2B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
ENTERTAINMENT
THURSDAY, NOV.1, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov.1).
Today's birthday are your theme this year. That ought to be fun! One of them could help you bring in a lot of money, and maybe even find a buried treasure. A solid, dependable partner is involved. So are experience, venture capital and luck from a cheerful foreigner. But watch out for mechanical difficulties.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6.
Don't brag (or complain) about money.
The less said, the better. Just keep
stashing it away for that vacation of your
dreams. You can push through
things that's been in the way of this goal.
All it takes is patience and determination.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 6.
A lucky break could bring more work—and theoretically more money—your way. You can accept a challenge, but don't get your hopes too high. There's something about it that won't be quite as magnificent as advertised. Do it for the experience.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7.
You're under a bit of pressure, but luckily you're sharp, charming and full of good cheer. Others may pile on the work, but you're happy to do it. You're dreaming of distant shores, and this is a way to get there.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7.
It would be wise to do more research before making a big domestic purchase. Ask a friend who has experience. In an attempt to dazzle you with rhetoric, the salesperson may have for gotten an important detail.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6.
You have a talent for getting people to talk with each other. That's good, because they'll need some help. Listen to your own advisors, too. When people get upset, their hearing is one of the first things to go.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7.
Schedule errands or dinner out for tomorrow. Cleaning up your place takes precedence now. It may look perfect to others, but you know of some kind of mess that needs to be eradicated. Get rid of it once and for all.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Today is a 6.
Slow down for a minute. You've got a
thing or two to learn. You may be doing
well, but you're not made of money.
Stop spending it all on loved ones.
Instead, learn to make it grow for you.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
It'll take all your experience, plus a big
helping of luck, but you could win the
prize. Give it a try just for the fun of it. You
know somebody who can help make it
happen.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6
The spotlight is on you! What will you do for your next trick? Be careful not to break anything, especially at work.
You're a fine juggler, but don't take any chances.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7.
Is somebody near and dear to you nagging you relentlessly? It would be easier to ignore this person if you hadn't made a promise. A change is required. Just do it or you'll never hear the end of it.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6.
You're facing tough opponents, but you have a lot of talent. You're good with words, and so darned good-looking that you'll charm them all. Don't forget to use your team. They're your secret weapon.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is an 8 You are being propelled to the top. You may be asked to take more responsibility due to big changes. Don't turn down the chance just because you don't know how. You can learn.
Late for Dinner provides tasty mix
By Donovan Atkinson Jayplay writer
Billy Ebeling's audience never knows what his band will do next. For The Late for Dinner Band doesn't fit any musical mold, it deifies titles as the band's latest album, Big as Dallas, shows.
The album provides a unique blend of sounds through Ebeling's original works.
"You never know what kind of set we'll play." Ebeling said.
Ebeling, Lawrence resident, has been playing professionally since 1982.
He has played around the world, and even lived in Australia and New Zealand for 12 years.
After returning to Kansas in 1998, Ebeling and a friend from Lawrence High School, Paul Matthews, decided to get a band together. The two later met bass guitarist Ben Shult through an ad.
The band has played with artists Brownie McGhee and Red Holloway. They also have opened for a variety of artists, including Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal and Buckwheat Zydeco. They have even played an after-concert party for Pink Floyd.
Billy Ebeling member of Late for Dinner
"You never know what kind of set we'll play."
The Late for Dinner Band has seven albums to its credit, including Big as Dallas and Ebeling's upcoming children's album Lay Down Lullabies.
Latinobes. The band has released all of its albums itself, with the exception of 1991's All You Can Eat, which was released by EMI Records.
In fact, Big as Dallas and its predecessor Filé Gumby were both recorded, mixed and mastered by Matthews.
Travel plans are in the band's future. A New Year's Eve gig in Mexico is already lined up, with another important gig in Houston.
Matthews.
"We can do just as much as a label can," Ebeling said. "We have more of an interest in (distribution) since this is our job. But we wouldn't say no to a major label," he added.
The band has plans for a summer tour of Europe and would like to start playing more regionally.
Also in store for the band is its next album.
the songs and three have been recorded. Ebeling sees it being released sometime next year.
Ebeling has already written six of
Contact Atkinson at 864-4810
Eclectic band blends collection of styles
REVIEW
Late for Dinner band has off-beat humor unique instruments
By Donovan Atkinson Jayplay writer
Billy Ebeling describes the latest CD release of Billy Ebeling and the Late for Dinner Band as an "eclectic fit of all original songs."
Big as Dallas, the follow up to the band's 2001 Zydeco-based File' Gumby, combines a variety of musical styles to create an interesting listening experience.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by band member Paul Matthews, who also performs percussion, trumpet and trombone.
All of the songs were written by Ebeling, who provides vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano, organ, harmonica and cabassa. Ben Shult provides bass guitar.
The band manages to blend the sounds of country, blues, Zydeco and even Hawaiian rhythms without creating a sense of clashing styles.
The blues-inspired title song "Big as Dallas" and "Macrossan Street" set the mood of the album by showcasing Ebeling's unique and refreshingly simple lyrics.
"Crying Shame" is a lively country style song and an instant favorite.
The band also shows a unique sense of humor with the song "Grandma's Tattoo," an off-beat blues song about aging.
Other memorable songs include the Hawaiian instrumental "Cumon I Wanna Lay Ya," the sentimental "Going Home" and the Latin-style "Donde Esta Mi Cervesa."
If there is anything to be said against the album, it may be that some of the songs seem to run a little long. "Macrossan Street" runs six minutes, with instrumental sections that are almost overly long.
Break box
Even with some lengthy songs, Big as
Who: Billy Ebeling and the Late for Dinner Band.
What: CD release party
for Big as Dallas.
Where: Stu's Midtown
Where: Stu's Midtown
■ When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday, Nov.3.
Dallas by Billy Ebeling and the Late for Dinner Band remains enjoyable, providing listeners with a unique sampling of musical styles and rhythms.
Contact Atkinson at 864-4810
REVIEW
Jayplay writer
By Thomas Holland
Band to bring crazy punk style to Lawrence
Sunday, the band The Wontons will bring its punk rock sound and crazy stage antics to the Coco Loco Mexican Cafe, 943 Massachusetts St.
The Lawrence show is one of 16 stage dates for the up-and-coming punk band from Austin, Texas. The tour is an effort to expand The Wontons' popularity as well as to promote the band's new CD, Hex Appeal.
Hex Appeal is a CD project that is nothing like the project of today's average rock band. But The Wontons have never been mainstream.
lar to stepping into a time machine that's gone crazy. The lead singer for the band sounds similar to Johnny Rotten, lead singer for the 1970s' punk band The Sex Pistols, in his early years. Quite fittingly, the band's musical sound is similar to that of a garage-punk band in the 1970s.
Listening to The Wontons is simi-
The music is fast and furious in some places and deliberate and methodical in others. In all, The Wontons' Hex Appeal showcases a brand of music that's hard to find in today's music scene.
The second track on Hex Appeal,
"Do the Wonton," sounds like a throwback to the carefree days of the 1960s. The song, features lead singer Dean Hsieh who urges listeners to
"do the wonton" and boasts guitar riffs that sound like they came straight from Steppenwolf. The song is interesting, but "Do The Wonton" has a sound few outside of the punkrock realm can appreciate.
"99 Valentines" is another song that wins The Wontons some popular appeal. The Austin Chronicle said "...This marathon closing track shatters the three minute mold with false endings and a feedback-laden devolution jam that leans heavily towards primordial slop."
Although the song is appealing, it is no surprise The Chronicle didn't know quite what to make of The Wontons. In fact, only true punk fans
Even though The Wontons' fans say the band is a performance band, and a CD can't capture the band's true strengths, it's hard not to be critical of the group. Many of the songs sound similar, and, at times, the band sounds like it is trying to get laughs by sounding stupid
can understand the band's music.
but the humor doesn't last for long.
Today's music scene demands innovation from artists, butHex Appeal might be a sign for The Wontons to return to the studio.
Although comedy routines might work well for comedians, they usually don't for musicians.
Contact Holland at 864-4810
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