WARRNAMBOOL said goodbye in style to one of its favorite musicians on Sunday at a farewell gig to Peter Lucas. It was a fitting tribute to the Woodford musician and teacher, featuring some of the region’s best talent, including Marco Goldsmith, Andy Alberts, Lee Morgan, Slap ’N’ The Cats and, of course, Hot Tamale Baby. Peter’s widow Sue Mellersh-Lucas, who put in a wonderful performance with the band founded by the couple, said she was delighted by the success of the gig. Around 350 friends, students and music lovers attended the afternoon. “It was an outstanding success — it was a real treat for Warrnambool to see so much local talent at one time.” She said she believed that Peter would have been there on Sunday watching the proceedings. “It was the sort of thing you couldn’t keep him away from.” Sue said in recognition of the community support she and her daughters had received, some of the money raised would go to district charities.