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D Psychobilly freak out by Robert Fleming Assistant Encore Editor A double shot of “psychobilly” and country are on the way to Charleston. The Reverend Horton Heat will be playing at the Music Farm Thursday night with special guest Hank Williams HI. The Reverend is touring in order to spread the word about their latest re lease Spend a Night in the Box, which is being released in March. This marks the first time in a few years that RHH has made a pass through South Caroli na, so missing this chance to see the tor nado of sound from Texas wouldn’t be the best of ideas. Tickets for the show are S12 and can be purchased through ETM Ticketing at 1 (888) ETM-TIXS or at the Music Farm Ticket office on 32-C Ann Street in Charleston. For more information call the Music Farm at (843) 722-8904. A Columbia Landmark for Fine Food, Spirits and Entertainment Since 1971 Blame's Two Revolutions 'vital' by Jason Paddock Gamecock Critic For years now, Good Looking Records, owned and op erated by influential DJ/producer LTJ Bukem, set the stan dard for intelligent drum and bass. Some have criticized the sound of Good Looking, saying it has lost its sense of pro gression, instead relying on familiar piuuuiuuu leuuuijuta cuhj ^uuiiui iu make music. Recently, several pro ducers have caused somewhat of a renaissance in the intelligent scene, with seminal tracks by producers like Future Engineers, Seba, Odyssey and Blu Mar Ten rocking sets everywhere. However, no producer has caused this stir more than Conrad Shafie, the DJ aptly known as Blame. Through his flawless DJ sets, un canny production and arguably the most progressive drum and bass la bel in the world (720), Blame rep resents the art of drum & bass like no other. Fortunately for all drum and bass enthusiasts in the land, 720 has just i wu i\evuiuuuu$j a cumyi lation showcasing both Blame’s superior DJ technique and the most on-point tracks released in the genre. The highly celebrated release contains absolutely vital tracks like Seba’s “Lost Key,” Alaska & Paradox’s “Two Thousand,” the Blame remix of Aural Imbalance’s “Aural Soundscapes” and Blame’s now classic “Cuban Lynx.” The cuts themselves show a new aesthetic to drum and bass, with more sophisticated drum patterns and otherworldly sound production, in contrast to the handful of drum patterns and distorted bass lines that have come to define the genre. Certainly, these producers have dance-floor aim, but they never sacrifice their intention to unfold new sound experiences for tried-and-true construc tion. Just listen to Blame’s mix of “Aural Soundscapes” out of Blu Mar Ten’s “Osaka,” and you hear not only an irre --—,—_ sistible call to head-bob, but a elinrpse of some future jazz break, compelling and all-out funky. The real magic hides in the mix of these two CDs. At the time, all of these tracks were unreleased, with Blame only having dub-plates (a record prototype) of them to spin. The only way to experience these tracks was to check Blame out on tour, which certainly isn’t a chore. Now you’ve got a consumer-grade product (two CDs, one low price) of some of the most influential drum and bass to be heard. Those familiar with other the high-profile compi lations like Metalheadz’ Platinum Breaks, Good Looking’s Logical Pro gression 1 or Prototype’s Prototype Years, take notice: This compilation is absolutely as classic as all of the aforementioned albums. If you have never ex perienced drum and bass, I would certainly suggest this com pilation as a starting point. The only problem is, if you do like the compilation, you are going to be hard pressed to find any other comparable drum and bass. It’s a sad dilemma to touch the future like this and then clamor for more. But let us not forget, there’s only one Blame. Artist: DJ Blame Album: Two Revolutions Rating: sfrshfr# out of Wednesday 2/16 Muddy _ Quarters thursday 2/17 D. B.„ Bryant 20# Wings every Monday night Lunch Specials , $4.95 r w/ tea or soda Dinner Specials 1 meat & 3 vegetables I $4.95 w/ tea or soda fri-sat 2/18-2/19 Centerstage Karaoke HAPPY HOUR DAILY • 4:00-7:00 >£T i X CovenontW / y •-X r orest Drive X 2L_dJ ' Lovers lamenting by Mackenzie Craven Gamecock Critic Students who are looking for an evening of true entertainment close to campus might want to check out Geoige Bernard Shaw’s “Heartbreak House,” running through Feb. 20 at Drayton Hall. The play combines aspects of dra ma and comedy. Whether you have been through heartbreak or experienced it firsthand, this play might offer another perspective.. The talent in the performance is tru ly remarkable. The actors range from rookies to experienced. The lead female role is performed by Emily Davidson, and despite a few twists in her lines, she flowed on the stage and truly brought her character to life. This is her first ma jor role in the play. Captain Shotover acted by Rod Bladel adds the comedy aspect to the performance. He is truly a treat to the company, adding a bit of humor to the play’s sincerity. Other actors in the performance in clude Leslie Anderson, Jacqueline Bak er, Darin Dahms, Guy Mulnar, David Avin and Ben Fitch. Their talent is guar anteed to make the two-and-a-half hour play seem short and sweet. To prepare for the performance, the characters all learned how to speak with a British ac cent. The setting of the play is England in the mid 1900s The characters are to gether in one house for a night. They all relate to their past experiences dealing with love, and as the evening pro gresses, they engage in new experiences. The play covers issues like relationships, parents and deciding whether money or love is more important. Along with the talented company, the costumes and set are also quite in teresting and well constructed. The house and furnishings are cleverly designed and carefully displayed. The play is truly a treat to those who are looking for an escape to the theater. If you have broken up with someone or have ever broken someone else’s heart, go get a taste of the “Heartbreak House.”