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This is the first in a series of weekly articles that will explore various musical forms, solo artists, musical groups and other pertinent issues in the world of contemporary music. THE SOUND BARRIER was derived from an examination of tne Deliet tnat too many people, including myself, tend to shut themselves off from certain forms of music Simply because they are labeled as one form or another that is not considered acceptable by their peers, or that these subject matters have not been thoroughly examined. The Sound Barrier will discuss the lives and music of various artists and groups who have made it to the 'big time.' or are on their way. The topic of this week's column is tne National Entertainment and Collegiate Activities Association national convention held in Washington, D C. last week. The purpose of the convention was to allow different entertainment forms (jugglers, musical groups, solo performers, comedians, etc.) I R? I Pffij ^ knew L-1- .-I \ I / MELVIN j J I . . . a businetsman v I had been looking fc Tr'"1} with Jesus Christ ! / Melvin Purvis wil E f ( Thursday Night Fobrui f ridav Night Fehrui H MARANATHACHRI i corner Pickens ar i >v 1 J Cotumhi n 4^. pfaB M?-lv?n Puivi I bares the raw needs at the drug addiction, racial hatred and 1 NEVER hns a motion picturo been mo AA ARAN A TH AC H corner erf Pick | l_ * -* A A ? ^ A ^ i *.uiumnia / '/"/ l 42Z p||j Saturday , F? Slaifinq PAT BOONE i mi l Aiikrrvm A ll I MIX fSlKAOA j|?i} r i,ij, !r, DON MIIHRAV 0f..t JAVf S HIJNNi I-v.- f.? ma: cm I. ilBlW I Ml(B B ?jSl M B IS to display their talents and establish relations with colleges across the nation with the ultimate goal of getting contracts. THE CONVENTION included educational sessions on various subjects relating to programming and promotion of activities familiar to campus organizations. The sessions covered a wide variety of topics, including "Promotion and Publicity," "Balancing Your Film Series" and "Resume Writing and Interviewing." Throughout most of the day one could stop in the hotel lounge and enjoy one of two video tape shows that ran throughout the day. Two organizations, Films Incorporated/Verve and Video Tape Network, sponsored the displays. The main attraction of the convention were the Showcases, of which there were three categories: Mainstage, Club and Coffeehouse. Each performer was given 20 minutes to perform, which didn't supply the audience with a complete impression. The Hob Crosby Group, a band ^ i on livid H tremendous financial suecetf.Xv'bdt - ^ i that something was still lac((ii^^ . I PURVIS I vho found tht key to everything he I ' * ir in life ... a |>ersonal ?alationthip . < I be speaking . . F,-1 uy 21 7.00p.m * jhw iry 2 2 7 00 p m IB STIAN CENTER p?;"i id Blossom Street MjBtHBBBHw \ - ' a. South JBUHni iffiH phone 799 1422 , | 1 : j . i% a U S C 'JiJiludU- .*> J - j IZ ^kj^ET^ ^ m\ WfJ) |1 coro ?' violence l'r< nil< >1 It* , ire timely <.ahwv, ihm RISTIAN CENTER gj ens & Blossom p] Free Admission Hj bruary 23 7pm. S-] , I I ; JAi.Kif t.iHUIIX DIM) IJfMllPPi JO ANN iWWNSUN AMV lMAh- lii' ifiH. DON MURRAY ? - t. DICK ROSS BH from Columbia, was the first band to perform on the Mainstage. Despite the poor quality of the sound system, the band got more favorable response in the form of 'cooperative buying forms," (forms filled out by schools with the intention of setting up a tour with that particular band) than any other band in the Southeastern part of the country. THE OVERALL QUALITY of the entertainment was not as good as one might expect to find at a convention of this size. But participants were treated to such fine performers as Steve Goodman, Jonathan Edwards and Jan and Dean. Jan and Dean made their name during the '60s with a sound that is now familiarized in the music of the Beach Boys. Jan suffered a near-fatal accident that left him partially paralyzed on the right side of his body. I didn't know how to react to seeing a man who can hardly walk try to dance around a stage and sing. I felt sorry for him, admired him and thought he was mf Cruising for a killer... i alpaono ii Vcruisingjfm we'll whe C WW). Piiu IM. I? making a big mistake all in one. IT IS A GREAT feat for a handicapped individual to overcome his handicap and find work. But appearance, unfortunately, plays a vital role in the success of a musician. I wonder if they are not trying to capitalize on the fact that he is handicapped. Some think the organized aspects of the convention are just a James Cac Marsha Masc Chaptei I starrinn khhbi Valerie Harper ^ Joseph Bologna Q ? 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