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Friday, November 9, 1934 Page 14 Daily Nebraskan Murphy strums at Zoo Guitarist reminisces about Blues Brothers' days By Tish Blockler Daily Nebrukan Staff Reporter Matt "Guitar" Murphy is probably most widely recognized for his appearance in The Blues Brothers" movie and for the two Blues Brothers albums. But his guitar playing has led him down all sorts of avenues that promise to take some twists and turns. While Murphy has performed with a number of musicians such as James Cot ton, Chuck Berry, Memphis Slim and Muddy Waters, he says he likes to basi cally stick with one band. "I tend to think of forming a group and trying to get a certain sound," Murphy said. When asked to describe what this sound is, Murphy said classifying music is not important to him. 1 can't understand why people tend to try to separate and try to go in so many different ways because the music we're doing is not that far from any of the other stuff. All we do is try to have at least some kind of arrangement," Murphy said. "We play a little rock, a little jazz, a little blues, but it's basically the same to me." Murphy has been with his current band for approximately four years. David Cox is the lead singer, Mitch Fortier, saxo phone; Bob Laramie, bass; Sholton Las ter, organ; Floyd Murphy Jr., bass, guitar and drums. Laster has played in the band for six years, Cox for four years and Murphy Jr. and Fortier recently joined. Murphy worked with the Blues Broth ers from 1978-1080. During this time, they made their first album, Briefcase of Blues, which immediately sold 3 million copies. They made "The Blues Brothers" movie and then recorded The Best of the Blues Brothers. "It was really a fun time," Murphy said. "It was also one of my greatest experien ces as a guitar player as far as the type of musicians in the band. "Wc are gonna do another movie. (Dan) Aykroyd wrote almost all the movie. He was writing another script when John (Belushi) passed away. We are definitely gonna do another one. I'm sure 111 be in it again. "I like music more than I would doing movies. I would like to do a movie or something that has music, like a musical." Wednesday night at the Zoo bar, Murphy's band played a number of songs from the Blues Brothers with some modi fications of the words which were inter esting to note. For example, the line in the song, "I Don't Know," which originally went, "Now what did I say to piss you off this time, baby?" was changed to, "Now what can I do to make you mad this time?". This is an incredibly enjoyable mixture of sound and is easy to dance to. The lead singer has an engaging style about him that has a humorous edge. The rest of the band is also a treat to watch. "The first time (at the Zoo bar) I really enjoyed myself. I'm looking forward to really enjoying myself this time also. You meet people and they remember you, you chat...I think it's a real nice bar " Murphy said. Murphy's run at the Zoo continues tonight and Saturday. Cover charge is $3. I. .1 rv I , - J Photo Courtesy of Concerted Efforts Matt "Goiter" Murphy ' WANTED: ENGINEERS! The Dept. of the Navy is now awarding scholarships to to qualified sophomores and junior engineering students. Requirements: Under 25 years old US. Citizen GPA 33 or better Any Engineering degree Scholarship: $3000 program bonus & $1000 per month until graduation Call toll free: 1-800-642-8828 Konica FS-1 two lent, one zoom tri-pod. Self-wind. 435-7285. SKIS Plus ski clothing & accessories Q-102 SKI EXPO 84 Airport Inn This weekend 12 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TICKETS 477-2178 2 SPRINGSTEEN TICKETS Excellent Seats. 476-7171 Mimiya DTL 1000. 300 mm lens, 136 mm lens, and 35 mm lens. Total $250 or best otter. Singer sewing machine head. Athena model 2000 for $200,488-1719. '84 Cavalier Type 10 2 DR. 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K.C. show. For sale or trade for Lincoln seats. Call 474-5895 or 402-391-7427. SPRINGSTEEN TICKETS 6 Tickets. Row 10. Floor Make offer 435-5569 2 Bruce Springsteen floor tickets available. Call after 6 p.m. 464-0865. 78 AMC Gremlin, AM radio, PS, good condition. $1500. 467-1939. 1976 Opel, auto, air, AM-FM, 60,000 miles, $1,200. 1-339-4757 Omaha. 76 TR7, excellent condition, 35,000 miles plus many extras. $2900. Phone 474-7768 days 423-2741 even ings. 1978 Fiat Spyder-Black No reasonable offer declined) 464-3436 after 5:00 BRUCE On the floor. Row 12. Cheap, $60. 472-0233 4 i: ' , V k : iMI It- Springsteen tickets 4-Saie (Best offer) Debi - 0028 P S. John B , Jim M., Karla K and Joe D. are JUICEHEAOSI Springsteen tickets best offer. King waterbed $100. 435-5309. 2 pair Springsteen tickets. 472-9788 Springsteen tickets B-Level. Call and make an offer. 475-7114. 4 SPRINGSTEEN TICKETS C-13 Best Offer Call 472-0131 FORD-TORINO Automatic transmission, power steering and break. 1976. Try it before you buy it at no obligation. $400 or best offer. Call 435-0910. Brick efficiency apartment. Remodeled with new floor coverings. Close to campus $185 includes heat. Call Mike at 483-6415. Skiing 2 bedroom Condo In Dillion, Colo. 483 5297, 423-1968, Extras!! 2-bedroom house for rent. Oak woodwork, dish washer. Near East Campus. Available after Thanks giving. Owner on leave. Suitable for mature students or visiting scholar. $310 per month. Call 477-3121. V ! Ite (SWTirrj vffGrt tt! vail II nu?rs ail iliiWiiiftTrfiiiv, fix v;ff fefavlteJ f3TQ. ; f ' it-h East Campus Unfurnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath, fireplace. 483-6340. 423-8408. Will rent nice 5 bedroom home near Capital Beach Lake to 5 students, preferably female for $225 each including utilities. Call 470-2941. One bedroom, close in, adults, furnished. Deposit plus electricity 423-4196. Four $190 paymentssemester 18 mealsweek included BROWN PALACE INC. 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Please call the Journal-Star Printing Co. for an interview appoint ment. 473-7412. Hard work, decent pay. Hours 1 p m.-IO p.m. Call 476-2060 for personal interview. PT Waitressing Position available. Flexible hours. Apply in person at the Knoll's Restaurant 2201 Old Cheney Rd. 423-2843. Need a tutor to coach me in quantitative methods and statistics. Good pay. Call Mike. S. at 488-6201. RECEPTIONIST DAILY NEBRASKAN 40 hours per week August thru May fewer hours during June and July. Must be neat, clean and reliable! Must be able to type 60-65 words per minute. Duties include typing classified ads, (walk-in and ads by telephone). Answering telephone and directing calls. Various other general off ice duties. STARTING SALARY $4.C3 PER HOUR Please submit resume and references to Barb in Room 34, Nebraska Union, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Duties will begin on January 7, 1985, training period beginning December 5, 1984. HELP! I need male tickets to Oklahoma game! 467-2085. I need male or female NU-OU football ticket. Please cail. 476-3271. 2-4 GA tickets for NU vs. OU 477-2498. You can make $20O-$3O0 a week in your spare time. 423-1062. OK tickets. Pref. together 477-2896. More than fellowship... we're family Biblical Christian fellowship for the college-age person Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Special Events Mid-Week Studies Transportation Available Please Call Hank Pharis, College Director A 433-4541 "Behold, the Lamb of L?no oc w'1 ,aes away 1 the sin of the world!" John 1:29 Indian Hills Community Church 1000 S. 84th Street Lincoln Saturday Social November 17, 7:00 p.m. 3815 S. 33rd St.