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God's Coi By ALEX COYOTE Staff Writer COLUMBIA ? Alternative, pop, funk and groove are terms characterizing modern music. To simplify the South Carolinian style of 1994, we need to name it. Definite elements of funk and rock 'n' roll roots are present. There is a common groove between many of the bands. The vocals are audible with catchy choruses giving it a pop flavor, and rhythms are easy to tap a foot to. What does this describe? Super Pop. Yet, a better term might be Colapop for Columbia. God's Comics epitomizes Colapop. The music isn't oriented around a single instrument or the vocals. It is something born from itself, feeds upon itself and finds a home in itself. Each facet of the band's songs seem to take its turn at the lead, then graciously pass the momentum on to another. This is done without abrupt changes and does not even seem to be intentional. Simply, the music happens. Greg Davis will step in and throw some funky bass in. And right before he steps back into the soul of the song, Chris lUrHnni IH will hrino in n lifflp rock 'n' roll guitar. Barry Harp drives the band with the drums while not overpowering the other pieces. Brent Lundy has the pop appeal of the group. His vocal range is as diverse as the group itself. He has the ability to carry the scratchy, Batteries n< Book tells readers hoi By MATT HANLEY Senior Writer People in need of a large dose of secular theology can find it in "Life's Little Instruction Book, Vol.II" (Rutledge Hill Press) by H. Jackson Brown, the wannabe king of B.S. since L. Ron Hubbard died. Bookstores are filled with poster versions of inspiring tales and collections of maxims. Few, if any, are good. "Footprints" is cute and reassuring. "Instructions" is presumptuous and silly. Where "Dianetics" attempts to answer life's mysteries, Brown's book creates them. Consider instruction #571: "Plant zucchini only if you have lots of friends." Do what? It's ironic that most young people tire of being told what to do by norpntc inH ? n ml Ipop fr\r\ many of them pay to be nagged by this neurotic father-author. If you have already wasted money buying this book, save yourself some time and happiness by not reading it. Here's a few passages from the book to show its absurdity. #516: "Accept a breath mint if someone offers you one." Weren't we taught not to accept candy from strangers? #531: "Never miss an opportunity to have someone rub your back." It would be wise to be a little selective on who you let rub you. #545: "Never pick up anything off the floor of a cab." It's OK to eat strangers' food and let them massage you, but you shouldn't Go out wi ^P each othe name, add H others. On a firs m -t i. PjUblic placi Safety you plan to that others I NETV Vffi y&w 8th annual A v&e A A tmprfi A M'fa* T -V| - fafe* student leadership tra ice NAME STUDENT J POSmON(S) HELD J MAILING ADDRESS PHONE I nics epitoi soulful scream that Columbia bands are becoming known for. The band's sound is simple. It's catchy but not wimpy. The vocals are strong and the music is good. The band started more than two years ago, but it did not stabilize during its first year. Guitarists and bassists came and went. About 10 months ago, Davis and McDonald joined founding members Harp and Lundy to form the current and permanent God's Comics. Lundy conceptualizes most songs, and the band adds to them. This has been an arduous, but rewarding, process for the group. Mutual respect of creativity and individuality during the development of the songs has drawn the group closer as musicians and friends. They argue, rewrite, rework, tear apart and rebuild the songs before the God's Comics' stamp can be tagged to them. Songwriting for the band can take anywhere from days to months with constant practice. McDonald said, "It's not a song until it moves the audience." When the band was asked what they get from the music, their answer was swift and simple, "The crowd." Although their favorite place to play is Rockafellas', it is > also their toughest gig. When they t see the people they grew up with c and the people they work with, F there is a lot of pressure to per- C form, they said. e After the show, they head down to The Elbow Room with their o friends. a Music has been the source of s Dt included i .. 7- ~ 7 7-r^ v Lu live everuuy nje pick up a dollar off a rug? #550: "Put your address inside your luggage as well as on the outside." Does this presume someone's going through your clothes? It's like saying: "Here, I wanted to make sure you knew where I lived, Mr. Thief. I'll be at the airport looking for this bag so feel free to drop by and help yourself." #575:"Never be photographed with a cocktail glass in your hand." Can you picture this wedding scene: Put that camera away! I'm running for political office and this would ruin me! #578: "Don't marry a woman who picks at her food." My parents divorced for this very reason. Dad caught Mom picking on leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Brown has a wide range. He can be both insensitive and overly politically correct. #547: "Eat chocolate to cure bad breath from onions or garlic." What about diabetics? Later on he shows he is very PC, with #603: "Never say anything uncomplimentary about another person's dog." Unless she's a pit bull owned by Bruce Smith, I think it's OK to tease Ginger. #572: "Take along a small gift for the host or hostess when you're a dinner pnesr A hnnk is a pood choice." Not this one. Brown and the author of "Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" should get a life instead of telling us how to live ours. i th friends and keep track of r. Don't broadcast your Iress or plans in front of it date, plan to meet in a 9. Let people know where be and let your date know know. Stick to your plans. Telephone [MlBlf 252-8393 VUItlm 24 Hours want' fa... (ffjDyour leadership abilities? re ilar yam (pdare alters will > ve fie Ajyalidy and e^eahveness id exaiirinp- warksl&ps and (isfei Is all here at eadership Tra Saturday, Russell Hous Cost: $15 for US Deadline for regis Call^777-5780f( YEAR IN SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER mm mm mm mm mm mm hh mm mm mm mmm mm Carol! nizes new j#*^ , v'' V 4 P '; * ~ '<-&*, '^f> ^|gg|^^| ./.?k/ ;' ''* ;/r ; s:f.' iMKMMBW nvaluable experiences for the sho and. Of more note has been the up pportunitv to sample about ever)' she >izza in the region. Bob's in thrt ireenville, N.C., has been accredit- A d as the best so far. as Office with the Sex Police. The rel< Id guitarist quit and without even Pen full practice, McDonald was on CD tage with a full house. After that mu; Five Points 1 By CHRISTOPHER M. SMITH th Staff Writer er COLUMBIA ? Located at the intersection of Devine and Harden streets, Yesterdays ar Restaurant and Tavern stands as a di familiar face to many local eaters and drinkers. Y( The atmosphere is subtle with th wooden tables and an occasional, a' rustic artifact thrown on the wall, tic giving the restaurant an antique 'a or garage sale flair. However, if entering on a sunny day, be pre- 01 pared to adjust your eyes to the overly dim lighting. gc The bar area is great for din- at ning at night, as it seems a little ci more hip than the front, non- ch smoking sections. By the bar, there's a jukebox where one can cc pick his own music and a sepa- Yt rate door that conveniently fo accesses the bar area to the street. so Upon entering through the T1 front entrance, if there isn't a th wait, you'll be greeted promptly Si by a host or hostess who will so show you to the best seat with all st; Tammany Hall r Hv STCPHPM VTDVI Al?n *-? j i iviivivjunmy w Staff Writer a COLUMBIA ? To many history ^r( students, the name Tammany Hall is synonymous with the greed and consumption that were in^ prevalent during the mid-1800s. ^ However, a new bar in Five Points of the same name brings to mind images of excitement and ^ fun. Since its grand opening this . past week, Tammany Hall has become the place to be. * Located directly above Sharky's, Tammany Hall resembles a bar ne out of a movie. Its flashing lights and loud music serve as beacons 01 for passing students. Once inside, in* newcomers will discover an atmosphere similar to Night * Works, only more intimate and e friendly. If dancing isn't your strong ^ol point, a foosball game and pool ^ table might suffice. Tammany Hall ^ ^ave 4kill4 fff leaJ &Ij yvvt c/t (yjavntwj iwn; n t-lm&ngtnfp Mm tvari$nCtl ^o, the 1994 Stu< lining Confere February 5,1994 e University Union >C-Columbia students tration is February 2nd. or more information. Please make checks pay Training Programs and ri form to Campus Activil Russell House Univers: West Wing. Sponsored 1 Leadership Training Pre na! Colapop God's Comics w, they knew this was the lineto keep. That was also the first >w that undergarments were )wn at Lundy. tape will be released in March a preview to their CD to be ?ased in August on the gregon label. The tape and the will be available at all local sic stores. andmark se e love and efficiency of a moth- [j . The menu hosts a wide selec on of all-American favorites, om nachos and wings to steak id seafood to burgers and pasta shes. One thing that impressed me is ;sterdays' list of daily specials lat are in addition to items ready on the menu. The porins for most of the entrees are rge, and those on a low-fat diet , iv^ much _to.. choose from withit skirtiping on taste. The wait staff is prompt, easy >ing and thankfully knowledge>le. I've found them to be espeally responsive to those with lildren or customers in a hurry. Negative attributes are hard to ime by when dining at :sterdays, except having to pay r additional condiments such as >ur cream or sauce for nachos. lis makes me feel as if I'm in e drive-through at Long John Iver's. But that, of course, isn't mething to blame on the wait j jr. , iew hot spot also a wonderful place if you're people watcher. The electric iwd ensures that everyone will ve fun. For the adventurous type, danc? on the bar itself might prove be exciting. Only at Tammany II is this ritual practiced and preciated. A-nother redeeming aspect of : bar is that each Thursday and day features quarter draft from xm. to 8 p.m. Indeed, Tammany Hall adds a w dimension to Five Points. Its ergy is quite unique and can be and immediately upon entery v "We don't have bars like this ck. home in Indiana," USC stunt Marcus Johnson said. So, if you're in the mood for mething a little different, drop Tammany Hall some night. Oh yeah, look for me,. I'll be ; one on the bar. lent ncei able to Leadership eturn with this ties Center, ity Union, Lower | by the Office of )grams. U2's 'Zooropa' fails audience expectations By CHRISTOPHER M. SMITH finish. Staff Writer The song "Stay" was actually I'm not saying U2 has sold written tor a very popular ) out, like say, Eric Clapton. But I European movie sequel depicted honestly think they are on a *n rhe song s U2 video. The higher plain. It seems to me they movie is about an angel, who have matured at a faster rate comes to earth to help others, than most other bands in their and who later becomes human position since the early '80s. to satisfy his desire for the sense They survived the punk and of touch, new wave movements with their The rest of the CD is less than highly political lyrics and steady satisfying, even to the point of rock sound. They carried on the being silly and insulting to the mid-'80s tradition of beautifully listener. written songs using solid beats All have sunglasses on except and smooth guitar rhythms with y^e Edge. Bono has his feet on " 1 he Joshua Tree. Then it the table as he nods in and out seemed U2 shook the world in Qf rem. sleep. Adam and Larry 1991 with their anything but laugh about something no one mainstream Achtung Baby. It cares to understand. The Edge took a little getting use to but ste id,e after he passes Qn what_ the songs were brilliant and evef u ^ they pass around extremely innovative. Jhen Rono comes tQ ,.fc ^ A year and a half after the , . ... .lV?. .. 7 ? , , something like, Well, we ve got release of "Achtung Baby, the _ e , . ....... J ? a few great songs for this one, highly ridiculed Zooropa was , L born, spanked and pottie-trained ,cl s 11 before anyone heard the first artistically economical work, spoiled cry. "Zooropa," was born. The best word to describe ^?' ' not believe Zooropa is disappointment. It Zooropa is worth the entire truly contains only three or four 515, but I do think the band is good songs, such as the cover borderline genius. Yes, their track "Zooropa," "Numb," a fan- egos might be a little inflated tastic mix of distortion and bass, now, but to anyone who thinks and "Stay (Faraway, So Close)," they do not deserve all the hype which is the epitome of the U2 of super stardom, take Bono's style. It carefully rises to a cli- lyrics to heart and "take your max, then it lazily drops to the head out of the mud baby." rves up local favorites Jennifer Whitaker/ The Gamecock Jrent Seeltigter and freshman Micheal Warren enjoy a meal at Yesterdays, located at the intersection of Harden and Devine. Cellist leaves performance in a puff By TONY MAKAROME the Upton Trio, which has been qtaff Writer featured at the Spoleto Festival " ~ in Charleston. Successful as a Famed cell.st janos Starker so,oist she has appearcd with caused a "scandal in Bohemia" the Augusta Symphony among Saturday night when he refused others Taylor's mentors include to appear with the S C. renowned cellists Steven Doane Philharmonic Orchestra. an(j Carter Brey. According to I he State, Jacqueline was invited to perStarker's tendentious action form Elgar's "Concerto" on a resulted from "a dispute over day's notice after Starker smoking" in the Koger Center stormed out of Friday night's for the Arts. Sir Conan Doyle's rehearsal. (Dare I say "in a "Scandal in Bohemia" is about a puff'?) Her interpretation was a remarkable woman namea uu, combination of affected preciosiIn our ,ocal versl?n' ,the and innate eloquence woman is Jacqueline Taylor, Keep yQur Qm for ^ who saved the day for the young mist in ^ ,n the Philharmonic by performing minds Qf some thc concert Elgar's "Cello Concerto ,n mighl have be?n ,Qst without Starker's absence. Taylor was Starker, but apparently much of a music major at USC and is the audience didn't feel the now the principal cellist of the show was a loss as they gave the Asheville Symphony Orchestra in Philharmonic its warmest recepAiken. She s also a member of tion of the season. Ladies and Mens Ski Bibs $19.95 Ski Gloves -1/2 Price 100% Cotton Turtleneck Shirts to +%*mM W Everything Imaginable for the Great Outdoors