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Sting/The Dream of the Blue Turtle A 8 M I always wondered what the solo projects from the members of The Police would sound like. I was fairly optimistic about what to expect from Stewart Copeland (his Klark Kent was mildly interest- ing) and guitarist Andy Summers this work with Robert Fripp is light years removed), but skepti- cal about Sting and whether he would dump the self-indulgent, Jamaican-influenced gibberish which was becoming tiresome. My skepticism was solidified by the cover of his first solo release, The Dream of the Blue Thule. Here was Sting looking like a Git model, the quintessential pop idol, and I couldn't help but think of Rick Springfield. But after the first bars of "If you Love Somebody", my pessimism was vanquished. This is a Sting l have never heard before. Gone are the rubber-stamped reggae ineli- nations, dark, brooding atmo- spherics, and affected vocal styl- ings that were The Police. The calculated conceptualization has been replaced with a hodgepodge of musical styles and influences and the overall result is a big, bold sound that has an unpretentious, childlike feel to it. of Elora dance Es Paranza One of last year' not necessarily t was the lloneydrl "l) the Deck Honeydrlmiers s taken a chance and it though the success or , this will be of no ce financially, it will determine whether he for lunch, dinner, end beverages s surprises (and l pleasant one) mm. a rehash ((iiii;)) Saturday, June 29, the banks of the Grand River will echo to the sounds of Wendy Davis and The Little Big Band at the Elora and District Chamber of of old rhythm ond blues standards which was panned by the critics but became an unexpected hit., This is nothing new for Robert Plant whose career has been marked by a number of paradoxi- cal twists. From his days in Led Zeppelin to his recent stint in the Honeydrippers. criticism and suc- cess have strangely enough gone hand in hand. It is interesting then that Plant's three solo projects have in no way attempted to patronize Zeppelin's heavy metal leanings. While former bandmate Jimmy Page clings to his Yardbird's heritage, Plant has evolved, unwilling to compromise his present direction to appease the heavy metal discip les or Honeydripper’s clientele. Shaken 'tt Stirred features his strongest material to date, a stark departure from the middle-of-the- road Honeydripper mush and a quantum leap from last year's Principle ot Moments. While Plant has made a com scious effort to shed his past, Shaken” seems like a logical evolu- tion from the musical territory originally explored on Physical Gram“ and In Through the Out Door. The most notable difference is Plant's vocal range which has been refined and streamlined to the point where the shrill qualities no longer prevail. But what really makes the album work is Plant's supporting cast. Guitarist Robbie Blunt has been a member since day one and his playing reflects the growth and maturity which has taken place. Like any good guitarist, he knows when to be economical and when to be carefree and in this case, has found the perfect balance. Drummer Richie Hayward, who has played with everyone from John Cale to Little Feat and Joan Armatrading. is probably the fin- est percussionist Plant has worked with. Unlike John Bonham, who relied on a heavy-handed ap- proach, Hayward is more of a stylist and his distinct' flavorings proach, Hayward is more of u, stylist and his distinct' flavorings complement the work of Blunt. In a recent articl rocker in transition. have found his niche 'tt Stirred NOW OPEN I would have to agree The event will be held at Bissell Park on the south side of Mill St. E. near Metcalfe St. It will kick off at 7 p.m. Commerce Dance. article 8, Plant, the says he may With Shaken Outdoor m ' THE KICK or t , '.i,,r N . ' " I r . . 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