Thursday, July 19, 1990 Press Irish band films music video here Energy Orchard, a band from Belfast, Ireland, shot a video in several locations around Pittsburgh Monday and Tuesday. HAPPENINGS The video is for a song called "Sailortown." In keeping with the theme, director Neil Abramson shot footage Tuesday on the Braddock waterfront and at the abandoned Old Main Hotel on Braddock act for country-rocker Steve Earle. Earle brought Avenue. the band to MCA's attention. Zarra said Energy Orchard told him they will try The band flew to Pittsburgh from London, where to squeeze in a club date at the Banana (minus they're now based, while the crew of Satellite Film Earle). came in from Los Angeles. "They flew into Pittsburgh just because of the Courtyard concert series scenery," said Carol Boothby of Satellite. "They wanted to take advantage of the Three Rivers." T.C. Rogers and His Swing Band will perform "It's kind of out of the ordinary, because so many the Allegheny County Courthouse, Downtown. from noon until 1 p.m. tomorrow in the courtyard of videos are shot in New York and LA," said Tom The 12-piece band will feature a vocalist and Abramson publicity. apparently I perform pieces from the big band era. It's free. Cording, MCA director of "But was familiar with the terrain and said, really believe the script calls for this, let's do it here.' Summer fest Monday, band and film crew took over the Smar, is Electric Banana, the Oakland punk and metal club A summer fest, featuring musician Jay scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Meadowowned by Johnny and Judy Zarra, for performance shots. croft Village, Avella. Activities for children throughout the afternoon Filming started at 6:30 a.m. and didn't end till 11 will include magic and face painting with Rainbow p.m., Zarra added. "Thank God they were done. the Clown. Visitors can also tour t the 18 buildings They ran out of film." containing antiques, from America's rural past. The band, which reportedly plays melodic, Celtic- Home-cooked, priced meals are available. influenced rock, will be touring Canada and the Admission is $5 for adults, $4.50 for senior United States starting in September as an opening citizens, and $2.50 for children ages 6 to 16.
