80’s Summer Bash a hit at Wolfhead Distillery

There were a lot of stories coming from the outdoor patio at Wolfhead Distillery Sunday afternoon.

It was a fundraising 80’s Summer Bash and despite the early overcast, the weather co-operated and everyone was singing along to songs of the past.

“One of our owners (Larry Girard) is a big 80’s music fan and it was his turn to pick,” said Wolfhead director of marketing and events Danielle Moldovan.

Girard used to work at the popular Windsor night spot called California’s and during a break in Sunday’s festivities he filled the River Town Times in on a few stories like more than once giving the legendary Canadian rocker Burton Cummings a ride.

When asked what his favourite group is, Girard quickly said, Journey.

For those who are in tune with the local music scene, the story of the duo Lost and Found is one that is remarkable and truly unforgettable.

When Tim Nolan was 18 months old and his younger sibling Ty (Thomas) was only six months, they were given up for adoption. They were sent to different foster homes, and it would be many years before they reconnected.

In 1994, they both received letters from the Ministry of Community Social Services indicating that they each had a brother searching for each other. When they reconnected after many years it was discovered they had many similar hobbies including a love of music so they formed a duo.

“We have this telepathy. In the middle of a song I will look over at him and immediately know what our next song is going to be,” says Ty.

Sunday’s 80’s Summer Bash also included the great sound of local band Crooked Swagger.

“This is a fun time. We open up the parking lot and have a good summer vibe,” said Moldovan.

Wolfhead changed up their menu a bit for the event and all proceeds went to the many charities that it supports throughout the year.

80’s Summer Bash a hit at Wolfhead Distillery

By Fred Groves