ARTS The Michigan Doily Wednesday, September 17, 1980 Page 5 THE MO TEL S MartMha 1 Davis asserts herself -LS&A SCHOLARSHIPS- LS&A Scholarship applications for winter 1981 will be available in 1220 Angell Hall beginning Sept. 15, 1980. To qualify for scholarship consideration, a student must be on LS&A undergraduate and have attended the University of Michigan for at least one full term. Sophomores must have a U of M grade point of 3.7 or better and Juniors and Seniors must have a GPA of at least 3.6. The awards are based on financial need and on academic merit. Completed applica- tions must be returned to 1220 Angell Hall by October 10. Brandeis University By PATTI DIETZ The advent of "new wave" has -brought increasing emphasis on lead singers, and has also given women many more opportunities to frqnt bands in this genre than in the "traditional" rock 'n 'roll. The hardened seduc- tiveness of, say, a Deborah Harry sells more records than the broken-hearted romanticism of a Linda Ronstadt. Yet what is missing from the new wave are women who are both lead vocalists and integral band members. It may be fine to strap an electric guitar around Patti Smith and, lead her towards the mike, but can the woman really play that thing? Sadly, no. The Motels' Martha Davis may be forging a new path for women singers/musicians. As an excellent vocalist and a capable rhythm guitarist she both fronts the band as well as step- ping back to play with the boys. Con- ceived by Davis in 1979,. the Los Angeles-based Motels offered a rousing set at Second Chance Monday night, promoting their second LP, Careful. THE 'DOUBLE BILL of the Motels and openers Nikki and the Corvetter provided an apt illustration of the direc- tion women must head if they are to retain their initial impact. Nikki may be a potentially good singer, for all we know; during the early part of her set her voice seemed weak and indistin- ctive and her band overpowered her. Two female back-up singers, who would do the "Go Blue!" cheerleaders proud for jiggles and effervescence, often sounded flat, and, like Nikki, offered nothing in the way of interac- tion-either with the band or with the audience. The group is about as new wave as Nikki's ass-tight Gloria Van- derbilt mini-skirt, and just about as trendy. And, oh, how repetitious this Detroit band is. The girls know one be- bopping dance step, and the band only one musical phrase, which doesn't exactly motivate me to run out and buy their recently-released album. Davis and the Motels drew equally from their two LPs, The Motels, and Careful. Davis' voice is clear and readable, her darkly-lined eyes accent each song, and she makes wide, sweeping use of the stage. Dressed in basic black with blue scarf (and mat- ching blue guitar), Davis was an awesome, though pleasing, presence. The Motels rolled through their most familiar FM material ("Total Con- trol", "Kik") with authority and ac- curacy. Davis slipped through the dan- ce floor crowd during the first album's "Celia' and, while on her knees, lasciviously dipped her microphone in- to the bell of Marty Jourard's sax during "Total Control." "Careful" found Davis both emotive and sinister, alternating between pleading with a lover not to leave her and telling that lover that he's not worth a lot. Such un- derhanded compliments are about as close as Martha comes to romantic balladry. With Jourard on sax and keyboards,. The Motels include lead guitarist Tim McGovern, bassist Michael Goodroe, and drummer Brian Glascock. The line- up is rhythm oriented, and, as such,. much of the Motel's material (Martha writes most of the band's..tunes) sounds vaguely alike. The groove established on their first two albums is dangerously close torbecoming a rut. Hopefully. next year's release will be a turning point with some fresh ideas, expanding on what has obviously become a winning formula for this band. Martha Davis, as writer, performer, and orchestrator, is certainly an asset, and it will be in- teresting to watch if her presence on the New Wave scene has any effect on the way women handle themselves in pop music in general. JACOB HIATT R INSTITUTE IN ISRAEL What does it offer you? " a semester of study in Israel in the Fall term ". courseworlk in English on the polii ical, economic and social development of Israel and in its language, history and archaeology * a strorig program of Hebrew language study " important internship opportunities in social service agencies in Jerusalem " field trips, study trips, interviews with prominent Israelis, a kibbutz visit " financial aid is available Application deadline: March 15 For further information, see your Study Abroad advisor or write: Office of International Programs Brandeis University 't r Waltham, Massachusetts 02254 I 54 1 4 a(617) 647-2422 J wrMTZ4 Brandeis University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age or handicap to all its programs and activities, l Csci~, Il'h( f:::by MAIJRFFiN O MALI FY The Motels, an L.A.-based new wave unit, made an area appearance Monday night at Second Chance to plug their second album, Careful. Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Martha Davis (center) led the group through a taut set, following local band Nikki and the Corvettes on the evening's bill. Senate gives initial K to nerve oWASHINGTON (UPI)-The Senate, warned that the Soviet Union is moving far ahead in schemical warfare capability, yesterday. approved initial authorization 'for resumption of U.S. nerve gas production that has been shut down for 10 years. By a 52-38 margin, the Senate voted a $35 million authorization for construc- tion of a nerve gas production plant in Pine Bluff, Ark., which could begin making the weapons in 1984. IN A COMPANION move, the House refused 276-125 to delete $19 million for facilities and equipment for the nerve gas plant from the $157 billion defense appropriations bill. The Senate approved construction funds for the plant after first rejecting 47-46 a compromise offered by Sen. Gary Hart (D-Colo.) which called for a high-level study of U.S. policy on chemical warfare between now and next March 1. The Hart proposal was defeated-with both sides lobbying heavily in the well of the Senate-when Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) swit- ched his vote. THE GO-AHEAD for the plant, proposed by Sen.; Henry Jackson (D- Wash.) and all but three members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, was added to the $5.1 billion military construction authorization bill. The bill was approved 89-3. gs proc The House has appropriated $3.5 million for the Pine Bluffs facility but never authorized the project. The plant would produce binary luCtion round" in 10 years and no weapon in the chemical inventory has been tested in 11 years. "By any meaningful measure of Brandeis University AMERICAN SCHOOLS OF , ORIENTAL RESEARCH ARCHAEOLOGICAL SEMESTER IN ISRAEL What does it offer you? " a semester of study in Israel in the spring term " course work in English in archaeology,dboth history and methodology, and in related fields * several weeks of active participation in on on-going dig 9 study tours to important archaeological sites ..optional language study ir Hebrew or Arabic Application deadline: November 1 For further information, see your study abroad advisor or write: 'By relativ any meaningful measure e Of ar- strength in the chemical maments field, the Soviet Union enjoys a preponderant advantage over the United States.' -Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Wash.) r5C nwwJ'w Office of International Programs Brandeis University Waltham, MA 02254 617- 647-2422 Brandeis University admits students of any race, color .ntional or ethnic origin. sex, age or handicap to all its programs and activities. munitions-chemical weapons con- taining two separate, relatively har- mles chemical agents that become a nerve gas when mixed after they are fired. JACKSON NOTED the United States has not produced a "single chemical relative strength in the chemical ar- maments field, the Soviet Union enjoys a preponderant advantage over the United States," Jackson said. "As a result, there is little or no inducement for Moscow to reach an arms control agreement limiting and reducing chemical weapons." THE MICHIPAN @kt ob efc,,t -. 12th ANNUAL GERMAN BEER FESTIVAL . r " r wu++ P kk You must be 18 yrs and prove it with drivers license. Penthouse Internatonal Films presents: CALIGULA Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri-7:00, 9:45 Wed-1:20, 4:05, 7:00, 9:45 Mon thru Thurs all seats $4.00 All seats $2.50 ti/ 2:00 F ri, Sa t , S u n a ll se a ts ,$ 4 .50 F2+ INDIVIDUA L T HEA TRES 2 5th Aye of liberty 761-9700 ENDS THURS. 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