| Summary: | 8 ARTS cTHE ONCORDIAN Concordia College April 8,1994 Cornstock f94. . . Here's the band run-down a special "Evolution," by Mark Sommers I f you've noticed my column missing from the pages of this fine publication lately, it's because I, as part of the Comstock committee, have been working on organizing Cornstock '94. Here's a "sneak preview" of the bands that will shine on Olin Hill on Saturday, April 16. Student bands: Two Shoes Pete and the Red Hot Brick Band (12p.m.)* Featured last year as a filler act with a somewhat different line-up, Two Shoes Pete is sure to start relate how the band came to be, according to one member who said, "Passed from the kidney of a blue whale, oblongpingpong bonnced through the interpretive dance M*CI C. Ending the desire to-translate their dance into music, oblong moved onward. Oblongpingpong expresses the wonders of being heavily sedated and the joys of being Davidians." Glass Houses (1:30). The demo tape we received from Glass Houses sparked comparisons to early U2, with great vocal harmonies and inspiring lyrics. "All of the band members have different year. Each instrumentalist is talented individually, but their strength is ensemble playing. I particularly admire their use and control of several "trademark" guitar effects, which are displayed throughout their typical set of covers from artists like Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, and Smashing Pumpkins. Lily (3:00). Lily is a veteran of the Cornstock stage, having performed last year. Their performance is still vivid in my mind, with their intense stage presence and electrifying cover of The Connells — Cobber-connected, currently-climbing combo coming to Cornstock the day with a lot of energy. With a full section of power homs, this eight-piece band was organized from several Concordia music groups with the sole intent of performing at Cornstock '94. oblongpingpong (12:45). Perhaps the best way to describe the unconventional, neo-ambient, mashed-potato sounds of oblongpingpong is to musical style preferences, which brings a unique sound and variety to our song writing," says one member of Glass Houses. The band, which was formed in Bismarck in 1989, has just completed it's first full-length CD of original material, called "Bridges." Crazy Betty (2:15). Crazy Betty have been playing together for over a "1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, (11,12)," a "Sesame Street" tune, along with an atmospheric Pink Floyd cover. Lily follows the philosophy, "It is hard work and great art to make life not so serious," which John Irving presents in his novel The Hotel New Hampshire. Concerning the origin of the band name, one band member adds, "Lily was a character in the novel who learned and taught this philosophy." Filler acts: Garrett Olson (3:30) and Jennifer Hunter (5:00). Garrett, a Cornstock '93 vet, brings his powerful instrumentals back for another year. Jennifer has been writing songs since she was 15, and last May recorded a professional album of her material entitled "Love, Life and Faith." Opening Act: The Hang-Ups (4 p.m.). The Hang- Ups are a Minneapolis-based band that critics and record industry types have raved about, saying their sound centers around the pure pop sounds of the 70s revived recently by such artists as Teenage Fanclub and Matthew Sweet I saw them live last November at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City, and I firmly believe they're one of Minnesota's best-kept secrets. Headline Act: The ConneUs (5:30). What can I say? The Connells have been a long-time favorite of several Concordia students, particularly those who have taken courses from Concordia philosophy professor George Connell, who is a brother of two of the members. Based out of North Carolina, the Connells released "Ring," their fifth album, last fall on TVT records. The Connells recently performed a live set on MTV's alternative show "120 Minutes" and will continue to tour across the United States in support of "Ring" this spring. This year, in conjunction with the t-shirt sales, we are having a food drive to benefit the local Dorothy Day House. If you donate three cans of food, one dollar will be taken off the price of your t-shirt. For each can of food donated, you will be able to enter your name in a give-away with prizes from several local businesses. So clean out those cupboards — help the local Dorothy Day House. The Concordia College Senior Ait Exhibition begins Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Cyrus M. Running Gallery, An opening reception will be held at that time* Gallery hours are 10 a.m.;until 5 p.m; Monday through Friday and 1 until 4 p.m. on Sunday. The students, art majors and minors, will exhibit works in painting, drawing, prinunaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture and graphic design. Percussion and marimba group to perform The Tri-College Percussion Ensemble and Marimba Choir, both directed by Dr, David P. Eyler, will present their Spring concert on Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium, The Percussion Ensemble and Marimba Choir just completed a tour of Minnesota at the beginning of March. "Noises Off" continues through Sunday "Noises Off," a Concdrdia Theatre production, continues with performances Friday and Saturday night at 8 pan. and Sunday afternoon at 2 p,m* Empire Brass performs tomorrow Liesl Rohland ARTS REPORTER The Empire Brass Quintet, a world-renowned instrumental group, will perform in the Memorial Auditorium tomorrow night at 8 p.m. Its members are Rolf Smedvig, trumpet; Jeffrey Curnow, trumpet; Eric Ruske, horn; R. Douglas Wright, trombone, and Kenneth Amis, tuba. The group has received the Naumburg Chamber music and the Harvard Music Association Award, given a command performance for Queen Elizabeth II, and played at a Presidential Inaugural concert In 1987, the Empire Brass was the first ensemble to play at the newly-remodeled Carnegie Hall. For the Carnegie Hall Centennial Gala, it played the world premiere of John Tower's "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman," a specially commissioned work, with the New York Philharmonic. The Empire Brass gives over 100 concerts every year. The ensemble has performed throughout the United States, and tours South Africa, Europe, and the Far East annually. It has also played for sold-out crowds in the former Soviet Union. The organization has also appeared on several national television shows. The repertoire of the Brass is wide-ranging, covering Renaissance, Impressionist and contemporary periods. Accompanying the Empire Brass will be The Concordia College Band, which will play several selections at the concert, including Dmitri Shostakovich's "Festive Overture," Rimsky-Korsakoffs "Procession of Nobles," and part of Copland's "Appalachian Spring." April 8,1994 THE CONCORDIAN
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