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April 7, 1995 an ds I end a hand to Habitat for Humanity }y Amy Collier The Battalion lucky family will get one step closer to getting a new home on Saturday night. inef JW ^ The Texas A&M Habitat for Humanity is holding ' - a concert at Northgate Cafe to raise money for its chap- Il lr ' ter. The concert will feature three bands: Last Call, Ken- ° Ul neth S. Tramm and The Mystery Power Loaf and lt . ; Lewis.Tom Argue, a junior mechanical engineering ma- )XK jor, organized the benefit concert. , jr '■* Argue said his goal is to raise $1,000 for Habitat for in ( '‘Humanity. This money will contribute to the $30,000 the ln ^ ' organization needs to build its first house. “The more people we have, the better it will be,” Argue said. “It’s just chipping away at the $30,000 we need.” Habitat for Humanity builds houses for families that cannot afford to buy a home but still have an income, nee the house is built, the families pay Habitat for Hu- anity back when they are able to. Argue said the A&M chapter has not built a house by itself because it is only two years old. Instead, members of the chapter actively help the Bryan-College Station chapter of Habitat for Humanity. , tv jJ The student chapter is almost ready to build its first . ! house. Argue said. - “We’ll feel great,” he said. “That’s the main goal of the j ds r ^ - organization. If you go out and work on a house, you can ’"ar^feee how much good you’re doing.” I Argue said the chapter held its first benefit concert last year at Northgate Cafe and that he hopes this con- Btreel cert will be even more successful. “It’s all for a great cause,” Argue said. “You can go and have a good time and know you did something good with your evening.” Ahmad Moaty, co-owner and manager of Northgate Cafe, said he expects the concert to be even better than last year. “This year is going to be better because they have more experience,” Moaty said. “To have three bands in one night makes a bigger crowd. The main thing is that we get the crowds for the money.” "When you stop thinking about yourself and start thinking of others, you get a sense of fufillment" — Brett Tohlen singer, guitarist of Lewis The bands performing will contribute to a good cause while doing what they love. Rob Danz, a singer and guitarist in the cover band Last Call, said he is excited about performing in the ben efit concert. “It’s something all of us like doing and it’s for a good cause,” Danz said. “It’s an added bonus.” Danz said his band will be entertaining because they play popular cover songs by many different bands. “It’s just going to be music they know,” Danz said. “That will make people enjoy it more.” Kenneth S. Tramm and The Mystery Power Loaf will be performing without his usual band, The Maps. Tramm normally plays a short acoustic set with his band, but has decided to make his entire solo concert instrumental. His style of music is Texas rock and Tramm said he will most likely perform a Stevie Ray Vaughn cover song. “It will be diverse styles of music,” he said. Singing and doing public service at the same time is rewarding, Tramm said. “I like to help out people who are less fortunate than myself,” Tramm said. “Playing music and helping people is hitting two birds with one stone.” Brett Tohlen, a singer and guitarist of Lewis, said he wants to perform in the concert because it’s an opportu nity to do something for others. “When you stop thinking about yourself and start think ing of others, you get a sense of fulfillment,” Tohlen said. Tohlen said his band’s British style will add spice to the evening. “I think our concerts are a lot different than the music around here,” he said. Not only will his band benefit the community, but it will also enrich people’s minds, Tohlen said. “Music can really change a person’s life,” he said. “Mu sic for me touches the soul.” The vidfl inoyinei origin ]■ tified. Two groups join voices, bring 'Gospel' to Rudder Amy Collier 'he Battalion : been irnow nt of icludi ospel music will shake the campus when the Texas A&M Century Singers and the Voices of Praise join for the first time in their spring concert “Gospel” in Rudder Audito rium Saturday at 8 p.m. he Century Singers are currently involved in a semester-long focus on both sacred and piritual settings of Gospel texts. I Suzannah Taylor, publicity and advertising manager for the Century Singers, said the lot bet group likes to change their focus each semester. many “Our repertoire isn’t consistent,” Taylor said. “We try to expose ourselves to a wide variety oite ir ' of experiences and music.” part ' 9 Among new experiences is branching off and performing with the Voices of Praise, ion fa '.f “We’re really excited because their style of learning is very different than ours,” Taylor said. “We approach it from a more technical point. They learn by ear and get a feel for the |music. It’s a big learning experience for everyone.” Taylor said the two groups started rehearsing together earlier this week and blend to ake a unique sound. ‘There’s a definite difference, but it’s all been extremely positive,” Taylor said. “We sound like rehearsals are going to help.” The Century Singers is in its 24th year of performing and is composed of 72 students. All members must audition and Taylor said they all show their interest and devotion to music by practicing five hours a week. “Everyone in it is really dedicated to music,” Taylor said. The members of the Voices of Praise are looking forward to this new experience as well. Lisa Lovelady, director of the Voices of Praise, said she feels people attending the concert ill see unity between two very different campus organizations. “I think it will be a good chance to promote some diversity on campus,” Lovelady said. “I’m ery excited because we’re going to be mixing our music styles and promoting unity.” “I think we will help expose one another to the different styles,” she said. “You’ll see the Gospel from two different perspectives. I expect nothing but good things out of it.” Lovelady said the Voices of Praise was started in the early ’80s when a group of students assembled around the piano in the flag room and began to sing. Soon these few students formed an organization which currently consists of over 50 mem bers that do not have to audition for the choir. Lovelady said the choir performs at churches, on campus and at events around Texas. They also participate in Gospelfest in the fall, where they are joined by Gospel choirs from all over Texas. “We try to focus close to the campus,” Lovelady said. The choirs will be joined by guest conductor, composer and pianist Glenn Burleigh. Burleigh has been the composer of the Ambassador’s Concert Choir and music director for the National Baptist Congress. Burleigh has received many awards for his work including Song of the Year at the 1994 Texas Gospel j Music Awards. Taylor said her choir is honored to work with such a famous musician. “We’re excited because I think he has a lot to offer to our choir,” she said. Even though they are only singing Gospel music at the concert, there will still be a great musical variety to please the entire audience, Taylor said. “The variety that we’re going to be performing will hit everyone,” she said. “I think it will appeal to everyone in some sense. Voices of Praise perform at Bryan Southern Baptist o at pe! jur Stafford to host all-day recess with games, music Ibaw By Amy Collier ’he Battalion IXIt’s To be an endless day of music, ^ rhxn and games and ... dodgeball? # The Stafford Opera House is hosting “Dodgeball III” on Saturday. The all-day event features 10 bands and games such as kick ball, tricycle races. Twister and, of course, the main event, dodgeball. CDs and other prizes will be given away in cake walks and musical chairs. Todd Traylor, manager of Marooned Records, helps book the bands that play at Stafford. Traylor said besides the event being pro moted in College Station, it is also being promoted in Houston, Austin and San Anto nio. This will bring a big crowd, making the day even better, he said. “10 bands for $5 is a pretty big deal,” Traylor said. “I expect a pretty good turnout. It’s like a whole day of recess with bands.” An added bonus to the concert is the fact that wrist bands will be given out so people can leave and still be readmitted, Traylor said. “I think it’s nice that the people at Stafford are going to let people come and go,” Traylor said. Chris Penn, assistant manager of Ma rooned Records, also helps book bands to play at Stafford. Penn said he expects a crowd of at least 300 people. “It’s kind of just a fun way for everyone to be goofy,” Penn said. “It’s a real bonding ex perience because you spend the whole day with everyone.” Traylor said “Dodgeball III” is a great event for Stafford to have before it closes at the end of the month and that many bands have called him begging to play. “I know the bands wanted to play there for their last time,” Traylor said. “It may be the last time you get to see some of them.” Traylor said Stafford has always benefit ed the music scene by giving young bands a chance to perform. People still find it hard to believe the now-famous Green Day played at Stafford just two years ago before a crowd of 60, he said. Like Green Day, some of the bands performing Saturday may become famous. “You never know,” he said. Traylor said bands are always willing to come to College Station because of the friendly, small-town atmosphere. “These bands like coming from big cities and playing all day,” he said. “When they come here and are treated like real people, they enjoy it.” Adreon Henry, lead singer for the local band Kneegaskit, said he looks forward to playing Saturday. “I think it will be really good because it’s a lot of bands that we really look up to,” Henry said. “We used to see them be fore we had a band.” The games will make the times between the bands just as entertaining, he said. “It will be really fun,” Henry said. “It’s going to be different because there’s going to be crazy stuff to do. There won’t be a time that’s boring.” The Battalion • Page 3 liter 1 and*' y hO' ,C,; Texas' 3 yin l* >sare'":. i mb?'* 1 The^" ising-^ 0 5pJ* d<uP J V dtfOPH KANM's Top lO Tf The top albums played for the week ending April 7, 1 995 1. Juliana Hatfield — Only Everything, Atlantic Records 2. various — Tank Girl, Elektra Records 3. Low Pop Suicide — The Death of Excellence, World Domination Records 4. Prodigy — Music for the Jilted, Mute Records 5. Sunny Day Real Estate — In Circles, Subpop Records 6. Morrissey— World of Morrissey, Reprise Records 7. Ned's Atomic Dustbin — Brain Blood Volume, Furtive Records 8. Matthew Sweet — 7 100% Fun, Zoo Records 9. Elastica— Elastica, DGC Records 10. Collective Soul — Collective Soul, Atlantic Records KANM 99.9 FM Cable is the student radio station at Texas A&M University * 4 Friday The TAMU Carribean Club will be sponsoring a party at 3rd Floor Cantina. Liberation will be performing and there will be DJs during breaks. Clerks will be shown by the MSC Film Society at 9:30. MSC Townhall will be having its last Coffeehouse of the semester at Research Park. Stafford Opera House will be having the second night of its Battle of the Bands. There will be several local bands with various styles. The Guvenators, a blues band from Brenham, and 3 Wisemen, a local rock band, will be playing at Northgate Cafe. Back Road, a local rock band, will be opening. Lewis will be opening for Veil of Veronica, a local alternative band, at Sweet Eugene's House of Java. Made in Texas will be playing at the Texas Hall of Fame. Peeping Tom, a local cover band with a few original songs, will be playing at The Tap. Saturday Brothers Under Christ (BUX) will host an island party from 4 p.m. to midnight at the Polo Field. Caedman's Call, Judah, No Secret and Ross King will be performing. C/erks will be shown by MSC Film Society at 7:00 and 9:30. Dodgeball III, featuring 10 bands, including Glorium, Gomez and Carbomb, will be going on all day at Stafford Opera House. See related story. Jay Eric and Bleeder's Creek will be performing at the Texas Hall of Fame. Jeff's Kitchen will be playing at The Tap for "derby days." Lou Ann Barton, a singer who sang with Stevie Ray Vaughan, will be at the 3rd Floor Cantina. Mother's Monkey, a local alternative band, will be playing at Sweet Eugene's House of Java. Whoopstock, A&M's annual unity festival, will feature local bands all day at Simpson Drill Field There will be a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity at Northgate Cafe. It will feature Last Call, Kenneth S. Tramm and the Mystery Power Loaf, Lewis, Jasmin Blues will be playing downstairs.
