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By PATTY McCAHTHY
Staff Writer
The Killer Whales proved to be alive, nowhere near extinction
and absolutely watertight at the Golden Spur
Wednesday evening.
Originating from Charleston, this three-man dance band
produces more quality and sound than many six-man groups.
The band members describe their hard-hitting style as
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said, "A rogue wave is a freak wave in the middle of the
ocean that sweeps everything in its path."
THEIR ANIMATED style roused the capacity crowd to its
feet after the band tore in the opening "Marline." The band
had no problem keeping up the momentum from there.
"Johnny Too Bad," a short bang-up rocker, definitely scored
big, as the crowd surged about the dance floor.
A standard song in their repertoire is a terrific rendition of
the Beatles' "We Can Work It Out," which features bass
guitarist and back-uo vocalist .lames Rlakpslee
Blakeslee commented on the changes in the Killer Whales
since last y?ar. "We're more creative now and much more
sure of ourselves. It's easier to work together now and we've
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concern. Finding places to eat meals on or so 1 a a f
near campus which serve good food at many cases ic
reasonable prices can often be frustrating. tremendously
Eating day after day at McDonald's or a jjj? sandwicn
campus cafeteria like the one in Russell thick, chewy a
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suicide in the long run (or the short run, for for frujt s
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usual lunch fare is 221 Pickens, a com- watermelon, i
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Located on Pickens Street next to type would als
Sylvester's and directly across from the in itself.
American Legion Post 6 building, 221 is a
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few customers, although I was told when resturant.
school is in session it becomes slightly more VVe each alsc
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tightened up our music a lot," he explained.
Murphy Pitts, the band's drummer, showed his expertise
in his performance of the new wave type, "Concrete Jungle,"
which brought out the punk rockers of the crowd.
He agreed that the band is more creative now, saying,
"We're having fun, playing well and sounding very good."
THE KILLER WHALES play a variety of music though it's
mostly rock 'n' roll. Bethany described what he looks for in
selecting their music.
"Certain songs hit me. A song has to have a really good,
infectious rhythm. It needs a random or 4tounge-in-cheek'
humor for it to appeal tome," he said.
Bethany said he looks for songs that the band can identify
with because "otherwise, you end up re-creating someone
else's songs ? it has to be capable of being a vehicle for your
own feelings."
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perfecting two new songs he has written. Bethany is particularly
proud of "Emotional Geography," which he says
44has got a good bop to it." It's expected to be ready next
week.
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ONE OF the Killer Whales' favorite songs to perform is,
"When the Shooting Starts." Blakeslee said, "It's one of our
most dramatic songs, and it has a lot more meaning to it than
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He spoke of "Not Fictitious," the group's soon-to-be
released next album. Released under the Moonlight Records
label, it is an EP (extended play), four-cut album ? smaller ^
than a standard LP. Bethany, Blakeslee, and Pitts are all
enthusiastic about its success.
Other favorites Wednesday night included "Long Distance
Romancer," the Talking Heads' "This Ain't No Party,"
"Heard It Through the Grapevine," and "Welcome to the
Working Week," and "Too Much Fun."
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need more than por students concerned about tranungathere.
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truly delicious: House, Bates West and the Roost.
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