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Show ffEDNE 8 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER Arts & Entertainment THE SUN 17 Who says St. George is boring? 702, from page 1 The Performance What's lip St George?" yells Misha (20) as she, Meelah (21) and lush (18) enler stage right to perform hits from their critically acclaimed album 702. Deafening screams erupted fiom fans who were standing on tiptoes and armrests to see Motown sensation 702. "Thank you all for coming 0111'" exclaimed Irish. Tilts song is basically about dreams. And because of you guys fans, we've accomplished our dreams. So we're very, very ! i ;U v , v i x 4 Cv :--i grateful fiom the Ixittom of our hearts! Not to get all mushy, she laughs coyly, hut if you ever have a dicum or goal, just go for it! Because you never know, music cues up and the tno masterfully sing You Dont Know the bouncy, dium-ridde- n . I the aisles, the croud sang along Gioovin We have one ttiestion for everybody the house tonight," shouted Misha Wheie My Gills At?" yell the trio The building screeches in answer. tremoied with 111 111 d Exclusive Interv iew Batkllash - 20 minutes before 7 02 performs Cven though 1 downloaded evety scrap of info I could find, somehow, when I was escorted into 702 's I hi, inked dtessmg rtxim natuially! E- lowever, the ladies immediately put me at ease. Since gtxxl conceits ate far and few between in Southern Utah, 1 had to ask this fust question. - I Why a concert in St Geotge?" if ever somebody wants to "Where ever you have fans see you, then thats our job, explains Irish. "We just appreciate that St. Dims wants us here," says Irish. Oops! Who could blame her, though? They just got back from Philadelphia and "tomorrow morning, we're going to New York to do another show, says Irish. J.tz. Modeling, a TV series and hit songs We signed the contract with Wilhemina Modeling Agency, explains Irish. We havent gotten any endorsements yet. It just takes a lot of time. The TV senes can you tell me what its about? Misha says. The sitcom idea that we have now is about ... but the subject will change. You probably Jaz: Well, yeah, Photos by Russell Gearhart Top, 702 performs for a packed audience in the Cox Auditorium Wednesday. Heather Humphries, above, -- ushers eager fans into the concert. At right, Chrystal Johnson, trembling with excitement after singing a lyric during the concert and meeting the stars backstage, holds up an autographed photo and CD insert. shouldnt print it, explains Misha. Oh well! we just thank him, concludes Misha. Jaz: Whats it like being with Motown? Accomplishments, Motown and Whats Next! Meelah answers, Greatest accomplishment, I think, for one, winning the Lady of Soul Award in 1997 for album of the No Doubt. year Making our parents proud. 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At first, it kinda made you nervous, because you think about nc many people who came from Motown and theyre legends And then you think, well God, they signed Diana Ross and are we really worthy to be signed to sue Smokey Robinson a legendary label? But then you think about it. Everybody is human and just like God gave them the chanc. he gave us the chance. So were just grateful." Jaz: Whats next for 702? Writing a third album, answers Meelah Jaz: Favorite song from the album 702? I think mine would be the inspirational What More Can He Do, Irish says. The son was so deep, it only took us about eight hours knock it out. x What fans mean to 702 i There are a lot of people on campus who were dying to meet you. Ive had people bombarding me to score backstage passes, auto graphs and requesting I give you room number One of the blessings of being an artist ts having fans that are appreciative, said Medal Jaz: ..aw Photos by Russell Gearhart performs. For the first time that Its a night, some of the crowd booed. Reggae Above, Meeshak fine line. Either you love it or you hate it, explains Carry Alton, event coordinator. Left, Aja (Andrea Jaime Anderson) local perform their saucy original Promises. The crowd & RSBpop sensation demo-trac- k Broken went wild as the duo per- with sheer attitude. Not pictured, Ground group of eight young men from Dixie High, clad in white gloves opened the night breakdancing. formed FX, a Fast-forwa- rd after the concert Jaz: What did you think of the crowd? I think, to be honest, this is the best audi ence Ive ever had in my life, I swear! exdain Misha. We went to Philly the other day and there was like 40,000 people, but it was this. Nothing like it! nothir-lik- e D |