Anticipation - New University

p ridoy, November 17, 1972
NEW UNIVERSITY
HOT TUNA & CO.
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by ralph hawkins
staff writer
It is rare when one has a chance to go to a
concert and see more than one really good
group. Most of theaudience (myself included)
scarfs up $5 plus just to see the main attraction. Naturally Iwas surprised to get a
chance to see Hot Tuna, the New Riders and
Wishbone Ash all at one shot. Although the
Hollywood Palladium is not the best place to
SEE a group, it consistently manages to come
up with fine shows.
Wishbone Ash was up first and got the crowd
moving with a little rock-for-your-roll and a
little hootchie-for-your-koo.Their music is too
for some, but their style is unique. Their
ts were fairly long, and the twin leads went
rough so many changes Idon't know how
ey kept going. They only played for an hourid-a-half (encore includedlt and after a brief
Lermission it was time for the New Riders of
the Purple Sage, an offshoot of the Grateful
Eavy
EVho
was it that said theSan Francisco sound
as Dead? Well, he was both right and wrong,
i the Grate tradition of the Dead. The New
iders started out with a few country nuni>rs, evolving into some really, really fine
>ogie and ending, of course, with a few old
ick-and-rollers for good measure. Their
nind is pretty smooth and most of their sets
developedinto long jams featuring the best of
bass, rhythm, lead and especially pedal
eel guitar. An added extra female vocalist
id some harp rounded out the sound really
ce. Even after another 90 minutes of muc. no one was tired of NRPS. (Rumor has it
at the Dead will be back Dec. 20th.)
ifter seeing all this. Ididn't know what to
(e
expect from Hot Tuna. Ihad heard some bad
things about the Airplane's gig in LA this past
summer, but Ireally couldn't believeit. Well, it
by pam leistner
managing editor
The Nieuport 17 was a pre-World War Ibi-wing lighter plane
that was flown by American
volunteers during days of the
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didn't take long lor them to quiet my Tears. It's "Lafayette Eseadrille. Today, it is a museum of aviation
a pity no one will probably remember those history and a restaurant in Santa Ana.
Nieuport 17, 1615 17th Street, came into being only two years
other bands that played before.
Jack Casady has-got to be the fastest bassist I ago and has expanded so that over 200 people eat lunch here
can ever remember seeing,and he does some daily. The restaurant's success is the result of many years of
terrific eyebrow. There is something Ilove planning by Bill Bettis and Dave Nevvbro, two former naval
about axeman Jorma Kaukonens style, but he aviators.
was so diverse I
could hardly keepup with what
Mr.Bettis has an excellent philosophy of restaurant managehe was doing. Was it six? Seven? Eight ment. He is there every day from the time the restaurant opens
different guitars? Even at that. Papa John (11 a.m. on weekdays, 5 p.m. on weekends), until it closes
Creach. who has been doinghis thing with the (somewhere around 2 a.m.). At most expensive restaurants,
violin since 1927 or '28. kept up beautifully, clients are often overwhelmed by waitresses and busboys. but
never missing a chance to compliment one of Mr. Bettis believes that he and the waitresses must be able to
Jorma's riffs. And drummer
Piazza "feel" the sort of attention the customer wants.Service is not at
— Sammy
well, the whole all skimpy or slow: water glasses are filled when only half
was not only good, he was
empty, but the waitresses do not stand over customers as they
band was insane with energy.
They were fast. yes. But listening and eat.
watching them was like flying. Each one of the
Reservations are a goodidea if you want to eat immediately,
band contributed to the vocals at one time or but not necessary. At 8 p.m. on a Fridaynight, there was only a
another. They have many faces, all of their 30-minute wait in a comfortable, firelit bar. The major amount
songs are equally heavy in presentation yet of flight paraphenalia is here (a highly detailed and accurate
mean,do I scale flying model ofa Nieuport 17hangs over the stage). A very
mellow onyour head. Peace music.I
have to list two hours worth of music plus nice touch is the sofas and highback chairs situated around the
encores for you? They must have done every- blazing fireplace, in addition to the tables and bar. This is also
thing Hot Tuna's ever put on vinyl, not to where you can find some of the bar/lounge entertainment in
mention about half of the Jefferson Airplane's Orange County. The Armstrongs (a comedy/singing duo who
new album: Highlights of the evening were perform quite often for Reubens') were there last weekend.
The dining room is paneled in wood and the lightingisdone by
"Candy Man."
"Highway Song." "Keep On
'
Truckin, "Milk Train" ad infinitum grun- lamps which, at first, look like typical livingroom ornaments. A
tabis.
second look, however, shows that all are beaten bronze. The
If you missed this one, Ifeel sorry for you. but atmosphere is rich and warm, but very low-key.
you can get one of their albums. Their latest is
The foodis excellent. Mr.Bettis told us that the chef is thebest
Hot Tuna BURGERS (on Grunt). It willalmost he has ever found. We started with Shrimp Eseadrille,a large
be like a private concert in your living room. shrimp cocktail with spicy Remoulade SauCe (horseradish,
How many groups are better than their curry and ginger), which was fantastic.
albums? Hot Tuna is one.
Next came the soup and salad which are part of most
complete restaurant dinners: good thick Boston clam chowder
and. unexpectedly, a wilted spinich salad instead of the usual
crisp greens. With a regular dinner, you get your choice of soup
or salad.
These surprises set the stage for the entrees: over-one-inch—
prime rib (incrediblytender) with a choice of Asparagus
thick
Nov. 17
Divertissment dc Dance, at the Dance
boiled tomato, and. the chef's
HoHandaise
or baked- potato
Orange
County.
of
Theater —
Call 778-6006.
- two or
— "Don't
filet mignons sauteed in wine,
Bother Me, I Can't special. Totirnedos
Nov. 17
Dec. 21
Cope" at the Huntington Hartford. 813-686-5051.
with Bearnaise sauce and capped with mushrooms,
— 8:30 p.m. Commander Cody and His covered
glazed carrots. Asparagus HoHandaise AND (not or) eggplant
Nov. 18
Lost Planet Airmen. Crawford Hull. Students SI. (notice NO BAKED POTATO). Just as Reubens' serves
Others $2—and $3.
artichokes. Nieuport 17s specialty is eggplant. It is delicious.
Nov. 19 ""Lucia diLammermoor"Music Center
The usual number and types of domestic wines are available,
Opera Association. (213) 686-5781.
—
but
there is an outstanding selection of imported wines ranging
Nov. 18 A Tribute to Myrna Loy. At Grauman's
Chinese Theatre 2:0(1 p.m. Admission $2. A Filmex from Liebfraumilch Blue Nun to Mod & Chandron's Dom
Perignon,
Production. —
Dinner prices areaverage fora good restaurant (our dinners
Harry Chapin with supporting acl
Nov. 21-26
Whole Oats. The Troubadour, Beverly Hills. Two were $6:25 each). They range 1'rojj.i $7.25 for Center Cut
shows 8:30—and 11 p.m.
Tenderloin and Alaskan King Crab Leg (together) to $3.95 for
Nov. 19
Pacific Strings. Santa Ana City Hall Chopped Sirloin of Beef. The Shrimp Eseadrille' is $2.25. Also
Annex. 3:00 p.m.Admission $2, Children $1.
available are Veal Scalopini (excellent, we are told) for $4.95
Nov. 22
The Hollies, Billy Preston and Danny and the usual selection of eharbroiled steaks and seafood from
O'Keefe at
$6.50 to $4,25.
— Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
Nov. 24 West, Bruce and l.aini; at the Hollywood
Lunch prices are fantastic! The Shrimp Eseadrille is $1.95.
Palladium.
—
The
chef's suggestions (Monday-Chef's Special. TuesdayNov. 25 West, Bruce and Laingvisit the Anaheim
ConventionCenter with John Mayall andDelhert and Enchilada and Relleno, Wednesday Lasagne.Thursday-Veal
Parmegiana, Friday-Shrimp Almond Cantonese) are all $2.15.
Glenn. —
Merry Clayton and others at the Los There is nothing on the luncheon menu more than $3.25.
Nov. 25
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