Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Live concert rocks The Bank Theatre
By Deanna Bertrand LEAMINGTON — A tribute concert honouring health care workers and first responders rocked Leamington’s Bank Theatre Friday night and late Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5 and 6, with the Jody Raffoul Band headlining the live event. Popular teen group Leave Those Kids Alone opened for Raffoul with a string of lively rock ’n roll hits. Leamington Councillor John Hammond and Mayor Hilda MacDonald both welcomed theatregoers and thanked first responders, including four local firefighters on hand to represent the Leamington Fire Department. Mayor MacDonald said that with the worst of the pandemic behind us, we may often forget what first responders
and other essential workers did for us when they stayed away from their own families while putting themselves at risk going to work each day. “We want to thank them for all of that,” she said before turning the stage and microphone over to Leave Those Kids Alone. The talented group of young musicians had the crowd clapping along as lead vocalist 18-year-old Timothy Hole belted out classic lyrics to hits such as Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas, Renegade by Styx and the sweet sound of guitar riffs in Hotel California by The Eagles. Raffoul and his band came on after a short intermission and sang a mix of his hits from his legendary 40-year career.
Band members of Leave Those Kids Alone, from left are keyboardist Louis Diab, lead vocalist Timothy Hole, lead guitarist Alex Bonadonna, drummer Addisyn Bonadonna and bass player Luca Angelini. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
Early attendees, Lucy and Emily Dobson, get a start on beach ball soccer among the glow sticks. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
Kite lovers descend on Wheatley WHEATLEY — Local kite enthusiast George Paisiovich, members of the Southpoint International Kite Festival, and a bevy of local volunteers added to the Wheatley Strong community spirit with “Catching Up, Looking Up” kite and fun day at the Wheatley Arena Complex on Saturday, November 6. An ideal day of clear blue skies and moderate winds allowed young
and old kite lovers to take part in the festivities. George and volunteers were eager to put this event on in Wheatley, allowing residents to catch up with neighbours and friends and visit in a relaxing fun-filled family environment. The Active Citizens of Wheatley Facebook page has been lined with great pictures and glowing testimonials to name a few: “Fantastic!; Wonderful
event!; A perfect day, so many smiling faces!; My son and I had a great day flying kites together, we were here twice!”; and “Tons of thanks to George.” Despite his hectic schedule, George has been very gracious to personally respond to the appreciative visitors comments. The day could not have gone any better.
The Bank Theatre was truly rocking as Jody and his band thoroughly entertained those in attendance. In a more somber moment, Raffoul
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dedicated a rendition of ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by the Rolling Stones, to the memory of former Bad Apples bandmate Steve Impens.
Jody Raffoul and his band hit the stage for the second half of the concerts held at The Bank Theatre on November 5 and 6. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
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