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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,
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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
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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
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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
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After the show, they head down
to The Elbow Room with their o
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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.
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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
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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 ^
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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
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. 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
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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
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"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.
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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.
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