In anticipation of the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, Affinity Place rocked out last Saturday night. Canadian rock legends, Prism and Harlequin performed for an excited, hyped-up audience in what was the final major fundraising push in anticipation of the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games.
“It was a fundraiser, but we also wanted just to have a really positive event right before the games,” said Brenda Lyons, co-chair of marketing and promotions for the games. “Harlequin and Prism put on such a great show. Harlequin’s lead singer’s voice sounds as great as it did in their first record, and Prism’s showmanship was amazing. It was just a good, classic rock concert.”
Over 800 guests showed up for the high-energy cabaret style concert, with most of the tables set up on the main floor, filled. Many guests took to the pit and danced to the sounds of the two Canadian rock greats playing late into the night.
Both bands played some of their own most beloved and recognized songs, with Prism playing classics like Spaceship Superstar, Night To Remember and See Forever Eyes, and Harlequin playing songs like Innocence, Sweet Things In Life and You Are the Light.
“We were ecstatic about the size of the crowd. Tickets in pre-sales went well, and that was great for us organizers to be able to plan ahead for the people who were coming,” said Lyons.
Lyons noted that one thing she noticed about the reaction of guests to the performances of the two bands, was the widespread gratefulness among all the guests she talked to at the show. She added that she was thankful to everyone who made it out, particularly the volunteers who helped with the concerts.
“The crowd was very appreciative of the concert. We had so many people come up to us and say, ‘Thank you for bringing good classic rock to Estevan,’” said Lyons. “It was fun to get together and celebrate, as we’re heading into the last stretch before the games.”
She added, “It feels like everything we’ve been working hard on for this past couple of years is really coming together.”
