The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, July 19,1983 - Page 17 Musicians make artistic sounds By Mare Hodges Artists will be displaying their crafts at the art fair, but so will rock, folk, and jazz musicians who will be providing spectators with some of the best music in town at two concert spots. Twelve bands will take to the stage-or porch - of Pizza Bob's Midtown Cate, 618 Church, courtesy of Rick's American Cafe. Rick's has scheduled three bands per day, with the first band appearing at 2 p.m., the second at 4:30 p.m., and the third at 7:30 p.m. STARTING OFF the entertainment Wednesday will be VVT, a modern progressive rock band that plays a large selection of originals and cover songs. VVT is featured on the Cruisin' Ann Arbor LP that was released last term. Following VVT will be the Ur- bations, a group of wild entertainers that play everything, from R and B classics to good old blues. The Ur- bations have recently released a ten- song cassette to be distributed nationally by Metro America Records and Tapes, which is proof of their talent and growing popularity. The Cleveland- based rock band Oroboros ties up Wed- nesday's entertainment at Pizza Bob's with a mixture of covers and originals. SLK kicks off Thursday's entertain- ment with their wonderful ska arrangements. Also featured on the Cruisin' Ann Arbor LP, the band has recently gone back to the studio to produce their third solo LP, and is taping a video that may be aired on MTV. Ann Arbor favorite Steve Nar- della follows the ska-boys with some hot rock 'n''roll guitar work only he could master. The Flying Tigers wrap up Thursday with more rockabilly with their female lead vocalist's distinctive wail. Friday brings funk and reggae with the Pulsations, followed by the Core, a four-piece band from Pittsburgh per- forming the rock and roll that has made them famous. Rock and blues follows with the Falcons, who also mix in a fair share of Motown greats. SATURDAY WILL find the stage at Pizza Bob's rockin' with the Slang, a young band whose wonderful perfor- mances are only a fraction of the reason for their rapid rise to popularity and success. The Slang released a record this month which some have called the best release in two years - if you want to catch these guys before they hit the big time, Friday may be your last chance. The Skyls Calhoun Band takes to the stage after the Slang, with electric blues in the same vein as the Allman Brothers Band. And to finish up the four days of entertainment at Pizza Bob's, the funk/pop band Astralight features a horn section that plays everything from The Clash to Prince. Pizza Bob's won't be the only place in town to hear some of Ann Arbor's best Ann Arbor streets are filled with sound during the art fair as live bands of all kinds entertain the passing crowd. music. Eclipse Jazz will present one night of folk and three nights of jazz at the corner of State Street and South University as part of their free summer concert series. FOOTLOOSE WILL start things off on Wednesday evening around 6 p.m., playing a blend of old-fashioned bluegrass, blues, jazz, and acoustic guitar pieces. Topping off Wednesday evening's entertainment will be Ann Doyle and Friends at 7:30 p.m., featuring Randy Petit on bass. Ann plays a mellow mix of folk and jazz that makes the perennial Ann Ar- bor favorite. II-V-I Orchestra with Kenny "Pan- cho" Hagwood gets things going again Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. This eight-piece jazz band is headed by the Urbations' David Swain, and has a reputation for fine music. The Afro-Musicology Ensemble, a group from Washtenaw Community College will spice up the afternoon with some upbeat, jazzy tunes. Finishing the evening at 7:30 p.m. will be the Rick Hollander Band (alias RH Factor) from New York. These Ann Arbor veterans also perform their share of upbeat jazz, as well as some acoustic rock. The Ann Arbor-based group Tantra takes over Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. with experimental and improvisational jazz. This group, composed of Ann Ar- bor jazz artists, frequents Ann Arbor's Del Rio bar scene and offers some of the best in local jazz. Les Bloom and the Bruce Dondero Sextet will offer straightforward jazz next, followed by the Shoo-Be-Doo Show featuring vocalist and bassist Reginald Jerome Fields and his "sure 'nough stomp- down party jazz." For Saturday, the final day of musical entertainment on the streets of Ann Arbor, Eclipse presents the Dave Wild Quartet at noon, offering traditional jazz in a classy style. Following Dave Wild at 2 p.m. will be Fast Tracks, a group of jazz musicians who perform originals mixed with some classic jazz tunes. And to finish up the final day of art fair fun, The Sun Messangers will hit the stage at 4 p.m. with their jazz beat influenced by African rhythms PHOTOFINISHING FOR YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR BUSINESS HOUR Color Print and Slide. Processing At 3120 Packard 4 Hour 619S. Maple Atc1315 S. University T H E Evening Entertainment begins at 9:30p.m. UN\VERSITY C LU B Thursday - Reggae Dance Party Friday - Rockin' Oldies Located in the Saturday - "Stolen Legacy" - Local Reggae Band Michigan Union S. State at All entertainment is on our outdoor patio S. University (weather permitting)