The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 14, 1989 - Page 9 Mi~kado Continued from Page 8 preserving his skin. Although his title in Titipu was Lord High Ex- ecutioner, it should have been Lord High Kiss-Up. Hedlesky was a wonderful wimp, with a lovely, gentle voice. Although he could not match 'Pooley in range of fa- cial expressions, he had a great catalogue of his own. One poignant moment that de- served mention was Katisha's "Alone and yet alive!" aria. Delivered by the one "hideous" woman in Titipu, this sad solo was so beautifully delivered that it almost brought tears of my eyes - truly. It provided a surprising contrast to the generally one-di- mensional comic figures in the show. The costumes and set, as in last semester's Utopia, Limited, were creative, colorful, and pro- fessionally done. Yum-Yum's and the Mikado's costumes in particular were spectacular and at- tention-catching. Mikado stands alone from other G&S shows in that the songs are more varied and original than Pirates and Pinafore, which are somewhat "form" musicals despite consistently lovely music. It is a charming show, as all G&S shows tend to be. UMGASS has outdone itself, and this show should not be missed. I promise an evening of frivolous laughs and beautiful music. THE MIKADO is playing at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre for two weekends. This weekend, there are 8 p.m. performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees on both Sat- urday and Sunday. Next week- end, there are 8 p.m. perfor- mances Thursday through Sat- urday with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $10 to $7.50; there are $5 tickets with student ID. Cymbal splashes and cheap sunglasses Touring in support of Live! Alone in America, Graham Parker (right) carries the angry-young-Brit attitude as far as it will go. Ru- mour has it that there are, in fact, eyes behind his sunglasses. Find out for sure Saturday night at St. Andrews, 431 E. Congress in De- troit. Doors open around 9:30 pm. Closer to home and infinitely cheaper, Eclipse Jazz is ending its Women in Jazz series with the group Straight Ahead. Drummer Gayelynn McKinney, pictured below, is just one of the quintet of jazzwomen hailing from Detroit. Their performance is Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Tap Room of the Michigan Union - and admission is free. Hi*story Continued from Page 8 Saving Tommies as they flounder 'neath the fires of Calais." This accurate account is made endearing and embracing by Keelaghan's dry wit and musical virtuosity. Backed by bassist Bill Eaglesham, a tall, long- haired, lanky, and husky-voiced rocker, and Kathy Cook, a mandolin virtuoso in her own right, Kee- laghan's "down-to-earth" instrumentation is marked by exquisite harmonies. An incredibly powerful and beau- tiful tenor voice carries Keelaghan's music past the realm of storytelling into the realm of musical excel- lence. In the past, being labeled "folk" often meant being pigeon-holed in terms of audience, airplay, recording contracts, and the like. For Keelaghan, doors have opened because of his self-created accessibility. Writ- ing lyrics that are moving, historical, and touching without sounding pedantic is a talent that Keelaghan has finely tuned. His talent has been championed by some of folk's most recognizable stars including Gar- net Rogers who sings Keelaghan's track "Jenny Bryce". Keelaghan's first album, the critically acclaimed Timelines, was released in 1987. He just finished recording his second LP, Small Rebellions although it won't be available in time for his concert tomorrow night, it should be released shortly thereafter. Keelaghan's talent extends beyond his music. When not on tour, Keelaghan works as a historical researcher and continues to produce on his own Tranquilla label. Dedicated to "roots" music, Keelaghan is intent on keeping a traditional Celtic flavor in his repetoire. A confirmed Celtic nut, Keelaghan believes that "You can find a lot of Celtic nuts wherever you go." JAMES KEELAGHAN is performing two shows at the Ark tomorrow night. Showtimes are 7:30 and 10 p.m., tickets are $9.50. He'll also appear live on WDET- FM (101.9), radio's "Folks Like Us" Program tomorrow between noon and 3 p.m. 8 t * The Neville Brothers Yellow Moon A&M The Neville Brothers are as old as my parents, but they're much cooler. To think that as a senior in high school I showed up to the Chicago Amnesty International Conspiracy of Hope show in the middle of their set, and proceeded to ignore them and their flawless, electric R&B! Back then I knew enough to make fun of Joan Baez's rendition of Tears for Fears' "Shout," and Bryan Adams pre-pubescent pablum, but I was still mystified by Bono and his public self-crucifixion and the Po- lice's lukewarm reunion. That I didn't appreciate Aaron, Art, Charles, and Cyril when I had the chance must be accounted to some kind of vitamin deficiency. .And Yellow Moon is their best record yet. From Tony Fitzpatrick's folk-art painting on the cover to the dying yelps of side two's closer, "Wild Injun," it is as genuine, soul- ful, and wise an album as has come out this year. Producer Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel) remains thankfully invisible for much of the album, creating plenty of room for the killer polyrhythms and Aaron's perfect, soaring vocals. (For more of where that came from, pick up his solo EP Orchid In The Storm: "Ten Commandments of Love," plus four other ravishing '50s covers.) They cover "With God on Our Side"and "The Ballad ofHollis Brown," two of Bob Dylan's most astringent early compositions, with characteristic aplomb. Even "Will the Circle be Unbroken" surpasses all possible expectations. And the crowning achievement is Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come." Cooke wrote the song as his "Blowin' In the Wind," and Aaron Neville brings out the gospel plow for a dramatic delivery that re-makes the connection between the two artists. The Nevilles are a rare speciesdin these parts: a band with a heart and a head, a soul and a conscience. And it's all here under the Yellow Moon. -Mark Swartz Kirk Kelly Go Man Go SST Records If you're going to have a hero, you could do worse than Mr. Bob Dylan. Kelly apparently takes his entire cre- ative existence from the first two records by the Bard of Duluth. But he evidently never picked up Bringing It All Back Home, or else he would have heard the admonishment "Don't follow leaders." Kelly's probably forgotten to "watch the parking me- ters, too." Go man, go. You're stuck in park. --Mark Swartz 1.-001 CLASSIFIED ADS! Call 764-0557 Read and Vaieq Ckz*giio _.. SPRING/SUMMER JOBS SPRecUajb O! - Secure a job NOW'!!! 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