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the Seahawk/m Reality Check □ VEMBER 2, 2DDD 13 Concert reviewrCatehing Red There are many reasons why we as young Americans should vote, but the most important reason is simple—be cause we cars about the issues. This election promises to be the closest elec tion since I960, when John F, Kennedy EDI CATION Support making higher education more af fordable, helping students pay off loans, and increasing investment in our public schools. ENVIROmiEm Supports aggressive steps towards clean air and water, fevcrsin| global warmmg, and protecting our parks and pubic lands. / CIVIL RIGHTS Support the Hate Crimes Prevention .Act. successful affirmative action programs, and pay equity for women, and will fight to end workplace discnmination against gays and lesbians. /| ECONOMY Suppom paying down the debt, so w an keep interest rates low, which will help busi nesses and homeowners invest in their fu ture and keep our prospenty going. / SUPREME COURT We look to the Supreme Court justices who are strong projectors of civil nghts, repro- ducnvc freedom and individual liberties. / was elected by less than one vote per peanct—ihafs one person in each vot* ing precinct in each state who made the difference. That person could be you this year, if you care, you need to vote. It’s simple. On November 7, you choose. TbLsismuabh'themaKi important eleclion in fnm- mrs-andiiix defmiteh the cMpm. Young people can have an enormous impact on this election. Let’s shaw that we care about: • Education • Environment • Civil rights • A Woman’s right to choose • The toure of the ■ Supreme Court • And many other important issues. On November 7, VOTE. Bccause you care about these issues, Vote Democratic! wwu.yda.org hid Sk T1« You«| Dnwcnw AtMim Todd Thomas Staff Writer If you think that all Wilmington needs is another band that sounds simi lar to Dave Matthews, Jack-o-pierce, Pearl Jam and Vertical Horizon, then Catching Red might grab your ear. But if the thought of another band doing weak covers by Live, Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon makes you look to the skies in anguish and beg for answers, then you might want to stay home and listen to your own records. Wilmington locals Wes Sayer and Mike Gangi are the two main members of a new group called Catching Red. Having only been playing together for about a month, the two eager young lads already have gigs lined up at The Firebelly Lounge Nov. 2, Marz Nov. 8 and Hurricane Alley every Wednesday. Oct. 28, Catching Red played an acoustic show outside on the back deck at Hurricane Alley. With enough P.A. speakers to be heard in Southport, the boys played through two sets that lasted a couple of hours. With plenty of echo effect on his microphone and acoustic guitar, Wes Sayer flashed his technical chops on The Dave Matthews Band’s “Dancing Nancies” and “Jimi Thing," while giving his best Dave Matthews vocal impersonation. When Sayer played “Lightning Crashes," he once again failed to put his own stamp on the vocals, only imitating Live’s Ed Kowalczyk. The original songs, writ ten and sung by both members, were overly simplistic and loaded with enough sugary pop to give anyone a PCJTTERY, FROM PAGE 1 1 nated over 1000 years ago and combines the pre-Columbian heritage of Nicara gua with modem artistic styles. The pottery is made out of clay, but it is wood-fired instead of the hotter tempera tures of a kiln. For this reason, the pot tery is for decorative purposes only and cannot be used to carry water. “The pottery is very decorative. It is just beautiful and it is amazing how the artists incoporate innovation and tradi tion as welt as individual expression,” St. John’s Museum Art spokesman Ri chard Sceiford said. This pottery tells an important story of the potters’ culture. On each piece of pottery, along with the artist’s name is inscribed the name San Juan de Oriente. This stamp of authenticity indicates the pride that the artist has for his home. A connection between man and nature, which is important to their religious faith, is a constant theme throughout the pieces. The artists hope future genera tions will benefit the exposure of these cultural masterpieces to the rest of the world. toothache. All the special sound equip ment in a New York studio couldn’t make up for that lack of creativity. Mike Gangi appeared to be fre quently at odds with his equipment, of ten putting his guitar down in the middle of a song. When Gangi was playing the guitar, it was only a few chords, and even then, it seemed as though Sayer’s guitar was carrying the sound. Talking amongst themselves during most every song also showed a lack of professionalism and prepared ness that was irksome to the audience. The second half of the set opened with the band sporting costumes. Sayer wore an afro-like wig and played Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child,” the third most played song in the universe be hind “Free Bird” and “Stairway to Heaven.” Gangi then came on stage wearing a hat reminiscent of Jamiroqui, and for some reason refused to take it off for most of the show, a move that did not help his already shaky stage presence. The most disconcerting part of the second set was Gangi’s inane song about underage girls getting into bars. Even more immature and taste less was his offer to all the young “illegals” in the crowd, saying that they could “come home” with him after the show. While Wes Sayer seemed like a finely trained musician, his vocal style and lyrics left much to be desired. It would behoove Sayer to put his musi cal energy into creating a unique sound that utilizes his advanced guitar skill. Mike Gangi’s best attribute was the overly sincere poses he gave during his vocal delivery, which served as a sort of comic relief for what could have been a nightmare. If melodramatic pop and hackneyed cover songs are your thing, then you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see Catching Red in the future. If your tastes lean more towards the progres sive and unpredictable, hold out for an other Mute Lingo show. Hughley, from page 1 1 made the tour into a documentary film that was released Aug. 18 by MTV Films. In addition, Hughley taped a one-hour stand-up comedy special for HBO in Charlotte last year. He also stars along side Bill Bellamy, Shemar Moore and Morris Chestnut in the feature film. The Brothaz, which is due in theatres next year. Hughley just finished production on this film. “One of the most beautiful things in the world I’ve seen or heard is people laughing, even when there seems to be little reason for them to laugh. And that’s a great thing to me,” Hughley said in a recent press release.
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