March 12, 2020

WAYNE’S WORLD MEETS CHEERS FRIDAYS AT LEGION

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

GRAVENHURST — It’s called a Rebel Tailgate Party.

But it’s not as wild as it sounds.

It’s Wayne’s World meets Cheers — legion-style.

A friendly Friday drop-in upstairs at Branch #302, meant to take the chill off winter.

The funhouse includes a few games, but it’s mostly a chance for musicians to get out of the house and entertain in front of more than the family dog.

Casual and a great big dance floor.

Host Wayne Hill said he wants to just “have a little fun” in the winter, when there’s often not that much going on.

All are welcome; there’s a $5 donation bin for the pickers and players.

Including some great guitarists and surprisingly good singers.

You never know who you’ll hear.

Scott Slater, a mechanic at Sander Motors, fronted the band on guitar, along with Hill and an entertaining Shawn Rousseau.

They were backed up by a decent drummer, Danny Ellement, and Anthony Adams holding down a solid beat on bass.

Mark Mathis, on his home-made banjo-lele, Rick Cadeau on harp with a nice French jig and singer Joyce Kivell (singing Patsy Cline’s Walking After Midnight) were pleasant additions last week.

Have a listen 7 to 11 p.m.

And have some fun.

Wayne Hill and friends welcome entertainers to drop-in at the Gravenhurst legion Friday nights from 7-11 p.m.

Rick Cadeau plays a lively French jig on the harp.

**Wayne Hill just wants to have fun Friday nights at the Gravenhurst legion from 7-11 p.m.**

**Scott Slater and Danny Ellement were front and centre on the night backing all comers.**

Wayne’s World was a fun night with lots of variety.

A sing-along featured the entire band on one rousing, improvised number.

Along with the music there’s several game stations if you’r so inclined.

Joyce Kivell, of Ryde, sang a nice version of Patsy Cline’s Walking After Midnight.

A game of pong next to the bar was a great place to listen to the music and toss a few balls.

Shawn Rousseau was just the spark of the band needed with his entertaining showmanship.

A nice crowd, a large dance floor and friendly bartenders.

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