Raffoul to headline concert to honour healthcare workers and first responders

Leave Those Kids Alone opening

LEAMINGTON – The Bank Theatre will present the Jody Raffoul Band on Friday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday, November 6 at 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.).

The two date concerts will honour local healthcare workers and first responders, with a portion of the proceeds from the concerts directed to programs or aid for healthcare workers and first responders.

Headlining the shows is local legend Jody Raffoul, who has released several albums, toured the US and Canada, opened for Bon Jovi at the sold-out Giants Stadium in New York and played more than 200 shows a year.

Local classic rock teen band sensation Leave Those Kids Alone will open the shows.

“Our healthcare workers and first responders have been there for our communities since the beginning of this pandemic,” said Michelle Fortier, Manager of The Bank Theatre. “Honouring their service in some small way, we hope, will be a boost to their morale. We need them to know we’re standing behind them in their ongoing and heroic efforts for our community.”

JODY RAFFOUL

“The Bank Theatre is proud to support healthcare workers and first responders through our programming,” said Bank Theatre President Corey Robertson. “Both of these bands are well loved in this area, will bring quality shows and we expect sell out concerts as Jody and his band historically does at The Bank Theatre.”

“I’m pretty amped about featuring these two powerhouse bands, said sound engineer John Moran. “The Bank Theatre has recently installed a new sound system and we’re going to rock the rafters at The Bank Theatre for healthcare workers and first responders.”

Concert goers must purchase tickets in advance and online, and must adhere to all Ontario COVID-19 regulations including presenting double vaccination record with government ID.

Tickets and full details, including start times and safety protocols, are available at banktheatre.com