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North Carolina mus By Johnny Boggs Mike Cross, the North Carolina musician who made a name for himself witn nis acoustic guitar and "Appalachian fiddle," showcases his unique blend of country/rock, folk and traditional Irish songs in his latest album, "Carolina Sky." Cross remains probably the best storyteller-singer-songwriter from the Carolinas, with a keen sense of humor, a poignant way with words and an unlimited ability with the fiddle. He displays all three on "Carolina Sky." "DON'T NEED Another Hit," "Say What You Mean" and "A Night on the Town" reveal the "good ole boy" image suitable for honky tonks. "The Green of His Eves." "Not for the Love I Can Take" and "Jenny," however, show he is one of the more capable love song pensmen, comparable with Don Williams. I All news writers should in room 321, Russell Ho KMMBBBHBlnHaBHnH (NEED EXTRA no A HyLA Lj PLASMA CE 1620 Gerva Hrmrc* Mah -Pi m i ?v u i 10 vti* ? i I 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 Call for an appointment. IPhone: 254-2280 ^ First-time donors please arrive ^ before 4 o'clock INTERVIEW ANNOUNC jaimWhy A^ATfMC F>CElLPsCE ceAWiAn GEORGIA SOU1HERN = Representatives will be on campi October 13th to talk with students interested in graduat Georgia Southern College. Located near Savannah, the Georgia Sg Graduate School offers graduate programs in: M8fiHMS Btotogy Hi rfmnflM<nflirnftfn>ri I?Ia4amm RoSSwITp' IEOdciittM PiyeMew Putrid jutotntetrcttra Soctote^V TNMOWfy RMrMdNM Contact your Placement / Counseling Office interview. Financial Aid information is also ava ician maintains fi On the negative side, three of Cross' ;ongs seem too reminiscent of earlier longs. "Carolina Sky" evokes memories of his "Kentucky Sonc." "The Drunkard" is similar to "The Scotsman," while "Dark Angel" sounds like "The Bounty Hunter." ON THE positive side, "The Drunkard" is hilarious, "Dark Angel" is excellent, and the title cut is beautiful ? in fact, the best cut on the album. Even though Cross may become a ittle stereotyped, his music is always iuperb. Cross made Irish music popular in he western North Carolina foothills, md his works have become popular hroughout the South and Midwest. Gamecock attend a meeting at 5:? use. New writers welci Howl |ggBSgnjB8S9H& NEY? I ND I NITER is St. ? i iy sokxx i iUTH?RN COU?<3 j \ , _ ',' 0>X 8113 I [.-V ,'; Vv:!.;,'. '.V, GtOfiGiA 3046CV8113 r " -. 12 / 681-5354 programs at jthern College | If the acad with a ricr different f] o schedule ?an (jeneicil F( Interriatioi (able. m OscT UNIVH BOOI^ 9lk tradition On "Carolina Sky," Cross uses only one traditional Irish tune ("Katie's Tune/Pidgeon on the Gate"), although he parodies his Scottish voice on "The Drunkard." "OLD SHOE" and "Learning to Live on Love" are the weakest cuts on the album, but the other songs make aL up IUI IIICU1. "Carolina Sky" is the sixth album in an already successful career. Only his second album, "Born in the Country," garnered him a recommended LP pick from Billboard magazine. His other albums ? "Child Pro digy," "The Bounty Hunter," "Live and Kicking" and "Rock 'n' Rye" ? deserved the same. "Carolina Sky" is not Cross' best work; it is simply a continuation of a satisfying tradition. 10 p.m. today pme. I . strawoerry milks only 50C :o make peace w " . .. - / "',, '?.<. -: <?*{**'? ' ' ' <-.' *r>.-o % fdf u,f<v'<'/- '\&*&-*'>r+'*?i?+*''f*r?v**s'r^"jr ,x ;;<>,<?. <r>-, -. stHW+uIW- * ? ?wwwww? iiu.' g aanBaaaa^.i^, ' Suisse Moc^? lf?mir iacroffinor i??i rInT.m ? J v-? MVHII/ i and chocolatey cup of Suisse M< 1 GENERAL FOODS* AS MUCH A ' * A JL A | TORE I Doctor S9's music cures crowd at Spur By Bob Hooper Doctor 99 rolled into the Golden Spur Friday night, black kit in hand and ready to operate with all its instruments ? guitars, keyboards, drums and vocals. Doctor 99, another of the free Miller Rock Series, started out a little weak, but after playing one of its own tunes, the Unn/4 #/\ mnoii uauu siai ivu IU iiivau. The band played various cover titles and threw in about two original songs per set. The highlight in the first set was an original called "Give Me Back My Rainbow." A version of U2's number "New Year's Day" was met with mixed reaction by the audience. The first set was more of a sound check at the beginning, but toward the end, turned tight. The name "Doctor 99". stands for a patient having cardiac arrest in an Atlanta hospital. The band's music is supposed to be heartstopping, and members said the name says I _i1 i u an. The second set roared on and produced the first dancers of the night. Although the band played some good dance music, the floor was sparsely filled the entire night, probably because the band carried many of the tunes too long. The players have been together one-and-a-half years and have just recently cut a tape with their song "3 Strikes." They will be getting some airplay around the college radio stations in Atlanta soon. Leader Marvin .Jackson plays guitar. Terry Evans is on keyboard and lead vocals. Corky McMillian on bass and Randy Feagin on drums round out this fun-loving band. ;hake ?| %&&% ij .--------J dthTblstoy declare a cease-fire. Take a break ocha. It's just one of six deliciously ( hwh <10 FEELING AS A El.AVOR **' OKHfAAl'0008 (?> Generul Foods Corporation 1983