The Oakville Beaver. Wednesday July 23, 2003 - C7 April Wine at Oakville Centre Saturday Rock -n' roll is coming to shake up the vocalist/bassist Jimmy Henman suddenly the industry began shifting with techno-pop Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on returned to college, leaving Goodwyn to of the 80s and April Wine found themselves Saturday. lead the band both musically and vocally. a hard rock act with a dwindling audience. April Wine, with the powerful vocals Clench was brought into fill Henman’s Their farewell tour was in 1984. and it was and guitar work of Myles Goodwyn. along shoes on the bass. Goodwyn and Clench successful enough to spawn another in a with Brian Grcenway on guitar. Jim Clench soon became allies for a shift in musical long line of live albums. on bass and Jerry Mercer on drums, w ill be direction, resulting in internal struggles that Goodwyn put April Wine to bed for a playing songs from their new album led to the Henmans leaving the band. long time lo work on a solo career. After a "Greatest Hits...Live 2003." Veteran drummer Jerry Mercer and guitarist few years, a serious discussion to revive It was 33 years ago in Waverly. Nova Gary Moffat were brought in to round out April Wine took place. Goodwyn. Scotia, when Goodwyn was playing in a the group. Greenway. Clench and Mercer signed a group called Woody's Termites. His next As part of a drive to make April Wine new record deal with FR E Entertainment door neighbour. Jimmy Henmen, con­ sound tougher, guitarist Brian Greenway and release two new albums: Attitude in vinced him to join a group comprised of was summoned to quit his forklift job and 1993 and Frigate in 1994. himself and his cousins. Ritchie and David join April Wine for the First Glance Album. April Wine will be taking the stage at the Henman. It was David Henman who coined April Wine became an institutional Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. April Wine, one of (he top Canadian bands from the ‘70s, will be playing their the name April Wine. Canadian stadium rock act with top-40 hit 130 Navy St. on July 26 at 8 p.m. For tick­ greatest hits at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on Saturday. During the recording of the first album. after top-40 hit. After their successive run. ets. call the box office at 905-815-2021. D in in g & E nte Oakville's Bi-Weekly Dining and Entertainment Spotligl A G A B I * MEDITERRANEAN ^Ynrtitr-RESTAURANT m M H H f CUISINE OySTER BAR &. GRILLE “Uo Only Serious SwfooJ Pface in Town.” OPEN FOR LOBSTER BOIL LUNCH Sat. 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The menu at Montfort’s features such special­ ties as chicken shawarma. falafels and hummus, to name just a few. “ Shawarm a" is a method o f cooking meat used when celebrating Tueh. started in Turkey. It is popular Summer BBQ Patio in most Middle Eastern countries. Chicken Shawarma CALL is thinly sliced, specially spiced and stacked on a verti­ cal spit. It is then slowly rotisserie roasted. Thin slices NOW OPEN are shaved from the roast, then lightly grilled. Live Entertainment Shashlik, a favourite from the “ holy land” is grilled Friday & Saturday nights lamb with green pepper and onion and then stuffed in a pita and garnished with condiments you won't find at 379Speers 0{pad 905-337-5552 any fast food outlet. Oa(\zntte Pita bread is so central to Mediterranean cuisine that Montfort’s owner Rebecca Arraf uses a special oven so 905-815-9253 that the bread can be baked as needed, served fresh with most dishes. Montfort's offers delicious fresh and healthy food. Operating with an open concept, you can watch as your f —y Z J o w n e own exquisite meal is prepared! SC#TCH| Montfort's prides itself on preparing their cuisine J\esraurant with the freshest ingredients and traditional natural b o n n e t ! & BANQUET HALL spices (most imported directly from their country of Sen ing Oakville fo r 25 Years origin). The crunchiest salads, sensational pita sand­ Specializing in We continue to light inflation with low prices & top quality wiches, and entrees of seasoned and marinate meat CARIBBEAN vDISHES i » i “The Ultimate Prime Rib Experience"’ deliver sensational taste! Their famous sauces and pita bread (fresh our of the oven) are complimentary with • Daily Breakfast Special $4.25 • Lunch \ Dinner your meal. Prime Rib Specials • Steaks & Seafood For a quick healthy bite at lunch, this is the place to I go. Monday to Friday, they offer a variety of delicious 3 Beautiful B;ui(juctAVe<I<liiu* Rooms light salads, lightly grilled meats, and delicious, daily for i ip to 2(X) people. Contmenhd Cuisine fresh made soups. O f course, their Greek salad is their Also Con if in iuid discuss \i« ir Wedding n o ils with host Peter house specialty! O ur facilities <ire excellent lor Showers. Montfort's is definitely a family affair. Owner •ShHo £ ® c e c ^ Anniversaries, Stag & Does. etc. Rebecca Arraf's nine-year-old daughter lends her • CATERING AVAILABLE I 905-842-0475 expertise to critique the selection of homemade soups. 905.029.2359 In addition to the 100-seat restaurant. Montfort’s 2 0 8 5 W insron Pari-; Dr. 4(>7 Speers Hoad also has a 30-seat, liquor-licenced patio, where you can Located in rhe Oakville EnrefTammenr Cenmjm/AMC 24 enjoy a lunch in the sun or dinner under the stars. Winston Churchill 6 QEW And although Montfort's late crowd is a big hit. its younger connoisseurs also appreciate the warm atmos­ phere and delicious menu. When asked what he likes \A most about Montfort’s, one young customer said. "I ■ - ------------------ ........1F like the nice lights...and the good food." Throughout August. Montfort’s will be hosting The h'rst Mediterranean Wine & Beer Tastings every Wednesday and Thursday & night on their new patio. Wine consultants will teach Middle Eastern Restaurant in Oakville. you how to smell, taste and enjoy wines. Enjoy the Theij know how to handle the heat! summer: be seated on the wonderful new patio; sipping great w ines and savouring delicious foods. Refreshing Salads -- Greek, fatoush, or W ine tastings on the patio at Montfort’s wall be held grilled chicken. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on: Ju ly 30. August 7. August 14 Tasty entrees -- with our cool, creamy garlic sauce and August 21. Beer tastings w ill be held on: August 6th (Stella from Belgium). August 13th (Keith's from E xqu isite French d r Itiilu in C uisine Cool drinks and desserts. Speaalamg in: Pabo Nova Scotia) and August 20th (Sol from Mexico). All in air-conditioned comfort. • Fresh FuJ> • BLick Angus Suak • Seafood • Limb • Veal & Pima • Selection o f Fine Wine “ 1 guarantee you will have a fabulous dinner experi­ Over 12 years In business J A W / s - J)cstimtion fer Exotic S/Htmuf ence w ith our unique cuisine," says Rebecca. Voted Best New Hesuiunuu 2000 Stop by today, open seven days a week, weekdays Voted liest Innovatiir Decor2001 376 Iroquois Shore Road • * * * * Rating from Toronto by Nigfrt M agnate2002 m > from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 Oakville 905-845-7937 I. Hour»: Mon It i 11:.t04in 10pm. Sat 5-I0pm . 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