Thursday, September 25, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 7
Band to bring unique sound to town
A band that mixes the rhythms of Johnny Cash with the attitude of Rancid will be playing tonight at The Bottleneck.
By Tom Winter Kansan staff writer
The band is in town promoting its album "Too Far to Care."
The Old 97's will be playing at 10 tonight at the popular Lawrence venue located at 737 New Hampshire St.
The Dallas-based band is known
for its punk-rock sound incorporated with its Southern/country twang.
The band, which has been positively reviewed in the "Los Angeles Times" and the "Fort Worth Star-Telegram," has not yet made a name for itself in a national arena.
"I think the biggest problem is that they are not being played because they haven't been heard enough," said Wendy Kayland, publicity coordinator for Electra Records.
Jacki Becker, co-owner of Pipeline Productions, which owns the Bottleneck, said most people would not recognize the songs.
"Honestly, I don't think anyone would know any of their songs unless they purchased their album," she said. "The songs are so good you don't need to know the titles."
The doors will open for the show at 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 to those age 21 and older and for $6 to those under 21.
"The music is really happy," Becker said. "It makes you want to dance."
Nebraska volleyball will challenge Jayhawks
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Schonewise was a four-time All-Big Eight selection, a two-time NCAA regional selection and a NCAA Championship All-Tournament choice. She ranks second all-time with a .386 hitting percentage for the Cornhuskers and fourth with 418 career block assists. Schonewise did all of that after walking on as a freshman.
entrance of the University of Nebraska Coliseum. She also had her No.13 retired by the Nebraska athletic department in 1989.
This will be the fourth meeting between Pettit and Schonewise, and Schonewise still is seeking her first victory against the Cornhuskers.
"We're never looking to win just a game. We're looking to win matches every time we go out," Schonewise said. "We're wanting to play our best ball and if we do that, the wins will take care of themselves. It's a little harder against top 25 teams, but if we can play at our consistently high level, we're going to have a successful match."
Although Schonewise is a product of the Nebraska system, she said she would not to put any more emotion into this match than she would any other.
Kansas (7-6) is once again coming off a 2-1 showing after last weekend's Jayhawk Classic, its second home tournament of the year.
Nebraska (9-2), which is ranked
Kansas will be counting on its offensive weapons, who include Amanda Reves, Moira Donovan, Mary Beth Albrecht, Kendra Kahler and Laura Robe.
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No. 5 in the nation, has only lost to higher-ranked opponents - No. 1 Penn State and No. 2 Florida.
Nebraska will challenge Kansas with two-time All-American Lisa Reitsma, who leads the 'Huskers in kills (180), attacks (433), block assists (53) and total blocks (57).
One day after facing Nebraska, the Jayhawks will play No. 24 Colorado. Game time is 7 p.m. Saturday at the field house.
Fox Sports Net will broadcast the game nationally at 7 p.m. tomorrow from Allen Field House.
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