Bliss (New Year 1995-96)

ATTENTION NEW YEARS EVE LIBERALS

A word from Universal Dance Productions

We would like to thank all those who attended our events in 1995:

"Start the Panic" (February 19, 1995)

"Trix, the April Fools Celebration" (April 1, 1995)

"Nexus, a New Beginning" (October 7, 1995)

"Ravers of the Lost Ark," the late Dave Leckie party (May 6, 1995)

"Warp 9" (November 25, 1995)

We have been in production for 3 years and have not produced a New Year's Eve event.  Due to the massive request of an all night dance gathering,

Universal Dance Productions

is proud to present

Bliss

This is a 14 hour progressive dance celebration starting at 8pm til 10am.  No club nor after hour parties can offer what we are offering to you.

For those who purhcase an advance ticket, you have a chance to win the participating giveaways...

A trip to Vancouver
$100 Gift Certificate from Divine Decadence
$75 Gift Certificate from Gravity Pope
$50 Gift Certificate from Glam Slam
3 - 90 Minute mix tapes from Montreal's sensation Voytek, Dax and Edmonton's Nicky
Free passes to Universal Dance Production Events for 1996
14 CD's courtesy of HMV
... and the list goes on


Draw Giveaways begin at 11:45 so come early to win one of the following prizes.

 For another Special Treat, Free Champagne for ticket buyers.  You must be 18 and over with proper ID or entry will be denied.  This is an alcohol-licensed event, service from 8pm til 2am.  Located at 10815 - Jasper Ave (8pm - 10am) at Sneaky Petes.

DJ's of the nite include Edmonton DJ's:
Celcius, Code Red, John Joy, Shasta, Nicky, Dragon, Sinc, Swanessy, Davey James, PTD, Marty & Friends

Edmonton's Premiere D.J.'s, we welcome
Pro-Gram, CBC, Duffy & Feroshus

From Calgary, you might remember him from former Flashback Night Club.  This man cultivated the Acid Rave scene back in '92.

From Montreal we are proud to bring
Voytek & Dax from Jump Montreal

Tickets available at Divine Decadence, Gravity Pope, Sonix, Glam Slam, Groove Asylum, Sound Connection, Solo

Tickets are $15, limited amount of tickets are available, so get them while they last!

Never before has there been an event like this attempted in New Year's Eve.  So join us and enjoy the New Year with a BANG! Remember don't drink & drive, let's start the year off with a good note.




Note: We have a warm up event Saturday December 30 at the special shop 7345 - Calgary Trail S (Backdoor entrance).  Doors open 10pm til 6am.  Admission $5.  Receive discount for advance BLISS ticket purchase.

We would like to give a special thanks to those who supported us in '95. Marty & Friends, the Late Dave Leckie (for the inspiration you gave us), The Sean S., Neil, Prosper, Dragon Shawnessy, all the talented DJ's which are too many to mention, the NEXUS staff, The Queens, Hailey, Sherridon, Louise, Art & Friends, Robert (Pascal), Bones, Gord (Gordstar), Allan England, Lucie (Calgary), Sub Link, Sound, Groove, Divine, Glam Slam, Gravity, Sonix, Guy, Kerry & Friends, Curtis, Yo Danny, CJSR, those who grooved with us til the wee hours of the morning, Ma & Pa.

Bliss New Year 95-96
Location: 10815 Jasper Ave, N. Entrance

Internet: http://.ualberta.ca/~steward/unidance.html

Location: 10815 Jasper Ave. [N. Entrance]
18+ ID, Alcohol Service 8-2AM

Tickets $16 in advance from:
Divine Decadence, Solo, Gravity Pop, Sonix, Groove Asylum, Sound Connection

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Sound & Lights by All-Star
Visuals by FX
Graphics by Sherridon

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Retrosonic Vibes

 December 26, 1995

Doors open 8PM 

American Bar Downtown

10148 - 105 Street

DJ's: XTC (Alterna8!), Davey (Rev/Rebar), Lace (Mars Club, Vancouver), Nicky (Universal Dance)

Rhythmic Movement by the Barbie Dollz

Full Color Lazer Battle by Optic Kiss

Ambience by Divine Decor

Afterparty at Mezzaluna, one block south of the American Bar

Tix: $5 Advance incl. after party or $7 at the Door + $2 for after party

Doors at 8:00 PM ; After party at 2:00 AM

Tix Available at American Bar Downtown Only

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Flashback Cafe III

Flashback Cafe III

Thursday, December 21, 1995

REBAR

10551 - Whyte Avenue

Come join us to celebrate our third installment of FLASHBACK CAFE!  

Hi-Fi Intelligent Lighting, 6000 watts of strobe power, 20,000 watts JBL sound system, 

1.2 million candela lighting, 4,000 watts bass power & more!

Main Arena: Resident Classic Conductors

DJ Code Red, DJ Mikee, B.Black, DJ James, DJ Brian

Upper Arena, Live from Calgary: 

Kybosh with the Waysiders

Doors at 8:00 pm

Entry $4 with this invite; $6 at the door; Special Flashback Prices!

Warning: The Last Two Events Sold Out

Arrive Early to Avoid Line-Ups!

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Heaven on Seven

Saturday, December 2, 1995

Lickshotz & Boogie Madness 

present

Heaven on Seven

You may be black, You may be white, 

You may be yellow, You may be Red, 

In our House, 

Your Color Doesn't Matter

Beats non-stop by

DJ Triptomene - 88.5 Catch the Beat

DJ Rice - Calgary's Minister of House

DJ Raggedy Andy - Resident DJ Friday @ the Dance Factory

DJ Shasta - Resident DJ Friday's at RATT

Located at

RATT

7th floor, Students Union Building, U of A campus

Doors at 9:00; Drinks till 2:00

$5 Cover Charge; $3 after 2:00

Mixed DJ Tapes Available

thanks to those who support

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Warp 9

Source: Cited on Flyer for "Bliss" (December 31, 1995) by Universal Dance Productions

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Cosmic Jam '95

Source:__________. Transcr: MW

Coming to Edmonton

Cosmic Jam (’95)

Everybody Welcome!
No I.D. Required

The Event of the Year!

November 4th, 1995

 

 

 

 

 

The United Underground is Proud to Present…

Cosmic Jam (’95)

For the First Time Ever… World Class DJs Spinning In Edmonton!!
30,000 Pulsating Watts of Thermo-Cooled Apogee Sound
Laser-Like Cyber-Intelligent Lighting Effects by All-Star
Two Huge Projection Screens with Cybergraphics by Stimulated Video and Much, Much, More… Come Fly with Us… The Only Limit to This Event is Your Imagination!!

Fashion Show Starts at 10:00
Arrive Early! Don’t Miss the Fall Fashion Show of the Year!
With Fashions by…
Divine Decadence, Color Blind, Gravity Pope, Gram Slam and Once Upon A Time
Choreographed by Shawna Cook, This Will be the Most Theatrical Fashion Show You Have Ever Experienced!

Adventure Booths
Featuring:
Fashions From: Color Blind, Gravity Pope, Gram Slam, True North Hemp Co., Japanamania, LAPD, Once Upon A Time, and More…
Also, Body Piercing and Tattoos by the Ink Machine, Cotton Candy by the Cotton Nanny, Palm Readers, Psychics, and Much, Much, More!
Lots of Exclusive Stuff Available For Sale
Don’t Miss Out on this Unique Shopping Opportunity!

Multiple Rooms of Sonic Pleasure!

 

The Main Arena

Traci Lords (Radioactive Recording Artist From L.A.)
Robbie Hardkiss (Hardkiss San Francisco)
Wade Randolphe (Hardkiss San Francisco)
DJ Dicky Doo (Vancouver)
Starchild (Edmonton • Formerly DJ Pain)
J.J. Brown (Calgary • Resident at Detours)
DJ Rice (Calgary • Formerly From The Empire)
Simon Lock (Edmonton • Independent)
Davey James (Edmonton • Resident Rebar)

Spinning Progressive, House, Trance & Electro-Break


“The Digital Domain”
Trance, Acid, Hardcore, Jungle, Progressive

DJ Triptomine (Edmonton • CJSR ‘Catch the Beat’)
DJ Code Red (Edmonton • Resident Rebar)
DJ Sync (Edmonton • Resident The Ratt)
DJ ME (Regina • Resident The Galaxy Lounge)
DJ Celcius (Edmonton • Independent)


“The Ratts Nest”
Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Acid Jazz & Smooth Grooves

DJ Shasta (Edmonton • Resident The Ratt)
DJ Spilt Milk (Edmonton • Resident The Ratt)
DJ Cueball (Regina • Resident The Galaxy Lounge)
DJ Joy (Edmonton • Resident Queen’s Empire)


“Serenity”
Ambience Provided by TX/RX

Marty (Edmonton • CJSR’s Transmission)
Shawnessy (Edmonton • Edmonton Independent)
Skippy (Edmonton • Resident Roost)
Strobe (Edmonton • Request Records)


22 Of North America’s Finest DJs
Live Performance by Altered States Alliance

Party is Located At:

United Rental Warehouse
8113 – Coronet Road (62 Ave.)
3 blocks southwest of Atomic Cafe
Door open at 8:00 pm

Everybody Welcome At This Event.
No ID Required!

Shuttle Bus Service Will be Provided for Calgary and Saskatoon
Saskatoon Bus Tickets $90 Includes Admission • Calgary Bus Tickets $40 Includes Admission
Bus Seats Must be Reserved in Advance by Calling Our 24 Hour Info Line (1-403-988-4385)

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The United Underground Would Like to Thank: Cherrie Sunkiss(?), Hardkiss, MCA, Divine Decadence, Chromaset, Color Blind, Gravity Pope, Glam Slam, True North Hemp Co., Sonix, Groove Ratt, Café La Café(?), and All Those Who Support the United Underground Positive Vibes… You Know Who You Are. Remember, Stay Positive and Support Those Who Support You… respect

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Pool Tables and Games Supplies by Alberta Shuffleboard(?)

Tickets Available at
Ticketmaster
$12 Advance $15 At Door
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(???)
Or Charge-By-Phone
451-8000

24 Hour Hotline
1-403-988-4385
Local in Edmonton

Presented in Part By CJSR FM 88

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Underground

United We Stand

References: 

• "Dance Diva Traci Lords," November 4, 1995, Edmonton Journal

Traci Lords?

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Crossover

NRG Tribe in conjunction with Dance Factory Present 

Crossover

Between chaos & peace there is animosity

Between light & dark there is entity

Between our world & next there is eternity

Between black & white there is no identity

Between pain & feat there is serenity

Between life & death there is ecstasy

In between it all is the crossover...

Friday, October 20 / Saturday, October 21 / 1995

A 2 day, 2 room, 13 DJ, 3000 Watt Experiment to Test Your Limits

Tix Available at: Groove Asylum, Sound Connection, Divine Decadence, Sonix, BlackByrd Myoozik, Dance Factory

Tix $8 Advance per day / $10 Door per day / 2 Day Pass $14

Fashion Shows by Divine Decadence & Special Shop, Light and Sound by Full Effect, Visual Arts & Effects by Tron, Live Space Frog Performance, Prizes by Wangstar Corp

Alcohol Service from 8 PM to 2 AM Fri & Sat; No Minors; ID Required

Day One, Room One:

Spilt Milk, Shasta, Money, Joy, Triptomine, Skippy, LD-50, Bristola, Celcius

Day One, Room Two:

Robbie, Rice, Triptomine, Davey James, Marty, Raggedy Andy

Fashion Show at 12 Midnight by The Special Shop

Day Two, Room One:

LD-50, Davey James, Rice, Locks Gee, Check

Day Two, Room Two:

LD-50, Triptomine, Nicky, Joy, Marty, Shasta, Crossover, Trevor, Spilt Milk, Jon E Mone, Derek, Roach

Divine Decadence Fashion Show at Midnight

Special Thanks to: Dance Factory, Empire, Hot House, Groove Asylum, Solo, Gravity Pope, Sound Connection, Divine Decadence, Sonix Imports, Blackbyrd Myoozik, Sugarbowl, Ebe the Frey, Wangstar Corp, Special Shop, L.A.P.D., Boulevard, Prissy, F1, DNG, RVM, Frog, Darkside Distribution Inc..., 5 Min...

Dance Factory: 10147 - 104 Street

For a reference to the flyer art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifeforms_(album)

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Nexus

 Universal Dance Productions 

presents

Nexus: A new beginning

"Days before my 21st birthday, I just remember so many people being there. Way more than any other party I'd been to. Working the door for a bit that night was a blast as well." -- Facebook comment (September 9, 2016)

Universal Dance Productions takes you on a fourteen hour voyage to Nexus

Sound and Lighting by: Production Lighting, Power Play

Graphics by: Chromaset

T-Shirts by: Japanamania

Visuals by: F/X

Smart Bar and Herbal E on site

DJ tapes available

Featuring: 

DJ Pascal (Vancouver); DJ Voytek (Montreal)

Progressive/Trance Room: Edmonton's: DJ Nicky, Dj Pain, DJ Triptomine, DJ Synch; Calgary's Sherridon

House Room: Edmonton's Raggedy Andy, Davey James; Calgary's DJ Rice, DJ S.O.S

Hip/Trip/Jazz Hop Room: DJ Shasta; DJ Gofish; DJ Spilt Milk

Ambient Room: Marty, Shawn, Mynde, Sherridon

Let us seduce & tempt you with fashions by: Divine Decadence, Colour Blind

Hair & Makeup by: Yes Hair Co.

Fashion Show begins at 10:00 pm

Tickets available: Divine Decadence, Colour Blind, Glam Slam, New Ground, Gravity Pope, Nouveau Boutique, Yes Hair Co, Sonix, Groove Asylum, Sound Connection

Calgary: both Divine Decadence locations

Tickets : $12 ; $15 at the door

This event is dedicated to Shelly Solarz for her valid efforts and support.  

Also special thanks to: Divine Decadence, Color Blind, Yes Hair Co, The Raving Society, Power Play Productions, CJSR FM88, Sublink, Overtime Factory, the DJ's

and to all who support Universal Dance Productions

Shuttle Buses available in Calgary, Red Deer, Sherwood Park, Edmonton

Alcohol service from 8pm til 2am

18 years and over / id required

doors open at 8pm til 10am

Shakers Acres: 21530 - 103 Avenue

Corner of Winterburn Road

internet: http:/www.ualberta.ca/~stewartd/home.hmtl

Other parties at this venue: 

Viva Las Vegas 3 

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Transformers: The Underground Groove

BLAST IT! Presents

Transformers: The Underground Groove

Downstairs in the Galaxy Lounge

DJs Celcius and Triptomine [Tryptomene]

spin underground grooves

$1.00 off admission with this handbill

Ages 18 & Up ; Some ID required

Doors @ 8:30 ; Tix @ the Door

at the Rev (10030 - 102 St.)

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Joker's Juice

Source: Renee's Flyer Archive.  Transcr: MW

(The Atomic Cafe)
(The Atomic Cafe)

Come Get Loose… In

Joker’s
Juice

Creating Some Serious Movement On Underground Dance Floors Around The Planet…

Prepare Yourself As

Power 92 FM
Altern8
Calgary Underground

Present

Joker’s Juice

Exploding
September 3, 1995

Atomic Cafe

Groove Hard With The Underground’s Best Of The Best

DJ Davey (Rebar/Rev)
DJ (?) (Calgary’s (?))
Raggedy Andy (Dance Factory)

And A Live Performance by

DJ Payne (?) Josée

Plus Sound & Light FX by Optic (?) Ambience (?) Decor,
Rythmic Movement by (?) Babie Dolz

Consumables
(Martini) $1 till 10 pm • $5.50 (Pints) Till Midnite • $1.25 jello All Nite

Sponsored by
Allstar Show Industries Inc.
Calvin Klein (Obsession Escape Eternity CK Sample Station on Location)

(The Atomic Cafe)

7641 Argyll Road
440-6899

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Millenium (RATT)

Source: Rob Tryptomene's flyer archive. Transcr: MW

Paul Teeze & RATT Present:

Millenium

DJ Triptomine

DJ Drumatik

Guest: DJ Shasta of Infinity

7th Floor,

Students’ Union Building

U of A Campus

Saturday, September 2, 1995

$2 Bux at the Door

Members: Guests Only

On with the Night

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Tonite

Source: __________. Transcr: MW

 Ratt Presents

Tonite

DJ Shasta - Hooligan House

DJ Sync - Trance

DJ Spilt Milk - Hip Hop

Guest: Triptomene (from the recent rdrorave, aplharave)

7th Floor

Students' Union Building

U Of A Campus

Fryday, August 25, 1995

Entry Fee: $2 Bits

Members : Guests Only 

Room at the Top

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Gatorave

Love Children present: 

Gatorave

Gatorave contains: 

% of Recommended Daily Allowance: 

Techno: 1000%

Acid House: 100%

Hardcore: *!@#%

Ambient: 100%

Freaks: Everywhere

Beats: Endless

James Brown is Dead: Big 0%

DJ X: No Mine!

DJ Rice: Just a Bowlful

DJ Don: All 185 lbs

Also contains these invigorating ingredients: 

Edmonton's first live techno performance by Nemesis

Mind Melting lighting and visuals by Oh-Zone

Go Go Dancers on giant scaffolding towers

Project X Hellrave Hallucination Shades

30,000 watts of smile on your face thumpin' bass

Chill room

Live black light art

Neon body painting

The Date: Saturday September 12 [1995]

The Spot: Bronx Private Club

10030 102 St.

Tickets: Sonix, Southside Sound, Sound Connection, Bronx

Members & guests

Warning: The Surgeon General has determined that too much Gatoraving can cause you to expende excessive amounts of energy shakin your thang, resulting in peace loving, non agressive behavior and a feeling of contentment.  Not recommended for lameos.  

A Love Children ReProduction

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Soft

Source: Renee's Flyer Archive.  Transcr: MW

 

Soft

with
Aural Sects

Friday
11/Aug/95
at

Rebar
10551 Whyte Ave

Music at 10:00

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Energy Rush 1995

Source: Renee's Flyer Archive. Transcr: MW

Power 92 And Chris Sheppard And Master-T

Present 

Energy Rush 1995

Featuring 

Live On Stage

Whigfield

Bananarama

Los Del Mar

BKS

Playahitty, Carol Medina, Yena,

DPR Featuring Xeya, New System, 

XL, Texture And J.K.

Sunday July 16

Edmonton Convention Centre

ID is for Alcohol Service

Doors Open at 4 pm

Tickets $19.95

available at Ticketmaster

or phone 451•8000

$10,000 in Cash Prizes

ITV (?) Much More Video Taping

Edmonton's Largest Ever 

 Dance Party

Quality Music

Power 92FM

The Edmonton Sun

ITV

(?)

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The Silver Circuit

Source: Renee's Flyer Archive.  Transcr: MW

Grand Opening!
Friday, June 23, 1995

The Dance Factory
and
The United Underground
present

Room #2

(Fridays)

The Silver Circuit

(Fridays)

A New club built by the underground for the underground
Positive, Fresh, and Alive! 100% no attitude
Exploring the undefinable limits of electronic music 

with

DJ Cory Payne

And your hostess Cherrie Sunkiss
To motivate your soul and make you move

Virtual Reality by Stimulated Video

Future Endeavors:

Live Electronic Musical Performances Ÿ Ambient Chill Sessions Ÿ Fashion Shows Ÿ International DJs Ÿ Internet Sessions

As Always In Room #1

The Playhouse with Raggedy Andy
spinnin’ the house grooves

Doors at Midnight
Alcohol Service Till 2

Info Line:
429-9666

Sorry, No Minors
ID Required

Now is the time!
support the vibe and we’ll take you wherever you want to go…

findus@10147-104.st.edm.ab.ca

$1 Off With This Invite Before 2AM

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Mayhem

2 as 1 Presents:

Source: E-town Flyer Archive

MAYHEM: A night of Jungle, Acid, and Trancecore

with Triptomene, Dragon, and Celcius

at The Pitt (10112-124 St) 

$4 / $6

 

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Ravers of the Lost Ark

Ravers of the Lost Ark

coming May 6 to a theatre near you

a twelve hour dance adventure…

Source: Rob Tryptomene's flyer archive. Transcr: MW

Restricted

No Minors

Presented By Universal & TX/RX

Universal 

(…creators of Rise & Shine, Start the Panic, & the Dance Factory Raves) 

joins forces with 

TX/RX 

(…creators of ‘electronica’) 

to bring you…

Ravers of the Lost Ark

A 12 Hour Dance Feature 

starring 

in the Temple of Doom

DJ Pascal (…from Vancouver) 

with Edmonton’s own… DJ Code Red Ÿ DJ Triptomine Ÿ DJ Pain Ÿ DJ Nicky

and in the ambient ark…

Marty (transmission) Ÿ DJ Sean Ÿ DJ Mynde

Attractions: Jungle Drum JBL surround system, Ark of the Covenant Intellibeam lighting system, Head Shrinking Smart Drinks and Snowcones in the Witch Doctor’s Lounge, Tropical Fog, Classic Adventure Flick, Your Prophecy Foretold by Psychic Bianca…

Saturday May 6 1995

limited advance tix: $8

$10 at the door

Garneau Theatre

8712-109 Street

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Tix Available at:

Southside: Divine Decadence, Gravity Pope, Sonix, Glam Slam (Hub Mall)

Downtown: Groove Asylum, Sound Connection, Solo Shoes

Restricted

No Minors

Alcohol Service: 10-2

Absolutely No Minors!

Doors 10PM-10AM

Info Line (403) 493-0068

A Dance Celebration in Honor of Dave Leckie

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Cited on the flyer for "Bliss" (December 31, 1995) by Universal Dance Productions

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The Twilight Zone 3

Source: Renee's Flyer Archive.  Transcr: MW

Rebar
April 17. 18. 19
Doors Open at 8:00 PM

The Twilight Zone

Dance Party 3
Presents The Three Day Party!

All Three Nights!
Advanced Tickets $8.00 – At the Door $10.00

Tickets sold at Rebar, Lyon’s Empire and Sonics

Monday
D J Joy
Lyon’s Empire
Fashion Show
Live Music

Tuesday
Davy James
Deep House & Tekno

Wednesday
D J Black
Alternative

Incredible Extra Lighting
A Whole New Look!

Guest D J’s
Babies Extacy
Code Red
Mikee and More

10551 – Whyte 

Source: Renee's Archive

(879)

Sec. Row Seat

Twilight Zone
Dance Productions
#3

$10.00

(879)

Twilight Zone 

Dance 

Productions #3

April 17, 18, 19/95
Doors Open 8:00 PM

Rebar
10551 – Whyte Ave.

Sec. Row Seat

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