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About The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989 | View Entire Issue (March 8, 1978)
irts eman warms lounge h his 'Oregon Rain' ie Clark ¡.-former members of tk County" filled the Lounge with sounds of k and western songs, Kone from mellow to week. ¡[man and David Hig- hwere at the College for a noon concert in, Kity Center. ileman is probably best pa member of "Black-. Kunty." Originally ik County" was a duo (Coleman. It expanded Sained co-founder un lie-member group dis- blitting up was caused itual feeling that the I gone as far as it cou ld ft growing, according hawk County" is prob- iemembered for their igon (I can't go home)!' iny people call "Oregon an wrote the tune as tof protest." It was lor Joanne McDaniel, 'sentenced to life im- ot in a Turkish jail for allegedly trying to smuggle hashish across the Turkish bord er. . "It is also a song for those away from Oregon who want to come home," Coleman said. Oregon is a familiar sight to Coleman and guitar- playing part ner David Higginbotham. Higginbotham was also a member of "Blackhawk County." Both Coleman and Higginbotham grew up in Woodburn and grad uated from Woodburn High School. Coleman, a singer, guitarist and lyric writer, has performed off and on for 12 years, in eluding four years with "Black hawk County" and one and one-half years as a solo act. While performing at the Col lege, Coleman played songs by Jimmy Buffet, Marshall Tucker Band, John Prine, Del Shannon/ Billy Joel and Hank Williams. All the tunes incorporated Cole man and Higginbotham's own personalized touch—the voice and guitar were done with feel ing and emphasis. While Coleman sang, he seem ed to project the mood of each song—mellow or loud. Feeling came through as he sang "I Think I Love You, I Think I'll Stay." As Coleman sang and played his folk guitar, Higginbotham accompanied him on an electric guitar. The audience seemed to like Coleman's version of "Hey Good Looking" by the country/western great. Hank Williams. During this song, the duo did a lot of good guitar strumming and pick ing. It was great, although a student came out of a classroom across the hall and said she couldn't hear the instructor. Cole man suggested they come out and listen. "I really did like Clackamas except for the lady who told me to turn it down. I still think they should have brought the class out here," Coleman said. 'I like singing for colleges better than lounges and bars. I'm able to use a wide variety because they (the students) are more open," Coleman said. Coleman and Higginbotham will be playing at the Monitor Inn, in Monitor every Friday and Saturday throughout April. They also play at weddings, lounges and various "gigs." Hoedown to feature Dr. Corn lie Thacker Mnt kirn's Bluegrass Remedy sic for everyone-even to have a low tolerance ilional bluegrass. iefs it is a Crafts fair in CC Mall today from to 3 p.m. Bert will be presented Mem dance students s music students on 8at 7:30 p.m. in the Hl women artists will paying their work in pide Lounge March 8 i 17 as part of the fci for International May. pty of foot-stomping and beer will be at the M March 11 at the IArena in Molalla. I® for students is $1 Ml is $1.50. ’College's concert band pber choir will pre- p winter term concert pi3 p.m in the Mall, ibe directed by Gary EAdmission is free. J ^Community College Their style is country rock or "okie finger pickin' "as it's called by some, and they will be demonstrating it as a hoedown, sponsored by Associated Student Government, at the Bar 88 Arena southeast of Molalla Saturday, March 11 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dr. Corn plays Beatles.' tunes, rock 'n' roll and even jazz, all with a bluegrass flavor. According to Stew Dodge, manager of the group, this di versity. is necessary for survival. "It's fun too, we do a lot of crowds that aren't strictly blue grass," he said, "so we let them hear something they're used to - only we do it our style." The ability to appeal to a large variety of music lovers has made Dr. Corn's a well-known, successful band in the seven years it's, been together. The band's own personal style has contributed to this popularity. "We don't wear cowboy hats and talk like we're from Tenn essee," Dodge said. "We leave that to the rest of the blue grass bands. We don't even tell Grand Old Opry jokes. We tell Polish jokes -- we're not proud." The band can be heard at taverns in Portland, college con certs and bluegrass festivals throughout the state, like the Blitz Bluegrass Festival to be held in Eugene in April. They also played at the ASG sponsored hoedown held last year at the Bar 88. "It (the hoedown) was very much of a success last time," Dodge said. "College crowds are a little more up our alley." He also said that he is looking .forward to the diverse crowd of cowboys, loggers and students that came last year. Last year's dance attracted between 600 and 700 people according to Jim Roberts, stu dent activities director. "It was the only program that made money for student govern ment last year," Roberts said. "Many of them broke even but this one made money." Roberts attributed this to the fact that Dr. Corn's Blue grass Remedy is a well-known group and to the presence of the beer-garden, sponsored by the Oregon City Jaycees. Since beer is being served again and there has been more publicity, ASG is expecting an even, bigger crowd this year, Roberts said. Dr. Corn's Bluegrass Remedy does play some traditional blue grass music. Some of the songs that crowds request most often are the "Orange Blossom Spe cial,"- "Great Balls of Fire" and "Foggy Mountain Breakdown." "We 7a I so do some real tra ditional stuff like fiddle tunes and 'Alabama Jubilee'," Dodge said. The name. Dr. Corn's Blue grass Remedy, is a combination of all’ the aspects of the music played by band members Jim Seafeldt, Jim Mills, John Hillison David Brown and Dodge. "We combined bluegrass, corn liquor, medicine shows and good times and humor," said Dodge. "We wanted it to have a happy, good time conotation,." Tickets for this years hoe down will- be $1 for CCC stud dents and $1.50 for others and they will be available at the door. Although identification must be presented to enter the beer garden, one need not be 21 to at tend the hoedown. David Higginbotham (left) and Bill Coleman (right) performed a wide variety of songs for the College students and staff March 1. The noon concert was presented by Associated Student Government and enjoyed by all. ——- ------- In Review------------------ Man finds reality in tree By Marlene Clark Of The Print The College's winter pro duction, "Halfway Up the Tree," was a play with a lot of deep meaning and required some thought to really grasp what was being said. The first act seemed to drag, but the second one picked up and the third was a "charm". I didn't see the,General (the main character) as a man having trouble coping with his family's problems, after being on duty overseas for years, but as a man with un derstanding trying to step out of the military role. The part was well performed by David Wilkes. His change from the stuffy general to a "Hippie" was excellent. Lady Fitzbuttress, played by Ann Rindal, was supposed to be the ding-bat wife, but 1 didn't see her as a "ding bat." "Halfway Up the Tree" was Rindal's first theatre ex perience and she performed well. Donna DeLay was excel lent as Judy, the daughter. She changed from the preg nant, unmarried young girl to a’ mother' and then to a woman about to marry a man who supposedly fathered the child.1 She went through the stages very naturally-in a true stages very naturally—in a true-to-life way. Robert, played by Rick Albrecht, was a difficult char acter. He changed from a mellow, but outspoken, hip pie,.to a man with short hair about to take on the re sponsibilities of husband and father. David Klint had a minor role with a lot of importance. He played Basil, the young man about to marry Judy, although he knows he is not the father of her child. Klint played the part of the stuffy- straight athlete-Cub Scout Master determined to straigh ten Judy out to a tee. ■ The Vicar' was superbly played by Joe Mike Woods. The crazy walk and expres sions of shock and bewilder ment were well done. Tiny Was a rather unusual character to have to portray, but Rick Coleman was good in the role. I believe in saving the best for last. Diana Bauer, who played Helga, had the most difficult task in portraying a foreigner, but she maintained an accent throughout the play. Bauer played her ac tions with feeling, and was easily transformed into Helga, the househelper. The acting wasn't the only good part of the play. The stage and construction crew did a terrific job in doing the setting. Page 7
