Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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march The Cold, by far the most popular of the WTUL Marathon bands, is New Orleans ' own contribution to New Wave. The Cold draws a crowd wherever they go, and the Marathon is no exception. Hundreds of adoring high school fans crowd the stage, copying every move lead singer Barbie Menendez makes. The devoted wear darl( sunglasses, ties over t-shirts, and New Wave buttons. They jump up and down in almost spasmodic motion to the music while the older, more mature Tulane students watch with smiles of amusement. Yet, late at night, when the high schoolers are at home, Tulane students can be found at Jimmy ' s, wearing dark sunglasses, ties over t°shirts, and New Wave buttons, jumping up and down to the music of The Cold. 25

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march The Annual WTUL Rock-On Survival Marathon brings a weekend of fine local music to Tulane. Beer, t-shirts, cups and calendars are sold at the fundraiser. Unfortunately, the quad grass is not very appreciative of being trampled by stamping feet and drowned in a sea of spilled beer, and it turns brown in protest. The huge crowd and loud bands displease some campus residents, but the Marathon is a record breaking financial success for Tulane ' s commercial- free radio station. Some questions arise about the future of outdoor concerts and the proper use of the U.C. quad. If this Marathon is to be the last, the nine bands and three twenty-four hour D.J.s who provided a non-stop weekend of rock and roll have made it the best. 24

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april T.U.C.P. closes the 1981 season with a triple header. An evening of jazz and classical acoustic guitar features the finest musicians of that genre. Guitar greats Al Oimeola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia combine talents and perform in McAlister Auditorium. Each member of the trio is an acclaimed guitarist in his own right and it is doubtful that such a concentration of talent has ever before graced McAlister ' s stage. Although New Orleans provides constant exposure to the roots of jazz, once in a while it is a real treat to have the opportunity to listen to the progressive jazz that has emerged into a complex and important musical category. 26