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Features 1 -2t THE^GAMECOCK Friday, January 22, 1988 jg .. : ' 'I After person Sauares nlan ?^ __ 2 Editor's note: The "Leisure Time" column, which focuses on a wide variety of things to do or see in the Columbia area, is now titled "Take Five." ? By PATRICK JEAN Features editor Charleston's Hollywood Squares, a party band that has suffered thmnoli harH ftmAc nc r\ f lnf#? hnc llll VfVlgll IIW1 U IIIIIVJ Uil V/ a IMIVJ ItMJ two new members and will bring its "comeback" show to Rockafellas' nightclub in Five Points tonight and Saturday. In late 1986 and early 1987, the Squares became the hottest band on South Carolina's nightclub circuit. Consisting of lead vocalist/guitarist Stewart Brown, bassist/vocalist Marty Martinez and drummer Keith Bradshaw, their multi-set shows of classic covers and popular originals drew massive crowds. A debut album, Square One, was released this past February and sold well. The group seemed to reach the pcdK ui ii5 pu^uiauiy wiiii a iviajr show at the Palladium nightclub, now Concerts Plus, when they worked with a USC student to tape a live video version of their song, "Don't Bring Me Down." But the video was scrapped soon afterward for various reasons, Brown said. Then Martinez., a founding member, decided to quit in September to concentrate on studies at the Coliege of Charleston. Lynwood Salvo replaced Martinez on bass, and the band quickly altered jts sound as a result. "Lynwooa was a great bass player, so our musical repertoire changed to show our instrumental strength," Brown said, i"We decided to play longer songs I For the recort . , - M. 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S I ON C E N Eye Examination* Available By Mrer n*ion<1 pair it lium H Rubin < 14H7 fj^h jM'HmiiK ar><1 other \(x-i ul pirs( riplions ir<|i i 7;';-:"^";v.' fr; B^!fc(nH^9F nelchanges] ! comeback that emphasized instrumental 'jams' over vocals." While the Squares were happy with the new sound, the surprised fans weren't, Brown said. "The purpose of this band is to have a good time and to share that eood time with our fans. But when we got into that instrumental stuff, 1 think it was a little too self-indulgent on our part." While the band struggled with its sound and following, Bradshaw quit in December to become a guitarist for another local band, the Groovy Cools. Salvo also left, and two new members were hired: Rudy Ferreira on bass and Scott Rush on drums. The results have been incredible, Brown said. "The change was super, super positive. The two new members' attitudes are very positive, and they sing a lot more than the previous memoers aia. The Squares are going back to the shorter party songs that were so popular with the fan.,, he said. New covers of songs by The Beatles, Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones have also been added. Brown said he hopes the results will bring fans back. "We had to go through some changes and grow; otherwise, people will yawn because they know what we're going to do next. I think we've learned and are getting back to being the kind of band that our fans in Columbia, the state and the Southeast in general really like." The "new" Hollywood Squares are expected to take the stage by 10 p.m. tonight and Saturday. The admission price had not been set by press time. Anyone age 18 and up will be admitted with'ID. V ' " J rv/ showings" story in The Gamecock ident projectionists earn $30 for each use Theater. al Services, said projectionists are paid per hour. 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The New Potato Caboose, a Washington, D.C., band whose influences include folk-rock legends Bob Dylan, Little Feat and the Grateful Dead, has been together since 1984. Its seven members come from diverse musical backgrounds such as folk, jazz, reggae and rock 'n' roll. Acoustic guitarist Doug Pritchett, the only band member from this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, is one of its four lead singers. Other members are: vocalist/lead guitarist Rich Delia Ferra; vocalist/rhythm guitarist Don Laux; bassist Mike Mahoney; percussionist John McConncll; vocalist/keyboard player John Rcdling and percussionist John Trupp. Rock music of the 1960s and 1970s was a positive influence on the band's music, Pritchett said. And Coliseum schedule sud From staff reports The "Bi After more than a month of brings '30s silence, Carolina Coliseum is coming 8 p.m. Feb back to life with a wide variety of Carolina C events. The Rin The Oberlin Dance Company of Bailey Circ San Francisco will perform at the col- 14. iseum at 8 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets for And the the modern dance show, sponsored L.eppard oi by the Cultural Series committee of 29; Jimmy Carolina Program Union, are $8 for Brothers F< the public and $4 for USC students. Jr. Feb. 2 1 GOT MOP 1 We urgently need people with f I to aid in medical research. If yc ! had mono within the past 2 w j qualify for $100 per week for C . time. Call 254-6537. M I _ I . serological: /l\ I 2719 Middleburg Dr. L| Columbia, S C. 2 Serologicals 254*653 ri ^ I H. Rubin For An Appointment |j . . I munil M.'Sol li fiM-s l.nl.-.l I IN6/ hn prontnfiHn.il ??lh*i - fti F jff m |fe \ ? . R >WBBM||^^H8|BBBW ffSBli b^ ' - IB A % ... tr->r-r , .,T. _ demonstration Wednesday evening at the USC-Campbi Caboose chu Concert Preview the music hasn't gone without notice; radio stations in the nation's capital, Maryland and Virginia have played material from the band's demo album, and college radio stations throughout the East eoasi arc ocginning 10 inciuac ^aooose iracKs on their playlists. The Caboose's show, which changes every night, features cover tunes from artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones, as well as original songs. All of the band members contribute lyrics. When the New Potato Caboose takes the stage, no one knows what to expect ? including the band, Pritchett said. "There's no set list before playing. Some nights, it's all impromptu," he said. The band's first attempt at touring the South two years ago didn't go over very well. Financial denlv busv - g Band Galaxy of Stars" gSj and'40s music to town at BE H^g^i . 4. The show, part of the H oncerts series, is sold out. j \ gling Bros, and Barnum & us returns Feb. 12 through ^ HSgggggg re are live concerts: Def j^^HS n Monday; Alabama Jan. |^^HB Buffctt Feb. 7; the Statler |Hg?l| ^ m eb. 21, and Hank Williams Hj|^H ^ W. eeks, you may 3 hours of your *>? >. Inc. J Suite 105 !9204 Uilt' Jan. 25. 26. & 7 lUr ( nurrtili lint lAMOND'S P256-OC /?kS?s i UitttiSS Still Searching For A D Try DIAM ) We have lots of imported and dor wine and champagne. If you're t that treat you badly, then take yo 3 fill \ ~r~~"~"cANJ J? $5.49 with || Remember NEVER 99 Please Have F ^ Corner Blossom <t to Diamond's Liquor Store in Fi '* ?'' , ur.:,> , ??? , ? ? ? oHIAN SAUl.s/The Gamecock ell men's basketball game at Frank McGuirc Arena. gs into town troubles and touring inexperience forced the group to remain in the D.C. area. But they have picked up a Southern following and have performed to appreciative crowds in the Charlotte area, Pritchett said. When not playing somewhere along the East Coast, the Caboose is in the studio working on its debut record. "Our goal for 1988 is to finish the album and get a label," Pritchett said. "We're h building slowly because we don't want to be another big band, here today and not heard of six m months later." |} The New Potato Caboose should take the stage p by about 9 p.m. Admission is $4, and only those 21 || and older will be admitted. For more information, p call Concerts Plus at 254-7587. M While the show will be the group's debut in Col- p umbia, it will also be Concerts Plus' final live h show. The rock club will change its format, make j| interior alterations and re-open later this month as |; o Hon U UUIIVV V 1 U VJ JOSTENS ,D RING SALE I IS COMING! | 0OFF18KM A OFF 14KB . . t; iif.lii \ i h'J Icr / t?m ' t v-. vviiii' Jivstciisftti'tMtil.itiwfor mote<1et.nls OSTENS 27. I9KH lifTH- 9-1.10 IXlxM XiijijutM # I."> ()() ikuliirr ? Hl\ WW l iwr ) 1 ecent Party Shop? j ? 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