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Show Music Jesse McCartney Stinging commentary form a concert on Wednesday. The performancewill be- A multifaceted performer of Radio Disney and TV's “All My Children” and “Summerland” fame, Jesse McCartneywill per- gin at 7:30 p.m. at the McKay Events Center at UVSC.Tickets are $17-$27 andavailable by calling 863-7469 or by visiting www.smithstix.com. Tori Amos createsa buzz with ‘The Beekeeper’ — Ashley Banks Battle of the Bands Alan Sculley SPECIAL TO THE DAILY HERALD The Villa Theater at 254 S. | a battle of the bands competition starting Wednesday and continuing through Sept. 24. Twolocal musicians and a booking agent — whois look- | Main St. in Springville will host ans of Tori Amos know when she does a new CD,chances are her songsare goingto be thematically linked together. On Amos’slatest CD,“The Beekeeper,” she uses the beehiveas a metaphorfor the world in general, using the society of bees as a backdrop for songsthat explorebig issues of the world, including hypocrisies of the war in Iraq andterrorism. Whatlisteners might not realize is the degree to which thelyrical theme carries through to the musicitself. On “The Beekeeper,” Jf you bands ontour — will judge the perforinances. Bands maysign up until Tuesday bycalling Jonny Cri.ddock at 830-1083. Entry fee is $50 per band. The nightly performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Admissionis $3-$6. — Logan Molyneux in concert ees a Tori Amos D THE CHARTS ey Ain. When: Tuesday at 8 p.m. Weekly charts for the nation’s best-sell ing recordedmusic as they appear in ‘next week'sissueof Billboard magazine Reprintedwith permission phitheatre in Where: USANA West Valley Amphitheatre, 5400 S. City — has 6200 West, WestValley stepped back City from someof 5 : , the complex Tickets: ne availarrangements able at Smith’s Tix locaand ornate tions (800-888-TIXX, instrumentaWww.smithstix.com) tion that has aes sometimes madeherdelicate and baroque-ish piano- Hot 100 1. WeBelong Together, Mariah Carey 2. Don't Cha, The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Busta Rhymes 3. Pon de Replay, Rihanna 4, ShakeIt Off, Mariah Carey 5, Let Me Hold You, Bow Wow Featuring Omarion 6. Lose Control, Missy Elliott Featuring Ciara & Fat Man Scoop centric musica little fussy. Instead, the newsongsarehighly inviting as Amos frequently pairs her familiar piano with a Hammondorgan,creating a richly me- 7. You And Me, Lifehouse lodic andeasily digestible sound But any impression that “The Beekeper,”the ninth CD of Amos'scareer,is simpler musically than herearlier musicis misleading, she said, as she also revealed how the bee themehelped focus the music. “I think musically,if you talk to (drummer) Matt Chamberlain,he'll tell youit’s really complicated rhythmically,” Amos said. At the sametime, though, Amos noted, she did try to make the songs seem straightforward and accessible. “That's what we wanted, but what you'regetting is you're getting a complex rhythm,nodifferent than you would in a swarm ofbees,” Amos said. “Their wings beatdifferently. So that’s what we were working offof, that within the hiveitself the structure is complex,yetit’s very structured. So there’s just this paradox that we wanted to workoff of.” -Just as the music may be deceptively complex, the lyrics on “The Beekeeper” also cqntain strong commentary that might Not sink 4OWfirst listen.-That shouldn't ‘comeas a surprise considering Amos has Tori Amoswill be in concert at USANA Amphitheatre on Tuesdayin support of her ninth album,“The Beekeeper.” 8. Behind These Hazel Eyes, Kelly Clarkson 9. Like You, Bow WowFeaturing Ciara often cloaked messages in metaphors and usually is not one to use simple language to convey her thoughts.Attimes,her lyrics can be nearly impenetrable. The depth and thoughtfulnessof “The Beekeeper”is typical for Amos, who remains one of music's most unique, compelling andintriguingtalents 15 years after her debut CD,“Little Earthquakes.” Subsequent albums,such as “Under The Pink”(1994), “Boys For Pele” and “Scarlet's Walk” (2002) have found Amos exploring topics ranging from religious op- pression to motherhood to the innerbattle between femalespirituality and sexuality — a topic that once again is a significant elementin “The Beekeeper.” The emotional depth and honesty Amos bringsto herlyrics and music has earned ‘oneofthe most fervently devoted followingsin pop music. That, along with the sheer quality andindividuality of her music, is probably a key reason Amos has endured in a music business that always seems readyto cast asidelast year's femalestar in favorof this year’s newer, younger model. This situation irks Amos, whosaid she remains determined not to be treated as an object within the entertainmentworld. “A lot oftimesin our femalesinger/ songwriters, welike to devour them, and once we have we go onto the nextone,” she said. “We haveloveaffairs insteadof. seeing them as the wise women.” At the sametime, Amos said, women haveto demandto be treated as artists and not playinto stereotypes. “I just don't accept anyt hing other than“ being whoyouare,”she said. “I'm just Sa lioness. That means I'm going to be hug “|. ing wildebeestsuntil I'm 80. Andif don't wantto come watch,that’sfine! still be hunting.” 10.Listen To Your Heart,D.H.T. Hot Country 1. Missi i Gir 2. SomethingM lore, Sugarland 3. AS Good As | OnceWas, TobyKeith 4Play Something Country, Brooks & Duni a rad Pal 6. Do You WantFries With That, Tim ‘McGraw. 7.A Real Fine Place To Start, Sara Evans gantntiea 8. Help Somebody, Vani Zant “go0z ‘1 sequiaidas ‘Aepsiny,‘pjeray Ajieq. 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