Hill topics
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1997
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
EVENTS • ENTERTAINMENT • ISSUES • MUSIC • ART
Goldfinger: The Band
Numerous teen-age bodies were thrown on stage as the crowd surfed during Goldfinger's encore Thursday night at The Bottleneck.
About 15 people eluded security guards and dove off the stage, and one guy grabbed the microphone from vocalist and guitarist John Feldman and began singing.
The encore included "Pictures" and "Rio," a song first recorded by Duran Duran.
Goldfinger, a rock band from southern California with emphasis in punk, pop and ska styles, headlined the show, and Save Ferris and Kara's Flowers opened. Goldfinger mixed up the set by playing songs from its
John Feldmann, lead singer for the band Goldfinger, sings at the Bottleneck last Thursday night. Goldfinger is currently on tour promoting their new album, Hang Ups. Photo by Augustus Anthony Piazza/KANSAN
"A lot of ska bands come out of the woodwork after us, but we don't consider ourselves ska or even mainstream."
be out of control.
1996 self-titled debut album and its new one, "Hang-Ups."
"We have even been known to have real zoo animals at our shows." Pfeiffer said.
The songs included "Here in Your Bedroom," "King for a Day," "Mable" and current single "This Lonely Place."
In 1996, Goldfinger played 385 live shows.
Other highlights were "Monkey Man" and "Nite Klub" covers of the ska pioneers The Specials.
Drummer Darrin Pfeiffer said live shows could
Darrin Pfeiffer
This year.
This year, Goldfinger will be touring extensively to promote "Hang-
goldfinger drummer
Ups," but its lineup will not be as busy.
The new album has more ska-influenced songs than the band's debut and less punk rock
"That was not a conscious decision," Pfeiffer said. "There is more ska, and it is
Feldman said the second album had more depth.
mellower, but it is still Goldfinger."
Feldman said the second album had more depth. "The first record was mostly relationship-oriented because that's what inspires me the most to write songs," he said. "Hang-Ups' goes a little deeper, though."
When Goldfinger gained national attention last year with the song "Here in Your Bedroom," an
influx of other full-ska bands also became popular in the mainstream media
At left, John Feldmann, lead singer, plays guitar and sings. At right, Charlie Paulson, guitarist, plays guitar. Feldmann and Paulson are members of the band Goldfinger. Photo by Augustus Anthony Piazza/KANSAN
"A lot of ska bands came out of the woodwork after us, but we don't consider ourselves ska or even forefathers ofska." Pfeilfer said. "If it made it easier for the mainstream to start playing ska, then that is most."
Save Ferris,
The cast of a chorus line will be at the Lied Center today and tomorrow to perform the award-winning Boradway play. For ticket information call the Lied Center Box Office. Contributed Photo.
seven-person, upbeat ska band from California, played about 10 songs before Goldfinger played. A remake of "Come on Ellene," first recorded by Dexy's Midnight Runners, was included.
By Elizabeth Woods
In case you hadn't heard, "A Chorus Line," which has been performed all over the world, hits Lawrence today.
The show originally opened on Broadway July 25, 1975, and during its 22-year history, it has become the first musical to be sign-interpreted, the longest-running musical on Broadway and the winner of numerous awards, including the New York Drama Critics Award for Best Musical and Tony Awards for best score, direction, choreography and actress.
The story focuses on a group of 17 chorus liners auditioning for eight parts in a Broadway musical. Throughout the play, we gain insight into the characters' lives through dances, songs and dialogue and become engaged in their successes and failures.
Deb Crocker is a swinger for "A Chorus Line," which means she is an understudy for several parts. She particularly likes the part of Cassie, a dancer who was once in the chorus line and who has returned in need of a job. "Cassie is just a wonderful character, and she sings 'The Music and the Mirror,' showing her love for dance and music." Crocker said.
The irony of the production is that it concerns a group auditioning for a Broadway musical, which is exactly what the show is. Crocker said that at auditions, one can see the diverse range of people the show attracts.
"At every audition, there are the different types you see—like the nervous character, the nervousness of the audition, wanting to do the best for the director," she said.
Despite the glamour of working on the longest-running Broadway show, it is hard work for the swingers and the regular cast. They sometimes perform eight times a week on an eight-month tour. As they travel, there is little time for rehearsals, so they are trying to catch up now. The cast began rehearsing last August in New York. Once the cast members hit the road, they may be able to rehearse only once every few weeks. A swinger needs to be ready at any time because, as Crocker says, "You don't know when you're going to get called out."
A Chorus Line" is as successful as ever. In an Oct. 10, 1996 article in "The Baltimore Sun," J. Wynn Rousick observed that the musical may be more appropriate to the 1990s than 1975.
Crocker has her own thoughts on the show's longevity.
"It's a real story. They are characters of a real story," she said. It's very touching, the whole audition process. Every character is unique and special." Crocker has been dancing since age 5 and hopes to stay in "A Chorus Line" for the full tour. In the future, she would like a part in "Chicago," a Broadway revival show. Whatever the future brings, she wants to stay in show business.
o dance as long as I can and stay in the theater world — maybe move into directing."
When asked what she is looking forward to most in Kansas, Crocker replied: "The chance that I'll get to go on. I don't get to go on all the time." "A Chorus Line" is playing at the Lied Center today and tomorrow. Student tickets are available for $15 and $17.
BUY 841- PLAY SELL 1029 MASS
SPORTS
Quality health care that you expect
M. D., Univ. of Kansas, 1982 Clinical Assistant Professor of
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, KUMC
Patricia M. Denning
Internal Medicine, KDK Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board certification means they've had additional training in a specialty area and passed a comprehensive examination. Areas of specialty training include internal medicine, family practice, gynecology, emergency
At Watkins you always know what to expect—9 board-certified physicians to help you with your health concerns in a personal, caring manner.
like it here.
Appointments
864-9507
students can count on we expect you'll
medicine, and pulmonary disease.
With health care that
BIG MONDAY
2 FOR 1
GOURMET BURGER BASKETS
ON MONDAY NIGHTS.
THIS IS THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN!!!
$2.50 GUSTOS OF BUD,
BUD LIGHT AND COORS LIGHT
VOTED LAWRENCE'S #1 SPORTS BAR
6TH & KASOLD 749-2999
---