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Vegreville News Advertiser - January 31, 2024
Turning Back to Fun Times
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Neon colours, big hair, sweatbands, and performances by the band, Rubix Cubed were enjoyed by 105 attendees at the 80’s Dance Party on January 27.
This event was organized by and held at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 hall.
The evening began with cocktails and a savory dinner of tender roast beef and baked chicken, mashed potatoes, salads, slices of bread, and dessert. This meal was catered by Diane Fausak and her crew with kitchen help from student volunteers from St. Mary’s Catholic School.
Next on the scene was the Western Canada premier 80’s Tribute Band Rubix Cubed who delighted a crowd as their jest and catchy performances brought people back to a simpler time.
The moving colour lights and energetic music enticed many people to get up and dance.
This band is based out of Edmonton and is composed of lead singer and guitarist Ken Polansky, Richard Korby, Chris Bradshaw and Sean Kaminski.
Ken said they all started playing live when they were young. “I began performing when I was 12 where I played in different events. I started playing in bars when I was 15.
I like to do 80 tribute shows because this was the last magical era of music. Everything from the 90s forward is to me, commercialized and doesn’t have a lot of soul.”
Rick admitted that they invented their band’s name Rubix Cubed because there is no more iconic symbol from the 80’s than the Rubix Cubed. Everyone was challenged by it and had fun with it.
Rick went on to say, “My background in music was I was forced as a young child to learn piano and that was the best thing that ever happened to me. I like doing 80s shows because it is a lot of fun. After all, that time had great music and people in it.”
Chris mentioned, “I have been playing in bands since I was young as I always loved music.”
When asked, Sean commented, “I grew up with music and have been playing since I was 10-years-old. I enjoyed it so much. But I didn’t start playing drums till I was 10-years-old. I have been in bands for many years and I just enjoy performing and seeing people having fun.
I like performing 80’s music because it is so alive.”
