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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle Friday. December 11, 1992 Page Ten The low down on the Sunday night showdown playing time as a group didn't show. In fact, this shortcoming was probably their biggest strength. As the band worked its way through rockabilly and and soul tunes, with a hint of jazz thrown in for fun. Yarbro's emotion-fille- d vocals gave the BY RUDI RIET Chronicle Entertainment Critic music an extremely powerful quality. As Kid Logic played, a few brave souls ventured out onto the dance floor, as if The guns have quit smoking from last Sunday's "South By Southwest Showdown" at the Zephyr. After all the shots had been fired, all of the casualties counted, and all the bystanders numbers, the members seemed to enjoy the whole scene. "This is great. I didn't know blues-roc- hypnotized by their ethereal probably due to the fact that this was a contest, but their After The Big Picture cleaned up, it was My Sister Jane's turn to face the judges. The do-or-d- ie set would have been more all-fema- le enjoyable with more variety. The last band to take the stage was House Of Cards, a hard YViV rocking blues band. Their mix of ' ' rock and traditional blues brought many people to their "V, feet. The song "Willing To Work For Food" mixed a catchy, S I f "J t K . judges, consisting of local music and media personalities, chose the winner shortly after the last note emanated from the sound system. First to take the stage was Swim Herschel Swim, a band familiar to many U. students, as they often play for ASUU functions. The band, with their ,s Ii . J , " v j j y 'Hi danceable beat with a bit of social commentary. "This song is kind of a social commentary, about today, about the way things are," said guitarist and vocalist Howard James as he introduced the song. The true YV as Southwest finals. A panel of hard-sk- a explore every style they are capable of playing. This was Salazar. . cleared from the scene, My Sister Jane emerged as Utah's representative to the national finals in Texas next March. My Sister Jane's victory was by no means an easy one. They had to fend off such worthy opponents as Swim Herschel Swim, Kid Logic, The Big Picture, and House Of Cards. All of the bands arrived at the Zephyr ready to give it their all. They all knew that the reward of victory was a paid trip to Austin, Texas, for the South By distinctive, k percussion into a catchy, almost hypnotic sound. Their set seemed to be short, and they really didn't paces, and, while they had fun, there were some shortcomings. "I wish we had monitors, because we couldn't hear ourselves," said highlight of their set was . ny t anxious . J (,? " - - j mSt f ', - - - , n - - " ' ' , Next up was the funk band, Kid Logic. Keni Yarbro, bassist and vocalist for the band, explained their philosophy for there was so much talent in Next to take the stage was The Utah," remarked Lonnie Salazar, drummer for The Big Picture. The Big Picture. This band was literally made for this competition the band had never played a gig before the semi- band enchanted the Zephyr audience, which, by this time, was The y. standing-room-onl- finals of the Showdown. The dance floor was constantly group featured many talented moving to the sounds of Texas musicians, and their lack of rock. The band moved through its band opened with great energy, as they anticipated ttfe release of their new CD. The band attracted a large legion of fans, who brine-infeste- allowed in the theatre during the show. Hence, the theatre advises the audience BYOB. My suggestion is to bring something that won't burn your nose hairs; you'll have plenty of chances to laugh it up your nostrils ' throughout the production. f ' opportunity to represent Utah in national contest. "This is a nice gift," remarked to Fred Adams, director of the Utah Shakespearean Festival. The cast even takes some liberties with our own blessed Ute styles jangly guitar, glassy and latin vocals, Time! whooped and hollered as the original musical melodramas that football team. Carol (Part, 2) 1: encourage lots of participation," said Susan Greathouse, the playhouse's administrative director. A Christmas Classic songs such as "Puff the Magic Dragon" and "Gonna Build a Mountain" receive a new twist, when A Dickens of a Christmas is no exception. The show kept me on the edge of my seat all night. The play takes up a few years down Puff becomes Buff the Lesbian Brine Shrimp, while the cast builds beehives rather than mountains. If you enjoy sarcasm and appreciate wit, Salt Lake, Salt Lake deserves a spot on your calendar. . Salt Lake, Salt Lake runs until Jan. 3. Tickets are $16 for Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday shows, $20 on Friday and Saturday, and only $15 for weekend matinees. Student discounts (as usual) are available by calling the bo office at Make sure you put this on your holiday list. By the way, the answer to the question at the top of the page is ice cream and Jell-Yet another show "yule" want to put on the list is playing at the Desert Star Playhouse, A Christmas Carol (Part 2) A Dickens of a Christmas. This show is splendidly appropriate for Christmas. If you have never been Utahns making it into the Big r--. productions are fast paced and lively d bassist Sally Shaum. "This contest was positive for band played familiar riffs.. Their sound integrates many proven the Desert Star, you're in for a festive treat. "All Desert Star Some exciting celeb's you can see during the show are the "queen" of the City; Deedee Corradini, and the X the road after Scrooge's famous encounter with the Christmas spirits.' Scrooge has been true to his promise to be kind, only now he finds himself being taken advantage of. by charlatans. Back for round two, the three ghosts once again return to help Scrooge save himself from the now y greedy Bob Cratchit and the Tim. Keeping on their toes, the players never fail to involve the audience in the story. From demented Christmas carols to Christmas spirits, the cast helps make r , 363-052- favorites. The members of My Sister Jane were thrilled by the everyone." Of course, the real benefit of this concert was that five of the best bands in Utah all shared the same stage, and all were featured acts. Hopefully this will be the start of a great tradition in Utah: Three shows for your holiday cheer much-too-excite- i Sister Jane the winner. This announcement was met with mixed reactions, as audience members ; all had their own - sound. the competition. "We just need to settle down and relax, and just go for it, get the feel," Yarbro said. Indeed, the band pulled out all the stops, and played an enthusiastic set of funk company's own version of a fun bus, is on its maiden voyage from Wendover to Salt Lake City with you on board. The bus' agenda includes stops at ZCMI (pronounced zickmee), the famed Christmas Street, and the d beaches of our beloved Great Salt Lake. This zany adventure gives an amusing look at the quirks which are uniquely Salt Lake specific, hence the "pretty, great state" it is. Salt Lake, Salt Lake is a cabaret show meaning food and drinks are :&. of the Zephyr Club's "showdown," are on their way to Texas to with of Texans fill their and the hearts unique blend of aromatic song. play judges. hilarious look at life here in the beehive state. Siegel Tours, the J J x My Sister fane, as the talented winners hurt their chances with the you know what two products Utah leads the nation in per capita consumption? No? Then go see Salt Lake Acting Company's Newest production, Salt Lake, Salt Lake. Written by some of Utah's finest talent, Salt Lake, Salt Lake is a the Roxanne Hasegawa, founder of Music Utah, one of the sponsors of the competition, declared My appearance meant that few fans were in the audience, and this Do of After a brief intermission, . played a tight, energetic set. A standout was the reggae-lade- n tune'What Be Up, Bob," a catchy tune about Mr. Marley. Unfortunately, the band's early Chronicle Theatre Critic members audience, who obviously had to work the next morning. sound, BY SANDER SHARP a Hendrix tribute, titled "Trippy." Jones played a searing, if short, guitar solo over a strong bass and ' drum backing. This was their last number, and, while well liked, the song tended to annoy many z2 r.M , - j hot-so-tin- 5. up-to-da- te this one of the most fabulous , . Christmas programs you can see. After each show, the cast returns to the stage to present an outrageous assortment of musical medleys called an Olio. The acts show off the musical talents of the cast, present some see "shows" on page eleven V-S. yj : 3t9 f ft . ill r ' 1 The zany Brenda Myers in Salt Lake, Salt Lake, a play that pokes good fun at the quirkiness that exists only behind the Zion curtain. |