cry, don't raise your eye, it's sures that are an inescapable S.whole arena was on its feet, -'The faces may have aged, but Vo i r-e -singing back-up. the sentiment remains. the Alas, what was once "teen- same. And in these uniquely S'.: age wasteland" has now be- challenging political times, I by Luke Lirot come the likes of stockbrokers would urge everyone to listen Sad attorneys, trading teenage to "Won't Get Fooled Again" one eet The New Boss, SameA sThe Old angst for the middle-age pres- more time. Long Live Rock! Meet The New Boss, Same As The Old When I went to Jesuit High not only for the cover photo of surprisingly enthusiastic, and School I wrote a music review the bnd waiking away from in that instat, I understood Mw Id TS HAPPE ENING column for the Tiger. Iknew a huge cement block showing exactly what "The.Music" was ... that I created a lot of reaction the signs of freshly having been all about. The Music lifte.d' n' ( @d Y Or by touting the likes of Led Zep- urinted upon, but also for the them from sadness to exalted By Paul Gzzo pelin, but alsourging peopleto. rock anthems, "Baba O'Reilly," defianhce; challenging life to listen to Joni Mitchell or even and "Wori't Get Fooled Again." throw whafever it-could at.. Gershwin. One of my favorite That was followed by "Qua- them, and confident of their Events bands wasThe Who. Eversince drophenia," another rock op- ability to overcome. And all fyouhave any events you would like toannounee in this the first power chords of"Sum- era about growing up as a this froma band that had been column, please call Paul Guzzo at 248-3921 orfax them to mertime Blues"'on their "Live "Mod" in the 60s, the "Who By banned from staying at any 247-5357 . at Leeds" album, I was hooked; Numbers," and then 'Who are Holiday Inn, for life, for the ... What impressed me even more You," the last album 'to have untold televisions thrown out Community Harvest was that Pete Townshend, troubled drummer Keith'Moon the windows, cars driven into How can you support local non-profit groups without spend- Smaster of the "windmill" style performmg.- pools, and the usual "highjinx" ing an additional dime out of your own pocket? By dining at of swnging his right arm in a: -- Keith was probaby the best: that is part.of the rock and roll the Columbia Restaurant drig the. month of September for 360 degree circle, and manag- example of howthe excesses of experience. lunch or dinner during the 9th Annual Columbia Restaurant ing tohit the strings perfectly the rockr's life" can change, Earlier this week, I:-,went Community Harvest program. . every time, was capable of you from angry young man to back to Madison Sqare Gar- Through this program, Columbia Restauran donates 5 per- the "rock opera," an idea he tired old burnout in just a mat- den to see The Who; a templeof. cent of all guests' lunch and dinner checks to the charitable had toyed with on earlier re- ter of years. In the early days, rock that I had seen play many organizations chosen *by their customers during the entire cording efforts, givinga taste- it was Keith that originally times before. Ontheir last tour;, month of September. of those efforts on the 1969 bliterated his drum kit at the they lost bassist John Entwis- Over the past eight.years, the Columbia Restaurant Com- "Rolling Stone's Rock and Roll end of a show, inspiring Pete to te, a musician ofremarkable m. unityHarvest has donated over $613,000 to 100 non-profit Circus. then become the record holder talent, but also-apparently un- organizations throughut Florida. When The Who released, for obliterating the most gui- able to overcome-the frailties -Yor Senors "Tommy,"-I thought it was a tars, competing with Hendrix, of the flesh that seem to be so Tb S ori C- hiir unheon masterpiece. Hits like."Pihball -who reached his zenith in that abundantin the world of rock. o e Ybornd ity Senor Citizens will hold their next luncheon Wizard," "See Me, Feel Me," area when he lit his Strato- I saw them in MSG shortly onMonday, eptember 25 atnoon atccadly Caftera, locat and "I'm Free" still excite me caster on fire at the Monterey after Entwistle's death, and at 1810 NDaleMabry Hwy Prnce is $8. October's Hlloween-themed luncheon will be held on Mon- Stoday. "Tommy" turned out to Jazz Festival. These displays they were incredible. This year, October s Halloween-themed luncheon will beorCi Prizes be ahuge commercial success, of destruction seem contrived joined by Ringo Star's son on wld be awarded to bhet colume and R esurentertaineYo t will be although the film adaptation and wasteful to me .now, but drums, a new bass player and provided by Candy Caramello. Price s en20 was somewhat less:well re they spoke to me in another an incredibly tight ensemble, ptober's luncheon requrll an RSVP. Cal M ceived, Ann Margaret being time, underscoring the.fleeting the band went through a flaw- at 254-5311. perhaps a little too stiff for aggression and transcendent less display of both old and the role of Tommy's mother, temporary character of not new music. It seemed almost Columbia Bike Ride Undaunted,. this masterwork only rock, but life itself. incongruous that Townshend, The "Amandalee Ride for Life" Bicycle Ride will be held on was later hugely succssful. After September lth, The now in his- sixties, can still Sunday, September 30 on the newly opened elevated.express on Broadway. Pete Townshend Who played at Madison Square provide hours of "power pop," lanes of the Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway with apost- said the major inspiration be- Garden in "The Concert for windmills, power chords, and ride party at the Columbia Restaurant. The ride is open to bike hind "Tommy" was his desire New York," an incredible event an overall unparalleled high riders 12 years old and up, and features both a 10-mile and to totallycommithimselfto the with an incredible line up of. energyperformance. When the. 20-mile bike route. The 20-mile bike ride starts at'7:30 a.mn., Sbest music he could create af- big name musical stars in at- Stone's tour, they get a lot of and the 10-mile ride starts at 9 a.m. Helmets are mandatory ter being scalded by a bad acid tendance. It was October 2001, chiding for beingg"dinosaurs," and no headsets may be worn. :trip on the long Trans-Atlantic only weeks after the city had and they are great, but I never All proceeds will be donated to the Amatdalee Fund to help flight back to England after suffered that'terrible tragedy, hear the same "age" criticisms fund research for pediatric sarcoma, the number two cause of headlining Woodstock (Hen- and I can reinember watching leveled against The Who. If I cancer in children at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ceiter. drix played Monday. morning, the tears streaming down the closed my eyes, I could still The entry fee is $30 by September 29 and $40 the day of not a prime slot). Ahhh, the faces of New York police and see the gangly Townshend in the ride. The post ride party at the Columbia Restaurant will unique combination of genius firefighters who were there to his "Tanker Suit," spread eagle include a famous "1905" salad, paella, black beans and rice, and self destruction (Another honor their fallen comrades. five feet.in the air. And Roger Cuban bread, soft drinks and water. Sscotch, Mr. Hemingway?). It was The Who's set that Daltrey's voice was as good as The event is sponsored by the Gonzmart Family Foundation. In the early 1970s, The Who really got them electrified. it has been in the last several Visit www.richardsrunforlife to register online or pick up an released "Who's. Next," known Jumping. Tearful, but driven, tours. When he sang, "don't entry form at any Columbia Restaurant. SWriters' Ball Reunion An Artists' and Writers' Reunion Ball will be held on Satur- Al the advantages day, October 7 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Cuban Club. The Reunion Ball is the official celebration of the return of f a l f the Artists & Writers 'Group. Anyone who was lucky enough to of 8a laR e firm, have attended one of the original balls (or knows about them) S.is cordially invited to attend. And as an attendee, you are cor- all the attention dially requested to come in the costume ofyour favorite ball all t tee io n-. (or you can blenda few)! Come remember what these balls were noted for.....wild Of a lo al One. entertainment, fabulousdecorations, andwacky co-conspira- fa al tors....a fun, magical, thought- provoking, and whimsical eve- ning: Our Business Litigation attorneys are available to handle The Ball starts at 8 p.m., unless you'd like to attend the pre-partyto honor Bud Lee, the pied piper of the Artists your legal needs. Our experience includes: Writers Group. The Reunion Ball is limited to the first 400 ticket purchasers. Computer and Technology Disputes Labor and Employment Disputes Tickets cost $35 in advance, $45 at the door, $100 gets you Construction Claims Intellectual Property a ticket for the Reunion Ball and the February Ball and enrolls Contract Negotiations and Disputes .Real Estate Litigation you as a card-carrying member of the Artists & Writers Founda- tioni, and $150 gets you all of the above, plus an invitation to a preview party with Bud Lee and your new Artists & Writers Group and a handmade Reunion Ball keepsake. For more information, visit www.artistsandwritersball. com. Halloween Horror BRO A CASSELT The Florida Film Network is pleased to announce that the iD' ~AND CL Halloween Horror Picture Show will take place on Sunday, ATTORNE Y S AT LAW October 15 from noon to midnightin the historic Cuban Club. The festival marks the fourth year of mayhem and madness as seen through the lens of local and international filmmakers. In addition to showcasing some of the best production talent 1 in the Bay Area, distributors, scouts, filmmakers and special celebrity guests will be attending. The event will also feature a Satiocostume contest, door prizes and vendors. For more information. contact: S .Steven Burton Bocce Ball Managing Partner, Tampa Office The Ybor City Lions Club will hold its Seventh Annual Bocce AmSouth Building Ball Tournament on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 100 North Tampa Street p.m. at Costantino and Company, 2216 E. Fourth Ave. Suite 3500 Corporate sponsorship is $100. A four-man team costs $75. Tampa, FL 33602 All proceeds benefit The Lions Club Charities and Southeastern '813.225.3020 Guide Dogs. sburton@broadandcassel.com Make checks payable to Ybor. Lions Club. Send checks to Ybor Lions Club, c/o Costantino and Company, 2216 E. Fourth t should not be based solely upon advertisements. Ave., Tampa, Fi 33605. formation about our qualifications and experience. For more information, call Fran Costantino at 241-6767 or Ernest "Cookie" Garcia at 335-0883. SLA ,GACETA/Friday, September 22, 2006/Page 11