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Page 16 The Battalion Monday, April 24,1989 Musician urges community to support local bands By Had Binion Guest Columnist After four years and countless nights of either watching or playing in live bands, the time has come for me to speak my piece. As an avid live-music fan in Bryan-College Station, I’ve seen good times and bad. ing other bands for various unim portant things they do or don’t do. For the most part, local musicians are a group of people with no orga nization to represent them. Because they have no structure, they don’t really stick together. You see, musicians are a strange lot. They hang around together in various states of decay from the pre vious night’s exploits. They also sit around ribbing each other about their musical abilities and quirks. Most of all, they enjoy bad-mouth- Why? I don’t know. I mean it’s not like the competition in Bryan-Col lege Station is so heated that bands can’t speak to one another or help each other out when they need it. Egos aren’t where it’s at, especially when the local community equates musicians with lepers. I also have a bone to pick with ev eryone else out there who has never gone to see a live band. Don’t have the money? It’s cheaper than a movie and it lasts longer too. I guess people don’t real ize when they pay two or three dol lars that they are paying for those musicians’ time and sweat. Crowds give them a reason to return to prac tice in the stuffy heat of some stor age building, sacrificing eardrums and study time in hopes that some one out there cares enough to listen. Some people may even think that the live music scene isn’t that bad around Bryan-College Station. to me is the fact that the music capi tal of Texas, and possibly the south ern half of the United States, is only 100 miles up the street next to that school that everyone hisses about. Why? Sure, a lot of people remember Four Hams On Rye and their mod erate success in this town and others but, as far as live music goes, Bryan- College Station is a bust. What makes this so inconceivable Are people in this town not capa ble of being creatively expressive? Is everyone content with dancing around in the dark, listening to someone moan abstract, depressing garbage against a computerized backbeat? Last year, the local live music scene was at its peak. Crowds were consistently packing Eastgate Live on Wednesday nights for the open stage. Bands ranging from heavy metal to punk to blues and alterna tive music were getting the chance to play for receptive crowds. Even big- f er bands like the Killer Bees and ric Johnson were packing them in. That’s all changed now. Only the die-hard fans still come out to see live music. The worst part about it is that of ten when an organization needs a band they go to Austin to get it. Oh, thanks so much. Way to sup port those local guys. At least they booked a local band for Ring Dance. Otherwise I would be staying at home Satin day night. I certainly woui 'n’t fork over 35 bucks for tickets to support the huge fee they would be paying some band from Austin. Now comes die good part where! get to list some local bands that mire(something I’ve wanted to do since I got into journalism), here goes (in no special order): Ike Kerouacs, The Change, Further tkt Curve, The Burned-Out Cynics, Str eet Pizza, Agent Orange andtht Defoliants, Butter Both Sides, For Crying out Loud, Don Pope and Friends, Sneaky Pete and the New Madmen, The Scroocs, The with No Sleep, Subculture, Water front House, Blueshound, Pat Furniture, The Texas Twisters,In Against One, Demented, The Mo nads (rest their souls) and all tlie other bands that have the drive, de sire and courage to get up and do something that they believe in. INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS sponsored by p/1. McDonald’s Post Oak Mall • Hwy 21 Manor East Mall • University Dr. Texas Ave. at S.W. Parkway FOOTNOTES IM GAMEPLAN • Final Round Golf Scores are due in the Recrea tional Sports Office by 5:00, PM Monday, April 24. •Saturday, April29, Fun Run 10:00 AM atG. Rollie White. • Saturday, April 29, Frisbee Golf Tournament at 12 noon at Mt. Aggie. •Sunday, April30, All University Innertube Water Polo Finals from 6-9 PM in the Indoor Pool. • Monday, May 1, All University Volleyball Triples Finals. • SOA Picnic, Bee Creek Park, 1 PM, Saturday, April 29. Food, drinks, sports, and awards. "iTrri i t iii f TTT RAINING??? Call 845-2625 to see if your game has been rained out. ENTRIES CLOSE: APRIL 29 GOLF DRIVING RANGE HOURS The Driving Range, located at the Intramural Sports Center, is now open for operation Mon-Thu, 3 PM - 6 PM; Fri, 12 PM - 6 PM; Sat, 10 AM - 6 PM; and Sun, 12 noon - 6 PM. ALL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS J T T ? 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The Texas A&M Sports Officials Association is hoping to beat Florida State's new record for attendance at this event. TAMU-OUTDOORS Climb A Rock At Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Intermediate Climbing Trip April 28 - 30 Registration: April 10-24 Join us at the Rock and experience the thrills of rock climbing and rappeling! This intermediate climbing trip is open to those who wish to learn more advanced climbing skills and techniques. More challenging climbs and rappels will be introduced. The$30 ($35 non A&M) fee forthis adventure includes rental of group camping equipment, climbing equipment, camping permits, and experienced instruction. The trip is offered to intermediate climbers and is limited to 10 participants. KAYAKING WORKSHOP ON THE SAN MARCOS RIVER Saturday April 29 - 30 Registration: April 14-24 Take the weekend off and learn the fu ndamentals of kayaking in a two day class offered by TAM U Outdoors. The first day will be an introduction to kayak strokes, rescue, and the eskimo roll. The second day will be spent on the San Marcos River learning how to paddle the boat and get a feel for white water. The $45 ($55 for non A&M) fee for this workshop includes transportation, group camping equipment, kayak equipment, camping permits and experienced instruction. Sign up early because class size is limited. Register for these trips in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Bldg. For more information about these trips or TAMU Outdoors, contact Patsy Greiner, 845-7826. ACKNOWLEGEMENTS: McDonald's Intramural Highlights is sponsored in the Battalion by your local McDonald's Restaurant at University Drive, Manor East Mall, Hwy 21, Texas Ave. at SW Parkway and Post Oak Mall. 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