The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, February 22, 1980, Page Page 7, Image 7
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By Lisi
Gamecock
Staunch stereotypical s
on the stage of the Townsh
night as Show Boot, stai
fo.'itnrinU Rnltorflv Mpf
hearts of the audience.
The production at the 1
full-scale, attending to e
travagant fashion. Scener;
performance, consisting la
could be shifted to allow tl
three different angles ? a
the "Cotton Blossom" fr<
view of the stage of the shi
exterior. The double deck
movement
w*
NOTHING WAS lackinj
production except perhaps
a little low. The audienc
ventional storv line of t
love plot, was not requirec
but only to sit back and
complete escape to a life
was encouraged.
It was a real thrill to
audible pitch emanating
that was made famous ii
With the Wind. She carrie
within hearing range witl
qualities that are so com
voice. Her shimmying acn
produced adoration from r
FORREST TUCKER, a
was enjoyable as well. His
dialogue was tailor-made
Andy. He effectively play<
an over-bearing nag (Part
who incessantly made life 1
around her. But Cap'n Ar
few cutting quips behind 1
Foo
The versatfto Bitty C. <
Forrest
i
wooai
a Miles ,
Staff Writer
outhernisms ran rampant
lip Auditorium Wednesday
ring Forrest Tucker and M<
[ueen, steamed into the espe
Rav<
tlem
too S
Township was completely
very detail in most exi;
psnpriallv nnhanfoH fl-io ai
J Vllimiivvu KUK, t'll
rgely of a mobile boat that Elli<
le actors to perform from well
i side view of the length of the
sm the levee, an interior hum
p, and a frontal view of the
s added extra freedom of
T1
to i
Gay
But
g or disappointing in the voic
the sound level, which was job
e, caught up in the con- and
',?rl meets-boy-and-falls-ini
to concentrate intensely,
enjoy. For three hours a
on a Mississippi showboat B1
mis;
Gay
nam
hear for myself the dog- soci,
from Butterfly McQueen only
n the classic movie, Gone a w
d the attention of everyone poig
i her lovable and childlike
pletely wrapped up in her qj
iss thp staUP in nnp niimhpr
? 0~ ... jriiu
nore than a few fans. play
Rho
hilai
fine actor in his own right,
informal and comfortable
for the character of Cap'n T1
*d the subdued husband of The
hy, played by Jean Bruno) mer
less than perfect for people a ce
idy managed to work in a at tl
her back as well as to her gooc
tloose
Rawed K. Pn
Cud mo re p/uckfng Ms bartfo m
Tucker, But
' stean
that provided a little comic i
rwise lighthearted play.
ignolia, the belle of the boat, wi
cially in name, of the Old S
snal, "Nola's" gambling, will-o
an who ends up marrying her, v
outhern.
'KECTATION seemed to be a rt
?'s flirtatious actions with her inl
as the play, "The Parson's Brid<
actors on the "Cotton Blosson
orously exaggerated.
lere was nothing exaggeratd in th
>ing, however. Tom McKinne]
lord, sang "Only Make Believe" i
he certainly wasn't pretending
e. Likewise, Robert Mosley as J(
with "01* Man River." His voice
rich.
ESIDES THE plot of Magnolia's
adventures in show business an
lord, there was a subplot invol
led Julie. The treatment of her
al mores of the time and her read
truly solemn aspect to the plav. 1
oman who was condemned in 1
nant.
her performances were equally
lips as Frank and his peppy little
ed by Dorothy Stanley, were hur
ne as Rubberface, a black
rious.
le entire performance was extre
music was vivid and appropria
stein tradition with McQueen anc
rtain aura to the performance. F
le lownsmp iiie on me iviississip
i.
'.fails t
, 1 By Michae
Gamecock
Inesday Footloc
based band, perl
well as borrov
fluenced rock in I
FOOTLOOSE,
average music
formed the Spur
southern style
originals with
Marshall Tucke
Mountain," a I
Johnny Cash's
Blues," and
Sky nyrd songs.
Led by their
n i > _ ; a i
|v?ary names, ir
formed together
Raines' talent as
far the strong p
Footloose would
off sticking to 1
such as their
"Cypress Shade,
original songs
qualities of musii
band member w
surface.
BILLY t\ C'UI
nnH Inn.utnn) i
^ . J uvvv. f
*ild. much c
from the crowd
t the Spue. band is Randy !
Kenny Davis plf
:terfly McQi
ns intr
relief from an g j j
is reminiscent,
>outh. Gaylord p
'-the-wisp genvas
just a little U
current theme.
fernal hanky as
3" presented by
1," were quite
e actors' ability
/, who played
is his first song.
to have a fine
>e, did a superb
was deep, lazy I
(
adventures and
d her life with
ving a mulatto /
by the existing 11
[ion to it was the \i
Her portrayal of ^
lifn inHpoH
as good. Eddie
side-kick EUie, 11
norous. Michael JjJ
shipmate, was
mely well done.
ite in the Ham- flH6i
1 Tucker adding flEl^
'or the audience Kl
pi was never so '1^*
B
0 cap]
1 J. Margotta the newest
t st?ff writer guitarist,
lesday and Wed- member ol
>se, an Atlanta- Little John
ormed original, as make the ti
ved, country inthe
(iolden Snur
1
DKSP1T1
11 ?' Of F00tl00S<
dl ability per- to coax the
with a traditional the hand.c|
mixing their
such classics as
r's "Fire on the _
fine rendition of D&S
"Folsom Prison thf* h'
several Lynyrd tfltf u*
large
stomp
guitarist/vocalist nrtcasi
le band has per- fC/ocru
for three years.
a sonuwritpr is hv
oint of this band, atmosphen
have been better renowned f
Raines' originals. An Atlanta
opening number about Foot
It was in their talent lies i
that the finer crowd." '1
L*al talents of each Wednesday
as brought to the Spur.
DMOItK on banjo They coi
guitar was par- rather loud
sive and drew a Hard rocki
leserved resnonse tedious cou
. Completing the spectator <
Spradlin on bass, rock," Ga
lying drums, and with, "Yet
leen star
> low
immid pbodi
rosB
IN
Jerome Kern & Oscar
gyy
FEATURING 1 ^/BPj
BUTTERIIY WW
fpj|
ased on the novel "SHOW
turec
member, an excellent Tr
Jedd Dotson. One let
: the band, saxophonist ab
Fraser. was unable to Gc
ip. th<
fir
C TIIK musical ability
i\ the band was unable
rather large crowd into
lapping, foot stomping (<<
pite the musical a
ind was unable \
crowd into the h
ring atmosphere
ly re no wned for ir
5 they are supposedly
or in the Atlanta area, eh
elubowner has stated m
loose, "Their greatest re
n their ability to move a ar
'Hie iirnc mil oi'iHnnl
111*7 W uO Il%/1 v ?
night in the Golden
ha
en
isistently responded to an
I requests for some true co
ng music with rather ti?
intry ballads. When one Bi
called for some "real to<
iry Raines responded lis
i, we'll do some Robin ba
* A
nsmp
ICTIORS prmati
SEK
Hammerstein It's
BOAT' by EDNA FERBER
'miDrl
ower ? on the banjo." They then
i into a down-home country song
out a local store in southern
orgia. The only real response
?y received came during their
st answer to a popular request,
'nyrd Skvnyrd's "Sweet Home
a bam a."
Footloose, brought to L'SC by
jntemporary Sounds, featured
bility of Footloose,
ro coax the rather
and-clapping, foot
they are supi
the A t/anta area.
rong guitar riffs and lead ex
tanges. yet their vocals have
uch to be desired. They are a
latively new band, still growing
id still developing.
The absence ot Littlejohn might
ive contributed to the lack of
ergy transmitted. Given time
id proper guidance, this band
uld develop their talents into a
?htly organized original band.
it until they throw away the all *A
9 familiar songs on their song
t, they'll remain just another
rroom band.