S’aints to return to Sunset stage September 2

For the second year in a row, the S’aints will return to the Sunset Amphitheatre stage on Saturday, September 2 for a free un-ticketed community concert.

Last year, the band — which includes Leamington’s Jody Raffoul — played to a large crowd at Seacliff Park.

Raffoul is looking forward to bringing the music back to his hometown.

“This is a very dear thing to me,” he said. “I’ve wanted to do this for years. Last year, it all came to fruition.”

Raffoul believes that Leamington is the best place to celebrate Labour Day.

“We want to honour all the cultures that Leamington has to offer,” he said. “There’s more culture in Leamington than just about anywhere.”

The event is brought to you by LiUna625, The Bank Theatre and St. Clair College, with donations accepted for local food bank programs.

The S’aints will rock the hill with classic songs from acts of the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and of course, several of Raffoul’s own tunes.

The band was formed several years ago by local musicians who wanted to give back to their community, with The Tea Party’s Jeff Burrows on drums, Raffoul on guitar and vocals, and several other talented members.

Raffoul says they are getting a committee together to talk about making Labour Day weekend in Leamington a huge event and celebrating cultures together.

“The way it should be,” he said.

The S’aints Rock Seacliff Saturday, September 2, taking the stage at 7:30. It’s a free concert and rated for all ages.