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Arts & Entertainment Burton, Hiccups to part after Thursday By Robert Richardson Senior Reporter Thursday night will mark the ironic ending of one of Lincoln’s most popular bands, Char lie Burton and the Hiccups. The band’s Halloween performance at the Zoo Bar, 136 N. 14th St., will mark its 11th anniversary and the group’s end. And it seems fitting for the band to end there — Charlie Burton’s band was the second to play at the Zoo, in December 1973. The band will play at 9 p.m. Cover for the show is $3. Frontman Charlie Burton, a big part of Lincoln’s music scene over the past two dec ades, has decided to move to Austin, Texas. Burton said his reasons for the move are primarily personal. “I somehow don’t necessarily think that Lincoln is the best town on the planet for me,” Burton said. “I don’t know. I’m curious. I want to try something else.” Burton said he felt restricted in Lincoln. “It’s probably myself more than anything that’s hampered me,” Burton said. “I wouldn’t blame it on the town. I wouldn’t blame it on anyone else in the band other than myself. And I think for once I have made a decision that’s my decision and I think it’s a good one. I feel very relaxed about it.” Larry Bochmer, owner of the Zoo Bar, said he has no doubt Burton will be missed in Lincoln. “He’s kind of a real staple of the Lincoln music scene,” Boehmer said. “He has been since ’73. He’s been around here a long time.” Drummer Dave Robel has been with Burton almost since the beginning. Robel, who has been playing with Burton since 1972, said the band had “something special” that kept them together this long. “Charlie and I have lasted longer than most modem marriages do,” Robel said. “There was a chemistry there. That’s the hardest thing about any band is you’ve got to find four or five people who are going in the same direction at approximately the same time. You’ve got to have a focal point, someone with ideas.” For Robel, Burton was the man. “Let’s face it, he was the guiding force,” Robel said. “It was his band. It was Charlie Burton and the Hiccups or Charlie Burton and .. ■< "■. i— the Cutouts or Charlie Burton and the Gocups. We went through several name changes that basically were the same thing.” Now the H iccups face another name change. Robcl said the band probably would stay together. “At this point, it’s a little premature to say, ‘Yeah, we’ll be back,”’Robelsaid.“Butthcre’s a pretty good chance that Phil (Shoemaker) and I and Dave (Boye) will still play as some sort of unit. Some sort of rock ‘n’ roll band with perhaps another person.” For Burton, the future is unclear. But he wants what he said he fell everyone wanted. “I don’t know,” Burton said. “I would hope that my future would hold the same that I hope for everyone’s future. Nothing but great luck and happiness and success. Thai’s what we all want, isn’t it?” ----. Grant plans Omaha stop From Staff Reports Amy Grant won’t be taking her two children trick-or-treating Thurs day night. Instead, the contemporary Christian pop star will perform at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, 1804 Capi tal Avenue. On tour in support of her latest album, “Heart in Motion,’’Grant will bring with her 15 years of recording experience. Beginning her music career at the tender age of 15, Grant has since released 12 albums. Grant’s 1988 release “Lead Me On,” won her a Grammy. Her duel w ith Peter Cetera, “NcxiTimel Fall,’’briefly held No. 1 on top 40 pop charts. Grant’s video to the single “Baby Baby” has drawn criticism from her earlier fans, many of whom believe the singer has traded in her biblcs for bustiers. But according to Grant, who has been married for nine years, she is not out to change her image. According to Grant’s press release, “Heart in Motion” has allowed the vocalist tobranch out from traditional Christian and gospel music to experi ment with songs more firmly rooted in pop. Tickets for Thursday night’s show are SI9.75 and arc available at the Civic Auditorium Box Office or at TickciMaslcr outlets. Courtesy of A&M Records Gospel/pop star Amy Grant will perform at Omaha’s Civic Auditorium on Thursday night. Movie 6-pack otters horror By Anne Steyer Staff Reporter With Halloween falling on a Thurs day, entertainment options arc some what 1 imi ted for those who don ’t have costume parties. So here is a video six-pack of fright to gel through the night. “House of Wax” (P(») This 1953 suspense thriller stars Vincent Price as a demented sculptor who uses corpses as the foundation for the wax figures in his museum. Price goes on a murder spree after a young woman becomes suspicious of his sculpting. A very young Char les Bronson is his “Igor”-type assis tant. While the swells of music and the looks of fright might seem campy by today’s standards, the story and the acting are creepy enough to warrant a shiver or two. “Psycho” (R) Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece of suspense stars Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. Perkins is Norman Bales, the psy chologically disturbed manager of a motel on the outskirts of town who is extremely protective of his mother. Thirty years later, Hitchcock’s direction is still outstanding. High lights include the famous shower scene and the chilling conclusion. “The Exorcist” (R) Linda Blair as a 12-year-old girl possessed by a demon is definitely Halloween fare. Based on William Peter Blaity’s best-selling novel, “The Exorcist” was released in 1973. The film’s screen play won an Academy Award that year. The cast includes Ellen Burstyn and Max Von Sydow. Sydow is the Catholic priest determined to exor cise Blair’s demon. “Halloween” (R) Director John Carpenter brought terror to the screen in the person of Michael Myers, a psychotic boy who murdered his sis ter on Halloween. David Badders/DN Years later Michael escapes his mental institution to relive his crime. This is bad news for horror queen Jamie Lee Curtis, who is the next victim on his list. Carpenter has a real talent for horror. Two years later he brought movie goers another frightening talc with “The Thing.” “The Shining” (R) “Here’s Johnny,” Jack Nicholson announces in this 1980 adaptation of Stephen King’s novel. Nicholson is the new manager of a remote hotel that has a grim, bizarre past. He brings his wife and son out with him. Soon, he is affected by the hotel’s frightening past, which puls his family in jeopardy. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-starring Shelley Duvall, “The Shining” is a masterful blend of madness and macabre. “Nightmare on Elm Street” (R) Director Wes Craven introduced horror fans to actor Robert Englund in the form of Freddy Krueger in this first installment of the Elm Street series. Freddy is a deceased child killer who enters people’s dreams, turns dreams to nightmares and slaughters his victims while they sleep. Craven and Englund created an innovative character for the horror film genre. Freddy’s modus operandi is different than that of most antago nists, an achievement in itself. ‘Robin Hood, Fantasia out on video this week By Anne Steyer Staff Reporter Releases this week offer a little variety. “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (PG-13) Kevin Costner is not a merry man in this adapta tion of the Robin Hood legend. His accent is off and he is a tad more somber than the Robin Hood of lore. These quips aside, this is a great romp through the woods with an entertaining cast, and a nice blend of action, drama, comedy and romance. Costner warms up to his charac ter about a quarter of the way through the film, creating a more intro spective Robin, particularly in his scenes with Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). The supporting cast really make this movie, especially the delight ful Alan Rickman (“Die Hard”) as the sheriff of Nottingham. His portrayal of the sheriff is a master ful combination of comedy and wickedness. Rounding out the cast arc Mor gan Freeman (“Driving Miss Daisy’") as Azccm, the Moor who pledges his loyally to Robin after Robin saves his life; Christian Slater (“Heathers”) as the brooding Will Scarlet; and a surprise cameo at the end. Director Kevin Reynolds also is -—.. I I I I ■ ■ hampered in the beginning, but I ike Costner, picks up speed after the first45 minutes. The action scenes, which include some great shots of flaming arrows, arc well-crafted throughout. Despite its flaws, “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” is solid enter tainment that gets a little better with each viewing. (Available today) “Fantasia” (G) Fifty years af ter its original release, “Fantasia” is coming home to video. A mas terpiece in animation, it also fea tures a fine score. While Mickey Mouse gets top billing as the Magician’s appren tice, he shares the spotlight with many delightful creatures includ ing dancing brooms. It is priced at W4.SO, but Walt Disney Home Video will stop dis tributing new copies in 50 days — an effective marketing strategy for a title already in demand. (Avail able today) “Stone Cold” (R) Brian “The Boz” Bosworth, former linebacker for the Seattle Scahawks, makes a leap into the acting field with his debut “Stone Cold.” Bosworth plays an undercover cop who infiltrates a nasty motor cycle gang led by the homicidal Chains (Lance Hcnrikscn of “Ali ens”). What there is of a plot is pain fully simple, which leaves plenty of room for roof-blowing explo sions and killing rampages. Bosworth gets to bare his chest and Ilex his pecs, but his role doesn’t require much talent. Action film fans should find “Stone Cold” mildly entertaining. It sticks to the action formula, de livering the requisite punches on cue. 1. “Silence of the 1. “Dances With Lambs" Wolves" 2. “Dances With 2. “The Doors* Wolves" 3. “The Hard Way " 3. “The Godfather 4. "Home Alone" 4. “The Hard Way 5. “Awakenings" 5. “The Doors" 6. “Sleeping with 6. “Class Action" the Enemy* 7. "Rescuers Down Under" Dity" 8. “A Kiss Before Dying" 8. The Marrying Man" 9. “Switch" 9. "Rescuers Down Under" 10. "Nothing but Trouble* 10. “Oscar" Recent and requested': “Defending Rising: ‘A Kiss Before Dying” Your Life" — Courtesy of Blockbuster Video — Billboard Magazine ~ David Badders/DN
