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Show Rubber "1 j J Sea Iff Leak Adfepffs Spiriijj He irs wmi Hiyes Wnd ; ' .5 flru Robert: 1 When Spirit first performed in Salt Lake City, the people here regarded them as an up-and-coming band that had some good new sounds. Wednesday's performance by this amazing new group left a deeper impression on the thousands who caught its act. Spirit put over some music that was truly appreciated appreci-ated by those in attendance. The highlight of any Spirit performance comes with the intensity it achieves while playing its music. It is obvious that this group enjoys what they are doing and are constantly striving to improve their sounds. Just watching Spirit doing its thing is a show in itself. And its music is something else. The group received an enthusiastic reception during its first number, "Fresh Garbage," and Abysse. In past years it has been vittle 1 restaurant, an expresso house and aWw 1 several local bands trying to make time. Upon entrance into the Abysse, : quickly notices the aging waterplpes for if building above and designs on the walls gi' ing the impression that someone had just barf ed on them. ' However, it's a pleasant atm: sphere that has become a fine Me pte : - listen to some good music. The Absse has not been too active until: recently signed an engagement with St Lake's newest group, Smoke. Along c Smoke's formation came a new sound for k: city, which lead guitarist James Warbur't" describes as, "Blues with a taste of psychefc flavor." And it is a terrific sound. drew overwhelming responses throughout each member's solo performance. Spirit completely captivated the crowd with its version of "To-gi," "To-gi," by John Coltraine, which must be classified classi-fied as one of the finest sounds. Spirit has ever produced. The group displayed its versatility ver-satility by completely altering its own version of "Togi," and "Elijah" in both shows. KCPX dj Mike Kavanaugh told Spirit Salt Lake had adopted the group, and Spirit later told Salt Lake that it had likewise adopted our town, and thus introduced its new single, soon to be out on Ode Records. It is quite probable prob-able the entire country will soon feel the same way about Spirit as Salt Lake does, and, as White Rabbit producer Dick Bagley put it, "Spirit is what's happening in music." Most everyone in Salt Lake has heard of an underground cafe in Salt Lake called the The group has been working together i-; four months; and with Warburton's addition: month ago, Smoke has really come into own. Along with Warburton, the group -eludes Mark Richmond on rhythm guitar, ft; Cordray singing lead, John Miller on bass, er Brandt on harmonica, Jerry Mischeonk piano and Rotis on the drums. . Smoke plays popular tunes as well as own material. "My Girl" and "Midnight Hoc take on a different sound in the Smokers v sions, and originals such as "It's a Pity." Out of Town," and "Lookin' Up" display a M professional touch. . Smoke will be appearing in a Stomp at University March 9, when students will Wj an opportunity to hear Salt Lake's first Blue-Band. Blue-Band. Smoke's new and different sour, should make for a fine evening. |