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Show MjWOiMW Aerosmith "Pumps" the Saddle" with the ferocity of soulful the Attic." guitar Toys in Perrys by Erick Scheen up-tem- Forum staff writer The Boston-base- d group Aerosmith has endured many trials and tribulations in the approximately 20 years since their formation. Key band members have since returned. Waning LP and departed sales in the early 80s forced the band to shift labels from Columbia to Geffen. Most importantly, the Toxic Twins" of Steven Tyler(vocals)andJoePerry(guitars), after a few experiences with substance abuse, made the decision to go clean and sober. While these experiences would have compelled an ordinary band to throw in the towel, they have only served to fuel the fire return to for Aerosmiths success. Their latest effort, Pump, proves that they are indeed extraordinary. Fans of earlier Aerosmith works should be pleased with Pump in that it recaptures muchofthegrindingenergythatoriginally brought the band stardom. The raw blues roots that drove such classic Aerosmith LPs as Rocks. Draw the Line, and Tovs in the Attic have retumedin all their splendor, Songs such as Dont Get Mad, Get Even" and Voodoo Medicine Man ooze with the blues. YoungLustandF.I.N.E. combine the crunch of the classic Back in ng ' long-awaite- d po hooks, blended with the powerful foundation of Tom Hamiltons bass, Brad Whitfords guitars, Joey Kramers drums, and the screeching wails of Tyler erase the heavy metal label Aerosmith has acquired in recent years. This label is replaced by a much more appropriate one: hard rocking blues. Even this revision of form doesnt seem to be enough for Aerosmith. Puma also makes a few experimental departures that remind one of their last LP, Permanent Vacation. The most noticeable ofthese departures are the ballads Janies Got a Gun" and What it Takes." While most bands are following the path of the grandiose, overwhelming production piece, Aerosmith is taking a more stripped-dow- n approach. What it Takes may be the best Aerosmith ballad todate. What it Takes incorporates bittersweet lyrics with an almost happy tune, leaving the listener with a sense of contentment. The song fades with a country folk instrumental that brings Pump to an enjoyable close. Overall, Pump provides the audience with solid evidence that Aerosmith is back stronger than ever, and that they are here to stay. The Forvm is desperate for: Photograph eus Account Executives ARight Fender for a 66 Cadillac Contact the Forum Office in Converse Hall, Room 201 Palmers unshine Center Simply The Nicest Laundry in town Palmers is a full over 80 machines full time attendants 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 7 days a week drop bundle service dry cleaning by the pound professional dry cleaning professional shirt laundry large capacity rug washers Find out why our customers will drive past other laundry's to come to Palmer's 486-461- Advertisement Wednesday is the Day to be Pinned. Theatre Works West Performs Lorca by Stacee Sherwood Forum staff writer Westminsters professional theater company in residency, formerly the New Shakespeare Players, has recently changed their name to Theatre . Works West to alleviate any ambiguity concerning their choice of playwrights and season content. Apparently, many potential audience members were confused or misinformed about such matters, assuming that in the past NSFs season consisted of only the British playwrights works. Productions of Shakespeares plays having been the exception, rather than the rule, during the companys past ten years of operation, makes this misconception particularly unfortunate. Although the old name will always have a special place in the archives of the local theater community, Theatre Works West i s a more effective name for a company that is presenting Frederico Garcia Lorcas play, The House of Bemarda Alba as its season opener. Bom during a time of permanent crisis in art and society, Lorcas work reflected the politically tumultuous and stifled period of the Spanish Civil War. Preceded by Blood Wedding and Yerma, Bemarda Alba is the last of his trilogy of plays focusing on the theme of sexual obsession and unfulfilled love. It is considered by many to be his most complete and inspired masterpiece. Continued from 'Evening' Page 4 service laundry featuring: 1378 So. 1100 East PW 9 University in Spokane, Wash, (on a voice scholarship) and speech and acting at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York (on a scholarship from the American Broadcasting Company). She has established herself as a leading interpreter of American song, encompassing popular works ranging in time from the colonial period to the modem era. Morris is a consummate singing actress and displays a keen sensitivity to nuances of text and musical phrasing. She has appeared with the Boston Pops, on the Dick Cavett Show," and has taped programs for CBS, Cablevision and PBS. She too is a former g Grammy nominee for her recording of After The Ball (best vocal performance on a classical album). Bolcom and Morris have recorded extensively for RCA, Columbia, Nonesuch, Arabesque, Advance, and Musical Heritage. Tickets for all U tah Symphony concerts may be purchased at the box office at Symphony Hall, 123 West South Temple. For further information, call best-sellin- The plot focuses on the widow, Bemarda Alba, who seals off her house for a period of eight years of mourning, and forbi ds her daughters to see any men during that time. Angustias, her oldest daughter, bom during a previous marriage, discovers that her younger sister, Adela is involved with the man that she herself loves. This rivalry and Bemardas uncontrollable rage in dealing with it, eventually leads to the plays tragic ending. Under the direction of Fran Pruyn, Theatre Works Wests artistic director, Lorcas work is brought to life. Utilizing the abundance of local female talent, the cast includes: Debora Threedy as Bemarda, Barb Gandy as Angustias, Diane Englert as Adela, and also features Bobbi Fouts, Ellen Graham, Karen Nelson, Dee Ann Nichols, Georgette Leventis and Marilyn Scharine. As the Jewett Center for the Arts and Humanities final phase has not yet been completed, the company has a temporary home in Walker Hall. Due to the limited seating in the theater, Theatre Works West recommends reservations, which can be obtained through the companys box office. Ticket prices are $7.50. Discount tickets are available at $2 to all Westminster all-wom- en students, faculty and 6taff with identification. The House of Bemarda Alba continues this week Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Utah Arts Council Meets The Utah Arts Council and many Salt Lake and Tooele County artists, art supporters, and arts educators will hold an Arts town meeting in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the Salt Lake County Commission Chambers at 2001 South State (use the north entrance). Sponsors of the event include arts councils from Salt Lake City, Sandy, Tooele, Midvale, Magna, West Valley City, Murray, Riverton, Draper, and West Jordan. The goal of the Utah Arts Council is to advance the arts in Utah. All of the sponsors join in invitingyou to meet with them. So that they may better serve you, Arts Council staff and board members will be there to hear about your needs and concerns and to discuss issues in the arts that affectyou andyour community. 533-640- 7. Issue 2 September 26, 1989 Forum Page 5 |