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Show -----------------------i• 11 LN~i hH~ Bhi fI ARTS &LEISU THE THUNDERBIRD • SOUfHERNUfAHUNIVERSlTY · TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1992 • PAGE 9 Local band struggles at open house Freewill the endures loss of singer, small crowds, in Thursday's show REVIEW BY BEN WEST Thunderbird Arts Editor Despite losing their lead singer early in the set, Freewill, a four-member local Cedar City band, managed to satisfactorily, if somewhat prematurely, complete their feature performance in the Southern Utah University Student Association's open house last Thursday afternoon. Although Jeremy Frier, the band's Lead vocalist and guitarist, became ill and was unable to continue with the show, remaining members Craig Bel'JY, Shane Martineau, and Mike Dority were still able power through several hard-rock standards, as well as giving the audience a taste of their original material, with vocal duties transferred to rhythm guitarist Martineau and bassist Dority. Although originally scheduled to play from l l a.m. to 2 p.m., Freewill seemed to become disheartened by both the loss of Frier and, at times, a somewhat sparse audience, and ended the set early at approximately 1:30. However disappointed one may have been by this early ending, the band's feelings are understandable, for their time slot forced them to compete not only with SUU student's daily class load, but also Thursday's Convocation. In the future, the SUUSA might consider scheduling on-campus musical guests to play later in the day, in times after students have finished the bulk of their classes. While Freewill prefers playing their own original material, their strongest numbers, and biggest crowdpleasers were covers of veteran super group's material. Particularly convincing were Freewill's renditions of the Kinks' classic "You Really Got Me," Kiss' "Rocle and Roll All Night,' Judas Priest's "Breaking the Law," and Chuck Bel'T)''s well-known "Johnny B. Goode." Less satisfying was Freewill's interpretation of Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever," during which band members seemed unable to remember which verses they were supposed to sing. Overall, however, Freewill, who have existed in this Line-up for only two months, did their admirable ., best to put on a good show under less than desirable circumstances, and it should be mentioned that &ssist Mike Doricy, of Humcane, Ut., working his wa::, through one of the man::, hardthey did relieve the stressful edge for many who had just previously attended the Phyllis Schlafly rock standards pla-yed b::, Freewill in Thursda::,'s SUUSA open house. Convocation. Art Guild tneeting Wednesday After some delay in getting off the ground, the SU art club will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Oct 21. The art club, known more formally as the Art Guild, will meet at 9:00 p.m. in the Centrum. . This year, members hope to spark a widespread interest in the club, and hope tO build a solid and consistent membership. As Elizabeth Dickes, who serves as president of the club, stated, "We want to get the club together, but it's so hard to publicize. We have tO really focus on bringing people together." The Art Guild is open tO everyone, whether they are art majors or simply students interested in art. The club will function primarily as a social organization for people with a common interest in creativity. Among the activities that members of the dub are considering, besides planning art projects together, involve field trips to graduate school galleries, student shows, and getting sponsors. However, the group would have to implement fund-raisers to finance these activities, as the budget in the art department is already tight Rhett Murray, a senior majoring in art, says, "There is an excellent staff and a lot of talent at SU, but the lack of funds affects everyone." As for the art department itself, most students express their approval, despite financial setbacks and the smallness of the university. Sreve Jones, an art major studying ceramics and illustration, says "We're looking forward to a good year. There's a lot of potential here and the students are really excited." This is what the future looks like if we don't recycle Please recycle this paper. Simply place it by one of the distribution boxes after you have finished with it. Thank You • • • • • • • • • • Art video to he shown SUU art department member Martha MacLeish plans an on-campus showin g of Robert Altman's much acclaimed art film Vincent and Theo, which explores the relationship between Vincent Van Gogh and his brother, Theo. The 1990, 138 minute film will be shown Thurs., Oct. 22 at 7:30 in the Srudent Center television lounge. After the movie MacLeish plans an open discussion of Van Gogh's Life, art, and madness, and how they have changed the 20th cenrury world's impressions and opinions of art. Madeish has been showing art films for the benefit of her art appreciation courses, although anyone with an interest in the film is invited. Vincent and Th£o is the second film MacLeish has shown this year, the first was Akira Kurosawa's Dreams which was shown two weeks ago in the television lounge. The Altman film is heralded for both its on-location cinematography and the use of Van Gogh's personal letters. Any questions can be addressed to Martha MacLeish at 586-5425. • • • • • • •• • • •• 518 South Main i COUPON l $1.00 OFF , I This certificate is worth·$1 off on the next roll of 110, 126, 135, or d isc film you bring to us. Our KIS 1-HOUR PHOTO PROCESSOR will g ive you picture perfect prints in 60 minutes! Please show your Student I.D. 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