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(Harumi) ^ much toward blues, reggae and "Dead music.” and could be more open to other styles Besides a lack of variety of music in the existing clubs and halls, many of the Eugene bands feel there is an overall lack of venues and public support for Itxal music “There's not thai many places to play.” Dec says "What I think would really help is if there was more than one venue with a nice atmosphere geared toward promotion ot art.” rather than just for business in terests. He feels that if there were such venues, the Eugene audiences would be more sup portive toward the arts and the development of artists. Two possibilities mentioned arc The Rib Cage at 13th Avenue and Hiiyard Street, and Condon School at 18th Avenue and Agate Street in the east cam pus area. The Rib Cage has started presenting music on weekends, but has had trouble getting off the ground, and “people just aren't used to go ing” to Condon School. Swan says It often takes a few shows, he says, to break in a new place lor people to attend regularly. “It's really difficult." Dee says, “for artists to cultivate and maintain a quality act. because there isn't a great market for new bands or existing bands. You really have to be willing to go the extra yard when you can't be sure there's a payoff down the road " "You can be a moderately big deal in Eugene." Martin sa\s. "and have a lot ol people know you. and still not make any money here" Brundoggie. who plans to move lo San francisco soon 10 start a new band with former members of El3, a Eugene hand that moved there last year, agrees “Even the Crazy 8s had to go on Star Search to get anywhere.” he says. Martin says the possibility of relocating is always a topic of discussion among local musi cians hoping to make more money and gain a larger follow ing. but [.atarski feels that even that effort can be futile. “When you go to a bigger market, you generally wdl play less often." Latarski says, “at least for awhile." because other bands with a strong local following in the larger cities will already have most of the gigs there sewn up In spite of all the problems, though, the fantasy lives on. '■Unless you have people who are really dreamers and really believe they can make it." Dee says, "the (artistic) world becomes difficult and trying. " And they don't quit "Even though we don't make a lot of money doing what we do." Thorpe says, "we like to play music I wouldn't trade it for anything." M \K I V N< HW AK/HAl I K JOIN US, Kitty & Michael Chen, formerly partners of Peking Mandarin, for lunch or dinner at our new restaurant featuring authentic Szechuan cuisine A superb dining ex perience is in store for you, now at the HOUSE OF CHEN. 343-8888 ift* rrank|in HOURS Mon thruFrt. Him-10 p.m., g 1 _Si I A Sun 12 noon-10 pm