JULY 5, 1996 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

23

EVENINGS OUT

Betty's latest is a bold and playful multimedia mix

Babes in Limboland Betty

Intersound, Roswell, Ga.

Reviewed by Tamara Murphy

If the thought of "girl groups" conjures up images of '50s doo-wop and bubblegum rock, it's time to meet the future. Described as a cross between B-52s, Joni Mitchell, and

Betty

Parliament Funkadelic with a definite tech edge, the New York trio Betty (who performed at the 1993 Lesbian-Gay March on Washington) creates a strangely delightful, uniquely joyous harmonic hybrid that is

•

earning rave reviews with every new endeavor.

Limboland, Betty's latest release and their first in national distribution, is a bold and playful mix, both in musical style and media presentation. The disc is an "enhanced" CD, meaning in has both music and computer information on it. In an ordinary CD player, you get just the format you expect, with pulsing dance tracks, beautifully orches-

trated ballads in tight three-part harmony, and even a cool cover of the 1960s Association hit "Windy." If, however, you pop Limboland into your PC's CD-ROM drive, be prepared to experience "Virtual Limbo." You'll get videos, live concert footage and interviews.

While the programs on Limboland are more than

a bit resource-hungry (don't try it with less than 12 megabytes of RAM), and the instructions are mushy at best, the novel fun of Limboland Enhanced was worth the effort. Particularly impressive was the multimedia performance piece "Pins and Needles."

Betty's musical flavor arises from the widely differing styles in which trio members are rooted. Sisters Amy and Elizabeth Jiff, a classically trained musician and a sharp-edged rocker, join with jazz and blues musician Alyson Palmer to create a deliciously alluring sound that blends the best of all worlds.

With their Limboland release, Betty is on the fast track. Prepare for the ride. ✔

PREFERRED APPLIANCE

SALES

&

SERVICE

RECONDITIONED

·

ALL MAJOR BRANDS

30 DAY WARRANTY

•

216/631-2922

WELFARE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED

9003 DENISON AVE

MARK A. KIKTA Attorney-At-Law

1398 Edwards, Suite 201 Lakewood, Ohio 44107 228-6670

General Practice of Law, including: Taxes Probate❖Wills❖Trusts Real Estate Landlord-Tenant Business Start-Up Corporations Non-Profit Organizations All Types of Contracts/Forms Free initial consultation

SPRING IS THE PERFECT TIME TO REVIEW YOUR ESTATE PLAN. CALL NOW TO DISCUSS THE DRAFTING OF A WILL OR TRUST. Convenient Evening/Weekend Appointments Also Available!

Therapy Systems Inc.

Comprehensive Therapeutic Services

Randy Thomas Gearhart Reiki Master, CCDC III, NCAC II, ICADC Licensed Independent Social Worker

By Appointment Only Voice Mail (216) 521-8844 Fax (216) 228-3380

1575 Grace Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Individual, Couple and Group Therapy

IF YOU HAVE HIV AND MONEY HAS BECOME A CONCERN

We understand the financial difficulties that occur when living with a life threatening illness.

(VBF) secures purchasers for your life insurance policy, providing you with the funds you need today. We simplify the entire process, creating the least amount of stress on you.

Our clients peace of mind and well being is our NUMBER ONE CONCERN. We are committed to securing the absolute highest possible purchase price for your policy, while maintaining the utmost in confidentiality.

HATIC

FOUN

VBF is proud to be a National sponser

of AIDS organizations.

AL BE

NEFITS

VIATICAL BENEFITS FOUNDATION. INC.

Gay Owned and Operated

Please call for more information.

1-800-871-9440

24 HOURS

CLEVELAND

FT. LAUDERDALE PHOENIX. CAMDEN

Learn more about our free Physicians Hotline, Available to all Viatical Benefit Foundation clients, Along with our 24 Hr. Crisis Intervention Hot Line, Staffed by certified HIV counselors.

We are family concerned about the well being and security of all other families.

C.S.U. Theatre Arts Area proudly presents

Cleveland Theater Company's World Premiere

CC

A Wilde Evening

with Scott Plate

written by Gordon Williams directed by Wayne Turney

Box Office 216/687-2109

June 28,29,30 July 14*, 20, 21, 26, 28* August 2, 4., 10, 11, 1996

all shows begin at 8:00p.m. *denotes "matinees" at 2:00p.m.

Coming July 12

C.S.U. Factory Theatre's

"THE SEA GULL" “THE