The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, September 21, 1983, Page 12, Image 12

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Folk singer to croon at From Staff Reports Brian Huskey will be strumming his guitar and singing country-folk songs Thursday and Friday at 9 p.m. at the Golden Spur in conjunction with Golden Hill Productions. The Charlotte, N.C., based musician began his musical career in London, England, where he learned guitar from some of the finest street musicians in the world. He soon graduated to the ranks of the regular subway station performers, perfecting his musical style and projection, as well as adding some zany humor and theatrics that are an integral part of the current show. From his experiences as a roving singer for a year in England, he retained a wealth of stories and memories, and he's always relating one or two of them during the course of a performance. His musical touches on folk, bluegrass and country-rock appeals to a wide range of listeners. In addition to his own original tunes, he performs songs by a diversified list of writers such as Arlo Guthrie, Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine and Jackson Browne. Brian lias released two recordincs to date: one album. "The Road Fever Rag," which was critically acclaimed among folk and contemporary reviewers alike; and an EP, "Fine Pickin' and Grinnin' from the State of N.C." Combined sales to date total over 10,000 copies with no national distribution. Brian produced and marketed both projects. In recent years, he has toured with and opened concerts for such major acts as Juice Newton, Leon Russell, Arlo Guthrie, Roger McGuinn, and Pure Prairie League. Lawrence Levy, road manager for Juice Newton, said of Brian, "He is undoubtedly the hardest working singer on his circuit today, and certainly one of the most talented." THE TOWNSHIP box office is now taking -eason ticket orders for the USC Cultural Series, incl'idine the first feature attraction, B.B. King, who will sing the blues Oct. 10 beginning at 8 p.m. Series tickets will remain on sale until Sept. 30. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 252-6530. INDIVIDUAL TICKETS for the September Concerts series will be on sale at the door before each performance. They will cost the public $4 and USC students $2. The musicians performing the September Concerts are faculty members in USC's music department The Sept. 20 chamber concert will feature only the music of Johannes Brahms. It will begin at 8 p.m. in Gambrell Hall auditorium and will include "Sonata in E flat Major, Opus 120, No. 2," "Two Songs for Contralto, Viola and Piano. Opus 91," "Intermezzo, Opus 116, No. 4" and "Liebeslieder Walzer, Opus 52." The music of Johann Sebastian Bach will be highlighted Sept. 23 in the only concert in the series to be held off-campus. It will begin at 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the St. Andrews Lutheran Church on Broad River Road. The finale on Sept. 25 will feature a potpourri concert and 1 256-0301 /Q f* FMt DfcUVtaV I * *** |r ? Use this co ! DAILY | TWO 14" OKI FOR m : PLUS ;; ONE COUF I Good Only I 16 oz. Gol I Where Extra CI Golden Spur I entertainment briefs gala beginning at 7 p.m. in Gambrell Hall auditorium. The gala will be held on Gambrell's sunroof, with refreshments for all series ticketholders. 44 1940'S RADIO Hour," Workshop Theatre's first show of the season, will be held over Friday and Saturday. Curtain time is 8 p.m. For tieket information, call the box office at 799-6551. A DISPLAY of original watercolors by 18th century naturalist John Abbot is on exhibit on the mezzanine floor of USC's Thomas Cooper Library. Abbot, the son of a London attorney,was an art history illustrator in the 18th century. He emigrated to the United States in 1773 to prepare life studies of American insects and animals for the Royal Society. In 1775, anticipating the coming revolutionary struggle, Abbot moved to Augusta, Ga., where he spent the remainder of his life studying and painting the local insects. Thomas Cooper Library owns more than 150 original watercolors of moths and butterflies by Abbot and his collaborators. Some were used in the preparation of The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published in London in 1797. This is one of the finest 18th century color-Dlate natural historv books. Six plates from the book are exhibited, accompanied by Abbot's original studies. Also shown are later watercolors by Abbot and studies by Charles Emile Blachard on Abbot's work. The display is mounted to coincide with the exhibition "John Abbot in Georgia: The Vision of a Naturalist Artist," which will be on view at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Madison, Ga., Sept. 25-Dec. 31. The exhibition, drawn from many sources, includes several items from USC's collections. nan RF.N.IAVfIN FHANKI.IN'S original snerifieations for the - ? - - ? *o I Franklin stove and an early 16th century design for a diving suit are among items in 4'Do-it-yourself: Practical Manuals, 1532-1886," an exhibit currently on display on the mezzanine of USC's Thomas Cooper Library. This exhibit draws on the special collections department's extensive holdings of practical handbooks. Practical and mechanical manuals include the original published plans for the Franklin stove, designs for 18th century calender watches and a lithograph showing the technical construction of an early American steam locomotive of 1841. Domestic handbooks include illustrations of the art of the 1 ftth r?pn t i i r\i/i nm q 1/Ar onH PArcpf mQlpr frnm niHprnt Rj d'Alembert's Encyclopedic, the technical dictionary published between 1751 and 1767. The wig-making section includes detailed plans for the weaving of hair in the elaborate styles of 18th century court wigs. JCPHESS 256-0301 saiJL. upon to get a DOUBLE i <j item fizz as fLY $9.80 j 40c TAX ON PER PIZZA IVeds., Sept. 21 cos only 25? teese Is Standard I i I i. j I Earn Extra Money ] ] Urgently needed ? people with ! Mononucleosis to aid in Medical j Research, if you have or had within the past 2 weeks Mono, you may ! qualify for $100.00 per week for 3 I hours of your time. Call 254-6537 lj for more information. 1 Serologicals of Columbia, inc. I j Suite 105.2719 Mlddleburg ; L Columbia, S C. 29204 I WAKE UP AND SEE... w 4(F with extended wear contacts I that can be worn up to 30 days without removal. We can advise you as to which type lenses are best suited for vou. j Call our office for further information, free brochure and an appointment. j Dr. Arthur Peake 1801 Hampton St. ? 254-6727 ?over 25 years within walking f _ _ 1 ! of contact lens distance of USC r. fitting experience I our optical department includes designer, sport, and economy frames j S 2009 Greene Street Wednesday-Saturday ERICjyJWWON "Eric Johnson is one of the best electric guitarists i anywhere ... he's better than Jeff Beck. All I can say is that if he had an album out, he'd be the first one on my list of required listening." Steve Morse, The Dixie Dregs Band ... Don't forget our Wednesday Special Happy Hour All Night 4 pm - Closing coming next week... THE DRIVEWAYS and yes ... returning to Columbia ? the comedy rock of ITRCIC OF AMERICA Follow updates and specials on our new marquee.