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Wednesday, April 21, 1995*
Bob Misely, Irajon V. Kortüm, Bill Briare and Kent Ludwigen of the band ChanneLight entertained in the
Skylight dining room, playing what they called "World Rhythm."
Bands: rock festival dazzled campus
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students stopped by to enjoy the
sound.
nnis in Theory brings jazz
Ennis in Theory delivers a soft,
and blues to a whole new smooth portrayal of the blues
level of music. Even a that has so much passion and
born dance lover or alternative
heart, it leaves listeners awe
groupie could learn to love the struck. The group’s facial ex
sound this band created from 12 pressions thoroughly enhanced
- 1p.m. Ennis in Theory had stu their feel for the music; it showed
dents grooving with the
in their playing.
beat.
For the girls who
Rocking the top off
•They ’ asked if the lead singer
was Kevin Ennis on lead
(Ennis in was single, the answer
bass and lead vocals.
is “no.” He’s engaged
Theory) to be married to
Chanda Tiller added her
own femme fatale style
sound Chanda, the back-up
on back-up bass and
bassist and vocalist,
moved to the music.
this summer-
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Cassidy Blackburn
really
A little history on
played against all odds
good for Epnis in Theory: all
with a tom snare in his
band members live in
drum. Cassidy added playing at
Molalla and graduated
pure vitality to the group
a college from Molalla High in
with passion in his play
1995. The group formed
ing.
three years ago, but
Ennis in Theory
Cassidy Blackburn
played with style, cha
(drums) has been with
Rebekah
risma and passion that
the group for only a
Irvin
according to many stu
little over two months,
Student
dents has never been
although the entire
paralleled at the college.
group has known each
“They sound really,
other since high school.
really good for playing at a col “We hope to portray a new edge/
lege,” said Rebekah Irvin.
twist on Blues,” said Kevin.
Ennis in Theory played music ChanneLight, an instruc
they had written, music known
tor-assembled band, per
and loved, and requests.
formed from 11 a.m.-12
“They rock!” exclaimed Dara p.m. Bill Briare, Social Science
Davis. “They are gonna be rock Dept, instructor, played lead gui
stars.” Dara requested “Free tar and sang lead vocals. Bob
Bird” and they sang it for her.
Misely, Life Science Dept, in
The overall response from the structor, played back-up guitar
crowd was positive and uplifting. and backing vocals. Kent
Students could be seen dancing Ludwigen played bass to the trio.
to the beat.
The first band of the day,
“They sound surprisingly ChanneLight gave an upbeat, re
good, I am surprised they are not laxed groove. The group played
more well known,” said Rikki mostly “world beat influences,”
Barney.
as well as “world rhythm.”
Ennis in Theory passed out 100
ChanneLight was formed
fliers for their upcoming shows. nearly 14 years ago, and has had
Tney played Your Break Tavern very few changes since. Bob
in Silverton on April 16 and 17. Misely is the newest member;
They will be at The Spot Tavern he’s been with the group for only
in Molalla April 23 and 24 and a few months.
again on April 30 from 9 p.m.-1
Briare commented that the set
a.m.
at the college was for “fun” and
Ennis in Theory played a song an “unplugged set.” They play
they wrote themselves called a wide variety of shows and en
“Groovy,” and it was just that— joy the diversity. According to
it had a light relaxing rhythm to Misely, only three of the usual
it. They set the mood with a light six to eight group members
sound emanating through the played because it was a non-pay
crowd. As time passed, more ing gig.
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“It’s always fun,” said Briare,
recalling his overall experience in
music.
The weather was fabulous, the
sun was shining, and a light
breeze blew. Perfect weather for
an outdoor show. An illuminat
ing mixture of weather, music,
laughter, and groovin’ combined
to make the Spring Community
Fair a day to remember and wel
come again, soon.
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The band Ennis in Theory with
Kevin Ennis on the electric
guitar and Cassidy Blackbum
on drums took the show
outside to add a little rock
rhythm and blues to the
beautiful sunshine day.
All Photos by Timothy A, Bell
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