not your big chain pharmacy An independent pharmacy that specializes in complementary therapy options and operates with a knowledge-based approach to combine Western prescriptions and Eastern natural remedies, Turner Drug Store, now in it’s 85th year at the corner of Grand Ave. and Carfrae Cres., is not your big chain pharamacy. Darren Dasovich purchased the business in 2021 when long- time owner Jeff Robb retired. Darren maintains the charm of the old style, community-involved drug store that prioritizes customer care, while continuing to be forward thinking and innovative with regards to technology and treatment advancements. Sweetwood Mac has played at various ven- ues including bars, festivals, performance halls, theatres, Legions, sidewalks, beach- es, private events and backyards. Some venues have included the Port Stanley Fes- tival Theatre, The Pierside Pub, Eastside Bar and Grill, Dundas Place, The Rockpile Concert Venue in Etobicoke, and the Yacht Club on Toronto Island. The store offers a wide variety of herbal, vitamin, and natural remedies not commonly found in large chain outlets, as well as all the prescription medications that are. Some of Darren’s favourite products available at Turners are: When they are not performing together, the members of Sweetwood Mac are busy with other groups. Jenn makes regular cameo appearances as Stevie Nicks across Ontario with Cam Grant’s tribute act Full Petty Fever. Lois enjoys playing frequent engagements with local music legend Smokin’ Dave in his full band or as a duo. Warren is a renowned local drummer in high demand who plays with many other artists and groups including Loveless, Delta Stone, Honeycasters, Smokin’ Dave and Ragged Company. Tony Gryner appears regularly with his sister Emm Gryner (of David Bowie and Juno Award fame) in their band, Benahart. “In September, we look forward to an appearance at the Forest Fall Fair and a private engagement at the London Convention Centre,” says Lois. “October will include a public Halloween Party at the Lambeth Legion. We are booked into 2025 including a show at the Thistle Theatre in Embro.” Tuckey We have everything you need to Spring Forward into Summer! BBQs • Lawn Mowers & Garden Tools • Lots more Ready for Summer Outdoor Living BBQs, Lawn Chairs, Patio, Lots More “Our band members connect personally with people in the crowd, the venues where we play, and the people who follow us on social media. We have made many friends in many different communities,” says Jenn. For more information about Sweetwood Mac, visit www.sweetwoodmac.com Readers can also follow the band on Facebook. by J. Bruce Parker Nicks’ duets with Tom Petty: Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around and Don Henley on Leather And Lace, as well as the memorable song by the late Christine McVie, Songbird. Band members are currently working on original music for the band to perform at a future date.
“We had a great crew this year,” reported Margaret Hopkins. “We did Charles Hunt Park and the Green as well as Wortley Road (lots of cigarette butts). Hoag and Jeff of Old South Village Pub provided FREE pancakes and sausages to the team who included: Noelle Hack, Vitalii, Mariia, Nikita, Valeiia Niemtev, Illia Bilianskyi, Eric Shepperd, Donald Phillips, Nicole Phillips, Malachy Elliott, Dan Ebbs, Brent Crowther, Dorisdey Celarie, Gwen Shugar, Amy Shugar, Theresa Morrissey, Erin, Nolan and Nathan Ross, Maya Rastogi, Anne Rastogi, Scott Johnson, Peter Hopkins, William Hopkins, Kendal Hopkins, Hailey Armstrong, Maguire Morning and myself.” Thanks to all for your time and effort. Sweetwood Mac is a tribute band you do not want to miss by Richard Young They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In the case of London-based band Sweetwood Mac, it is not so much imitation but more a loving tribute to the band its members admire, Fleetwood Mac. Sweetwood Mac comprises six seasoned musicians: Jenn Vanderheyden (Stevie Nicks), lead and backing vocals, and per- cussion, Lois Kelly (Christine McVie) lead and backing vocals, and percussion, An - thony Krieger (Lindsey Buckingham), lead/ backing vocals, lead guitar, Chad Archibald (John McVie), bass guitar, Tony Gryner, keyboards, and Warren Stinson (Mick Fleet- wood), drums, chimes, and percussion. Fleetwood Mac Tribute band. A chance encounter between Jenn and Lois when both were performing at a private function led to Lois volunteering her services as Christine McVie. Jenn took her up on it. The other band members soon joined and Sweetwood Mac was born. Lois has lived in Byron since 2011. “It has that small town feel, where you can walk to the bank or the grocery store, go to restaurants or the legion, and have all the amenities at your fingertips,” says Lois. The band’s roots go back to 2018 when Jenn appeared as Stevie Nicks with Full Petty Fever. Together with Chad and Tony, they came up with the idea of forming a Sweetwood Mac aspires to produce an authentic Fleetwood Mac experience by channelling the band’s original California sound and delivering the signature three-part consonant harmonies which are pleasing to the ear and make listeners happy to hear. “Audiences can expect to hear their favourite Fleetwood Mac songs including hits from the Buckingham/Nicks era such as Dreams, Landslide, Rhiannon, You Make Loving Fun, and Stevie Nicks’ solo hits, as well as songs from the band’s early blues origins,” says Jenn. “Spotlights include Lindsey Buckingham’s intense vocals and intricate guitar picking on Big Love, Stevie
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