0 0 4 0 The Michigan Daily/New Student Edition - Thursda Page 4-The Michigan Daily/New Student Edition - Thursday, September 5, 1991 Heirs to Iggy's throne Ann Arbor bands who just might make it big Keeping the celluloid fire ablaze A/i Film groups work to keep campus cinema alive by Richard Davis Locai bands often set the tone for a good night out. And thank goodness that like most college towns, Ann Arbor has its fair share of aspiring musicians. We can give double thanks to the fact that most of these bands are worth the evil cover charge that clubs love to charge us poor students. So, be sure to see some of the bands because a couple of them are almost certain to reach the Big-time and leave us students behind. The Difference probably has the - best chances of any of the local bands to make it Big. Their catchy sound combines rock, funk, jazz, pop, and soul into one big college package. This 5-man group regularly packs local clubs with their full sound. The recently released second album, Groundswell, and enthusias- tic fans has prompted major label interest, so catch them while the cover is still only $4. Frank Allison and the Odd Sox have been around Ann Arbor almost as long as anyone can re- member, but they continue to please the college crowds. Even though some of the them moved up north to the Lansing area, they're around so much that it seems like they still live here. Their music is definitely poppy with a bit of folk thrown in for good measure. The guitars strum out plenty of catchy melodies and the lyrics are insightful to boot. After coming back from a month- long tour of Eastern Europe, these local artists will certainly be eager to play. No nonsense college pop is Ann Be Davis. Named after the person who plays Alice, that Brady Bunch character we all love, this guitar- based band fills clubs whenever they play. On the heels of their debut album, Scouts Deposit, these young men are rumored to be one of the next bands to you-know-what. One of the town's best (and only) ska bands is Etch-a-Sketch. Although only one of the members of the band ever owned these toxic toys, the band still adopted this fun name for their fun sound. Consisting of no less than 10 mem- bers at any given time, this band has gained a following among Ann Arbor's small ska crowd and among those who just want to dance to good music. Southgoing ZAK has quickly grow into one of Ann Arbor's fa- vorite bands. Their hard-driving guitar-based sound combined with the raspy voice of the lead vocalist have led an increasingly larger local audience to follow the ZAK, Southgoing that is. Not to be missed is their musical journey through Dr. Suess. If you're in the moodbfor a seri- ous reggae/calypso beat, the Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band can supply it. Energetic Carribean- inspired covers and originals which make you dance spring from this energetic group. Mol Triffid plays straight-ahead rock. Lead by the incredible Kimo Ball on guitar, this popular group creates a musical live show that is simply intense. Bassist Dave Sahijdak calls it "manically theatri- cal hard heavy rock." Besides all of the fine, fine bands listed above, Ann Arbor has many more that you're going to want to check out. The Chenille Sisters sing quirky songs for an older audi- ence. And semi-local favorites Pontiac, Big Chief, Laughing Hyneas, and Wig can really get the evening started right, with their heavier alternasound. So be sure to catch some of these bands before that make it you-know-what. by Mike Kuniavsky Ann Arbor was a bustling center of film. Once. In its heyday (say, 10 years ago) there would be several dif- ferent films showing every night, and every night was different. There were three active commercial theaters within blocks of campus and the half-dozen or so film groups would each be showing in a different audito- rium. Every night. A monthly film magazine (then, the Cinema Guide, now the much more abbreviated Current) was necessary just to keep track of all of the films playing, and no matter how much you wanted to, you couldn't go see all of them. No staying home and watching Starsky and Hutch,there was always a mind- blowing experience literally just around the corner. See CINEMA, Page 10 BOOKS Continued from page 3 now, says Case are in Anne Rice's vampire books and other horror fic- tion, and the mind-candy of science fiction and bestsellers, though, "I never buy romances." The New Age wave also proliferates among the shelves. Eastern religions and Daoism is a popular field. There is also a recent resurgence in Egyptology. "I prefer New Agers to fundamentalists," says Case. "They're too sleepy, but they're positive." Working at a store like Dawn Treader, it seems you in- evitably learn something about ev- erything. As in David's, Case seems to have a friendly relationship with many regular customers. Of course, during the tourist squall of the Art Fair, Case gets his share of harassment. "Questions I hate are, 'Have you read all these books?'... inevitably during the Art Fair, someone will come in and try to buy a fifty cent book with a credit card." Case says that not as many stu- dents shop at Dawn Treader as "real people:" "Most of them don't have time to do outside reading, or the money to spend." But the clientele best-sellers? "Ayn Rand and Jack Kerouac," says Case. "I can't keep Anne Rice on the shelf." Dawn Treader has a reverence for all books. It has a complete science fiction room, and an extensive mys- tery collection. It also has an im- pressive array of first editions and rare books. In glass cases, collectors can find threadbare diaries and lim- ited editions of novels. For a mere $700, you can buy Flatlands , a steel- bound book printed on one huge sheet of paper, which describes a two-dimensional world. "It's re- ally about the 1980s," jokes Case. These kinds of prices are reserved for the rarities, however. Case ad- mits, "I take immense pleasure in selling books for lower prices. The mark-ups in textbook stores are ut- terly obscene," although Dawn Treader only dabbles in text books. Case offers buyers extensive sec- tions in literary criticism, sociol- ogy, psychology, and other realms of academia. The book fads right is almost definitely a loyal and in- tellectual bunch. Paper cups from the nearest espresso cafe abound (a sure sign of deepness.) Dawn Treader and David's are the most visible used book stores. If they turn you into a junkie, you might try braving Wooden Spoon Books, if you're not allergic to the pipe smoke that is always billowing out its owner. The most fun aspect of Ann Arbor's cheap and seedy side, however, is your own private dis- covery of the eccentric and invalu- able book stores which are defini- tive Ann Arbor. U K The Liberty Street Dawn Treader's tunne with stacks and stacks of.interesting, a interesting, books. They also have nice p of Marilyn Monroe. HEAlHER LWMANIUs Though the reason for the existence of the building of the Art Museum is somber, and is reflected in the cold, marbled whiteness of the inside, the artworks more than compensate by their variety and quality. They stand out against the pale background and speak to the viewer. NETWORK Continued from page 2 don't do things in the corporate way. There is a difference in approach." The theater is proud of their rare Artistic Directors' Board, a group of several people who collectively decide which productions will grace their stage. This eliminates a tyran- nical reign by one director. One would think that all the bold, cre- ative voices found in theater would not be able to agree on production decisions. Executive director Linda Kendall however, swears that there has never been a disagreement amongst the board. "We have so lit- tle to work with (financially) we have to use what we do have very well. There is no time or money to debate what we should invest in." The Network produces five to See NETWORK, Page 11 You gotta have art University's museums have it by Sara London across the street from the I Union, Ulrch's has been serving the UofM students since 1934. Our Book Dept. stocks the course texts (New and Used) for your classes. We buy from lists submitted by your instructors. We stock more School Supplies then you can imagine. Our Art & Engineering Dept. carries everything for the student, amatuer or professional. The Print, Poster & Frame Dept. on the second floor has everything for your walls. When it comes to shopping for everything that's Amaizing Blue, Ulrich's has one of Ann Arbor's largest selections of UofM Memorabilia. And don't forget the Electronics Showroom for name brand calculators. All this just for You! Look for our Full Page ad on the back page of Sports for more store information and Book Rush Hours. . onveniently located between 19___ ._Industral Angell Hall and the Law Quad, "Angelo's is the greatest breakfast place in the Big Ten... Folks curl around- the block in an hour-long wait. All ust to eat toast, hash browns, bacon and eggs that happen to be the best on earth. The folks that run the place are great. Their fresh-baked raisin bread is world renowned." - from Big Ten Country by Bob Wood 1100 E. Catherine at Glen 761-8996 Weekdays 6am - 4pm Saturday 6am - 2pm " Sunday 7am - 2pm Serving breakfast all day and lunch. the University Museum of Art is the perfect peaceful and cost-free place to take refuge between classes or on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Unlike the imposing Museum of Art, the Kelsey is small and easy to miss. But a visit to the Kelsey, which is also free, is an opportunity to lose one's self in wonder, to lose STOP, LISTEN Q AND WATCH! CABLE T.V. ( . MUSKET U-M's largest student-run musical theatre group wants to see YOU at our Mass Meeting for the production of Andrew Uoyd Webber's EVITA September 16th @ 7:00pm in the Anderson Room in the Union 763-1107 Install Cable T.V. today...Make College Truly Your Home Away From Home. CALL NOW! COLUMBIA 973--66 Standard installation includes. " CNN - 24 Hour News "M1V " Discovery Channel * Arts/Bullentin Board " and more! Main Bookstore: 549 EastUniversity Art/Engineering Store and Electronics Showroom: 1117 South University Ann Arbor, MI 48104 313-662-3201 Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00 Sat 9:30-5:00 Sunday Noon to 4:00 57 YEARS MORE THAN A BOOKSTORE