Separate Checks



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The Collegian May 3, 1985

ENTERTAINMENT

Tangy sound of 'Separate Checks’ an all-women sensation
by Michael Beck

The Multi-Purpose room rocked Tuesday afternoon to the tangy sounds of "Separate Checks," a Delaware Valley band consisting of all girls.

Although the band formed only eight months ago, the bulk of their material is original. "Separate Checks" is better than most of the bands that have played here this semester. The main reason is probably the fact that they believe in their songs. There's a definite tightness that comes from playing your own material and this band achieves it.

Mary "Pinky" Lee, daughter of BC3 teacher Bill Woodward, writes most of the band's tunes. Her style is a cross between the "Go Go's" and "The Pretenders."

Pamela "The Magnet" Warner plays rhythm guitar and sings back up. She plays inthe same chordy style as Jane Weildin. Her voice together with Lee and Wilde blends to form a pleasant three part harmony.

The lead singer of the band, Sharon "Tiger 7" Wilde is equipped with a powerful voice and has stage charisma that is fun to watch. She constantly plays off Lee and Warner to further the excitement.

Judy "Booty" Whiteley plays the bass in a jagged single note style and prefers to loom far to the back of the stage, in the same style of E Street bass player Gary W. Tallent. She sways quietly from side to side and quietly mouths the words to herself with a smile.

Cathy "Boom Boom" Amer-ling is probably the most noticeable member of this all girl band. Her hair resembles Rod Stewart and she looks as much like a drummer as Cyndi Lauper looks like a nun. But whe she sits behind her drum set, the only adjective to describe her is...awesome. Every drum is wired and when she plays, she plays hard and good. She flamboyantly twirls her sticks as if she's been playing since birth.

"Separate Checks" is managed by Alan Newman and are currently trying to scrape up funds to release a 45. If you're in the mood for some good original music tonight, head on over to New Hope at John and Peters where "Separate Checks" will be jamming up a storm.