like a fiddle one minute, bagpipes the next, his guitar is the catalyst that allows him to bridge traâ€" ditional and contemporary folk music with such nspired grace and ease. And when the mood Jimi Hendri‘s imagination and Link Wray‘s rock ‘n‘ roll fire â€" is pure siestring magic. Sounding Richard Thompson is a classic example of the inverse relationship between artistic value and commercial success. A seminal figure in the birth of British follâ€"rock â€" he was a founding member of Fairport convention â€" Thompson has created abod;dm:nri&. say, Neil Young‘s for brilliant songwriting. Thc'lhmw»d-ohx pens to be one of the greatest living guitarists just icing on the cake. Why he remains a cult artist is one of life‘s great mysteries. Watching the Dark, a threeCD retrospective that ranges from his late ‘6Os work with Fairport, through his collaboration with exâ€" wife Linda and his solo career, is just another good reason why Thompson should be a houseâ€" hold name. Whether it‘s a Fairport number, a duet with Linda or a previously unreleased rarity, every track resonates with the man‘s many gifts. The goiden thread that weaves its way throughout the material is his guitar playing. His incomparable stvleâ€"awnbhuimdLaoKM!M. l PAGE 14 â€" Not valld with any other offer. xperience Nina‘s cuisine once and you‘ll be purchase two regular priced entreés and get a Bring in this certificate, STOP! bucket of mussels as a start to your dinner If you have not visited Casa Nina within the past 90 days, please back again and again. 56 King Street N. WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1993 ever a ser where it is. We‘ll give you $10.00 that you may apply towards any product purchased. Can you beli¢ve it? There is a typo in this advertisement, spot it and receive a $10.00 Gift! More importantly, if you find it, call and tell us Casaâ€"Nina Restaur 56 King Street North Waterloo (at King & Pri purity and beauty that can‘t be found in conteimâ€" porary music. Like the Rankin Family, the Barra MacNeils share a passion for the music of their ancestors. Timeframe is a beautiful recording, a seamiess biend of breathtaking harmonies and traditional instrumentation. This is roots music in the truest sense and a century from now, it will be just as The recent success of the Rankin Family has drawn attention of something that‘s hardly recent â€"wumum appeal is limited, i Celtic folk has a moves him, he can play rock and roll with the best of them. mlm'snwm;‘mnmnpson, OfctIl::i just his guitar. ing is believing, Wmmfl-*heur::i%mmb the dozen or so of us who already own everything he‘s ever done. Others will marvel at what they‘ve been missing all these years. The Barra MacNeils n i 3 on congap en gre it Nina Talks About Lunch . ... 888â€" ## Mnthappenswlm&wlnvé, f Five Sensational Chefs working in the same kitchen at the same time? Well, you get Five minds creating, Ten hands preparing and Ten feet running! ... all to make the unquestionably 475 King St. North, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 225 For ©12.95, come in and try it. | _ You‘ll see why we love to brag about our staff, xt seAï¬ 4t w Ag Seth 3