ENTERTAINMENT HIGH GEAR, MARCH, 1977

THE KINKS

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THE CLEVELAND GAY CENTER

INVITES YOU TO AN OPEN HOUSE,

AT THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE CONVENTRYARD MALL, EUCLID HTS. BLVD., CLEVELAND HTS., OHIO. MARCH 27 FROM 1-5 P.M.

GEAR COMMUNITY CENTER PROPOSED PROGRAM

FOR NON-COUNSELING SERVICES SURVEY

Ray Davies and The Kinks have returned to a non-concept album format in Sleepwalker. A welcome change indeed. Since the release of the remarkably successful "Lola" in 1970, Ray Davies has been largely engrossed in writing albums only as soundtracks to the groups elaborate stage shows. Sometimes the music suffered on these albums so that it would "fit" with staging and lyrics.

The Kinks old style of rock n' roll has been revived in Sleepwalker. Davies has written several striking tunes for this first album for Arista Records. Of the nine songs presented, all were written, produced and arranged by Davies himself and most seem to be written for and about men.

With the exception of "Mr. Big Man" (which tends to be a flashback of a character from Preservation Acts I and II) each song is original, likable and a direct reflection of Davies' return to writing quality music.

All songs presented here are rock 'n roll oriented with the title track (an abstract homage to male hustling), "Juke Box Music" and "Life On the Road" being the most appealing. "Brother" adds a soulful ballad flavor to the unmistakable Kinks format and in the absence of any politically gay male musicians fills a void for man-to-man music.

Sleepwalker should easily boost the Kink's mediocre record sales of the past several years. It's Ray Davies at his best."

Community Center is finally a reality, we are involved in planning activities

and services which the center will offer.

We need your reaction-We need your help--

Check over the following listings to see if there is something of interest to you. Let us

know by mail, or phone, using the Hot Line number, which ones you like. If you'd like to help out in organization of a particular activity, tell us.

PARENTS OF GAYS GROUP MORE IDEAS ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP, SPEAKER'S BUREAU, DRAMA WORKSHOP POETRY READING, TALENT SHOWS, FOLK DANCING GROUP PROGRAM IDEAS TEAM SPORTS FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL BASEBALL BADMINTON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DANCES PICNICS SWIMMING PARTIES OUTDOOR CAMPING HIKES BIKE TRIPS PARTIES AT HOLIDAY TIMES SERVICE AND FACILITIES LIBRARY OF GAY BOOKS, FILM AND LECTURE SERIES

DON WE NOW OUR (GULP!) APPAREL

FAND WE'LL ALL FEEL (AHEM!) WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME

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THEN DRIVE GAYLY FORWARD THROUGH THE NEXT LIGHT.