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By Kathy Glenn
The philosophy at the Drumstick, 547 N. 48th St. is
simply to keep the customers happy and offer them
a wide variety of music. Owners Tim Lohmeier and
Diane Kann have been doing just that for the past
four years. Lohmeier sees the club a3 a place where
up-and-coming groups can perform and gain
exposure.
"There are a lot of hungry musicians all over the
U.S., and they need a place to try their music," says
Lohmeier, "I feel that's what I do here. I give every
body a chance."
Lohmeier said there are basically two types of live
bands playing in clubs today: one type is a "cover
band" that only plays top 40 music and the other
type of group that writes and performs its own
material Lohmeier said he prefers the original
music, and in fact, that's the only type to be found at
the Drumstick.
"Ill take everything, new wave, punk, as long as it's
original, I dont care," Lohmeier said.
The Drumstick has a reputation for bringing
national acts into Lincoln, and the list includes Joan
Jett, The Professionals, and most recently, X. Loh
meier says he's now working to bring at least two to
three national acts a month to the Drumstick.
Artists enjoy playing the club because they know -they'll
be well treated, Lohmeier said. He attributed '
the success of his business to that fact
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Lohmeier also noted that the community doesnt
always turn but to see a group that isnt well known
in the area. Many good bands have played to small
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Cougar album gets critic's TFfo-Eta
Dy Uzztj V7ynci
The past month has seen a number cf new
releases flooding the market. Some, like the new
Rolling Stones album have come with great antici
pation, while many more have popped up in the
record racks like sprouting mushrooms.
One album that the industry and public alike were
waiting to get a listen to was John Cougar's follow up
to one of last years biggest records, American Fool
On hi3 latest Uh-Huh (Riva) Cougar turns loose
more simple middle-class rock 'n' rolL The Indiana
native jumps back on hi3 Tm-always-getting-kicked-around-but-who-cares"
soapbox to (liter
ally) produce's, more mature product
While rilurts So Good" has been replaced by
"Crumbling Down" ("Well, I don't mind being their
whipping hoy I s had that pleasure for years and
years "J, the ghosts of the summer of last year's
sweethearts, "Jack and Diane" appear in "Pink
Houses."
Cougar said before Uh-Huh's release that this
album would either take him further up the ladder
or make him start all over again. With tracks like
"Crumbling Down," "Pink Houses," "A Warmer Place
To Sleep," and "Jackie O," Cougar need not worry
about starting over.
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The live album concept was, at one time enough to
lauch a successful career in rock 'n' roll But of late,
they have become good projects to stay away from.
Jurt ask Eod Stewart.
Pat Benatar is about to learn that lesson with Live
From Earth. The 10-song album features live pcr-
. romances of her bsst tits. - ,
. However, Benatar's performance is so unbelieva
bly poor on this album that you can bet shell have a
very hard time Iving it down. Her voice u straised
and rough, at time3 even forced. Maybe the only
thing on this album worse than Benatar's voice on
the concert tracks is the effort of her just as milky
toasted band.
m The last two cuts, "Love Is A Battlefield End
"Lipstick Lies" are the only redeeming points. And
they were recorded in a studio, rather than in front
of an audience.
Spealdr.g cf live performances, Lincoln will play
host to two nights of some good, old-fashioned, fun
rock'n'roll
Cheap Trick wO be in Pershing Auditorium Nov.
18, as the headlining act of a triple bill that also
includes AMo ftfova and Danny Spanos.-:-.
' Cheap Trick is one the road promoting Next Posi
tion Flczse. The Todd Rundgren-produced album is
' , definitely the best thing this Onob band has dene
since Uve At The DudoJcan,', -
The music on their ninth 'albun h slick and sim
ple. By playing around with blatantly ezxvlzJ over
tones, lead guitarist nick Nielsen has brought the
band back out of obscurity by penning such tunes as
"I Cant Take It," "I Dont Love Here Anymore" and
"Younger Girls."
Robin Zander's a!l-cver-the-rcad vocals add a lot
to this record, and with all cf the band together,
should produce an interesting concert next week.
The Romantics are slated to appear at the Royal
Grove Thursday evening. The band's latest work, In
Heat, is probably due to be the deeper cf the year,
while the Romantics themselves vie for newcomers
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crowds at the Drumstick and Lohmeier said he feare
people wont come out to hear a band if they arent
familiar with the group.
For nearly 14 years, the Drumstick was a 24-hour
restaurant untU Lohmeier and his sister, Diane,
purchased the establishment from their father four
years ago. At that time a bar was added and live
music became a regular feature at the club.
The restaurant is still in operation today, but
Lohmeier admits he has been tempted to close the
restaurant and opt for running the lounge only.
The group that frequents the Drumstick most is
usually in the low to mid-20s age group. But if the
band plays reggae music, for example, the group Is
likely to be in the 25 to 35 range.
Lohmeier said he prides himself on having a little
bit of something for everyone. He added that he
doesnt rely on heavy advertising to bring people
into the place.
"Word of mouth, as far as I'm concerned, is the
best form of advertisement," Lohmeier said.
, At the Drumstick, the first priority is to serve the
customer. Lohmeier said he wants to make sure
everyone has a good time without being bored. He
said he also likes the intimacy of the club, which
gives people the opportunity to see artists up close.
Lohmeier said he also has one more aspiration for
the Drumstick. , -
"I want to get everyone in here at least once in
their life," he said. ."' ; : .;.'.( -t
SJwldon Scam exposes
seamy side of art world
The Daily Nebraskan has done it again. In our fine
tradition of excellence in investigative reporting,
this reporter has uncovered another scandal, pne
that is sure to rock the entire civilized art world and
maybe even Kearney, too.
I have recently come into possession of several
video and audio tapes that depict a clandestine plot
by a former dir ector of Sheldon Art Gallery.
( f- Billy
y X. " Shaffer
The tapes tell an ugly story. In hb diabolical
. . cr cf Ins f :J.;ry3 stored rles. r-
v;.i 'ccp:es and filrcx The director then planned to '
. v-rs the hue 2 (Crcs between tZZdjCQO and '
l"CCCa,CC3 ti2 tcinj fcitereJ about) ta Chance a
' ; gItcse of ccccine and & down f r-ymer.t caaBj
U-rc-a Tt2 vzzzztiiL'zi curator thrn planned a
cpsedy drive to either Santa Fe cr Petaiuma, to
quietly snort his way through his last years with hb
former eecretary, recently retired. .
Hie director (who must remain nameless as
advised by the DNs crack team of young lawyers)
was in the process cf obtaining the fakes while nego
tiations took place in several sleazy motel rooms
and at P.O. Pears. Hidden cameras and tape re
corders were used by sources which cannot, and will
not be revealed, but I can say that I got 'em from a
friend of a friend.
A few transcripts: ' ,
(Inalloicl 6, Cornhuslcer Highway, Sept 2, 1933)
. Unidentified .art buyer Dont give me that (exple
tive deleted), Mr. . . . (name deleted). I wouldnt
touch fcorman Rockwells with a ten-foot pole. Brin
me some Hoppers or anything newer. Like a Rcthko
or Caulder, maybe.
.ullr-: j But those are already fakes. I switched
them in the early 70s. How about a really clean
Bierstadt? Got lets of those.
. iktbuyer. Get real, wiliya? If I wanted a calendar;
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i Jlf ;VJ U? nid-70f-1 fet Cadillac Hey, I got a
lot of old books you might be Interested in.
"pfa?e")UyCr: Get Ut f my (t!urrcd cith "fcce" or
i!5 : But 1 gotta have those gull-wiiw doors!
How's about a really cherry Thomai Hart Elnton?
rtP.O. Pears, Sept 17, 1933.
Unidentmed drug dealer Ya' got the cash?
wr. . . . : What? Yell a little louder.
Dealer: (louder) I said, ya f ct the cash?