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ier 10,19s; Page 7 Texas A&M Gniversity ARTS & tiNTERTAINMENTThe Battalion Thursday, September 10, 1992 ,ocal band Canis Major jams at album release party ge 5 I By M. TURNER HARRISON tO him" flP Feature Writer for THE BATTALION uld brbfL 0 ^ Bands come and go in college towns, and eally enk (e ' v mana g e to sta y together long enough to lolleee F ease a recording. about uif Local band Canis Major has taken that ,j m step and will celebrate its first effort with a jwritinc tape release party this weekend at Stafford )dream;yP era House. The band recorded and pro- ovc, I C0'M ce ^ t ^ ie self-titled cassette tape in Bryan, utton P e tape contains seven songs, i for CiJ Canis Major is a part of the gr owing mu- n ight a t| sc scene in Bryan-College Station. Guitarist ; ftvid Gayler said although the number of lo- ■1 bands is increasing, area music fans contin- ■ to look elsewhere for entertainment. "There are a lot of bad bands here, but Be other side of the coin is there are also a lot fl good bands," he said "There are as many ;0D bands in Austin as there are here. It's kind I lodd that people won't support anything out of this town." A veteran of the local music scene, ^ A layler has played in a number of bands and at r Ar vera ^ Hubs, including now-defunct Eastgate L A41ve. He started playing the guitar in the sev- BJL llnth grade after taking lessons from an uncon- vtntional instructor. "My first guitar teacher was a nun," he said. Gayler said he finds inspiration from Jross the musical spectrum, but he refuses to Jgeonhole his band. "I don't like to put a tag on our music," n Andersoflayi er said, "People have told me we sound - Vince Gl th- Wyra GMAT Course In a competitive world, why trust your future to just any prep course? The Princeton Review's small classes, proven techniques, and personalized instruction give our students the advantage. (85 points av erage improvement) Get the Edge! THE PRINCETON REVIEW We Score More! Canis major (L-R: bassist Mike Giffin, vocalist Dahna Hull, drummer David Feagan and guitarist David Gayler) performs at Stafford Opera House Saturday Night Fall GMAT Courses Start September 12th 696-9099 ACADEMICS... LEADERSHIP... CHALLENGE... + 116 YEARS OF AGGIE TRADITION THE CORPS OF CADETS Call Maj. Mark Satterwhite ’70 845-9232 hml Smb Honatoo Smdm CORPS OF CADETS CENTER ’aul ay limewhere in between the Sundays, Edie iBrickell and Eric Johnson." Gayler had been playing in a three-man ind with bassist Mike Giffin and drummer [David Feagan before they found a vocalist. Lead singer Dahna Hull was singing juntry songs at a local bar when guitarist Javid Gayler first heard her. 1047 FI is and g Real Wet "A friend told me I this person had a great voice and I had to see her," Gayler said. "I said, 'Yeah, sure,' but when I heard her I asked her to record a song with the band." Hull takes her inspiration from female vocalists such as Amy Grant and Bonnie Raitt. Hull provided the vocals for "I Wonder Why," the first song she recorded with the hand. She said the song writing is a joint effort between her and the rest of the band, although she w'orks more on the lyrics. "I tend more toward vocals, although it's a joint effort," Hull said. "The other guys are real smart and easy to work with. We first worked together on "I Wonder Why," and everything just clicked." Around Town Hull has been performing her entire life. She received her first guitar when she was three and has performed in singing groups, musicals and plays every since. She says she prefers singing to any other on-stage work. "I like acting, but I enjoy the musicals more," she said. Bass player Giffin said his musical influ ences also go way back. "My mother used to listen to Pink Floyd while I was in the womb," Giffin said. The show starts Saturday evening at 10 with opening act the Levis. Canis Major will take the stage about an hour later. Tickets are $7 and ticketholders also get a free copy of the cassette. Sister ragons SALE • t ^ m J) ;es /ear) nformation is provided by the individual nightclubs and is subject to :hange. Music Gallery Bar fn the College Station Hilton at 801 E. University Dr. Only ages 21 and Mer admitted. Call 693-7500 for more information. Friday, Saturday - Big Apple Trio. Jazz. Starts at 8 p.m. No cover. Saturday - Canis Major. Rock and roll. The Levis will open. Doors open at 8 p.m. Love Shack Located at 318 N. Main in Bryan. Alcohol served. For more information, call 775-1578. Wednesday - Billy Boy - Comedian/Country Singer. $1 cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Friday - Crystal Creek. Country music. $2 cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Kay’s Cabaret t Post Oak Mall. Ages 18 and older admitted. Alcohol served. For more nformation, call 696-9191. Thursday - Writers and Performers Showcase with Kyle Hutton. Open mic. r Starts at 9:30 p.m. $1 cover. Friday- Rif Raf. Rock and roll. Starts at 9:30. $3 cover. Saturday - Two bands Cocked and Bone Orchard. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $3 y aver. Two Pesos Located at 303 University Dr. in College Station. Alcohol served. For more information, call 846-4135. Wednesday - Sneaky Pete. Sing-along. Starts at 8 p.m. $2 cover. Friday - Mirror Image. Starts at 10 p.m. Stafford Opera House Located at 106 S. Main in Bryan. Alcohol served. For more information, call 775-4082. Thursday - Retarded Elf. Texas Funk. Tickets $5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Friday - Cindy Lee Berryhill. Folk. Kyle Hutton will open. Tickets $5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Comedy Sundance Club Located in the College Station Hilton. 801 E. University Dr. Call 693-7500 from more information. Alcohol served. Thursday - Comedy night- Featuring Peter Hefty and David Lamont. Tickets $4 in advance and $5 at the door. Special Events Messina Hof Wine Cellars Located off Highway 6, just east of B-CS. For more information call 778-wine. Winery Tours Weekday - tours at 1:00 p.m Saturday - 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Sunday - 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. MSC Barber Shop Seizing All Aggies! Cuts and Styles Reg. h aireuts starting at $6. Eight operators to serve you Theresa-Rainona-Laiira-Kelly-Yolaiida Wendy-Troy-Hector 846-0629 Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Located in the basement of the Memorial Student Center MSC Leland T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness The Jordan Institute is open to all students interested in increasing their international awareness. Applications are available in the Jordan cubicle, located in rm. 223 MSC , in the student programs office. Applications are due: September 16 by 5 p.m. in the Jordan cubicle. Informational meeting:TONIGHT Thursday, September 1(Dth 7:00 pm 401 Rudder MSCJordan Institute for International Awareness For more information contact 845-8770. ;alE ' B Game Weekend Specials Premium Domestic Kegs 15.5 Gal. ^ m m f' IKK ' | " Cuervo Gold 750 ml 80 proof $11.99 Wild Turkey 101 proof 750ml $12.98 Purple Passion 2 Itr. or 4/375 ml. $4.99 $49.99 KEYSTONE Keystone & Keystone Light $9.29 24 pk. 12 oz. cans Come in for Kfore Specials 2414 B S. Texas College Station 696-0457 (In the Kroger Center) 1851 Briarcrest Bryan 774-4633 (next to Brazos Bingo) TWO F O Rl ONE American rock-n-roll. Caribbean romance. Smooth jazz. Piano brilliance. Russian dancers. New York Ballet. Uproarious comedy. Classical guitar. If the above performances don’t make you drop your back pack and race to the MSC box office for TWO FOR OWE SEASON TICKETS, you've been spending too much time in the lab. There are few opportunities in life that give you an excuse to find a date, save money, impress your parents, and have an exciting evening of live performance all at the same time. Don't pass it up! With this exclusive TWO FOR OWE student offer, you and a friend can enjoy 8 premier OPAS performances for one season ticket price of $90. Individual tickets go on sale September 1st. Discounts available for Texas A&M students. HURRY...Tlie best seats ape going test! Get your tickets at the MSC Box Office today! ‘Must be Texas A&M student with valid ID and fee slip reflecting full-time status. Tickets available in upper balcony only.