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Precinct
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surroundings, the Precinct is the
best Lincoln has to offer, and, by
the way, the Lycra
definitely is
optional.
— Lisa Maul
Funnybone
Bored on a Sunday night in
Lincoln, no! One could choose from
the plethora of bars open, go to a
movie or go to the Funny Bone,
808 P St.
Waiting in line was a bit of a
pain, but no more than wailing in
any line. The price is comparable to
a movie (S^ Wednesday, Thursday
and Sunday; $6 Friday and Satur
day).
Going in, one notices an attrac
tive bar with pictures of the come
dians that have performed at the
club. The lounge in front is sepa
rate from the showroom.
The doormen, looking sharp in
their tuxedo shirts and bow ties,
escorted our group in. We were
sealed near the back, but amaz
ingly we still could see quite well.
The floor of the showroom has
rows of small tables that seal four.
It seems tight at first sight, but
when we Sul down there was more
than enough room.
The stage is centered along the
longest wall and people arc seated
all around it.
The lights go out. The music
starts. A loud voice bellows out,
“Good evening ladies and gentle
men . . ..” As each comedian’s
name is announced, the neon sign
displaying the “Funny Bone” logo
- the penis with a hat - is flashed.
The emcee, Jim Dixon, camcout
and did 10 to 15 minutes of mate
rial to warm up the crowd. All in all,
he was pretty good.
Next, from the hidden room in
back, the feature act,John Decosse,
sprang forth. Decosse was funny,
but didn’t give the audience a gut
wrenching laughter kind of com
edy routine. He did do some cliche
routines, but to his credit, he did
them very well.
The emcee came back on stage
to give the crowd a chance to
relieve themselves.
Finally, it was time for the head
liner, John McDowell. McDowell
came dressed in red, green and
white plaid pants and a while shirt.
I lis humor was uncqualed and in
ventive, although he did harass the
two middle-aged couples in front
of the stage quite a bit.
When the bill came (yes, they
run on a lab system), we had to
decide who drank what. Isn’t it
always a surprise how much you
drink when you drink on
Drink prices range
from $1.50 to
$3.50.
- Troy Falk
Oscars
It was Saint Patrick’s Day at
Oscar’s, 800 O St.
The, uh, “interesting" band,
Project S was playing. A few of the
pseudo-Irish partiers were danc
ing. Green beer flowed and merri
ment went round.
The garden was closed, but the
inside was filled but not packed.
The waitresses did a fine job of
keeping the patrons “buzzed."
Remember when Oscar’s used
to be the place to be? Now its not
even in the top five. One reason
could be the large, often mean
looking bouncers at the door. They
look as if they are just waiting for
someone to screw up so they can
pummel the offender.
The owner and manager, Rich
Wendelin, always seems to be pis
sed off about something. It doesn’t
matter whether you are respon
sible for his problem or not.
The prices arc as cheap as, if not
cheaper than, other college bars.
Drink specials on Wednesday are
75-cent well drinks and 85-cent call
drinks. Thurday specials are 50
ccnt draws and $1.50 for 32-ounce
draws.
Joe llcin/.lc/Dally Nebraskan
Inside Cliffs Lounge, 140 N. 12th St.
William Laucr/DaJly Nebraskan
On stage at the Zoo Bar... 17-year owner Larry Boehmer surrounded by some of the nearly 40 portraits of performers who have played
there. Clockwise from bottom left: Carey Bell, Jay McShann, James Harmon and Hollywood Fats, J. B. Hutto and Matt “Guitar” Murphy.
I he bartenders are Iriendly and
:juick, a good sign for someone
who likes to party.
Oscar’s needs something that is
unique, something only they can
offer. They will have to do better
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Oscars
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than the run-of-the-mill bar in Lin
coln.
The crowds at Oscar’s do not
socialize. If a person goes in with
friends, do not expect any other
group or people to socialize with
[hat person. It’s as if one is trans
ported back to a junior high dance,
with little cliques standing off to
gether.
Oscar’s used to
be fun, now it is
just there.
- Troy Talk
Cliffs
Fqr those with a penchant for a
quiet.but not intimatcatmosphere,
a lively, but not obnoxious clien
tele, and the most extensive flavor
list of kamikazees this side of the
Platte, then Cliffs at HON. 12th St.
fills the bill.
Cliffs has an exceedingly invit
ing flavor to it. It’s comfortable
enough to let the first-time visitor
feel at home enough to belly up
and get sloshed to the bejeezus
without making a scene. Heck. The
majority of the bar is there for the
same reason.
Prices and portions are set with
the college student in mind When
ordering one of Cliffs famous
karmkazee s, customers get an entire
pint-glass full of the mix, complete
withaniceskimmer and extra high
ball glass for sipping. Classy, Cliff,
real classy.
Everything from the bookshelved
walls to the shagged floors is user
friendly at Cliff’s. It’s for the serious
drinker with
the light jJfl
wallet.
— I.isa Stankus
Zoo Bar
The Zoo Bar, 136.\T. l4thSt.,has
a reputation.
First-class blues musicians
throughout the country feel right at
home on the liny Zoo Bar stage.
The Zoo Bar is widely regarded as
THE blues bar in the Midwest out
side of Chicago and Kansas City.
It seems kind of odd to find a
true house-rocking blues joint in a
relatively safe, quiet, college town
like Lincoln. Maybe that’s part of
the magic of the Zoo.
The Zoo Bar is a long, dark,
narrow room with worn wooden
floors. It has a high, tin-relief ceil
ing painted black. Behind the bar
hang scores of photos and draw
ings of some of the biggest names
in the blues. Otis Kush Sleepy
LaBeef. Charlie Mussclwhitc. Big
Twist. All are musicians who played
at the Zoo at one time or another.
Cigarette smoke hangs in the air
like an old black-and-white movie.
And the place smells like beer and
varnish — and an old, pleasantly
musty, comfortable aroma -- like a
sad, beautiful memory.
At any rate, the Zoo reeks with
the blues.
The Zoo Bar feels like a piece of
blues history. Things happen at the
Zoo. That’s probably why impor
tant blues figures like Buddy Guy,
John Hammond, . Charlie
Mussel white, Mall “Guitar” Murphy,
Magic Slim and others play regu
larly at the Zoo.
Many musicians popular out
side of the blues world, such as
Robert Cray, played at the Zoo
before they were “discovered.” And
after one night at the Zoo, many
up-and-coming bands, such as lan
Moore and Moments Notice, can’t
wail to play there again.
Or that’s part of the reason the
Zoo Bar is a great blues bar, any
way. The Zoo also attracts a pretty
diverse crowd of hard-core blues
fans. On any given night, the Zoo is
filled with student people, work
ing class people and professional
office people. All of them bit by the
same blues bug.
Often, the diminutive dance floor
is filled and sometimes people dance
in the aisles between tables all the
way back to the bar.
The bartenders are friendly, the
beer flows freely, and the music
always is good
at the Zoo.
Guaranteed. —
- Mick Dyer
In Concert
The Legendary
BUDDY GUY
"Buddy Guy is by far
and without a doubt,
the best guitar player
alive." - Eric Clapton
Sat., March 24, 9-1
Tonight: Charlie Burton &
The Hiccups
Fri.: Oliver Riley &
The Blues Notions
THE ZOO BAR
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