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Entertainment page4 ~ POLEMIC Vol. 3 Issue 4 November 1 7, 1993 Country music. is in a new age BY RICH SPICER GUEST WRITER As an observer of popular music over the past several years, it has been interesting to note the recent turn around that has occurred in pop and country music. Certainly, the popularity of country music has risen dramati- cally in the last few years, but what's really fascinating is the age of the people making the hit~. had their songs in the country Top 40. Then, a barrage of young upstarts, led by Clint Black, be- gan having big hits. After Black came Garth Brooks, Joe Diffie, Doug Stone and countless oth- ers. Within a span of a couple of years, country experienced an "out with the old, in with the new" phenomenon. Suddenly, big names from the 70's and 80's like Kenny Rogers, Barbara Mandrell and Crystal Gayle weren't having hits anymore. A recent check of Billboard Magazine's Top 40 country There once was a time songs showed Alabama's Randy when, as far as the eye could Owen, 44, and George Strait, see, folks over 40 could not be 41, to be the only 40 plus sing- found on the pop chart. Coun- ers. try music was known as the Looking at the pop chart, it's staggering how many older artists are scoring big hits. Billy Joel (44), Elton John (46), and Rod Stewart (48), have never genre that treated its elders the kindest. Veterans such as Don Williams, Conway Twitty and Vern Gosdin, all in their 50's, Campus BY MELODY SHARP STAFF WRITER Giblets been more popular than they are now. Other recent successes have been achieved hy Steve Miller (50), David Crosby (52), Aaron Neville (52), Tina Turner (54), and Ray Charles (63). While it's refreshing to see talents like Charles (whose first hits came in the 1950's) and the smooth-voiced NevilJe (who has revived his career thanks to Linda Ronstadt) again having chart success, it's aL'!o a shame that the country music industry seems to believe the only music that people want to hear is hy newer artists. l think the day will come when the likes of Emmylou Harris and Trisha Yearwood will be side-by-side on the charts. Now that pop music has discove~ed it, it.'s time that coun- T'h , ~ eT::;; ;~~;s;~~ts to treat .l ~ l S BY JJM BALLMER STAFF WRrrER The Polemic, a student wrote a letter to the editor complaining about the "two obnoxious signs placed near faculty restrooms in I BTC." Along with the article, the 'before' picture on the left was run. Now, The Polemic presents the 'after' picture (right) which proves the pen is mightier than the sword. Tavern. No Alibi has been playing its good-times country, rock, and blues for about six years. The current line-up has been to- gether for three months. waver. Here comes Santa Claus! available from Founders board are available in Campus Ser- Every community has a certain musical trademark "sound." Georgia is known for its cross-road blues, Seattle birthed the grunge grind, Detroit ·owns the Nugent resonance, and northeast Michigan is driven to the simple, four-count, raw Bob Seger sound. The most striking feature of No Alibi is the vocal prowess of lead singer Cathy Cole. If the strength of her voice box were suddenJy relocated into her bicep, / wouldn't consider arm wrestling her. I was taken aback by the enthusiasm I saw on the dance floor and realized I hadn't seen an appreciative audience for a local band of this size since the hey day of Mata Hari or Ratchett Tattoo. Throughout the night, No Alibi kicked out songs by B.B. King, the Pretenders, Seger, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Cole told me they also do "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Talk about stretching out your musical boundaries! But on1y to those who are fortu- members or at the door. vices, 107 VLH. nate enough to make it happen. You could be one of those to DoesdecoratingtheChrist- see that it does. The Volunteer mas tree have you bored to Center has the Christmas Wish death? Do you need new ideas? List again this year. If you or Come and see the Trees of your group would like to donate Christmas at the Jesse Besser gifts for Christmas, there are re- Museum. This unique display quests for people of all ages. of Christmas trees will be deco- Information on items and sizes rated representing countries from are available through the Volun- around the world. The display teer Center, BTC Ext. 271/272. starts on Nov. 15 through Jan. Donations must be received no JO. All those hunters' widows later than 4:30 p.m. on Mon- that ne&l to find some entertain- day, Dec. 6. Make someone's ment for the kids, this would be Christmas a little brighter. something to see. Speaking of Christmas, the Volunteer Center will be closed for the holidays at 4:30 p.m. Fri- day, Dec. 10 and reopen on Tuesday, January 4, 1994, at 9 a.m. They will be recuperating from the many hours spent with the Christmas Wish List event. Leaves are falling, frost is in the air and on those round orange things again. No, not a pumpkin, a basketball, silly. It's time for the ACC Lumberjacks to take to the court for the sea- son. Friday Nov. 19 is the Thunder Bay Classic when ACC vs. Flint Jordon at 9 p.m. Then on Saturday Nov. 20, the Out with the old - in with the new. Our apologies for not announcing Lumberjack of the Month for October, which went to Linda Suneson, chairperson of the business department. Suneson has been with ACC since January 1990. Suneson has a husband, Scott, and a 6 year old son, Darrin. Hobbies include singing, golf and presently the- atre. Suneson says, "I thought it The three chord, gritty, rusty-stringed tones of Joe Walsh, Steve Miller, and (of course) Seger sits well with the local middle class, bar brawling citizen and has been synonomous with Alpena for years. The best example of this sound is No Alibi, whom I re- cently saw at the Greenbush On guitars are Pete VanVlerah and Joe Kowalski. VanVlerah ripped out some tor- rent solos that proved his uncanny six-string skill. The rhythm section, com- prised of bassist John Tree and drummer Pat Norkowski, kept a rock-steady tempo that didn't No Alibi currently plays exclusively at the Greenbush Tavern, so if you're the average Alpena citizen and dig the sounds of a no-frills, three chord jam, I suggest you check them out. was quite an honor to be chosen---,--------- ----------------- Lumberjack of the Month and I haveenjoyedtheparkingspot." ~OP TEN November Lumberjack of the Month is Rob Roose, finan• By SCOIT REED cial aid technician. Roose has STA~F WRITER been with ACC for three years. He enjoys hunting, fishing and most play things. "I was speech- less, surprised, I wasn't expecting it," states Roose. I think it's safe to say that all of us have missed at least one homework assignment. But this is 1993. All those excuses 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 9 10 like, "My dog ate it," are too old and just don't work any more-even if your dog did eat it. So, if ever you miss an as- signment in the future, try one of these TOP TEN EXCUSES FOR TURNING IN YOUR HOMEWORK LATE: #JO: "It is getting approval of Queen Mother." #9: "I was too busy accept- ing a Humanitarian of the Year Award." #8: "It was confiscated by U.S. Army lnte!ligence." Christmas may be closer than you think. The Jesse Besser Museum would like to invite you to a Christmas Gala. Nov. 30 is the date for the Founders Consolation Game and Champi- Student Senate has finally onship Game will be played set a date for Family Day. De- starting at 3 p.m. Schedules are cember 4, at 11 a.m. families available at VLH reception desk. are to meet at EAC. Lunch will #7: "I had an unexpected briefing with the President. " C #6: "I wrote it in Sanskrit and it is now getting tran.~lated." #5: "I loaned it to a home-Christmas Gala. Come enjoy champagne, hors d'oeuvres and Here's a biggy betcha can't tour the museum between 6-8 wait for. Final exam schedules p.m. Tickets are $7.50 and be with the golden arches and Knights will show the movie. Have a happy Family Day ff less person who ne&led it more than I." #4: "I got sucked into a time warp." Players bring new faces to the stage A #3: "My homework is done but I turned it into you in an alternate dimension." 0 #2: "I couldn't do the as-signment because I have the only of ACC Players, was asked how BY KENDRA JoNES it is directing beginners. "Actu- STAFF WRm:.R ally fun. It's exciting to watch growth and development from The upcoming ACC Play- rehe~rsal to rehearsal, es~ecially ers drama presentation of "The playmg young people. Its good B~st Christ~s Pag~ant Ever," !~a~7e!:°:" ;; h0:!.:°d capture ~~m:efr~~~::pe;;nc1h!~: Difft!ent Y fee)ings aris: D 9 y from lack of experience. Tami stage,Te:~ut .of 30 students who Rensberry, playing the pa1: of auditioned and received parts in Beth, the narrator, has mixed the play have little or no experi- emotions; "I'm excited, hut ner- ence on stage. Nan Hall, dire(..ior vous too." This will he her firs; acting experience on stage. Scott blood type that matches that of Reed, another new face, portrays s the Pope, who needed an emer• Beth's younger brother Charlie; gencytransfusion." 'Tm confident about my acting And the number one best ability considering I've never1 excuse for turning in your home- been in a play before." work late ... "My Godfather, "The Best Christmas Pag- Guido, said I don't have to do it eant Ever " is the story of a ':::-:,,,...,,,.,.===--=====,.., ~~=~~ and he'd also appreciate it if group of young children getting you'd forget all about it." ready for their annual Christmas play. The usual cast of children becomes interrupted by the neighborhood bullies, the Herdmans. The Herdmans throw all the rehearsals into an uproar, hut the final show is the most unexpected event to take place. The play will open Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and continue through that weekend. The cost of tick- ets for adults is $5, ACC students, $3, and children under twelve, $2. 2565 B US 23 S. Alpena, MI 49707 (In the Lutes Shopping Center) 354-4461 Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 10amto6pm Open Thanksgiving Day 8 - 5 Sun. - Thurs. 7 am to 8 pm Fri. - Sat. 7 am to 9 pm 2401 US-23 South Alpena Ml 49707 (517) 356 4042 1