Lincoln music scene examined
By Meg Greene
Something that seems to have been
sadly overlooked is a general introduc
tion, followup and conclusion on the
music scene in Lincoln.
Because of its "vastness", Lincoln's
music can be discussed and done with in
one column. And to make it easier fpr
you I've even divided into various
categories the different sounds Lincoln
provides. Who says Lincoln lacks
diversity?
strike up the bond
Most of the groups mentioned can be
found at most any downtown bar such as
the Zoo, Der Loaf Und Stein, or St.
George and The Dragon.
BluegrassCountry: Names that
immediately come to mind are the
Bluegrass Crusade and Jon Emery and
friends, who number anywhere from
solo Emery to six musicians. Country
bands are numerous, from the groups
playing at Cornhusker Highway bars, to
Corley Ennis and Sourmash. All these
people are top-notch musicians playing
top-notch music. That music is what
Nebraska is made out of .
Rock and Roll: There are many
Lincoln rock groups and they aren't hard
to find. It's the good ones that are tough
to search out. Sometimes the quest
takes on the quality of that for Holy
Grail. "Just-rock" can be found in
groups like Ta-Da, (watch for their Bill
Haley set), Patchwork and Pelican
Peace Band. For the more discrimi
nating listener into rhythm and blues,
the Megatones are a good bet. They are
generally one of the better bands around
the Lincoln area.
Rock and Radio: Now there's a
difference. Some bands make their
living by playing Top-40 music, so for
those of you who can't get close enough
to a stereo and rely on your radios, your
best bet would be to hit the bars- on
Cornhusker (i.e. The Royal Grove, Little
Bo's). These bands' remain relatively
faceless as well as nameless. A lot of the
music sounds like amplified jukebox.
But a guy's got to makea living.
Various soul and jazz groups have
tried to infiltrate Lincoln but never
manage to stick around. That's what I
call discrimination.
If none of the above sound very
exciting, remember this; for juke box
music, Casey's isn't too bad.
American Enterprise gives its opinion
of Army ROTC graduates
"College seniors who have ROTC
obligations are encouraged to accept
employment with RCA even though they
may be called to active duty within a few
months after graduation. These young
men bring to the Company a maturity, a
sense of values, and a willingness to
accept responsibility usually not found in
young men who enter business directly
upon graduation
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A. H. Evans
Director, Employment
Radio Corporation of America
Freshmen may enroll now for
MS 111. (No obligations)
Speeiai Arrangements
for Veterans. Contact
t.lAJ. BOB JULIAN
110 M & fi BLDG.
PH. 472-2488
See and ' hear the. best... ;; ;
the Johnny Rae Gomez
Show
Hurry, Ends Sat. Nov. 23
Bijou Revue Returns Nov. 25-Jan 1 1
(formerly Midnight Cowboys)
Rendezvous Lounge
4515 N. 56th
464-0264
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Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Violir Cello, Bass.
Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Alto Voice, &Banjo
Program to include.
Stravinsky's "L'Histoire du Soldat"
Originally written as ballet music, the story rerounts the
encounter between an old soldier and the devil.
"Night of the Four Moons" by George Crumb
Composed as a reaction to the astronauts landing on the
moon, Crumb expresses his farewell to the magical
mystery of the moon.
"Sequcnza V" for solo trombone by Eerio
Berio goes beyond the normal sounds of the trombone to
create an intensely dramatic experience.
1 1 th and R streets
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 8pm
UNL Students 1.50 - All others 2.50
Kemball Box Office: Room 113 Music Bldg. -472-3375
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