handshakes. He introduction 8.8. King's Blues audience to get up and look for a also threw 8.8. King pins and Band, under the direction of guy who met their individual medallions into the crowd, which Walter King, 8.8.'s nephew, took requirements. He then gave the were quickly snatched up by the stage. They played a rousing women permission to give them a zealous fans. SPATS by JEFF PICKERIA ME• • TV . E:S _wow Gloom, doom, death and hate Antigone is now playing at the Studio Theatre by Brian Kitchen 6,llegian Staff Death, treason, and sorrow are on the march in Jean Anouihl's Antigone, being performed at Behrend's Studio Theatre. Directed by Tony Elliot, the play is a retelling of Sophocles' ancient tragedy. The tyrant Creon (Jonathan Scialabba), having ascended the throne of Thebes after the death of that famous parricide Oedipus, declares Antigone's brother Polynices a traitor. He will not allow his body to be buried, condemning his spirit to wander the earth for eternity. His headstrong sister, Antigone (Joanna Carr), buries her brother's corpse, beginning a chain of events that ends in violence, betrayal, rebellion and finally death. As the play's Chorus (Matt Milroth) tells us, tragedy is clean, firm and flawless. Once the cycle starts, nothing can stop it. The play capitalizes on this by revealing the outcome of the play before the action even starts, and that revelation hangs ominously over the performance like an anvil suspended overhead with a piece of twine. We know how the story ends, but the play draws us in . King rocks the Warner nevertheless Because the playwright uses this technique, the play demands strong performances in order to succeed. Carr and Scialabba bring to their respective roles an intensity fitting the demands of their characters. These two characters are equal in their resolve to reach their objectives. Emotionally, both roles are tough. Antigone must wrestle with her knowledge that she is going to die. Creon must reconcile the demands of kingship and the knowledge that he is about to kill his own niece and future daughter in-law. He must also keep the fact that he is about to create a martyr in the back of his mind. Carr and Scialabba make these conflicts and all their emotional implications clear in every line and in every movement. Carr's Antigone is strong and confident; she must create a huge variety of emotions for the role - from love to fear to absolute hatred. Scialabba's Creon is the very picture of a tyrant. Scialabba dominates the stage as his character dominates Thebes. The play, however, does take care to show that Creon is capable of some sort Entertainment Blues Great: 8.8. King rocked the Warner Theater Sunday. 8.8. has been playing for almost 50 years and show no signs of quitting of shallow emotion These are complex characters dealing with a difficult, no-win situation. Antigone must choose between allowing her beliefs to be compromised and making an important and lasting change by becoming a martyr. Creon must either preserve the integrity of the law and kill Antigone or allow her to live without being punished for her crime. In the end, Antigone makes that decision for him by steadfastly refusing to compromise. Elliot's artful direction creates a well-acted and well-constructed piece of drama. He uses the incredibly intimate Studio Theatre to his advantage by keeping the actors' movements compact. The size of the space makes every step count. Control is crucial. Many of the performers are having their first experience on stage, so it is quite evident that Elliot has both a good eye for talent and a penchant for bringing it to the stage. Catch Jean Anouilh's Antigone November 20, 21, 22, and 23 at 8:00 p.m., and November 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Behrend's Studio Theatre. Seating is limited, so call for reservations at 898-6279. Fayd in, tune in by Joe Ryan Collegian Staff Maybe you've seen Fayd, the Beaver, PA quartet, opening for such bands as The Clarks, Sleeping Giants or Paris Green in clubs in Pittsburgh. Or maybe you've seen them playing at Sherlock's, the Delta Chi house, the Kappa Delta Rho pig roast, or at Felix's in Erie. If you did have the opportunity to check them out, they probably left a good impression with you. Their music is a nice break from the angst-filled, distortion-carried doldrums of the alternative music scene. Their lyrics show genuine emotion and another element rare in the music of the club scene-- intelligence. Jay Sayre, who joined the band as a senior in high school, describes their music as "Hari-Edged, Progressive alternative rock." "We try to bring meaning and complexity back to alternative and rock music," said Sayre. The music ranges from heavy, quasi alternative rantings to slow self conceptual reflections. The guitar of lead singer Kris Pattison constantly explores new sounds as he relies on other members to back him up with near perfect consistency. Their song "Moving On" describes a hopeless situation from which there is no escape. Its in the stars ARIES (Muth 21 ui Aprill9) It's a goOd week for shopping and making any purchases of a: major nature. Be sure, though, that you ere getting the best buy for your money before making a final decision. Deceptive !salami:oomM mislead you into nudting a mistake. TAURUS (April 20 to Kay . 20) You're 'mapped up this week in * prciect on the home intuit whit* is more< time4xscranting than you'd anticipated. This distinct* you from a work assiounent, but reteevele anyway. News received this weekend is good. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Ao tivities with faintly members are highlighted this week, particularly wheinchildren are onacented. lice* Bible, try to take a ithort nip scow where, since travel it favored A weekend social gathering could end up in tatters if you alknir an argument to ensue. CANCER (June 21 to JulY 22) You've ltws than thrilled this week with a friend's rpinion of your romantic behavior. However> Per haps you have been a;bit cavalier in your dealings with others. Some GEORGE by MARK SZORAD The lyrics, "I carry baggage I can't lose; if I could know that I'd choose; tides of time, I'm your slave; memories, I don't want to save" show that if anyone can truly erase the past, we'd all be better off in some ways. Perhaps the band's greatest advantage is their normalcy. Sayre, the bassist, attends Behrend and is easily indistinguishable from any other student. The band is truly a tool through which the music escapes. All of the music and lyrics are written by the band as a whole, rather than an individual and no one member is so outspoken as to represent the band. Perhaps this is a disadvantage in a commercial sense, but it truly helps improve the music quality. Fayd's CD was reconJed at the Audio Loft in Ambridge, PA and is available through the group members, as is memorabilia emblazoned with the band's insignia. For information and booking, the band can be reached at 740 Fifth St. in Beaver, PA. I definitely suggest checking them out if you have the opprtunity. soul-searchhtg over the weekend will give you the answers. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You're allowing a minor problem to too much of your consumetime, taking you away from tasks at hand. Worrying about it isn't going to solve. anything. A business oppor tunity which comes up this weekend lAds You v 4 ,4l otGO (August 23 to September 22) You're a veritable font of great ideas oancemirig bwainess this week Originality and creativity are heightened. Romance, travel and get-tagedters are happily favored, espachdly over the weekend. LIBRA (September 23 to October n) YOO spend a good part of the week happily curled up with a good back, which you love to do. How ever, don't give in to laziness since much awaits you to be done. latee in the week, sticking close to home and pawing about is favored. 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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You're tempted Ibis weekto simply stay in Wand let life pass you by. However, you'll fee much better, physically end mental. ly, if you get out sod 4 nlignie in Inman sort of physical activity. Enjoy a party this weekend. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A., *tatter putahlins t o; your career talon; center stage tbie week. You're scantily a bit drawl* realizing, your gods, though yeti don't realize it. fruumcial news IP good. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Goad news about 4, business or financial mow mairot, your week. However, it soma friend. is behaving somewhat jealcerslyi Don't let this petty sniping get to you PISCES (February 19 to Mardi 20) You comeup with * very creative' idea this week to put the spark back Worm' rOlnanne . - Liner in th e we* you have a tendency to be moody. Don't lest d& costume you and poi others off. .= •Lc• Colleen GatzenlCollegtan photographer I HATE 'OM , i c r o i
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