Celebration of life for Hamilton musician Gord Lewis set for Nov. 5 at FirstOntario Concert Hall

A celebration of life for Hamilton musician Gord Lewiswill be held on Nov. 5at the FirstOntario Concert Hallat 7 p.m. ET.

The event, which will be heldnearly two months after Lewis was found dead in his apartment, will feature anumber of artists and musical performances, providing a colourful mix of genres.

"That was one thing that Gord was all about with his music, he was just trying to make people happy," said Lou Molinaro, music producer and former owner of Hamilton venue This Ain't Hollywood.

Molinarois helping organizethe event with members of Lewis's family.

These entertainers are expected to make an appearance:

• Colin MacDonald & Jack Syperek (The Trews).
• Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil).
• John Kastner (Doughboys) & Scott McCullough (Doughboys & Rusty).
• Andy Curran.
• Mike Trebilcock of The Killjoys.
• Tim Gibbons.
• Chris Houston (Forgotten Rebels).
• Sammy Squid.
• Greg Brisco.

Lewis was found dead in his Hamilton apartment Aug. 7. Hisson, Jonathan Lewis, has beencharged with second-degree murder.

Lewis built longtimefriendships with many artists after Teenage Head was foundedin the 1970s.

"He was a shy fellow, however, he always had time to chat to everyone," Molinaro said.

Brian Lewis, one of Gord'ssix siblings, described his brother as"gentle, artistic, musically inspirational, loving and loyal."Music publicist Eric Alperpreviously told CBC Hamilton that Lewiswas one of "the original punks in this country."

Tickets for the celebration of lifeare available here each seat goes for about $15.Proceeds after expenses will goto theGood Shepherd centre in Hamilton. "That [organization]is something that's very close to the Lewis family," said Molinaro.

He plans to set up a separate donation link for fans and well-wishers to donate to the charity if they can't make the celebration.

Molinaro said he and Lewis's family wanted to celebrate himat the First Ontario Concert Hall, adding, "We all felt that Gord deserved that."

"It was a place that Teenage Head never played at during their existence....Having something like this means a lot and I think it's just a very classy way of extending the legacy of Gordie."