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Judging by it's reputat- ion, I quite expected something different from The Granada. I expected to see a rough. noisy crowd, but it wasn't that way at all. The crowd was actually rather polite.

A few were terribly drunk, but still somewhat polite. And now for the facts.

The Granada is open from 11:00 am to 1:00 am Monday through Saturday. There

is a live band every night and the music starts at 9:30. A cover charge of

$2 exists only on Friday and Saturday night, and there are no dress restri- ctions. 'V '

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'nice. Pretty decor, nice furnishings and-fairly- clean. Plus, a lot Of girls without dates. Which was, of course, the best aspect of the club. Actu— ally I could have become 'a great fan of the Granada had it not been for the high prices, which were geared toward the rich executive businessman

and net Suitable for a

_poor,*penny—pinching student. Unfortunately,

.I fall into the latter catagory. The day prices are 85¢ for beer and 1.10 for shots. I was told by the manager that‘evening prices are 1.05 for beer and 1.35 for shots through the week. But, on closer

(in person) scrutiny, I found that a person is charged 1.20 for a beer. That's what I was charged (and I don't think it was because of bad. breath either.) I was not the only person who complained of high prices. Several people stayed for one drink, then left.

But that's the bad part. I've saved the best for last. The band on this particular night was Professor Lett and Study. They are without a doubt the best rhythm & blues -soul- band to play in

'this area in recent years.

Their show was tailored

to‘the young dance crowd. They had a large repertoi-

're from FUNK (Early James

Brown, recent top 40 soul) to pop (Bad Bad Leroy

Brown,~etc...) They field— ed plenty of requests and,

“disappointed nobody. Comm-

'ents from nearby tables included, "They're really fgood, Eh?" "These guys are great," and "They're the best funk band I‘ve ever heard" I personally liked "Pick up the‘Pieces," a mean funk-sax instrumen— tal currently ad the char— ts by the Average White

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Band. The Professor did a great job on it, pure- high level energy.

My advice to you, Go to the Granada, have fun, but drink very slowly.

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Well, the Prince Edward Lounge presented quite a contrast, I must say. It was an older crowd which did a lot of hooting and hollering and cheering to the country music of Jim and Don Haggart. I don't particularly care for country music (especi— ally the foot stomping variety) but everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. In any case, though, I did not stay very long.

~ThereVis a one dollar cover charge on Friday and Saturday only ("No Blue jeans please"). Music starts at 9:30.

Day prices are; 85¢ for both beer and shots. The Prince Edward Lounge has a happy hour which is quite reasonable; 60¢ each for beer and shots from 4:00 pm. Night prices, in effect from 8:30 to 1:00 am, are 1.05 for a bottle of beer and 1.35 for a shot of booze.

They also have a Satur- day Matinee Talent Show which anyone can enter. Show starts at 3:30 and goes until 6:30.

As I mentioned, I didn't stay too long. I would rather listen to Funky music and Rock'and Roll (from the soul).

The Prince Edward Lounge

' didn't have any. But it seems to be the best 'Country Music Jamboree' showcase in the area. So if you're into foot- stomping and truck driving music, then the Prince Edward Lounge is the?place to’go. -

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of people who frequent the'0.K. Corral'.We have no objection to printing your article with the pen name attached,but we must have the names of the con- tributers for publishing policy. Please feel free to drop doWn to the Cadre

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