ARTS Friday, April 8, 1983 The Michigan Daily Scandal bares rock energy the band didn't project quite as much energy. Through the first few songs, Patty maintained the energy, casually discarding pieces of clothing. After "Child of the Night," a song which does not appear on their only E.P., Scandal, Patty removed her black sequined scarf. Following "Tonight," another new tune, Smyth removed her over- sized striped shirt. Eventually, Patty peeled down to her tight black pants and a sleeveless blouse. All of the strip- tease was accompanied by cheering, whistling, and screams of "Patty! Pat- ty!" Patty's enthusiasm was inevitably contagious, and by the time Scandal did "I Can't Say No," guitarists Zack Smith and bassist Ivan Elias were also displaying some vitality. Patty in- troduced "I Can't Say No," as "A slut song, dedicated to any sluts in the audience." The crowd loved it. Scandal ended with, what else, "Goodbye to You," their current hit single. It featured a brilliantly im- provised piano solo by keyboardist Ben- jie King, who, with his long curly hair, looked something like Chopin playing Jerry Lee Lewis. After returning to the stage for an en- core, Smyth joked, "But I was already on the can." The show featured heavy guitars and bass. Scandal balanced their strings with Patty's sometimes sweet, sometimes soulful voice. Occasionally, however, the abrasive guitars over- powered the petite Patty. Smyth's powerful singing and impressive looks are at least partially responsible for the band's new-found success. In addition, Patty plays a large role in creating the music Scandal plays. "I write the melodies and lyrics," she said after the show, "and Zack (Smith) writes the chords." Scandal is definitely on its way up. After the current tour with Golden Earring, which ends April 11, Scandal hitches up with the Kinks. "And we'll be playing big halls then, maybe 16,000" boasted Patty. Following the Kinks tour, Scandal goes on the road with John Cougar. Asked whether she minded the con- stant touring, Smyth responded, "Well, it's a little wearying and I do miss home. But it's great experience and I like it a lot." Home, for Smyth, is New York's East village, where she grew up. When she is home, Patty plays in in- timate bars and clubs. "I like working in New York," she said. Patty has more plans than just Scan- dal, however. "I've done some acting off broadway. I'd really like to go into ES I M 44 9}F Ta (&Itz- 1 7r7 hLT T ;of ; T E I 1A) it ExECC uFE SEARCH IVT' L. INC.' 1?M[#7t9 5-26 rti&"-f401 T107 0 Scandalous duo Zack Smith and Patty Smyth revealed some pop magic (as well as some other things) Tuesday evening at the Michigan Theatre. acting." If Patty does sing, she says she'd like to do some country. "I'm not a basic pop singer," she said. But she is enjoying her stint with Scandal. "We've had so much fun." And the fun is not nearly over, said founder Zack Smith. "We're working on another album. It should be out by June. All the stuff is already written." In fact, all that stuff was performed on this night. Since Scandal has only five songs on their one and only album, and they played nine songs, four of the songs were new to the entire audience. "We already had the songs cut, but they were never released. The decision to put out the E.P was a last-minute decision," Smith said. Judging from what they played in concert, Scandal is definitedly a band to watch. "I want us to be successful," said Patty, "And I think we're gonna do it." Golden Earring is one band that has already found success. The music they performed spanned almost twenty years, going back to their very first single, "Please Go," which soared to number, one in Holland when it was released in 1967. Playing mostly songs from their new L.P. Cut and their first platinum L.P. Moontan, Golden Earring delighted the crowd. Drummer Cesar Zuiderwijk proved to be the group's showman. He threw drumsticks into the audience and even at the technicians running around the back stage. The highlight of the performance was a 20-minute version of "Radar Love," their hit single from 1972. The pulsing song whipped the audience into a tran- ce-like frenzy. It featured a bass solo by founder Rinus Gerritson, after which lead singer Barry Hay led the audience through the traditional hand- clapping exercise. From there, Golden Earring jumped right into "Twilight Zone," their current hit single. During "Twilight Zone," leather-clad guitarist George Kooymans feverishly jumped about and pounded his guitar, pausing only to throw drumsticks from the floor into the audience. Exiting to wild cheering, Golden Earring returned sweating and exhausted, for one encore, ending with a well-deserved ensemble bow. Golden Earring was sometimes monotonous, and at other times too plodding. Overall, however, their seemingly unending supply of energy made them enjoyable to watch. One thing is sure: the audience could have stayed in the Twilight Zone all evening. Eth n ic fest celebra tes FIVE MINORITY groups will gather together this weekend to celebrate the traditions and cultures of their people at the second annual Ethnic Theatre Festival, which runs through April 13th. Each of the ethnic groups will portray some of the social, educational and political relevance prominent in their culture. The Ann Arbor-based Bichinis Bia Congo dance company will represent the fine artistry of Congolese folk dan- ces, while the Common Ground Theatre Ensemble performs original works depicting issues involving women and minorities. The Hispanic culture is represented by the El Teatro de la Esperanza which will convey the social injustices that Chicanos and Mexicans are faced with in the United States. The Asian Americans appear in the Sansei Theatre Company, presenting a one-man play Life in the Fast Lane. The Great Lake Singers and Dancers, a combination of Southeastern Michigan Native Aemricans, will offer authentic songs and dances with an audience participation workshop. All shows are at the Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. Call 663- 0681 for days and times. S er Session '83 .................................. ... June 20 -August 12, 1983 Language Workshops June 13-August 19 To obtain a free copy of the Summer Session Bulletin, containing full infor- mation and an application, call or write: Summer Session 22 Wheeler Hall UC Berkeley Telephone: Berkeley, CA 94720 (415) 642-5611 Name Address El;OAS lliw F Ald