August 12, 1998 EXPRESS Page 7 Arts & Entertainment ••••••••••••••••• ••• h Wednesday,August 19' • •• • TAFFY •• JRCK'S at the HeritageInn • welcomesanothergreatnight of ... •• • opening with •• Los Angeles' • CandiceKraft •• Doors open: 7:00 pm .: Great specials all night long!. •• Showtime8:30pm • $5/person ------------------- ••·-------------------· (250) 352-5331 • 422 VernonStreet,Nelson • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The unique sounds of Fungkus will rock the Club Utopia on Friday, Aug. 14. The Victoria-based band has carved out a reputation as one of Canada's most unique club acts. Utopia gets funky ~ABARJfT By Paula Wilson Robillard will play a special Tuesday night show at NELSON - Nights full of pop, jazz and funk with a healthy dose of reggae is in store at Utopia this weekend. The wild Fungkus boys from Victoria are playing on Utopia on Aug. 18. A man and his kazoo Capital S11111cr Theatre Friday night (Aug. 14). These dudes have figured out a Loads of garlic, great music and cheap pitchers of ale ... it way to srnush ska, reggae, funk, acid jazz, rap and rock doesn't get much better than that. Wed. Thru Sat. into one word: Skungk. It's the core of what these musi- The regular Wednesday night delight at the Outer Clove cians/scotch drinkers/opera singers and studio junkies call continues on Aug. 12 with local performer Richard Aug. 19, 20, 21 & 22 their music. They're playing on Friday night only. Fordham, his kazoo and his guitar. Saturday and Sunday at Utopia will be jam-packed with music. Opening band Sellassie I Power is rumored to be Fordham has been a familiar face in the Nelson music scene since he arrived in 1990 to attend Selkirk College's 7:30 pm Canada's best reggae band. They start playing at 9 p.rn. music program. Since then he has been involved in a load before the Burt Neilson Band (BNB) takes the stage. of diverse and capricious projects including a nine-piece For Reservations The seven-piece BNB met while attending Lakehead band This Thing, a performance poetry group The Corned University in Thunder Bay and have been working on rein- venting their live show ever since. They've mastered the Beast Choir, and a jazz band called The Fabulous Zambonis. 352-6363 spontaneous jam using all their instruments: vocals, piano, But at The Clove, it's just Richard, some of his original trumpet, guitars and percussion -- but they still have no tunes and his favorite songs from the 1950s to the '90s idea how their music is classified. reworked in a unique Fordham way. He will perform from Band members guess their release will be filed some- 7 to 9 p.rn. where between the indie, pop-rock and alternative sec- tions. Whatever the music is, fans all across the country Dynamic duo in Kaslo have tuned into BNB and a cult-like status seems just When two people have chemistry, heads turn. Whether around the corner. they are musicians, lovers or business partners, they shine. Duke Robillard and his guitar have been seen and heard Sam Masich and Christine Duncan have that spark and in some pretty grandiose places: Bob Dylan's new album, they are letting it glow. I was lucky enough to stumble years of recordings with Roomful of Blues, the Legendary upon this duo during a recording session at a funky Blues Band and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and he's Vancouver cove full of art, antiques, candy and coffee last shared the stage with Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, month. The room was hushed and not an eye was turned B.B. King and Count Basie. away from the stage as Sam and Christine performed their What some people are saying To say the least, Robillard's guitar playing is a coveted captivating repertoire of original tunes. It was an emotion- art. He sticks mostly to the blues, and adds a little spice al experience for everybody. about Waldorf education. .. with his explorations into jazz, rock and boogie. But wher- Christine, who some people think is the premier jazz ever it sits on the musical spectrum, his music always feels vocalist in Canada, is also an extremely creative skat artist. " ...the Waldorf movement with its unique understanding good. Sam sings, plays guitar and writes - his songs are poetic of the education of the child and its years of teaching "The most important thing is that even if I'm playing and refreshingly funny. The music includes jazz, folk, pop, practice and institutional experience, deserves the music (that is as) comfortable as an old pair of shoes, it's soul and blues. informed consideration of those genuinely concerned with valid today. It's not just some re-creating of another era. They'll be playing in Kaslo at the Langham Hall on education and the development of human wholeness." I'm writing songs that people can relate to," said Friday, August 21. Tickets are $ I 0. Douglas Sloan, Ph.D. Professor. Columbia University Robillard. "The Steiner/Waldorf educational system puts the proper Fat Tire Festival needs volunteers balance of emphasis between the academic and the cultural and the artistic growth of the child." Gary·Kurtz, Film Producer: American Graffiti,Star Wars NELSON - The Kootenay Fat Tire Ride, Gerick Cycle or Oso Negro. throughout the day, including "bike Festival is looking for volunteers to Meanwhile, other preparations for maintenance" and "learn to ride." "I am deeply grateful for Waldorf education, which woke help facilitate the many activities at the festival are proceeding smoothly. Admission for participants is $20, me up and helped me rediscover my imagination." the Aug. 30 event at Morning The festival and friendly competition and includes all the races, lots of Michael Ende, Author of the Neverending Story & Momo Mountain. is geared towards opening the eyes of music and dancing. Food services, race marshalling and newcomers to the high speed thrills of There will also be some scruptuous Nelson Waldorf School clean-up crews are just some of the a triple downhill, kid's ripper race and refreshments -- everything from pan- 3468 Bw~· JA (5 mins. south of Nelson) Ph. 352-6919 areas in which volunteers are needed. two long-distance cross country cakes to pasta. This year's event is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR KINDERGARTEN To get on the list call 352-6034, or adventures. being held in honor of Carn TO GR 6, NURSERY SCHOOL & PARENT and TOT sign up before Aug. 29 at The Sacred Free clinics will also be offered Alexander, who passed away in 1996.