He returned to the bar night after night to watch her perform from the shadows, too embarrassed to speak to her. Laguna and his friends, Kiros and Ward, would frequent the hotel's bar room when off-duty, and Laguna was captivated by her. When Julia was 22 years old, she met Galbadian soldier Laguna Loire. Popular for her beauty almost as much as for her music, Julia enjoyed performing but longed to break out of her role as a mute bar room pianist despite her talent for the piano, Julia's true dream was to sing. By the time she reached young adulthood, Julia performed regularly as a pianist in the downstairs lounge of the Galbadia Hotel in Deling City. Little is known of Julia's early life, other than her passion for music. Although circumstances kept Julia and Laguna apart their love was reconciled through the romantic involvement of their children, Rinoa (Julia's daughter) and Squall (Laguna's son). on Friday will be Hop Switch Boogie on Saturday, Bar Room Romeo.Julia playing the piano as Laguna looks on.Īlthough brief and likely never consummated, Laguna and Julia's relationship plays a major role in the theme of destiny, a central theme for Final Fantasy VIII. * FYI: The line dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. * WHERE: Crazy Bull Steakhouse & Saloon, 4426 Central Ave., Camarillo. Winners will be notified by mail after April 15. To enter, send an audiocassette along with a typed or handwritten lyrics sheet, the name of your favorite country radio station, a stamped self-addressed envelope and check for $20 payable to Fanfest Songwriting Contest, 8601 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1103, Beverly Hills 90211. Prizes include cash, trips and a shot at publishing contracts. It is one of several events to be held in conjunction with Fanfest ’95, a huge country music event May 5 to 7 at the Los Angeles County Fair and Exposition Complex in Pomona. Local aspiring songwriters, age 18 and older, should be aware of the April 1 entry deadline for the second annual national Country Music Songwriting Contest. Wednesday at the Thousand Oaks night spot. And Talbot’s train beat made that Ten-Step a special hit with the crowd.įinalists in the Borderline’s Amateur Country Singers Talent Contest will compete for big prizes and their 15 minutes of fame at 9 p.m. These are large soup or serving spoons she carries everywhere for just such impromptu jams. This week’s prize for most original instrument goes to spoon player Chris Talbot of Ventura, who sat in with Darlene O’Connell & the Dixie Flyers recently at the Bull. And I was amazed at the difference that a raised ceiling, smoke eaters and upholstered booths made to the atmosphere and comfort of the patrons. When I was there a couple weekends ago, the newly enlarged and refinished dance floor reminded me of a miniature Western Connection with its crowd of couples and bobbing cowboy hats. But owners of this Simi Valley club have done much more than a name change. In fact, I thought Dave Duncan’s hot lead guitar licks and Mike Herrington’s rolling drumbeat on “Third Rate Romance” breathed new life into the cowboy cha-cha.Īny day now, Cousin’s will officially convert to its new name, the Silver Dollar Saloon. Purists might put down the band for playing cover tunes a bit faster than the original versions. Mitchell described their style as “up-tempo modern country with heavy vocal harmonies, a heavy back beat and screaming guitars-like Travis Tritt, Little Texas or The Mavericks.” The other fellas also take a turn at center mike, including bass player Russ Meadows, whose own songs are in the sets. Frontman/rhythm guitarist Darren Mitchell has a wide vocal range and clear tenor that handled the Orbison-style songs easily. I caught the local group last month at the club’s six-band jamboree and liked what I heard. Then Friday and Saturday, Heartbreak Kid makes its third appearance at the Bull. They’ll even throw in some Cajun dance lessons to boot. If you’ve still got cabin fever after all the rain, you’ll find plenty of chances to kick up your heels this week-starting tonight at the Crazy Bull in Camarillo.Īcousticat fiddler Phil Salazar and Acadiana offer a gumbo of delightful Cajun and zydeco music at 8 p.m.

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