European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 1, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse V/v7v5ti/ tender is the night for Browne fans by Christopher Allbright staff writer w Ith a gentle Breezy sound Jackson Browne played his Folksy Rock songs to a crowd in Neu. Isenburg Germany who swayed like Cornstalk on an Indiana farm for much of a 2vz-hour performance. The comparatively Small crowd of about 1,000 pressed toward the stage in an intimate setting that was like being in a High school gym. Having people within touching distance of the grand piano on stage appealed to Browne. He talked softly into the microphone at the piano saying he liked to see people stand and get into the music. A Man in the the audience shouted Quot thanks for coming Quot followed by a woman calling out Quot we missed you Quot the 45year-od Singer told the audience Quot this is the town my brother was born Browne was also born in Germany. His father Clyde Browne worked for the stars and stripes in the 1940s, the Singer said. Browne played six songs from his current album i m alive which melds Heartfelt lyrics with music. The Mellow Rocker s music is Felt As much As it is appreciated for its artistry. The spacious venue made it easy for some to Cut Loose especially to upbeat songs like fora Rocker and the reggae style everywhere i co. The California based Browne switched from the piano Teran array of guitars like a golfer at the . Open choosing clubs. Going Back to the piano Browne played the accusing love song my problem is you Quot i got no problem with this crooked world a play the cards i Drew. My problem is Browne reached Back 16 years to deliver his enduring hit running on empty and even further for 1973 s take it easy saying Quot this is the oldest song know How to the song a collaboration with Glenn Frey was., for a amps Scott children Jackson Browne switched from piano to guitar and Back again during his show. Recorded by both Browne and Frey s band the eagles. Quot his music has a Cool Breezy feeling like being on a California Highway Quot said Dominique Witzel an Epstein Germany resident and musician of Browne. Browne s touring band included two skilled musicians who played on the i m alive release. Percussionist Luis Conte gave a pounding performance and keyboard player Scott Thurston did most of the male background vocals. Backup Singer Vonda Shepard hauntingly answered Browne s too Many Angels and was vocally pumped for the Browne Standard Load out on which stagehands joined the band in singing the chorus. The audience Sang along too and belted out its own musical answer during stay. Hovering around the front of stage the audience seemed to be mostly people their mid-20s, but older rockers gravitated around the fringes dancing and swaying. Fourteen years of waiting proved enough for one Browne fan who got to meet the Singer at Midnight at the backstage door. A. Two hours after the concert ended Browne appeared outside and signed autographs and briefly talked to the dozen people who stood Vigil. Quot it was better than i expected a said Renee Berry of the Vilseck military Community after getting Browne s autograph an chatting with him. Quot he was very generous to take the time to Greet me Shell concert listings a see pages 22, 23 amp 24 Madonna s protege Wilh a sound Oil her own plays a number of festivals in Europe this takes. A. 1 a a. English theater announces season two musicals a Stephen King thriller and a sophisticated comedy will make up the 199495 season for the English theater Frankfurt in Frankfurt Germany. The main stage season opens sept. 16 with a slice of saturday night a musical by the Heather Brothers about the pre psychedelic Era the 1960s. The 29-song production runs through nov. 12. On nov. 18, the Little shop of horrors will begin a four month run. The music and lyrics for this Modem horror Story a the tale of a human eating Plant that always seems to be hungry a were written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken the duo behind the award winning scores for the utile Mermaid and Beauty and the beast. Based on a Roger Corman movie the utile shop of horrors has its last performance in Frankfurt March 11. Following the horror musical will be another horror Story misery adapted from Stephen King a novel by Simon Moore misery reveal s the dangers that creative celebrities sometimes encounter from devoted but deranged fans. The movie version won Kathy Bates an Oscar for her portrayal of a psychotic nurse who doted on a literary character named misery. Moore a play was introduced to London audiences last year on the West end and starred Sharon Gless Well known to american to audiences As policewoman Chris Cagney in Cagney and Lacey. Misers performance dates Are March 17through,May 13. Set to round out the season is Noel cowards glittering comedy private uves. Divorced couple Amanda and Elyot meet each other again on their honeymoons with new mates and discover that their romantic flame never went out. Their new spouses Are understandably perturbed about the course of events and the fun Noel Coward in the audience a begins. Private lives runs from May 19. Through july 15. The theater is at 52 Kaiser str. In Frankfurt. Call 069-24231620 for information and reservations. A jazzing up late night jazz As jazz can is the motto beginning tonight for the new late night show in the hotel intercontinental Frankfurt a Penthouse Salon Silhouette. Guests will be welcomed from 1 . To 3 . Every night on the Hote is recently reopened Panorama floor. A with classic drinks and a breathtaking View of the City we Are offering our own special touch to the jazz scene in Frankfurt Quot said a Franz Rattenstette the hotels director of marketing. The intercontinental is at 43 Wilhelm Leuschner str. In Frankfurt. The phone number is 069-26050. Friday july 1,1994 the stars and stripes 19
