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ted and performed quite well despite the Barn's stage limitations- some— thing which this band would be unaccustomed to.

The Winter Carnival's Main Event got Off to a rocking start last Wednes- day night as Harlequin took

Taquila, the once Is— land based band put on their usual show last week. The crowd seened sanavhat laid back during the first set by‘the v group, as if they were a bit down after Harl- eoruin. The band's att- itude and choice of [Mus- ic for the evening was a little out of tune with U.P.E.I. 's pub goers.

The‘crowd danced to ‘ the songs that were danc- able but the dance floor was never over—crowded during the second and third sets.

Saturday night brought out the creative side of people as the Barn played host to a near capacity Crowd of Halloween II patiers. Although the. band, Was laCking in entertaJ'Jment value, mt'many seared to mind as was evident fmn thesteady flow of people to the bar. 3 ‘

A good time was had by all in attendance ard espec- ially by thise who were all

dressed up wlrn contributed . I.

to. the. spirifibf" the

The band recorded on video tape most of their original songs for the use in a forth caning video presentation of their music.

They somewhat have a very inflated opinion of their talent and it is very evident by their mannerian, like beginning almost an hour late. In the future, the Student Union should book bands from 10 - 2 since the bands seem not to want to start until ten o'clock.

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‘ Hi—lights of the even- ing were the spot dancing and the choosing of the

best costume. Winners were rewarded with prizes includ- ing freerreoords. Bad weat- her did not stop people from taking advantage of their last chance to

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to the stage.

Most people vie/wed this as the biggest of the three Main Events at the Barn. ‘ And rightly so as Harlequin is one of Canada's most successful recording acts.

The band played all their best knovm songs of their two albums as well as few unreleased original tunes.

The band was well accen-

Trixter, a local Is- land band frcm Surrmerside did a very good job Fri- day night at the Co-ed, despite the somfi prob- lens associated with the Confederation Centre's Ballroom area. This local seven piece banddid a large crosssection of mus ic includingold rock n' roll, jazz, blues, and easy listening. The even— ing seemed to be enjoyed by all that attended the

Co—ed. The hi—light of the night was the crown— ing of the Royalty fol- lowed by the royal dance. The Ballroom floor was almost always full during flue evening and most of

' the couples had

a good evening

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