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Show Friday, October 20, 2000 Page 4 -Arts & Entertainment 'IferasE atradl SDaaniinil' Y!fce Eeafliffis are tacts By Melissa Mikesell features editor The Signpost Life is full of unfortgettable moments, and watching a live Beatles concert with screaming voices, waving arms, tears of excitement and blaring music, is definitely one of them. A Beatle fan who actually attended one of the legendary concerts is hard to find, and now those that weren't given the chance to see and hear the Fab Four will have the opportunity tomorrow night at Dee Events Center.For some, the concert may be the first chance to see the infamous group; in fact, it is probably the first chance for most Beatles' fans. Imagine the intensity of waiting for the four boys from Liverpool, England to walk on stage ready to perform and create yet another unforgettable memory. OK, so it isn't really The Beatles. Anyone who is a Beatles fan or even aware of the fact that they ever existed, should know that a live Beatles concert just isn't possible. Instead, people of all ages will gather tomorrow night at 7:30 to watch the return of "1964... The Tribute," a popular Beatles tribute group. Mark Benson, Gary Grimes, Jimmy Pou and Greg George are John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr respectively. The group is actually based in Akron, Ohio, not Liverpool, and three of the four tribute members have known each other since high school. They are now in their 17th year of performing as a Beatles tribute group. The group 1964 has mastered every detail imaginable of The Beatles suave style. When they perform, it's hard to believe that they really aren't The Beatles. The look is obviously hard to get, but these guys pulled it off. The similarities are endless, from the hair right down to the suits and boots. All the members of the group wear wigs, execpt Jimmy (George), who will wear a wig when the weather is questionable. Getting the hair part of the look down was the easiest, but the similarities go beyond that. The band also went to Gordon Millings, The Beatles' tailor in England, for help in capturing the style of suits from the time period the actual group toured. Millings makes their suits using material bolts he had left over from originals he made for The Beatles. And yes, Greg's (Ringo's) nose ' is real. "The resemblance was uncanny; it sent shivers down my spine. It was just like the boys," said Alistair Taylor, former President of Apple Records for The Beatles in a press release. The group also has Vox amplifiers and the Rickenbacker and Gretsch guitars that make the sound of the show more realistic and 'Beatle-like'. f AV- . jf .. i 4' j ii XL I Vi The Beatles took the world by storm in the early '60s, but due to unfortunate circumstances the group is no longer together. '196,4 ... The Tribute' will perform tomorrow night at the Dee Events Center. The group has an uncanny resemblance to the original Beatles and are considered one of the best tribute groups. The program, which will run about an hour and a half, consists of songs sang by The Beatles during their touring years of 1963-66. Some songs performed may include "Can't Buy Me Love," "Hard Day's Night," "Help," "I Want to Hold Your Hold" and many others. The group 1964 has constantly watched videos so they can get every stage movement "exact in hopes of appearing to be no different than the Fab Four. This has helped the tribute group get the accents and the way of holding their guitars like the original foursome down to an art. The bass player, Gary, is actually right-handed, but had to learn to play left-handed to be like Paul. Greg, the drummer, is actually left-handed, had to switch and play with his right hand because Ringo, who is also actually left-handed, plays with a right-hand kit. The list could go on forever, and each similarity would only be one more good reason why fans should take the chance to see "1964 ... The Tribute" before it passes by. The group that took our country by storm may not be the ones to give the unforgettable memory, but these guys are the closest you'll ever get. Tickets are still available and only $9 per person or $38 for a family of six. Get them at the Dee Events Center, office hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Nami Oya a&e writer The Signpost Folk songs may have a history of associasion with drug use, but despite all this, it is still a worthy musical genre. That music actually stirs up childhood memories with their nursery rhymes and pop tunes, and Weber State University will host a concert, "Utah Symphony Pops Concert," for featuring music for the young at heart Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Val A. Browning Center. England's acclaimed six-man vocal ensemble, the King's Singers, joins the Utah Symphony in concert. Kory Katseanes, assistant conductor of the Utah Symphony, conducts the orchestra as the King's Singers amaze us with their signature renditions of folk songs. Music will include "I know an old woman," "Yankee Doodle," "The Wind in the Willows," "Yellow Submarine," "Creole Love Call" and more. "Although most of folk songs are' druggy," a WSU student Chris Holcomb said, "They talk all positive things, too." Even though Holcomb himself is not a big fan of folk songs, he believes that many folk songs talk about what people need to know in their lives. "There are not many people listening to folk songs because people think they are druggy," said Holcomb. If what he is saying is true, people are losing something important as well as nutritious to their lives. The King's Singers, were created in 1968 at King's College in Cambridge. They have developed one of the most diverse repertories of any group in the world. The King's Singers have appeared on American television in "Evening at Pops" with the Boston Pops. They have also been in their own six-part series, "The King's Singers Madrigal History Tour." They have sung along with Julie Andrews, Placido Domingo and John Denver for the Christmas special show that won an Emmy. The concert at WSU is sponsored by Ogden Symphony Ballet Association. Admission is $17 to $25. The 0 0 I 3 J V? i 8 I s Weber State University welcomes the King's Singers this week at the Val A. Browning Center. concert will last from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, call the Ogden Symphony-Ballet Association at (801) 399-9214. The King's Singers will also perform at Abravanel Hall Oct. 27 and 28. Tickets can be purchased through ArtTix at (801) 355-ARTS(2787) or 1-888-451 -ARTS. Tickets are also available at ArtTix outlets at Abravanel Hall and the Capitol Theatre. Get your groove on at the Deadman 's Party By Amy Beus features writer The Signpost Halloween is coming upon us again which means looking forward to the annual Deadman's Party. The party is Saturday Oct. 28 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Shepherd Union Building. The cost for entrance is $5 for students and $8 for nonstudents. "It's one of the biggest parties of the year and I am so excited to go," said Pamela Beckstrom, special events co-chairwoman. The big night will be full of fun activities and food. The evening starts off strong at 8 p.m. with hypnotist Bruce MacDonald. "Many students and faculty are excited to see him. We are lucky to have him here because he is one of the best," said Lyndzi Hinds, special events chairwoman.For those who are curious of what the future may hold, four gypsy fortune tellers will arrive around 9 p.m. Beginning at 9:30 p.m. a DJ will provide music for dancing and enjoyment in the ballroom. The costume contest will start around 10:30 p.m. A prize of $50 will be awarded for the best male and female costumes. Movie tickets will be given for the best and most creative group costumes. A new attraction to Deadman's this year will be the "Coffin of Love." The "Coffin of Love" is a life sized cushioned coffin big enough to fit two people. "You give us $2 per couple and we close the lid for five minutes," said Hinds. Also happening at Deadman's is free galactic bowling and billiards. Group pictures will be taken during the party and there will be free food for the taking. "The Deadman's Party is better than any other party around because we have a lot more activities to offer than the other places." said Hinds. |