Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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Q Michael StanlefBand ichael Stanley, sport- ing an OU baseball jer- rocked Memorial Audito- on Saturday, October 9. sey, t f The Michael Stanley Band en- tertained more than 1800 fans with their Cleveland sound. The opening song, Heartland, brought the crowd to their feet and they remained standing all the way through the first hour of the show. Ripping through such favor- ites as Tonight, When I'm Holding You Tight, and Prom- ises, the crowd's satisfaction was obvious as people began dancing in the aisles. The mellow Why Should Love Have to be This Way? charmed one lady in the front row as Michael Stanley kissed her during the song. During In Between the Lines, drummer Tommy Do- beck did an excellent job at lnringing the crowd back to their eet. ' -. . ' - Stanley, telling the crowd that if they take it all in song by song, day by day, every once in a while you'll get really lucky and have a magic night, then cut into the popular Midwest Midnight. The band then played a few hits off their recent North Coast album. Saxophone player Rick The Cleveland Horn Bell was outstanding through the whole show and particularly while playing Lover. His loud, clear sound was very moving. The crowd wouldn't settle for I-Ie Can't Love You Like I Love You as the last song and their chanting and cheering brought the band back out for three more hits. All the band members were drenched with sweat by the end of the show but still had enough energy to play a long, vigorous version of Strike Up the Band for the finale. end of the show Stan- to h ave passed and needed ley ou to be lead Violent Markasky. Stanley was able walk off stage eventually, not before he put an' I Loi button on his jersey. Other band members included Kevin Raleigh and Bob Pe- lander on both keyboards and vocals and Michael Gismondi on bass. gt x.. I 1. K I ONCERTS

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The best thing about Oc- toberwest is n cold beer. ex ezine oxqie OCTOBERWEST ix 3,145 YQ Bruce Payne HI 4 :- 6b.,,. . . i Z'-'-F OctoberWest Weekend Proves Successful The setting was a typical fall day. The leaves were several shades of red. the air was crisp and cool, and the sky was a clear sharp blue interrupted by a few passing clouds. Sound like a Currier and Ives scenef' Well. OctoberWest wasn't picture-perfect but it was. for the second year in a row. a big success. The weekend was organized by the senior staff of the West Green Council. Micah Engber, Dick Frick, and Adam Caskey. otherwise known as Dammad Productions. coordinated most of the events beginning with a mixer at Ryors Hall on Friday, October 1. On Saturday, booths were set up around the West Green providing plenty of hot dogs. donuts. carmel apples. apple cider, and much more. A booth representing the African students also had on display ethnic foods and costumes. 30 - Campus Life Beginning the day was a ramp party held at the Convocation Center where the Convo Cuties displayed their face-painting skills. Three bands, The Shifters tformerly known as Risky Shiftl, Panorama, and the Spliff Brothers were on hand throughout the day to entertain with rock-n-roll. reggae and jazz. Also present were Cheap Trick, the Blues Brothers. REO Speedwagon, Loverboy and Billy Squire who all performed in the outdoor airband concert known as Air Force I. The whole event was funded by the West Green Council who then contributed a donation to United Appeal. This year. OctoberWest raised S600 for the organization and although it wasn't picture-perfect, it was a success for all those involved. Betsy Lippy Everyone enjoys a good party and great bands. ,A I