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Show The Salt Lake Tribune CALENDAR Friday, October6, 1995 BAR HOPPING Bach week, The Salt Lake Tribune surveys a number of bartenders, traditional fonts of wisdom, as to their patrons’ views on a selected subject. This week's topic: Were you surprised by the verdictin the O.J. Simpson murder trial? Not really, but I thoughtit sucked. He was guilty. Everybody in this bar thinks he’s guilty. We had to throw some guy out becausehekeptyelling “QK, O.J.”” He was getting ev. \ erybodyall riled up. Annie Ove Andy’s Place, Salt Lake City Oo I think it was a ridiculous “call. He is completely guilty. Let me get some opinions in ,here for you: There are four who said Simpson was not guilty and three besides myself who think heis guilty. Mary Lou Turner Bel Air Lounge, Salt Lake City a No.I certainly felt there was reasonable doubt in the case. Here’s mytake onit: With an innocentverdict, we would end up examining the system lit- ByMartin Renzhofer THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Rock ‘n’ roll is fun again, at leastit is for The Presidents of the United States of America. The Seattle-based power trio doesn’t roll in the gutter of angst which seems to have invaded popular music. “All of whichis fineifit [angst] is genuine,” said Dave Dederer, three-string guitar player. in a telephone interview. “When the threeof us get together, it is a joyous occasion.” The Presidents — Dederer, Chris Ballew, two-string bass, and Jason Finn, drums — were spending the day at Willie Nelson's recording studio near Austin, Texas. They were recording Nelson's “Sad Songs and Waltzes.” It is for a new compilation album featuring various artists performing Nelson tunes. “I'm a huge Willie Nelson fan,” said Dederer. “We played the first hole of his golf course five times while waiting for the drum kit to be set up.” The band, scheduled to perform in Salt Lake City’s Club DV8 on Monday, brings a sense of humorwith them. They recently recorded their version of the Roadrunner theme for ‘Saturday Morning,” Hollywood Records’ impending collection of Saturday morning cartoon music. “ [Angst] is quite contrary to the history of rock 'n’ roll,’ said De- derer. “It changed in the late 1960s. Artists and critics began to ‘to pay to fix the system. Brian Popelka AshburyPub,Salt Lake City Oo Yes, I was. I was shocked. I éxpected a first-degree [murder conviction] on Nicole {Brown] and a second degree on Mr. Goldman. WhenI heard ‘the “not guity,” I couldn't believe myears. hadn't formed an opinion until I heard all the evidence, but I was shocked, ~AithoughI felt he wasguilty, I believeif I was partof the jury, I could have been persuaded that there was reasonable doubt. But I thought he was guilty Albert Rodriguez Copper Pit Saloon, Magna a No, I'm glad hegot off. My customers were half and half [guilty /not guilty] Julie Ann Deseret Lounge, Salt LakeCity o No. I just think the defense did their job. The prosecution and the L.A. police didn’t do their job to the fullest. Sandy Feiler Duffy’s, Salt Lake City Oo No. He's guilty, but he’s paid too much money to be found guilty. The justice system is for the crooks and not the innocent. Floyd Butterfield Goldbar Saloon, Salt Lake City oO Yes I was. I think he was guilty for a lot of different reasons. The customersall feel the same way. B At Club DV8 The Presidents of the United States of America perform Monday at Club DV8, 115 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Dag and Slider open the show, which begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door. take themselves too seriously. They felt that music played in a minor key about suffering was morevalid than pop songs.” Released in July, The Presidents’ debut album has been steadily inching its way into the Billboard Top 200 albums. The first single, “Lump,” has had steady play on MTV. Andthe band has gained a foothold of success without pushing forit. “From the start, when majorlabels approachedus, on one hand we had no ambitions,” said Dederer. “On the other hand, we wanted to be cautious and do the best job we can putting together records.” Understanding the business side of the recording industry was also important. Dederer has seen artists ignore the business end of music and, in the end, pay the price. “They get screwed,” he said. Dederer and Ballewgrewuptogether in Seattle. They have been writing together since 1985. In By Martin Renzhofer ‘THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE PORTLAND, Ore. — Expioration and networking were most important during the first North By Northwest Music Festival and Lee Ladies and gentlemen, The Presidents of the United States of America: Dave Dederer, left, Jason Finn and Chris Ballew. 1991, Finn saw the duo andafter “two years of begging, became a full-fledge Presidentin 1993.” Their music is sparse, leaving room forcreativity. That they use a two-string bass and a three- string guitar and a spare drum kit creates a unique sonic statement. Baliew discovered the twostring while knocking about with Morphine’s Mark Sandman. “The musicleavesa lot of space for new sounds,” said Dederer. Guitar World wrote “Campaigning on a platform of good groovesforall, The Presidents of the United States of America have issued a major-label debut that is party music of the highest order.” “It's working as it should,” said Dederer. “We're just trying to make OK records and play good music onstage.” Conference last week. A child of the prestigious South By Southwest each spring in Austin, Texas, the NXNW heidout a carrot to unsigned and unknown groups andartists throughout the Northwest, California and Utah. Morethan 300 bandsplayed for three days in 22 clubs, including someall-age venues. Performances beganat 8 p.m., and eachartist played for 40 minutes before quickly stripping the stage for the nextact. It was a hyperactive schedule, and for the most part, the itinerary ran according to plan, offering a diverse menu of music. The Draw of NXNW: What made the NXNWattractive was the lack of “name” performers, creating an innocence to the event. Trying to create an itinerary for club hopping was an adventure for lovers of all forms of popular music. That the majority of venues were clustered together made mistakes in choosing easy to correct. A few performing bandshad released recordings on independent labels, but most were looking for tle bit, and it needs fixing. Had there been a guilty verdict, the system would have gone unscrutinized. It needs to be fixed. It's too bad two people ‘had to die, butit's a small price NXNW: 300 Bands, 22 Clubs, 3 Days Seattle’s Presidents Veto Phony Angst CLUB NOTES SKANKING The Selecter is skanking its way through the United States in supportofits latest release, “Hairspray.” This veteran ska band, fronted by dual vocalists Pauline Black and “Gaps” Hendrickson, performstonight at 10 at the Zephyr Club, 301 S. West Temple, Salt LakeCity. Salt Lake City band Insatiable, as well as the Mud Sharks, will open the show. Insatiable recently performed a well-received program at Portland's North by Northwest music festival. oO BRIGHT NOVA With a beautiful, delicate and powerful voice, Heather Nova’s collection of airy vocals and earthy pop songswil! be on display Saturday night at the Bar & Grill, 60 E, 800 South, Salt Lake City. Admissionis $6, with an 8:30 p.m. showtime. Salt Lake City’s Sweet Loretta, on the heels of a successful performance at the recent North by Northwest music festival in Portland, will open the show. Bermuda-born, Londonbased Nova broke through in America with ‘‘Walk This World,” the No. 1 most-added track to alternative radio. The song debuted on MTV's “120 Minutes.” 0 HOT ROCKS Lee Rocker & Big Blue are taking their raucous, slinky, lowdown brandof music to the Zens Club Saturday at 9:30 amieton is $5. Lee Rocker, a former Stray Cat, and Big Blue (drummer Henree Deluxe, guitarist Mike Eldred) mix rockabilly, blues. jazz and lotofattitude into a fiery mix. The band’s second album for Black Top Records, “Atomic Boogie Hour,” is a roots-rocking example ofclassic rockabilly, CLUB LISTINGS TONIGHT Midnite Expression, classic rock, ‘Thumper's Bar & Grill, 1650 W. 3300 South, 8:30 p.m Tribe, rock, Dead Goat Saloon, 165 S. West Temple, 9:30 p.m. , variety, Hunter's Lodge, 94 E. 7200 South, 6:30 p.m. ‘Aces Wild, country rock, Charley's Club, 2827 8. State, 8:30 p.m. Close try rock, Dry Cow Cub, 2402 Wal ‘Ave., Ogden,8:30 p.m , variety, Club Sojourner, 3939 8 wend, 8:30 p.m. House of Cards, rock, Ashbury Pub, 22 E, 100 South, 9 p.m. Walt Gregory, variety, P.J.'s, 3165 S. SUNDAY 1300 East, 8 p.m. Mountain Rain, country, Redwood Lounge, 502 S. Redwood,8:30 p.m. inal le, The Selector and Mud- sharks, rock, Zephyr, 301 S. West Temple,9pm nest Engine,rock, Bar & Grill, 60 E a00South, 9 p.m. ‘Triple Trouble, rock, Olympic Club, 1193 Wilmington Ave., 9 p.m. Huge E, rock, Cinema Bar, 45 W Broadway, 9 p.m. jamas De Gato and roek,Green Guinea, 686 8, State, 9 p.m. Bareback, country, Westerner Club. 3360 S. Redwood,9 p.m. Line, country, Sabre Club, 14 8800 South, 45pm Elizabet 2 Quartet, jazz, Lodge Chat snawbird7:30 pm Midnite Expression,classic rock Thumper's Bar & Grill, 1850 W. 3300 South, 8:30 p.m. . Fock, Dead Goat Saloon, 165 S, West Temple, 9:30 p.m. Diane King, variety, Hunter's Lodge. 94 E. 7200 South, 6:30 p.m. Timers, rock, Salt City Cafe, uth, 9 p.m. ‘Aces Wild, country rock, Charley's Cl wie 2827S. State, 8:30 p.m. , countryrock, Dry Cow coup.2402 Wal Ave, Ogden, 8:30 p.m Sparqui, variety, Club Sojourner, 3939 S. Highland, 8:30 p.m Sweet Loretta, rock, Ashbury Pub, 22 E. 100South, 9 p.m. Jawbreaker, rock, DVB, 115 S. West ‘Temple, 9 p.m. "SATURDAY South, 6 p.m, MONDAY Bert Willis, rock, Zephyr, 310 S. West ‘Temple, 9 p.m. yn Saints and i rock, Bar & Grill, 60 £, 800 South, 9 p.m. Blue Devils Elues Revue, Dead Goat saloon, 168 8, WestTemple,9:30 p.m TUESDAY I-Ching, rock, Zephyr, 310 S. West Temple, 9 p.m. Clowns for Progress and Jezus a Rik-shaw, rock, Bar & Grill, 60 £. 800 Soni 9pm ‘ony Summerhays, variety, Olympic cub 1103 Wilmington Ave., 9 p.m. Religion and S.F. Seals, Papa Fritas, rotk, Cinema Bar, 45 Ww Broadway, 9 luge E, rotk,Dead Gost Saloon, 165 S West Temple, 9:30 p.m. James Stewart, rock, Ashbury Pub, 22 E, 100 South, 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY Heather Nova, rock, Bar & Grill, 60 E 800 South, 9 pm. Walt Gregory,variety, P. Black Uhuru, rock, Zephyr, 310 S. West ‘Temple, 9 p.m. Acoustic Goat, Dead Goat Saloon, 165 S. West Temple, 8 p.m. Aces Wild, country rock, Charley's Club, 2827§, State, 8:30 p.m Animal Jam, Utah Animal Rights Alliance benefit, featuring The Pinch and Mr. Fabulous, rock, Ashbury Pub, 22 B. 100 3165 S. 1300 East, 8 p.m. Mountain Rain, country, Redwood Lounge, 502 8. Redwood, 8:30 p Lee Rocker, rock, Zephyr. 3108, West ‘Temple, 9 p.m Heather Nova, Ben Folds Five and Sweet Loretta, rock, Bar & Grill, 60 £ 800 South, 9 p.m. iple Trouble, rock, Olympic Club, 1193 WilmingtonAve., 9 * Jed,Bi Moje, rock, Cinema Bar, 48W Broadway, 9pm. Bareback, country, Westerner Club, 3360 S. Redwood, 9 p.m The DixonLine, country, Sabre Club, 14 B. 800 South, 8:45 p.m. Robber Ford & The Hoax, rock, Zephyr, 310 8. West Temple, 9 p.m. Gwen Mars, and Maids of Gravity, rock, Bar & Grill, 60 E, 800 South,9 6oe & Bagi, variety, Olymple Cub, 9‘witmingtan Ave., p.m. Sind tecieack, ick, Glaeeh Bar, 45 W. Broadway, 9 p.m. Bam Davis, country, Westerner Club, 3860 S. Redwood,9 p.m. Rear Window, rock, Dead Goat Saioon, 165 S. West Temple, 9:30 p.m Biue Healer, rock, Ashbury Pub,22 EB. of Cards and American Mojo, rock, Zephyr, 310 S. West Tempte, 9 p.m. Flys and King Trance, rock, Bar & Grill, 60 E. 800 South, 9 p.m. Karaoke, variety, Olympic Club, 1193 Wilmington Ave., 9 p.m. iypee Theatre and Decomposers, rock, Cinema Bar, 45 W. Broadway, 9 pam, Pijamas De Gato, new wave, Burt's Tiki Lounge, 726 S. State, 9 p.m House, country, Westerner Club, 3360 S. Redwood, 9 p.m. Monkey Siren, rock, DeadGostSaloon, 165 S. West Temple, 9:30 p. Pagan Love Gods, rock,Sail City Cafe, 307 W. 200 South, 9 p.m. Bareback, country rock, Charley's Club, 2827S, State, 8:30 p.m Gold Rash, country rockDryCow Cub, 2402 Wall Ave., Ogden, 8:30 p. F Bender, rockblues, Uncle Bart's Club, 837 S. Main, 9 p.m The Fuse, variety, Club Sojourner, 059 Highland,8:30ay a deal, Afternoondiscussion panels, held in the stately Benson Hotel, were designed to aid bands trying to find the right path to success. Some bands, though, such as Salt Lake City’s Sweet Loretta, saw the NXNWas an opportunity to stretch musicallegs. “It wasa real great learning experience,” said Mary Tebbs, who added that her band madeinvaluable contacts. “It was our first time on the road together. We learned a lot by going to the panels. “Tt was weird. People don’t know who youare, and they test you somewhat. It made us aware of whatit is going to take.” _ COMEDY _ Insatiable Demand: Three Utah bands, Sweet Loretta, Insatiable and the Obvious, madeit through NXNW’s nomination procedure. Others, such as Ether, went on their own, playing prior to Thursday’sofficial start. “There was a lot of good music,” said Insatiable’s Jeff Evans. “There was some crap around. Butif I was invited back, yes I'd go. It was invaluable for schmoozing andkissing ass.” Of the 300 bands, abouta third are based in Portland, which was good and bad. Discovering groups from Canada, as well as the U.S. Northwest was mostly fun. It will be interesting to see if the NXNW remains“innocent.” The SXSW beganas a small music festival for unknowns, and has grown into a monster eventthatis threatening to undermineits original intentions Portland, known in music circles as a potential breakthroughcity, another Seattle, would do well to keepits sights small, Portland set a good example of a small city with the wherewithal to host an interesting and entertaining musical marathon, bringing money and prestige. Salt Lake City club owners and the Downtown Alliance should take note. Therapy,rock, ashinaty Pub, 22 E. 100South, 9 pm TONIGHT Patrick Spring and ome: dyCircuit, 7720 8. 700WestB and 10:45 p.m. Tickets, $13.75. SATURDAY Patric! and Chris Bliss, Come- dy Cireuit, 7720 S. 700 West, 8 and 10:45 p.m. Tickets, $13.75. MONDAY Chie: Jordan, tose Circuit, 7720 $. 700 West, 8 p.m. Tickets, $10.75. TUESDAY Chicago Steve Barkley and Kevin Jordan, Comedy Circuit, 7720 S. 700 West, 8 p.m. Tickets, $10.75. Open Mike, Chyzzelz, Trolley Square, 8 pm WEDNESDAY Chicago Steve Barkley and Kevin Wi rs from Tuesday night, Chyzvelz, are, 8 p.m. THURSDAY 100 South, 9 p.m. THURSDAY Chicago Steve Barkley and Kevin Jordan, Comedy Circuit, 7720 S. 700 West, 8 p.m. Tickets, $10.75. OCTOBER G orgia Liapis Golden Fleece SALT PALACE F UTAH ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS OCTOBER 8th AND 15th 2:00-4:00 p.m. WHAT A NICE DISCOVERY! D ATMOSPHERE, PLEASMANT STAFF, FASCINATING! MI BUILDING, AND ABOVEALL, i F THE FOR THE 80TH ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF NDEL' MESS! LAH HANDEL'S TO BE PRESENTED AT THE THE TABERNACLE IN TEMPLE SQUARE DECEMBER AND STA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CRAWFORD GATES For Information Call mi 561-1101 or 943-3416 t YEAR S(O F Sunday. Getober 15. senior citer te? tor Oe pri ot12 EXGELUENCE with a newspaper coupon. 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