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Rockin' the Registry Theatre with musical 'Peep-Show' I ascivious. Scintillating. aural aphrodisiac, These are the hot flashes that come to mind when you hear Tim Mech's Peep- Tim Mech. vocals/gui- tarist, Mark Lockhart, drums, and Ron Keep on bass are a potent raunch and roll trinity whose aim is to satisfy every audience member ---- Slide in the City. Mech, is a guitar virtuoso and plays custom-made Mark Silber Hawaiian guitar. Like Silber, Mech knows his guitar from the inside out. Other people fond of this 'axe' are good buddies and slide guitar players Ben Harper and David Hadley. Mech's unique instru- ment is fashioned after the vintage 'Weissenbom' guitar which was built in the late '20's and early ‘30's in Los Angeles. This sexual slide sound is the sumptuous compliment to Mech's ooh la la vocal prowess. "Mark knows about our mum. is a great fan of the band and loves our work," Mech said. "He makes these great models of vintage string instruments. "The first time I saw someone play a Weis- senbom - Ben Harper in Vancouver 1996. I thought it sounded amazing. "Subsequently Ben Harp- er is playing more electric guitar these days than slide. I guess I pioneered it from my perspective where J took slide guitar and pul it into a rock and roll context as being the lead instrument." Peep»Show's long-await- ed second CD under the apt working title "Topless" is due out at the end of the year and the boys are care- fully shopping for the right label. Mech, often rticknamed 'Superlaver'. has been super busy He just finished a tour with Bruce Cockburn, he plays solo gigs. and he F_aLSLFTSF0qiALVA3hAEN Br Com ANnnEws-uLsuL For The Chronicle Women tl Men's Training Equipment Everything for your competitive needs m Pf,, ”I oitri [ dd The Ontario show which brings them to The Registry Theatre Sept 5, with special guests The lolly Llamas. is part of a 'teaser' tour in sup- port of their next CD. Mech and his dynamic duo have played around the usual bars including low live arts hives lane Bond and The Circus Room. Singer/guitarist Tum Mach brings his band PeepShow to Kitchener; Registry Theatre, Sept. s for an all-ages event records with his band. He and demand. You go where the Pleasure, and Take MI admits most of the work for you are wanted. "We said what we wanted I the band is coming from Peep-Show's career start- do. The model and the pht outside ofCanada ed when, out of 3000 tographer took the basi That won't stop them limit playing Canada; but they love playing the Irs and the [LS loves them â€" from the savvy bistros of New York to the wild haunts of Georgia including Velvet Fln’s in Savannah. "For some reason, Savan- nah and Macon,Georgia really like us," said Mech "There are a few places in the States on the Eastern side where we can go, get a great audience and sell some records. It's supply ARTS FOCUS Peep-Show's career start- ed when, out of 3000 entries, they became one of II Best Unsigned Bands across North America as a result of music gospel Musi- cian Magazine. The panel included Buddy Guy, Tori Amos, Joe Satriani, Vince Gill and Bob Mould. Peep-Shaw's debut CD "Cocktails" is the type of music that makes red- blooded man or woman want tohoe de oh doe. It has to do with that sexier-tham thou slide guitar and Mectis lyrical seduction -_ the big sleazy __ cleverly oozing from every sound, and CD cover. "From the first record Cocktails we had a whole conceptualized idea. That's a big thing for us. " explained Mech whose titil- lating song titles range from Luscious. Teaser. and I like What I See, to You Can't Stop Enjoy the Relaxing Experience of Therapeutic Bodywork when you give from the core of your being from the very quiet, deep place within you. "iss, you become very , relaxed, very calm A ANTON SCHRAUD 742-0695 the Pleasure, and Take Me. "We said what we wanted to do. The model and the pho- tographer took the basic ideas that we threw together and the whole thing turned into a pretty cool package" For "Cocktails", a long- time favourite sonic drink of Canada's chic Maple Music Web site, the sleeve center- fold features an alluring shot of a young woman reminis- cent of Lena Olln's famed mirror pose from the film The Unbearable Lightness of Being, tastefully shot in black and white. "We want to make sure we fall into the same quality level for the next record and the name 'Topless' is a good place to start. "We are just trying to decide whether that's going to fulfill what we want to have for a complete album package." hdded Mech, IRUNHIIILI Continued on page 20 Im Most People " ', . will buy more than one house Ll Fi'! . will buy more than one car q will have more than one job L) You only retire ONCE ”- m You can not afford to make a mistake “It --------------------- -- an." on:-aomus.-m,oN-mm a ' (519)13le an. 241 - and}: 1artheFmestorsgrmqtxmn FWtAFtCtV I u! "-qtPofoeNr"rm FLA-OM vu- wsgmnum mom Aylmer Clark is back on the Blyth Festival stage this summer along with his barnyard friends in Bam- boozled: He Won't Come in From the Barn, Part n. the sequel to the wildly successful He Won't Come in From the Barn. Ted Johns reprises his role of Aylmer. and his wife Janet Amos returns to as his on-stage spouse, Rose. Bamboozled also stars Caroline Gillis, lohn Jarvis and Bob Nasmith. Willy the Golden Calf and Ribsy the piglet round out the cast, Barnbooaled is sure to draw laughter as Aylmer Clark tries to cope with the modern farming world. From genetically modified organisms to computer- ized combines, Alymer meets the challenges head- on. Artistic director Eric Coates is thrilled to bring Aylmer and his family back to Blyth. "Ted Johns is a strong voice for farmers everywhere. His work is funny, unbiased and current." Paul Thompson (The Outdoor Donnellysl directs this production. Glenn Davidson designed the set and lighting, and Victoria Wallace (The Outdoor Donnellys) returns to design the costumes. The stage management team includes Kendra Fry and Angie Jones. Barnboozled runs through Sept. 6. Order your tickets from the Blyth Festival box office at 523-9300 or 1-877-862-5984. or order online at www.blythfestival.com. Weekly rehearsals, coachings by KWS musicians. a guided chamber music program, day-long retreats with special guest coaches. free tickets to Kitchener- Waterloo Symphony concerts, side-by-side perfor- mances with the KWS, as well as chamber music concerts and full orchestral performances are all a part of the learning experience. During its 2003/2004 season, the KWS youth orchestra program will present three full-length con- certs at The Centre In The Square at 2 pm. Dec. 6.. Feb. I4, 2004, and April 17, 2004, as well as numerous outreach activities throughout the Waterloo region. All interested performers are asked to complete an audition application. which can be accessed at www.kwsymphonrorrcatyo or picked up at The Centre in The Square stage door, located on Ellen Street in Kitchener. during regular business hours, Auditions for the KWS youth orchestra program (KWSYOP) will be held Sept. 7-14, ompieted applications should be sent to Natalie Mlliams. Youth Orchestra coordinator. by fax at 519- 745-4474. by e-mail: nwilliams@kwsymphonyon.ca. or in person at The Centre In The Square's stage door, All competed auditiGrfappiications must be returned before an audition time is scheduled,. Fdr more information,corttact thalie lhrdiams at 745-47t l ext. 390. or nwilliams68wsymphortyon.ca. KWS youth orchestra looking for new members Barnboozled brings laughter to Blyth stage