MIKE FORNES
appearing as GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Vocals, 6 and 12-string guitars

If you have read Mike Fornes’ newspaper work, heard him on the radio, seen him on TV or read any of the three books he has written, it’s clear that he loves the Straits of Mackinac area. The woods, the water and the wildlife blend with the North Country music you’ll hear in concert. His portrayal of Gordon Lightfoot is simply an honest effort to entertain with an accurate representation of a Lightfoot show.

Mike’s music takes him a long way from the worlds of hockey and media where he usually lives. He invites you to journey along with him for “music of the north.”

The “WHISPERS OF THE NORTH” Band

Four talented area musicians play the roles of Gordon Lightfoot’s stage band, replicating parts heard on recordings and in live performances by Terry Clements (lead guitar), Barry Keane (drums), Rick Haynes (bass) and Michael Heffernan (keyboards).

TODD GOLNICK as the late Terry Clements
Electric and acoustic lead guitars

Lead guitarist Todd Golnick is a detective lieutenant with the Cadillac Police Department, where he has also served as a patrol officer, sergeant shift supervisor, K-9 officer, tactical team member and dive team leader. Todd also officiates area hockey games from youth levels to high school and college. His guitar background is in blues and rock ‘n roll.

JACK BOYD as Rick Haynes
Bass guitar

Born in Waterford, Mich., Jack started playing bass at the age of 15 and studied music in college. His experiences include stints with local acts Duck Soup, Pair O Jacks, Mulligan Stew and the Cadillac Symphony, playing everything from country and bluegrass to Motown, Celtic-Irish and classical.

Jack lists his musical influences as Merle Haggard, Miles Davis, The Beatles, Yes and Gordon Lightfoot. He enjoys camping, hiking, fishing and hunting.

GEORGE KRAWCZYK as Mike Heffernan
Keyboards

The versatile Director of Music Ministry at St. Mary/St. Charles Church in Cheboygan, George Krawczyk has appeared in countless area musical productions on piano and organ since his move to Northern Michigan after a 23-year stint of playing and teaching in the Flint and Ann Arbor areas. Besides his superior work in religious music and show tunes in local productions, Krawczyk also enjoys playing in jazz and easy listening roles. He annually writes a musical comedy for children’s theatre.

MATT WOHLFEILL as Barry Keane
Drums and percussion

Matt has worked for the Cadillac Police Department since 1989 as a patrol officer, community services officer, road patrol sergeant, captain, and currently is the acting chief of police. In addition to serving as a 911 dispatcher, firefighter and EMT first-responder, Matt also has a U.S. Coast Guard 50-ton captain’s license. Among his musical tastes are Motown, blues, beautiful instrumental arrangements and moving vocal harmonies.