by Paul Miniger Collegian Staff Writer If one were to read before listen- the messages are crystal clear. It ing to the lyrics of U2's "The only takes a few times through Joshua Tree," one would say that "Bullet the Blue Sky" to be hook it is full of dark, foreboding im- ed into the groove against nuclear agery. One might also say that it war. conveys a sullen mood, filled with I think that because of this, U 2 allusions to death and poverty. The has gained tremendous popularity. Behrend's first concert a success by Cheryl Nietupski Colleian Staff Writer Imagine you and your friends ar riving at the Tullio Convention Center for a well-known rock group to play in Erie. It's Saturday night and you're all standing out side amidst the large group of con certgoers, waiting for the double doors to open... On the evening of March 21st, there just happened to be a similar rock group concert scene at Behrend College. Students were lined up outside Erie Hall a half hour before the performances of Endless Summer and Donnie Iris and The Cruisers. The doors were unlocked and the students, eager to get into the gym nasium to find the best seats available, were searched for cameras and tape recorders. Anyone caught with such devices was told to take it back to their car, due to "security reasons," as is typically done at any civic arena for top-line performances. There was some speculation over seating arrangements, but most seemed to find a comfortable spot. The bleachers were pulled out and 900 chairs were set up in rows for the event. Security was enforced in side the building, with "D. I_ Stage Crew" members and Police and Safety of Behrend campus. The security expected the audience to remain by their seats during the concert, and people were told not to stand on chairs or in the aisles. The audience began screaming when the lights were darkened, and within seconds, Endless Summer walked out onto the stage. Multi colored stage lights came on as the band opened with "Fun, Fun, FunS" by the Beach Boys. The crowd loved the 60's music of Endless Summer. Some even dress- NOW ACCEPTING FALL APPLICATIONS • Efficiency, one and two bedroom apts. •Two and three bedroom townhouses •9 1 / 2 or 12 mo. lease •Gas utility included •On bus route *Close to shopping *Summer sub-lets available at $lB9 re &JP 111 WA VV 11101601611 787 Stratford Dr. i l fAt State College PA 16801 814-238.7134 , # . 0:4 , p, M-F 9-5, Sat. 10-2 atmosphere of "The Joshua Tree" is best described as cold and hopeless and, in fact, quite depress ing. Yet, when you listen to the album, the music is enjoyable and ed for the occasion by wearing sunglasses and shorts. Others sang and danced—especially those in the bleachers, while• still others stood and clapped or swayed back and forth in their seats. Endless Summer played a lot of songs from the Beach Boys, Beatles, and Rolling Stones. Among them were: "California Girls," "Surfin' USA," "A Girl Like That," "She Loves You" and "Takin' Care of Business." The band has also recorded four of THE BORN LOSER = b Art Sansom Special Someone this EASTER. with a pink musical bunny, who twitches his nose & It's a perfect gift for Easter. It lasts throughout the years. Only RUB DESK! They are a band that is not meant to be taken lightly; yet their music is never so heavy that it isn't en joyable. They have found the perfect medium in which to convey a dramatic social message, and they do so in such an accessible manner. "The Joshua Tree" is a good ex ample. On it, Bono's voice is strong and clear, and his range phenomenal. This is matched with the guitar of The Edge and the bass their own songs, which were played at the concert. The most exciting part of Endless Summer's performance was when the group threw five huge balloons into the audience that resembled colored beach balls. Everyone had a good time hitting the balloons back and forth bet ween the different sections of peo ple. It was like one big festive beach party! After the audience was warmed up by Endless Summer, Donnie Iris Remember that wiggles. his ears. S 1 1 00 lA. (Includes Batteries) at the EMI IE=M . • — ....",:;:fs .d ez•- - - - ' •••,, . 7 • .LEI<S % ~/ % I %~'+ U 2 cultivates rock of Adam Clayton. Together with the percussion of Larry Mullen, "The Joshua Tree" mixes rock and politics in an unmistakable U 2 harmony. It is wrong, however, to expect "The Joshua Tree" to be another "War." It •is not. In fact, this album is quite subdued. In compar ing it to other U 2 albums, I would say it resembles . "Wide Awake in America" closely. y~ "~c. and The Cruisers were in the spotlight. The crowd became ex tremely jovial and energetic—they went wild! Usually, it seems to me that girls are the rowdy noise-makers at con certs, but that was surely not the case in Erie Hall last Saturday! The guys were really enjoying the concert—particularly in the first five or six rows. They were danc ing, waving their arms and scream ing at the top of their lungs! Almost everyone was familiar • • Although "Wide Awake..." is basically live cuts and out takes from "The Unforgettable Fire," the similarities are there. This is evident in songs such as "The Three Sunrises" and "Love Comes Tumbling," both of which hit close to "The Joshua Tree's" folksy "Trip Through Your Wires" and the delicate "With or Without You." All of this tends to signify U2's IiE!C with the popular music of Donnie Iris and The Cruisers. Their- most well-known songs were: "Do You Compute?," "She's So Wild," "Shock Treatment," "Love is Like a Rock," "Ah Leah," and "The Wrapper" just to name a few. Natalie Conaway, third semester Behrend Science major, said, "The concert was great! Donnie Iris and The Cruisers were better than Endless Summer, but that's to be expected." Natalie also suggested, "There should have been more Collegian PAGE 7 step back from the popular heavy guitar sound. In fact, "Pride," the band's megahit, seemed to be their last stint in the pop spotlight. Which is good, since it would be sad to see them become guest VJ's on MTV. - Although "The Joshua Tree" contains no potential hits, it is money well spent on an album purchase. ?z ,- -" , -; , - 4 '..;";, - - - ...., 444.,,- _ .., "•.- - , TIC. , •".4 ~,_, , !...- -- -.,41 ,, , f ).: t; • ---r0,..‘"'w."... • :•~. _ - _- ~~. - :., f room to dance, and the music could have been turned down a lit tle." Another student, Greg Kloss, second semester Communications major, said, "It was really great to see a popular group at Behrend. It's good to know that Behrend is interested in developing a better Student Activities program. We should try to get Madonna next!" There was an estimated total of 1000 people who attended the Endless Summer-Donnie Iris and The Cruisers concert at Behrend. _rn' _,~ aTi
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