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Nov. 16, 2000 • Arts and Entertainment • ^ ; 1—'i ^^— Page 13 roiiiithe The Intensity that is Cat Power On Saturday, Nov. 11, Cat Power, a.k.a. Chan Marshall, played for a sold-out audience at the Arts Center in Carrboro, NC. The entire audience that evening was at full attention, patiently waiting for Cat Power to come out and plug her electric guitar into the only amp on stage. After she was an nounced there was an exaggerated pause, and suddenly she stepped right up to the micro phone and began to sing. Cat Power moved version of “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” She made fun of herself saying that she could play many other songs that were not her own, insinuating that she could not play her guitar or write her own music. This comment, on the other hand, is quite far from the truth. This solo artist does not feel comfortable being called a “rock st^” and her frequent apolo gies for her guitar play ing and the poor sound levels in the' venue re vealed more than this art ist may have realized. Cat the mole Power, a woman full of back and forth from the piano to her quick humor and timid stage pres- guitar playing songs off her new album, “The Covers Record.” She is able to manipulate songs that could be considered trite and senti mental into a balanced version of melody and emotion that is all her own. Cat Power played her own skillful interpretations of the Phil Phillips song, “Sea of Love,” “Wonderwall,” by Oasis, and her own rendition of Eric Clapton’s ence exposed more demons on stage than she probably wished to unveil. During her performance she seemed restless on stage, fidgeting with her microphone and her amp, finally moving off the stage into the front seats of the audience. Cat Power played one song after an other, avoiding applause at all cost. It was difficult to decide whether it was even a real show, as she would A weekly update— imdergvound style. :-J ■; Stop mid-song and begin speaking or begin playing a new song. Before she moved into the audience she dragged her micro phone into an unlit part of the stage during part of her set. She said she wanted to play in the dark. Many in the audience giggled at her appar ent wit and ability to laugh at her self, instead, it seemed that her move into the dark was more symbolic. Perhaps she was trying to hide from the cliche that the rock musician has become, hiding from the fact that she had all eyes on her. After coming out for an en core she apologized saying she knew it was not her best show, but said that she was going to play a Sonic Youth song. She pulled her guitar over her head and began to shake it. “There is my best impression,” she said, and she walked out of the room. Cat Power ’ s lyrics and simple yet intense melodies are packed with mood and depth. The evening was dark and intense as this woman ex posed her soul through her music to the crowd. Grah^’s Barrister’s Cafe makes new changes John Harbin , - Contributing Reporter , Barrister’s Cafe, which opened last spring in downtown Grah^, is adding to the changes being made to re-vamp the Court Square. According to co-owner., Vernon Suggs, changes are being made to the new restaurant due to limited seating. The cafe, which was placed in the bottom comer of the Paris Building circa 1912, has had great business with growing popularity. Due to the restaurant’s growth, the decision has been made to add outside seating to accommo date, which should be ready in March 2001. Barrister’s was named for a rather interesting but logical rea son. “Barrister is [British] for law yer, and with our location around the Court Square in Graham, it was a perfect choice,” co-owner Vernon Suggs said. “We have many law yers and court officials who eat lunch here.” The cafe, located at 20 North ■ West Court Square, is open for lunch every Mon. through Sat. from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., when it closes to prepare for dinner. It then re-opens at 5 p.m. and closes for the night at 9 p.m. Barrister’s offers a variety of gourmet sandwiches and fine soups for lunch and dinner. The dinner menu also includes selected fea tures that include grilled and black ened meats and seafood. There are also a variety of burgers, salads and combination plates, and for dessert, cheesecake or apple pie. Other items on the menu in clude appetizers such as baked po tato skms, fried mushrooms and the “Hot House Chili.” No cafe would be complete without coffee and there are plenty of choices, by the cup or by the pound. Barrister’s offers Costa Rican, Sulawesi and French Roast coffees. Specialty coffees such as Tanzania Peaberry, Guatemalan, Sumatra, and Panama Estate are also on the list. When coffee just won’t do, iced tea, hot tea and soft drinks are also available. For the mature customer’s there are draft, import, and domestic beers, and wine is available by the glass or bottle. While Barrister’s has only been open for about six months, business is great according to Suggs. Expansion plans were put underway when the restaurant first opened. Now the need is mandatory with the business they are receiv ing. Not only are they adding more seating, but plans to include an elevator are in the works to accom modate surrounding businesses. Look for more changes in the future, and in the meantime, enjoy a gourmet meal and coffee to follow. On Tour Nov 16: Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sum41, The Ritz, Raleigh Nov. 17: Pat McGee Band, Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro Nov. 17: Marvelous 3, The Ritz, Raleigh Nov. 17: Kenny Chesney, War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro Nov. 18: Broadcast, The Sea & the Cake, Cat’s Cradle Nov. 18: Ben Harper, War Memorial Auditorium Nov. 19: Joan Osborne, Bare Jr., Cat’s Cradle Nov. 20: Bright Eyes, Sorry About Dresden, Go! Rehearsal Studios, Carrboro Nov. 21: Boy Sets Fire, Death by Stereo, Snapcase, Cat’s Cradle Nov. 22: Skid Row, Ziggy’s, Winston-Salem Nov. 25: Jingle Bailers Jam feat. Cash Money, Nelly, Juvenile, Lil’Kim, Greensboro Coliseum Nov. 28: Bloodhound Gang, Tremont Music Hall, Charlotte Nov. 28: Ashtray Baby Head, The Juliana Theory, Room Four, Carrboro Nov. 29: Dismemberment Plan, Go Lounge, Carrboro Nov. 29: Deftones, Incubus, Hornets Training Center, Charlotte On Stage Nov. 17: Elon College Gospel Choir’s Annual Fall Concert, Whitley Auditorium, 7 p.m. Nov. 20: Elon College Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Elan Presents Songs in the Key of Life, McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1: Faculty Art Exhibit Opens, Isabella Cannon Room ' On Screen West End Cinema (538-9900) Little Nicky The Exorcist Red Planet Legend of Bagger Vance Charlie’s Angels Men of Honor Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 Meet the Parents Little Vampire Remember the Titans Bedazzled Pay it Forward On Disc Music Releases: 11/14 www.billboard.com • Marilyn Manson “Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)” • The Offspring “Conspiracy of One” •Master P “Ghetto Postage” •Chante Moore “Exposed” • SClub7 • Yo La Tengo “Danelectro”
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