Members Return

Rip It Up, Issue 37, 1 August 1980, Page 3

Members Return

The Members are the^first bona-fide newwave band to make a return visit to this country, and they can’t wait to get back. Why? Quite simply because they like it here. Vocalist Nicky Tesco goes so far as to say, "New Zealand was the best part of our last world tour. I’m really looking forward to sitting around in those fish restaurants eating oysters.” Right now, the Members are touring the US. Having been there before enables them to play the prestige New York venues like Hurrahs and the Mudd Club. Guitarist Jean Marie Carroll is very happy with the shows to date. “It's been packed every night so far really great. Mind you, New York is in the middle of a heatwave at the moment. Maybe they are only coming in for the air-conditioning.” Although things may be hot in the Big Apple, back home in Britain the climate for the Members is decidedly cooler. So much so that late 79 early 80 saw them virtually gig-less for eight months. Nicky comments, "Things in Britain are not very good for anyone at present. We are all just very pleased to be away from it all.” And keep away is what they intend to do. From New York they go cross-country to LA for more shows, then hop a DCIO for Godzone. After that? Not even a passing thought for Australia, but back to America for repeat performances in LA and New York. Marlr Dhillinc