The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, April 17, 1986, Image 15
.w. - kVi ' T - - & P : f Group takes music to Ihe street Enter it into Oxford's Anthology of Maxims that when the band calls the sidewalk its stage, all pedestrians become part of the show. Better yet, call it truth when the Lampshades are the band. That good, really? Well. , .maybe not, but you'd be surprised how far a trio caped in party hats can go. It was from a distance of two blocks that I first saw the crowd last Saturday night on the corner of 12th and Q streets, making me wonder how much blood somebody must have lost to attract such a gathering. I was reminded of the throng I once saw in New York City surrounding one guy as he swung a lead pipe at another. It wasn't long after I left these fears behind and walked within hearing range of the Lampshades that all the good memories I had of New York came to surface. The warm memories I had of San Francisco, Kansas City, Baltimore, Washington and Omaha then drifted in. In every one of these cities people are likely to derive as much pleasure from the live entertainment they stumble upon on the streets as from any place those roads might lead to. With the exception of Daniel Newton on guitar, the only music I've ever heard in the streets of Lincoln has come from a silver bell jingling Santa outside of the NBC bank. Ted and Wally's should be thanked for the electricity it provided the Lampshades, via the extension cord that snaked its way 40 feet to the corner. It seems that with the absence of walls and a ceiling confining the band and its audience, there was as well an absence of any inhibition restraining the participatory inclinations of the crowd. Between songs, one of the band members did some juggling with three members of the congregation, using pins he seemed to pull out of nowhere. When the pedestrians-turned-jugglers showed their hands to be feeble, which we all expected, the musician barked at them in the scornful manner only a performer could get away with. Back and forth, the band shifted from playing some fairly catchy origi nals to humorous remakes of other artists' songs, joking amongst them selves and with members of the crowd. This they did at times without the aid of the microphone, thereby nurturing the performerspectator relationship. As for those pedestrians who dared to tread between the assemblage of 60 and the three men they came to see, they found themselves being lyrically taunted with lines such as "there she goes, just a wal kin' down the street. . ." as initiated by the band and sustained by the crowd. One sauntering couple was given immediately to the giggles and didn't recover until they had put 100 paces behind them. I think my greatest joy, however, came from all those driving by who honked in approval. Most horn pushers I ever encounter end up giving me some obscene gestures. So when do you get to see the Shades? Lampshade Dave Sullivan says the flyers will go up sometime this week, stating the date, time and place. There will be no charge at the door because there won't be any door. Joseph C. Hayman junior English Millie COOLER RADIO NETWORKS 'ObZ GK PRESENTS f" f IV Mill Bob Deuaney Sports Cente Sunday, April 20 at 7:30 pm 1500 reserved seating Ticketi available it all Brandeii Ticket Centers, All Pickles Records, Dirt Cheap Records both locations & both Nebraska Unions For Tix by Mail More Info. (402) 472-5252 A Contemporary and University Program Council Presentation TWwt wbfd to Mtvtca dwg t i! m if N Si i M 1 m 1 s it I 4, r, B i s 9 I BUY ONE & GET SAME SIZE OR SMALLER. 12 PRICE (Toppings Extra) the Expires April 30, 1986 1201 "Q" St. Glass Menagerie 475-5019 MX mi n imaorcar the who Remember what haircuts used to cost? Now you can pay that low price, yet get a great looking precision cut. AT COST CUTTERS. So, bring the whole family and save! 0 Our professional stylists are expertly trained and keep up-to-date with changing trends. 0 All services are priced separately. So you only pay for what you need! 0 All services are guaranteed. If you are not satisfied, let our manager know within 7 days of your haircut or 14 days of your perm. High quality perms are at everyday low prices. 0 Ask about our private line of hair care products and appliances. Walk right in. No appointment necessary. 2600 N. 11th Street Belmont Plaza Shopping Center 477-5650 FAMILY HAIR CARE SHOPS J BELMONT PLAZA N f 1 M-W-F 9-5:30 T-Th 9-8 CORNHUSKER r r $495' Precision Cut (regular $5.00) Good only at Belmont Plaza Cost Cutters with this coupon Not valid with any other offer Good thru April 30, 1986 95 Fashion Perm (regular $24.95 to $29.95) Appointments recommended Good only at Belmont Plaza Cost Cutters with this coupon Not valid with any other offer Good thru April 30, 1986 laeaea rri C3 C3 E2I C3 Thursday, April 17, 1986 Daily Nebraskan Page 15