Variety (April 1964)

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-.. tradition. __Weiinesday, ‘April 8, 1964 -Riviers;. Las Ve; as ‘Las Vegas; Marc 30: “Louis Armstrong rch. (6) ” Jowel Brown, Kay ‘Starry Jack: 7 Cathcart. Orch 418),.. Chorus’ 09}. 2 $5-mindmnum, ap 7 ong. ‘ couple. of "show bie ° ets, a namely Louis. Armstrong. and Kay '. Starr, hold the reins at the Riviera "for: the next: four weeks, and there’s “no quéstioning: their : ability to: do. it effectively. OF ‘Satchmo is back :on: the boards .after..leg surgery. “His ‘trumpet,. gravelly’. vocalisthen-| jes and: toothy: ‘grin -aré.-backed ‘by >. five -veteran. instrumentalists who .-eome close:to the best New: Orleans’ . . There’. ‘isn’t: much.. pretense’. ‘at 7 production. packgrounding . for the ’ “current show,. but with such’ ‘enter: :. tainers .as-. _Armstrong ::‘and': Miss | .° Starr: there is: little need: for ‘it,..In. = several numbers Miss:Starr has. the ‘aid of four--male. singers, -but:this’ ’ eomes “long after .she” has demon-. strated ‘amply: that. she ‘can’ hold: of. standards, most: of. which. have b n-disk ‘hits, associated with: ery” ee ‘| nesian ‘(and the daughter. of the. : eareer: 7+" “Phe opening: production number, | “eredited as a: salute. to. fhe: Palace | “nothing:). ”.. two-a-day: ‘-tradition; ” ---more. than.. a. ‘standard “hitempt to warm up. the stage’ ‘for Armstronp’s | ' “troupe. ~It’s.: a holdover number ‘utilizing the.~ attractive boys: and | girls. from the: ‘house -line: ‘Then. for.-a halfhour: ‘Satehmo. “Bathes ‘the audience -with that-sun : swept boxoffice . personality, aided , importantly: ‘by this group. of -bass, '” piano, “drums,: clarinet” and -trom ~ “bone.: Jewel Brown: is:an. attractive .-. songstress .-.with:the: ; ‘ group:who -clicks ‘strongly on a ‘couple of num 7 bers: that break: up the: troupe’s en-. ve semble work and. solo-breaks. | . “+. Through “it.-all.. Armstrong, with the standard horn-‘and “kerchief ‘in. ings. With: “his . tootling andvoeals, ‘of which: Ais. ' his: standby: “St. James Infirmary” -and. “Saints. Go Marching,” “among: vt others. . Miss’ Starr, Gnéluding the ‘finale. oo piece. ‘with: Armstrong, did :almost -anhour: at. the opening, and she’ .. -held:. the’ audience ‘all::the: way.. She . goes. through” a: ‘well-paced |. : ‘turn : of. approximately 15 ‘tunes; i from" the opening “Keep _ on. Smit ; _ “Wheel ° "of |: : ing” to: finally, her Fortune” ‘disclick. The finale with: Armstrong | is ali 7 warmly ‘sentimental ~ closer: that yieéds*a-. Httle: ‘tightening. But, | ~ ‘withal,-Kay Starr remains an. art. “> fulcinterpreter of a lytic, whether It’s a ‘ballad or rhythm fune.. ‘both | * of: which she: ‘Puts -ACFOSS equally: a ‘aS. well, | Kahn. Troquois. ‘Gadens.. ‘[tville Louisville, April. 4, , Irwin: Twins, . Jan. ‘Street. Frank. a Link, ‘Hollywood. : . Debs:. Lt MeDonatd. Orch; $2. 50: minimum. ’ In anticipation ‘of: ‘visitors. soon _ to. move. .in. for “the © Churchill: _ ‘Downs. race. -meet | -starting.. Avril 25, preceding: bya: week the Ken-. -tueky” Derby,” Ifoquois . Gardetis is : Offering: a’: modest_. ‘budget .. show.) Headed. . by --the.: Irwin: Twins" (rer viewed’ under New Acts.) Frank: Link, -emcee. and comie, ‘. ppens with ‘a friendly style of story |. rapport ‘telling ~ and.”-establishes “with ‘the customers. He-introes the Hollywood. . Debs; .who step off. a. :. precision . tap ‘routine, followed: by}. ;a costume ‘number. madé appealing; , “by. Strobe lighting’ on ‘colorful ". costumes; scanty. but cute: Bilt highlights exotic: dancer Jan. . Street, whose. ‘shedding: of. costume is’ more dainty ‘than: frenetic. Gal: paces. her routine..in: good taste, and femmes’. Ain’ the. audience:.ap‘parently eyed lier performance: as. ™much as the males.: . Long. established ‘spot intends. to. ‘book some top. acts; if. and. when. ‘available. It. has’ set Joi. ‘Lansing. John" -“Gatewood;. piano stylist and local: ‘has. his’ for an’. “early. ‘appearaiice. . “ keyboard. practitioner, usual grouping of music: lovers in : ‘the: Lounge. : Wied... . Queen's | ‘Surf, “nenotuta | Honolulu, April 2. “Blaine Frisbie’ 's Puka. Puka‘Otea ~ Troupe’ 13) 5. $2. 20: minimum. “What: started. ‘as. a. “hobby ‘two. years ago -las ‘developed into the. ‘most exciting. pro: troupe of: Poly-. -: Nesian: dancers, singers. and. musi-. Clans’ ever. ‘imported to.’ Hawaii. . Each entertainer ‘is-from... Tahiti, Samoa --or™ Rarotonga, : each.’ hand:| . . picked by: Elaine Frisbie; and each: .. Sontributgs supptantialy ‘0 to the suc: with | b.o. ‘recor -Sary and “wise; : While the routines are both. auth: | E entic-.and disciplined, performers.|.. display -individual..enthusiasm: and |. though each .show. runsabout 55] | repertoire © changes. for. a hand,” Weaves through the: proceed| different. ve “Hello,” Dolly”. re-‘cording hit is‘mevitable along. with’ Sticks” ny: . songs *: Chiarleston, | Ball” and a ‘soft-shoe: rendering | of “Two A. Day.” 1. wt ‘The “Bén ; ‘arden’ “house” “band. ' ‘astutely picksup. the. whimsical rn are? ’ cess: of ‘the: hottest: tropical show Be racers this ° side ‘of. Tahiti; . iB : Run in this. spacious. Deachside BS bistro is nearing the énd of its first | ‘year, with. just about every. Waikiki | . being broken by the |: fast-paced: show -that ‘draws. Ahome-. RS ‘towners as well as‘tourists, fh BS _ ‘Troupe . numbers | 13," but’ ‘work: BS ‘schedules are staggered : -$o. each} Kes ‘night’s performances. (3) are staged}: ‘by -10. On’ a seven-nights-a-week |. ‘grind, talent rotation is both neces-}. 1 a collective. sense: of. ; -humor. Ale |. FS minutes, .. each ‘performance:. Solo and-ensemble. Tahitian’ dane: | es, complete -with frenzied: hip: wig: |” gles” that --would -.make ‘many an | “exotic” dancer. either blush or turn = green with envy, are so “uninhibited. ‘as they come, but. far from ‘vulgar. The: gals are’ ‘comely, .thée: guys"are. a stage alone. with. her ‘repertoire’| handsome—and the . show. sparkles with’ sun-bronzed. sex appeal... ‘Miss Frisbie; herself. half-Poly late. author’ Robert. Dean-Frisbie, Seas)’. ‘struction trade journal. ‘She's been | some’ years... cial booking was -aseries ‘of ‘week-end dates. at an “unlikely; : then and. wanted. fe see ° 7“ ‘something | Speneecliff ‘ chain éxecs,; hunting for-a surefire show for. the Queen’s ‘Surf, prompt _ ly ~ -pacted: Miss Frisbie — ‘and ‘her troupe. Contract. runs. through New beach park. Walt.” . Palmer ‘House, ‘Chi | ~ Chicago,’ April 1. $3.50 cover. but ‘this is’ the first: timé his home ‘ town: folk has been able to; see him. in, a nitery setting... It’s a puzzle to: some tow ‘Sherman’ “has made. stich’ ;a :smash_ out | of the oldest. of parlor: amusements } His: ‘song. substi-| ° put™ they = are | neither. terribly: hip: and: seldom ||: blue—the-: usual | formula for. :sucfe —Song | ‘parody. tutes. ° “are clever, cess “fn this. format, Certainly Ps good. ‘part. “of. hist note | appeal: is: his -own .znlikely .stage’| 7 image—portly,owlish. ‘and ~puckish. Too, with.. ‘an “air | of boyish naughtiness © “as though: ‘expecting’ the . teacher “to: .come® ‘back in. the:|, room before ‘he-finishes.. Perhaps. for: this. reason, “his. hest: number remains. “Hello. ‘Mudduh;. ' ‘Hello Fadduh”’ with: its” evocations: of an ‘overweight .. child ‘eompenhsat| ing. by--being . overly. bright, . Much’ ‘the -same applies . to’ ‘his -“Over=| ‘weight | People” . version ° “08. “Over. | The . Rainbow.” Storm”). at prea Spark Town. ‘Strutters: tone of Sherman’ s ‘turn, and, per: usual, contribs: its’ own: prime brand Of dance: music.: ‘Jane ‘Russell, ‘Connie. Haines & Beryl. Davis open a AprH 15° for. two. vers, 7 SOIC Mot who made his. home’ in .the South} isthe. wife. of Don. Over, \ publisher. of a thriving. ‘Pacifie: con ‘a solo. name:. performer . herefor) ‘She. ‘asgembled a troupe. “Of fellow ‘Polynesiaris.. more’ or less for the|’: -fun .of it;:.and..entertained: at’ pri-|. vate. ‘parties. First major. commer unknown. fledgling nitery, the ‘Sand-: ‘box,’ midway . between. the. airport | ‘and downtown Honolulu. It was .a lucrative deal . for.‘ cabbies -.whoj . | picked = up* Waikiki tourists -who|. “already ‘had. seen Hawaiian: ‘shows |. “nitery~pestaurant’ Year’s. Eve,’ after :which ‘the. ‘pic| turesque hitery+once the mansion of the late millionaire Chris Holmes |-. |--is' slated” for. ‘demolition; ‘the site ‘converted: into, a ‘municipal | “with. } a ‘works: well-for the ladies:1a -sensual ‘style; ‘polished: “presence . | ‘dnd. a..certain: dynamic. flair. that }“1 give “him: eonsiderableappeal. ‘for | ‘A: ‘nice. ar=} Tangement | ‘of “Rxodus”’: is’ his’ top. -_ Joe: Campus As. _ arranger+ conductor. “Dan. Rowait and Dick. “Martin: ‘are’| -justfine, ‘but they need. new. :mate-| rial,. ‘But. they: are. saved by. their]. These . are two _ Of: ‘the |} : Queen Elizabeth, Monti “ ANan ‘Sherman ‘Bud © : Cece: : Robinson, “Ben: Arden: Orch;: $3: Allan. ‘Sherman. Opened to: a jam-| : packed : house. ‘at ‘the spacious. _Em| pire. Room, . -and thé enthusiasm. with. which his ‘preent” show. ivas=} received ‘would seem. to. portend..a. ‘Vbusy .two:,frames. for: this. poshery. | ‘+ He’s: "played | ~Some * ‘concerts -here, . i brilliant, breezing -close: the |.Style: ‘somewhat: ‘Femindful ‘of Jack NELSON EI EDDY. ‘Now ‘looking. forward. to: his in year as-a.night-club performer, with gorgeous. GALE SHERWOOD, -| the Saddle‘and Sirloin, Tueson, “Best. act .of the year in | ucson,” Claimed Dick Alexander in the Arizona Daily Star. last: season. Bookings. are. ‘now. coming . in’: for °1965:. A.P.A. Ine, ‘handles ” Cocoanut ‘Grove, LA. ‘Los: Angeles, _April 4A “Rowan. &. Martin, Enzo Stuarti; $3. 50: cover. plus $3 minimum. : ‘'Something® “old: “something: new is: on. the. ‘current Grove. ‘bill, Enzo | ‘Stuarti.. is: ‘the. newest. -singer™ to. make : a’ Tocal |: ‘nitery. pow, -whilé have... developed: a: following with essentially: the: same. material they: ve. used ‘for: years... ; Stuarti,. another:-of. the: big'v voice, designed: "for. romance, ‘Jfalian. sing|.” ers, comes. on with -asmooth* act ‘that: runs. the -gamutfrom:. “Yours. Is My. Heart. Alone”. through . “Arrivederci., .Roma;” closing. In“this case, the: latter is. “Pagliacci.” me Stuarti is: ‘fine: when he. ‘relaxes ; But: ‘in. the . pleasant. melodic. area. ‘his sell. isa bit too. hard. As’ ‘a: performer, however, Staartt average "audiences. entry, delivery... funniest eomics Working... ‘Martin? ‘S : grinning, © concentrated. character, .. for ~. ‘stance, “gets..a-perfect’ “foil in ; Rowan’ § ‘staunch. straightman.. Pair have * ‘superbtiming.’and: an. innate} ‘sense’ of . audience ‘communication, |. even working : in, Stapstick burlesque,| style.” for. dining and Saneing.. "Dale. Bon Soir. N.Y”: Ma‘ge.Cameron; Tiger ‘Haynes. Trio; $5. minimum. "Joining holdovers. Karen “Anders ‘and Peggy. ‘Hadley: in ‘this Green|: “wich: Village downstairs “club: are-| | {how smoothly projected, to ‘get his| redhead. singer-comedienne’. Marge ‘Cameron. and comic -Jerry: Collins: ’ MissCameron’s. strength. -is in her: special: -material, -as . displayed in-a ‘hip, cynical number. on. name- ‘gossips, ““Dirt,: Dirt,, Dirt;”.a ‘goug-. ‘He also: has a ‘superior ‘talent for | ing satire ..-onRichard-. Rogers’. ‘word imagery. in: such numbers as. “Skin” (“You. Gotta -Have Heart”) and «.“Walk ‘Through. The: Bronx” ‘Walk . ‘Through -The .. Opening. night: customers got ‘a}: bonus in that: Mimi Hines. was’ in: ‘the’ audience: and joined: ‘Sherman.|in’ his version ‘of: “Small “World.” fae Bud: -& Cece Robinson. are “yét= | eran’. headiliners-assists._” ‘Empire. ‘Room .and: they” carry: off th r t m othl and t. el ere. chores smoo y st | his punchlines: whether: they : take |. Or not—“Aren’t you: folks’ .a: little | éarly. for-the’ Pair?”: “I remember. “These: Are the “Things. I. Love” (as: auditioned. by. a. “stripper): and. a ‘standup bit on’.a: Rheisigold .Girl ‘who has become a beer. souse. The. rest. of. her | stuff—the “blue ‘jokes. told. straightaway and: the grievous Dallads—she can. ‘throw. out; “Gollins opens “slow and: ‘builds: to E. ‘Leonard, ‘he broadsides the audi ‘ence: ‘with ‘a flurry. of insults tO cap. you from three: ‘years ago, Madame. —I-never forget’ a: -dress, 2 With sharp timing, he slips in’ ‘a. lock: of swish, bits with appropriate |. -accents.” He can soar.on his theme, with the likes of such bitter. remi-: |Niscencés as: the crows. for enlisted: Men and the .doves. and ‘swans and. things for. officers.. na fas wis an ier eat | ata ee Mn en Rowan .&. ‘Martin ‘are. regulars who | a romantic’ ‘med-.| ‘ley.’ and-! the. inevitable Operatic} He has. dumb .“sexe . ins. Bil oe "Sands, Las “Wegna’ Las” Vegas, April 1. * Danii: ‘Thomas, Piccola ‘Pupa, | ‘Harry Kofal, Walter Popp, Antonio. Morelli Orch, ‘Line;$5. minimum, “And lots ‘ of ‘Qne of the paradoxés of Thomas" career is-that he can. go directly from the push-button. show biz that: ‘is’: ‘television: ‘back Into‘ the.:saloon ‘biz with .a facility: that. comes’ only -with-experience, and. showmanship. ‘He certainly has ‘a’secured grip. on. both. experience ‘and. ‘showmanship as he. parades’ his wealth.of mono-; logistic .and. other talents for an 2 hour on the Sands. stage. : -The best comedy ‘is invariably by. {those who. resort .to their humble.| beginnings, and. it’s-no casual ¢coin|:eidence : that: Thomasrecalls,. for’ much of his effective. comedy, . his’ struggling -Youth in a city long the.: butt of the. show-: biz. ‘jokesters— |: Toledo. His. marital. ‘life, his com| ments on. income tax, a travesty on “South Pacific,” his parrot ‘story— these are some “of. the: humorous. ‘pits | with. which Thomas -demon-strates how. to. win. ‘audiences, and influence . business. : ‘This isn’tentirely Thomas’ ‘show, He -has..'a. 12-year-old Poon eke e. ‘found in Italy ‘a. year: ago, and. she’) . ‘Sings up:a storm. Does three num-. ‘bers ‘with the assurance of ‘Thomas and only‘Thomas could. . follow. her: oe! Opening night she Brought down the ‘house -with ‘her. .two Italian rhythm numbers’ and ..one. ‘Yank: namied Piccola Pupa, whom himself,’ standard, the latter with Thomas. ‘Youngster « has’. appeared. -Tecently On. Thomas’ tv. Show. : Walter. ‘Popp. remains © iPhomas’ able musical director,--from, the}. . piano, with Antonio “Morelli’s -house. “The” show’s, only: ‘production umber, .at the .opening is distin.: | Moreover, Sinatra Jr. goes off key °: “J oceasionally, orch. ‘Buished by the 11: gal lookers. | Show: is: in: for ‘three: ‘weeks.’ . Kahn. ..Montreal, ‘April. 2. Carnen. “Cavallaro, Orch (12), Salle-Bonaventure Trio, $2.50 cover, $3" Saturdays: no Sun day show. _NIGHT. cup. REVIEWS | ea I show. biz ‘narrative; * involving ’ ‘ant ' | the absurdly. titled acts from Frick |. NY.) & Frack ‘to you name ‘it: At one “i [point he laments ‘the: fact that: he | ‘I: |doesn’t have Lenny. Bruce’s guts. | I | He’s ‘just the right shade of -blue Se | as is; however, and is: particularly AGE ‘suited to ‘club work that’s dust this | Ss side, ot. thepokey. ee . “Danny: "Thomas is: “back. at. the ; Sands;. his ‘pérennial playdate ‘since | he. opened: the hotel almost a dozenj years -ago, and his yeturn ds the. _| signal -for: two. things: ‘entertain-. tment and" business. | both: It’s. doubtful. if Thomas. ‘has “j ever, been better.. “°°. (has. a fine’ tonal quality, Nick. Martin ‘Ja: ‘considerable lift... Club ‘Tropicore, PR. .San Juan, March 28. * Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Revue, Sam Donahue, Helen Forrest; Pied: Pipers, Frank Sinatra Jr.,. ‘Charlie Shavers, Jeannie Thomas; oF $5. cover;: -$5 minimum, "Musical nostalgia is the forte. at. } the: ‘Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Re. '., |Nue. at Hotel .Et-San* Juan's Club: _ | Tropicoro.. Unit is billed -as ‘the: | Tommy Dorsey. Orchestra by vir-. ‘tue. of acquisition -of original ‘Dorsey band orchestrations. leased | for. five years’ from. the. late bandleader’s -estate. The powerhouse: ‘crew is headed by'Sam. Donahue, a competent ‘and versatile musician. | Format is highly reminiscent of — the “big band”. ‘stage. shaws that toured. ‘theatres throughout the’ 1930s-.and:1940s.Show features: -vocalist. Helen.Forrest (long with “the Harry. James.’band); the Pied’ Pipers .vocal quartet sla permanent. fixture with the. venerable Dorsey band); Charlie Shavers 4trumpet‘playing: sideman and jazz -soloist); songstress: Jeannie. Thomas,‘trom: :bonist Larry O’Brien and Frank: Sinatra Jr.: ‘Show opens. with: ‘a. “medley: of. Dorsey faves: ‘Opus 1,’ “Yes,. In deed” and “Song of India,” Group and. rips into. a fast-passage with precision. Shavers eontribs a smooth trum-. ‘pet rendition. of. .““Embraceable You,” with intricate embellishments, an updated, ‘upbeat “Dark Eyes, ” plus a: -: couple of blues. Saccharine ind sentimental tunes” ‘rendered by: the Pied Pipers include “Sunny Side of: ‘the Street,” “Look at Me Now” and “Let’s Get Away From It. All.” -Quartet is ‘well-rehearsed, . but. doesn’t. always stimulate the excitement the yesteryear Pied Pipers did with the | assistance of. Jo Stafford, and Frank: . Sinatra Sr... without ‘lyrical ‘conviction, he leans heavily. on: his ‘sire’ for style. He | intones : and..gestures as. does his father tilting.. his head slightly, His choice, of songs are all Sinatra Sr.°:. pop classics: “Pll : April,’ “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “Tl. Never ‘Smile Again,” “Nancy _ | With the Smiling Face” and “Night and Day,” among: others. Young Sinatra ‘does not have the. lush -vocal quality associated : with Sinatra Sr.,or the ability to slur ‘a passage” ‘with: ‘liquid sensuality. ‘But despite all .these faults, he has" ‘spunk. and. a Prom ! ‘| ising | future. Miss’ Forrest still has. her -own’ |'sound, ‘passion -in her delivery. and Jafine ‘Stage presence. She war-. bles such oldies..as “Lonesome Road” and “I Don’t: Want to Walk’ Without You:.”‘Songstress scores | heavily and gives the Dorsey. Revue Din. : Aside . from. the’ fact: that Sina: ane tra. Jr.'s voice ‘is: undeveloped and Remember “ings. are’. by. now so familiar that {. ‘Freddy “Martin: orches stra, ‘and ‘the : Eddie ‘Bergman ‘ ‘Stings’. “continue | | know ‘what he’s getting long’ before | ; walking... into: the elegant Toaom. . eral Anders .&° Peggy rate), | he . delivers.his retreated J erry Collins, fin -a -style that”is. lyrically -roman| ‘tT tie, but. never lacking: the impecca-. Carmen: “‘Cavallaro’s ‘rane styl King’s Clab Dallas 7S ‘Dallas, April 1. . ‘Dave Madden, ‘Lynda. Freeman, ‘Raul. Arrambide, King’s Club Trio; * private club, 10° ‘cover OF. mini. mim. . : there’s.. hardly. ‘a customer sitting |. through theSalle “Bonaventure’s 45-minute current show. who doesn’t | : What: he gets,. in fact, is. ‘true |: Cavallaro, with the. sweeping hand | . movement and: delicate fingerings: Dave Madden ‘scores solidly. in his ‘first «fortnight.. here and the. fesbonsive: a lure it by word. of mouth, should lure lusty. biz to this ble ‘discipline. of. a “piano ‘virtuoso. . ‘plush intimery.. “Comic. is ‘bullish :Cavallaro, moreover, “doesn’t de-|-with ‘surefire original material, pend. on. mere. sound, : no’ matter. and has flawless: pacing . to reap musicaf message across. “Rather, he biggest returns, never. lets upon his showmanship, | “Madden ‘uses. headline items and: {worldwide évents, adds fresh which is. ia sell beanie music| punch: lines, and with his nervous, In: a: formal repartee. with-the audience, ‘or’: lighting carefully ‘designed | to create ‘am “Since ‘showmanship ds. a key: to ‘his. success. :in the. case of. the’ current Bonaventure.:Stint, it’s: unfortunate: that the room “Jayout: does not permit a fuller. view of .Caval-| |laro’s hands working the. full length of -thekeyboard. . numbers ‘includes -almost every-: thing: from. “‘Dancing In ‘the Dark”. to: the background music. he’ did for ‘the’ Eddy: Duchin” film, _*Voodoo. “Moon.” 3) ‘Also rat‘ling plaudits: for 4_good: show-cutting. job is. Nick: Martin's. band... It’s all. a: display. of. ‘mood. ‘creéa-. tion. followed: by. brilliant -pyrotech-nics.at. ‘the-keyboard. . But’ the audience™ is captured with little. trouble: Cavallaro had: to: beg off Jon night: show caught. — ” ie Jose, GEee9.iz s sad Lian. >| the laughs: .. Tolling for . Initting. ~ . His choice. of: ul oug MeeKB I Ee a! almost apologetic’ delivery, ‘keeps. hefty He satirizes multiple subjects for his: Steady ‘score, but smartly never. ‘steps on his laughs.as he offers new twists on tv: plugs, Metreécal, safety ‘belts, new cars and fallout shelters, ‘Sock’ routine -is his Leopoldville ‘Hootenanny, where he dons purple flasses, red beret, a weird robe and .strums | guitar while’ singing ~ parodied lyrics of folk tunes. Madden should click in top clubs. with’ his beaucoup. material. He has. to “| beg’ -off here. after | his 40-minute Much | ‘of: Cavallaro’s S“impact can g be ‘traced: to. his: : ‘own sidemen,,| -Frank:: Martinez .on.. the. bass ‘and | | Joe Testa: at the.drums, ‘Stint. ‘“Femcee Lynda: “Freeman offers. pleasant. ‘vocals .between. shows and. ‘Mexicantroubadour Raul. Arram-: -bide;.a fixture -here, table strolis © ‘| with guitar ‘and his Spanish songs... for: continuous’ entertainment. . House trio has little to do at show-. time, | except Jaugh, but. dispenses . good dansapation: Show runs .a: :fortnight, with. { Jerry’ Van Dyke. due ‘April. 13 for 8.64. 1 Bara, &