4B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Magazine - Thursday, February 24, 2000 :.... - .. .. .. . . n +s ir 'xk 5* e!IR:'3b'+fi ..iR +F F, «;-R:.R+.. r R -F 4 .6F ! iY .. i N%- Mi Af #w .'i..+tl'.nSi,. Mt Yi "w r:. +f'. "' i ;M .h .. k-+F...K M wY i #..#, we . #-i .i? Y"..iK i s :'. i'p:.. ij <4 The Michigan Daily - Weekendetc.T Schellenbach and Luscious bandmates relish perfoning By Gautam Baksi Daily Arts Writer Sitting in a small, poorly heated Holiday Inn hotel room in central Ohio, Kate Schellenbach recovered from a cold and talked about life on the road. "It sucks to not play! Right now I'd like to be on-stage performing." With two days' rest before a show in Ypsilanti, Schellenbach took time off her Yahoo! Outloud tour with alt-rock radio work- horses Smashmouth to talk about Lillith Fair, Lollapalooza and drum- ming in her band, Luscious Jackson. Beginning with her early days as drummer for the Beastie Boys, Schellenbach has had the opportunity to tour with dozens of national bands and meet the industry's most prominent rock stars. Through it, she and her fel- low Luscious Jackson band mates, Jill Cunnif (vocals, bass) and Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar), have stayed together tightly for ten years. Never straying far from their punk-rock roots, Luscious Jackson has received a con- sistent level of modest success throughout their tenure. "But it takes work to keep band going," she told the Daily. "[We've] all worked very hard ... there's no doubt the industry as a whole is hard and takes a toll." Popularity for the band has come from various sources. After a solid set on the second stage at Lollapalooza in 1994, Schellenbach said she compared Ei.Retro Recordings Even as a Bruce rules By Jeff Druchniak Weekend, Etc.Editor Bruce Springsteen didn't have his greatest commercial success with "Nebraska." Let's be frank: Almost nobody bought it. But with this album (which the uninitiated might mistake for a demo) the man from Asbury Park, N.J., sealed his reputation as a ground- other tours to "Lollapalooza was there were some crazy people out there!" In con- trast, Luscious' performances at Lillith Fair were easy and laid- back. "Sarah (McLachlan) did a really great job. Behind the scenes she was very profession- al. It had to be the ultimate tour to be on." that concert. a great show - Luscious Jackson EMU Event Center Tonight at 10 p m Bruce Springsteen Nebraska Columbia Released:1982 the polished sound breaking rock poet who was no more willing to compromise his musical indepen- dence than his social agenda. In contrast to of such rock hits -T Courtesy of Warner Brothers Apparently Don Johnson finds Kevin Costner just as irresistible a hunk of meat as every last middle-aged woman in America. Threcat emerges to DJ'Smachismo Courtesy of interscope Records Another veteran of soundtracks, Smashmouth headlines Luscious Jackson's gig tonight. Between these huge national tours, Luscious vacillated between small, intimate clubs and large, sold-out are- nas. "We've always matured ... The show is better, bigger and more excit- ing," explained Schellenbach, acknowledging the fact that Luscious Jackson is still without a headlining tour to their credit. However, after play- ing numerous smaller venues, Schellenbach is quick to praise St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit. As a point of interest, she adds, "The House of Blues theaters are really well done from an artist's perspective." In 1995, Luscious entered the arenas with R.E.M. on their huge "Monster" tour. Inspired by a strong reception from the audience, the band returned to the studio the following year to work on their "Fever In Fever Out" CD with famed producer Daniel Lanois (U2's "The Joshua Tree"). The CD was a success and their break came that year when the single "Naked Eye" became a Top 40 hit. Although Luscious Jackson didn't Back to their original three-woman lineup, Luscious Jacksoni become a household name, the album did greatly increase their fan base. After two years, Vivian Trimble, the fourth Luscious member, left the band claiming she was "sick of always tour- ing." Left with the original trio, Luscious continued musically and released "Electric Honey" in June 1999. The Yahoo! Outloud tour is large- ly in promotion of that album, while also highlighting songs from their pre- vious releases. When not on the road, Luscious Jackson has been dubbed by critics as a soundtrack band. In defense, Schellenbach explains the advantages of releasing songs on soundtrack com- pilations and TV shows: "When you record an album, a lot of songs are left over. If you're not having songs on radio, soundtracks are another great way to get your sound out." Among many such releases, Schellenbach Courtesy of Grand Royal Records marches on. seems especially pleased with "Here," from the 1995 comedy "Clueless." On their latest Yahoo.com-sponsored tour, Schellenbach expressed astonish- ment at the staggering number of youths in attendance: "It's surprising to look out into the front row and see a teenage girl!" Credit for bringing in the younger audiences goes to Yahoo. As part of sponsorship for the tour, Yahoo pays for all publicity and promotion associated with the show in return for their name on the tour docket. "It's a good deal. Each show is taken care of; Yahoo takes care of lights, production and such." On a related note, Schellenbach seems unfazed about the recent increasing trends in illegal MP3's and Internet music piracy. "We're actually hoping the Internet stuff will shake up the music industry and therefore the artists will make more money." Elaborating, Schellenbach explains how Luscious Jackson "doesn't get a penny unless we sell a million albums." Growing up through the Seventies and Eighties, Schellenbach still favors LP's and tapes over newer, digital media. "It was fun looking at the liner notes and pictures. That's gonna differentiate us from the next generation." As younger fans learn to appreciate the raw sounds of Luscious Jackson, Schellenbach and friends seem lack- adaisical about their rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Instead, they try to focus on the music. "The three of us have want- ed to be in a band all of our lives," she says, while explaining why a live per- formance is one of the most powerful experiences of a lifetime. Though shows may be great for fans in atten- dance, have the constant rigors of per- forming onstage taken their toll? Not at all, quips Schellenbach. In fact, "this tour has too many days off.". Call 734-487-1849 for more infori- mation about tonight's Yahoo! Outloud show at EMU in Ypsilanti, featuring Luscious Jackson and Smashnouth. I -1 Each selection is a full-fledged story song bursting with a genius for detail that even surpasses Bob Dylan, one of the clearest inspirations for "Nebraska." With settings in small towns from Michigan to Wyoming (and, of course, New Jersey), Springsteen chronicles the hardworking, long-suffering men and women of the nation's working class - their basic decency, and the terrible depths to which their betrayed American dreams can drive them. Some of these songs make you want to shake your booty, scream in righteous anger or do both (like the rockabilly ahout-out "Johnny 99"), but they all incite the hypnotic desire to sing along. The Boss offers his shatteringly phrased thesis statement in the bluesy grind "Atlantic City" - "Down here it's just winners and losers / And don't get caught on the wrong side of that line." "Nebraska" may have made Bruce's record label tear their hair out in baffle- ment, but give it an hour or two of your undivided attention and it'll emblazon images and moments in your listening memory forever. from his early career as "Born to Run" and "Hungry Heart," Springsteen made a shocking departure with the ten songs on "Nebraska." The Boss recorded them all in his Jersey bedroom with nothing but his voice, his guitar, a harmonica and a 4-track Teac tape recorder. But nobody could mistake Bruce for just another singer and guitarist, and even a session hack without a tenth of Springsteen's grit and expressiveness couldn't undermine the stark beauty of the sonrwritine on this alium. 0 Poor Don Johnson. The hunky but aging star of "Nash Bridges" has been caught up in a humiliating gay porn flap. That's right, Don Johnson is fend- ing off allegations of a secret life as a true man's man. As reported by The Globe, Mr. Johnson (snicker, snicker) entered a porn shop in California in January and was photographed buying some hardcore, albeit hetero, porno movies. A subsequent investigation led to the discovery of a Nov. 1998 pur- chase of some gay porn. Hold on, it gets worse. Aside from purchasing videos such as "Cop Daddies' Playtime" and "Asian Studs" he also purchased some rubber sex toys and lubricants. The total bill: $664.17. Johnson's staff alibied for his subse- quent solo check-in to a motel room was to drop off the merchandise for a future bachelor party. Johnson is happi- ly married with two daughters, and his agents have no further comment at this time (surprise, surprise). Aren't other people's private lives fun? w Wanna be the next Anakin Skywalker? Well, you're in luck. It seems George Lucas still hasn't settled on the older Anakin for "Star Wars: Episode II," set to film soon. Many, many actors, 300 total in all, have been considered (and apparently rejected so far) in the search for young Darth. From hot young Hollywood stars like Leo "I Don't Need a Last Name Anymore" or Ryan Philippe to Midwestern stockbrokers (a buddy of Ray "Darth Maul" Park), Lucas' search has no bounds. Who knows, send him a headshot and you might become the next "Dark Father," but it would help if you're under 35. A It seems the hit show "Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire?" is canned for good. First of all, some background checks on leading man Rick Rockwell (not a porn star, despite the name) revealed he had a restraining order against him filed by his ex-fiance. She accused him of verbal abuse and threat- ening her. Rockwell denied the charges, but it appears he lied about a zillion things before starring in "Marry a Millionaire," such as where he worked and who he worked with. Furthermore, the couple has returned from their hon- eymoon and are already living apart in separate houses and considering annul- ment of their allegedly unconsummated marriage. Talk about romantic. Fox felt these were reasons enough to cancel the show for good. At this rate, look for their next show, "Who Wants to Violate Regis Philbin," this May. e On a related note, if you want a good laugh, visit wwwmarrvtom.coin. Twice-divorced Tom Arnold. possibly not the greatest actor who ever lived, is offering himself as a husband to anyone with an Internet connection. Required traits include "willing to have kids" and "self-confident enough to wear a bathing suit." Under his potential pas- times section, he says, "Occasionally, we will make love." He also seems very interested in prospects' Internet con- nection, especially connection speeds and quality. Wow, he's romantic AND thorough. 0 Well-brought-up wallflowers too embarrassed to buy real porn will soon get their fix when the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue debuts. Cover girl Daniela Pestova wears nothing more than beads and a shiny bikini bot- tom. There are also pictures in 3-D, which can be viewed with oh-so-retro blue and red glasses which come with the magazine. Cyber-horndogs can also log on to www cnnsi.com and see virtu- al 360-degree pictures of the photo shoots. Ain't technology great? 0 I used to have a special place for those studly Backstreet Boys, but alas, my tender heart is broken. Two of them announced they're getting married. No, not to each other. 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