Archers set sights on A2
College rock heroes Archers of Loaf bring their dual-guitared attack to Ann Arbor tomorrow night, playing at the Blind Pig with special guests Pipe and 81 Mulberry. Since their quirky and explosive 1993 debut, "Icky Mettle," the lads out of Chapel Hill, N.C., have released records and toured frequently, last stopping in Ann Arbor in April 1995 for a gig at Rick's.
In a recent interview with The Michigan Daily, the Archers' bassist, Matt Gentling, talked about some of the ups and downs of road life. "Some college towns we play, there's 15 really interested people there, and other college towns we play are packed."
Morris Dance Group thrills with magical performance
What happens when you mix Mark Morris, 21 talented performers, some Brahms and a dash of Lou Harrison? You get a performance that is not only memorable, but magical.
Mark Morris, who started his own company at the age of 23, served as Director of Dance at the Theatre Royal de La Monnaie in Brussels from 1988-1991. Performing across the U.S. and at major international festivals, the dance group made its third appearance in Ann Arbor last Wednesday night.
Virtuoso guitarist wows 'U'
It sometimes seems that to be a famous classical artist, you have to be the youngest or the flashiest or the one with the biggest attitude. Yet guitarist Christopher Parkening is none of the above.
That is not to say that Parkening is not unique. Quite the contrary. Besides touring as a premier virtuoso, he's a world class fly-fisher. And he's one of those rare artists who is actually as good looking as his publicity photo implies.
'Here Lies' a moving production
It is not often we are given permission to feel sorry for ourselves. Yet this is exactly what the director of the Basement Arts production, "Here Lies," wants the audience to do. In a recent interview with The Michigan Daily, Karina Miller described her upcoming production as "an evening of heartbreak and self- pity."
"Here Lies" is based on a collection of 1939 Dorothy Parker short stories - including "Mr. Durant" and "Big Blonde" - which have been adapted for the stage. The play centers around the relationships between men and women and the intricacies of human relationships. Set in the '30s, one of the greatest challenges for the cast was getting accustomed to the language of the time.
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