European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 5, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Cash and Kristofferson Good time a. Country feelin7 i i by Ron Mckinney. Staff writer Johnny Cash and sidekick Kris Kristofferson jammed onstage at the Frankfurt fes Halle earlier this week but their powerful music did Little to stimulate the mostly German crowd of about 2,000. This was by no Means your Standard Good old american foot stomping Beer Drinkin country music crowd. These were upscale Middle aged germans in imitation Cowboy hats adorned with feathers and dozens of vol Smarch pins. There was no two stepping in these aisles. / when Kristofferson took the stage hardly anyone noticed. And it changed Little when Kristofferson offered his classic help me make it through the night. Backstage Kristofferson acknowledged that the crowd had been Flat saying that there had been no magic. He did say that he had played in Austria to a crowd of 5,000 people pumping their fists with the music. Kristofferson had trouble with feedback from his microphone but otherwise was Brilliant As he played the Harmonica an acoustic guitar and Sang from the Long list of hits he has written. He was accompanied Only by a keyboardist. After less than an hour later having played sunday morning coming Down Jody and the kid and me and Bobby Mcgee Kristofferson acquiesced to the crowd s wishes and gave up the stage for Cash. Unfortunately Kristofferson s magic is in the tales he spins in his songs the stories they Tell and that seemed lost on the Frankfurt crowd a promoters did Little to draw americans to the concert. Cash however has always been a fixture in the Cerman music culture. And the Man in Black received a relatively loud ovation from the staid audience when he walked onstage for the Start of an hour and 45 minutes of music featuring his wife june Carter his son John Carter Cash and the song Why me lord with Kristofferson. J a amps Michael Abrams Johnny Cash s simple presentation during his concerts keeps the focus on his songs. Cash with his deep resonant voice As Clear As Ever at 60 years old Sang Many of his hits including ring of fire get rhythm i got stripes guess things happen that Way Folsom prison blues san Quentin Don t take your guns to town and daddy Sang Bass. Cash was predictably solid using material from throughout his 30-year career. Even today he remains True to himself and his music wrapping his evocative sprigs in a simple if not Stark presentation. He also paid tribute to american service members to whom he dedicated his final song i walk the line. It was a curious dedication since there were so few americans were in the audience. The crowd finally showed some Energy when Cash said Good night. They stormed the stage As Cash Shook hands for a few minutes before blowing a few kisses and waving Goodby. Melisa to move Morgan s new album draws on her musical childhood. A amps Michael Abrams by Ron Mckinney staff writer Sweet singing Melisa Morgan returned to the rhythm and blues charts last year while reliving a Small piece of her childhood in her first album in two years. The album s title release still in love with you was an Al Creen Ballad that she Sang often As a child growing up in the projects at Queens n.y., and reached the Chart s top ten. This week Morgan leaves her Urban roots to join Sheila e. And Michael Cooper in Italy for an ramp a live Uso tour sponsored by at amp to and american International underwriters the Trio will be backed by the . All stars a nine piece ensemble that features Earth wind amp fire founders bassist Verdine White and guitarist Al Mckay. Although Morgan s childhood surroundings were modest they were not As Bleak As the word Quot projects Quot can make it seem. Quot it was t that bad Quot she said laughing. Quot it was t like a big Sty or anything like  it was a childhood dominated by music. Morgan was always singing in those Early Days whether for the Church choir of with musicians. Her dedication and work ethic she said has also helped her Progress As a writer. Quot in my first album i did a song called do you still love me and there was just like no end to this song. It was like do you love me or what Quot Morgan said from a Corner table of a bar at the american arms hotel in Wiesbaden Germany where she was staying on the eve of the tour. Quot now on this album still in love with you have songs i can t wait and a know let s be real which Tell a better Story and they have an answer As opposed to just a . Morgan dressed in Black Cowboy boots Black tights and a yellow silk shirt admitted that Many of her songs Are based on relationships but said she chooses not to talk about her private life. Quot i just think that. My experiences relate a lot to other people s lives Quot she said. Quot i Don t try to write songs that say this is just about Melisa so this is what Melisa says i try to write things that say this is about life and hopefully you re going through it too. You can relate to a what i m talking about Quot and what everyone can relate to she believes Are the exciting beginnings and tragic ends of relationships. Quot i used to write about things that Hurt a lot because i thought that s what people related to More Quot she said. Quot now i try to show a Bright Side the end of a  Morgan s recording career began in 1985 when her first release do me baby shot to no. 1 on the ramp a charts. Her second album produced love changes a duet with Kashif that reached no. 2 on the ramp a charts. This album her fourth has her Back on the charts. In the wings theater Germany i Amberg american High school presents the High school comedy drama  and circumstance today and saturday at 7 . At the stable theater in the entertainment Center. Children under 6 not admitted. For More information Call Dan 469-8647 or civilian 0951. 300-8647. A Stuttgart entertainment Branch presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical the sound of music today and saturday at 8 . And saturday and sunday at 3 . Performances Are in the Stuttgart theater Center building 3321, on Kelley Barracks in Mohringer reservations Are required. For More information Call Dan 4212-693 or civilian 0711-7292-693. Nurnberg a stage 13 on William 0. Darby Cavern in Furth presents the comedy Blithe spirit today and saturday and 11-13 at 8 . And sunday at 4 . Tickets Are $7 for adults and $5 for students and children. For More information Call Dan 460-6609 or civilian 0911-700-6609. Giessen a Keller theatre presents the hound of the Baskerville a Sherlock Holmes mystery based on the novel by sir Arthur Conan Doyle today and saturday and feb. 1113 at 7 30 . The theater is in Miller Hall vol shall Grunberger Strasse 143. Tickets Are $8 for adults $7 for students and $6 for children Ages 6-12. Children under 6 Are not admitted. For More information Call Dan 343-6515 or civilian 0641-402-6515. Frankfurt a candlelight dinner theater in the Terrace club on Abrams Complex presents i love my wife today and saturday 12-14 and 19-20. The bar opens at 6 30 ., dinner is at 7 and Showtime at 8. For More information Call Dan 320-5835 or civilian 069-151-5835. Hanau a five pfennig playhouse on old Argonne Cavern presents the adult comedy same time next year feb. 12,19 and 26 at 7 30 . Tickets Are $6. For More information Call Dan 322-8864 or civilian 06181-14025. Heidelberg a Roadside theater presents Neil Simon a comedy the Star spangled girl feb. 12,13,19.20,26 and. 27. Showtime is 8 . On fridays 10 . On saturdays. Tickets Are $7 for adults $6 for students and senior citizens $3.50 for children 12 and under. The theater is in building 1000 on Stem Cavern off autobahn 656 Between Heidelberg and Mannheim. For More information Call Dan 370-7515 or civilian 06221-577515. Wild Flecken a 11th hour production co. Presents nto Zake Shange a for coloured girls who have considered suicide when the Rainbow is enuf and Robert Patrick s. Cheep theal Ricks feb. 19,20,26 and 27. Tickets Are $6 with reservations and $8 at the door. Dinner theater tickets Are $13. Discounts Are available for groups students and Boss members. For More information Call Dan 326-3607 or civilian 09745-35-3607. Bamberg a stable theater presents a dinner theater production of dirty work at the Crossroads an old fashioned melodrama with a wild assortment of characters featuring music songs and dance. Performances Are feb. 19,20 and 25-27 and March 4-6 at the senior leaders and civilians club. The bar opens at 5 ., a Buffet dinner begins at 6 . And Showtime is at 7 30 . Reservations Are recommended. For More information Call Dan 4698647 or civilian 0951-300-8647. Darmstadt Babenhausen and Aschaffenbur military Community members will present the musical purlie in connection with Black history month. Performances Are feb. 26 and 27 at 8 . At the Darmstadt performing arts Center on Ernst Ludwig Cavern. Tickets Are $8, with i proceeds going to the United negro College fund. Tickets Are available from the Center and cast members. For More information Contact Barry primes at Dan 348-6249, or civilian 06151-696249. Frankfurt s English theater at Kaise Strasse 52 presents Sandy Wilson a 1920s musical the Boyfriend daily except mondays through feb. 28. Showtime is at 8 . Tickets Are 35 and 40 German Marks for adults and 15 Marks for students. For More information Call civilian 069-24231620. Barry primes As Reb n purlie looks confused As Erma Greene playing Luttabelle puckers up in  Turkey the Ankara Community theater group presents the comedy take a number Darling today at 7 . And saturday As a dinner theater production. Shows Are at the Dodds school on base. Tickets Are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Dinner costs extra. For More information Call Dan 672-3179. Auditions Germany w old Flecken a 11th hour production co. Has auditions for Kenneth Ludwig s lend me a Tenor feb. 23 and 24 at 7 . In the Community lounge in building 31. Shows Are scheduled for mid april. Technical and backstage Crews also Are needed. For More information Call Dan 326-3607 or civilian 09745-35-3607. Giessen s Keller theater has auditions for Oliver Goldsmiths she Stoops to conquer March. 2-4 at 7 . Needed Are 15 men four women and backstage and technical assistance. Shows Are scheduled for april and May. The theater is in Miller Hall vol shall Grunberger Strasse 143. For More information Call Dan 343-6515 or civilian 0641-402-6515. Heidelberg s Roadside theater has auditions for the cabaret musical the 1940s radio hour feb. 15-1.7 at 7 . There Are singing and no singing no dancing roles. For details Call. Dan 370-7515, or civilian 06221-577515. Variety Germany Amberg s stable theater celebrates Parade of american music month with a concert titled the music of Nat King Cole feb. 12 at 7 . Entries in the army composers Competition also Are scheduled to perform. For More information Call Dan 4698647 or civilian 0951-300-8647. Hanau s Skyline Lou Gottas a Talent contest feb. 14 at . Deadline to sign up is feb. 7. Registration fee is $15. 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