BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN

Westport, Ontario, Canada


2013/14 SEASON

Our 9th year!

A Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series at a cozy country Inn featuring some of North America's best Blues bands

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October 25

From Victorial, BC

DAVID VEST w.
EAST MEETS VEST BAND

www.davidvest.ca



Now living in Victoria, BC Alabama boogie-woogie piano man David Vest plays the 88’s like Jerry Lee Lewis and has shared the stage with legends like Big Walter, Floyd Dixon, Jimmy T99 Nelson and Katie Webster over his long career. He won the 2012 Maple Blues Award for Keyboardist of the Year. 2 members from Downchild and 1 from Fathead join him.


Proceeds to WESTPORT LIBRARY
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"Shake What You Got (Live)"

Audio clip: "Bad Little Boogie"
from album "Rock-A-While"
Click for Review of the Show
 



November 15


From Toronto

THE 24th STREET WAILERS

www.the24thsteetwailers.com

4 young musicians from Toronto who have taken the Canadian and international Blues scene by storm over the past few years. Semi-finalists at the 2012 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Fun, gritty & funky - they bring a breath of fresh air to the Blues. Sax player Jon Wong won the 2012 Maple Blues Award for Horn Player Of The Year.

Proceeds to WESTPORT FOOD BANK
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"Jack, Jim, Johnny and Me"


Audio clip: "Don't Make It Easy"
from album "Unshakeable"
 

January 10

RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK w. BAND

www.rickandsuzie.com

Musical friends for over 20 years, fabulous songwriters (they’ve both won International Songwriting Awards), great singers (Suzie has won the Maple Blues Award for Best Female Vocalist 6 of the past 10 years!) and excellent guitarists.  Either one of these artists is worth the price of admission - together they’re dynamite!  Their 4th visit to The Cove.

Proceeds to FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN
"Oreo Cookie Blue"

Audio clip:"Calling Out Your Name"
from the album "Nothing Halfway"



February 15

From Hamilton

STEVE STRONGMAN

www.stevestrongman.com
Unquestionably one of Canada’s best Blues singer/ songwriter/harp players & guitarists. Won a Juno last year for best Blues album plus 3 Maple Blues Awards - Guitarist , Recording & Songwriter of the Year. Nominated for 2 more this year. Always delivers a great show. His 3rd visit to The Cove. *Replaces Boogie Patrol who were originally booked & unable to make it.

Proceeds to the
EASTER SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO
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"Mean To Me" LIVE at The Barn, April 2010

Audio clip: "Let's Sleep On This"
from the album "Honey"
 

March 14

From Ottawa

JW JONES

www.jw-jones.com


Ottawa singer, songwriter and one of the best contemporary Blues guitarists in the world today. 11 Maple Blues Award nominations! - JW has played with artists like Kim Wilson, David “Fathead” Newman, Little Charlie Baty, Hubert Sumlin & Junior Watson performing in 19 countries on 4 continents. Dan Aykroyd calls them “one amazing Blues band”. They are!

Proceeds to the RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
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"B.B. King Song" LIVE at the Bullmoose Cafe, Netherlands

Audio clip: "Born Operator"
from "Midnight Memphis Sun"
 

April 18

From Toronto

THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS

www.downchild.com / www.fathead.biz
All stars indeed! 6 veteran players from two of Canada’s most famous Blues bands - Downchild and Fathead. Chuck Jackson vocals & harp, Teddy Leonard guitar, Michael Fonfara keyboards, Pat Carey sax, Gary Kendall bass and Mike Fitzpatrick drums. All of them have won Junos and/or Maple Blues Awards. High grade, big time Blues!

Proceeds to WESTPORT’S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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Audio clip: Crawdad Hole

May 9 & 10
*2 night stand* 

From Toronto

DAVID ROTUNDO BAND

www.davidrotundo.com 



David blows harp as if possessed by the ghosts of Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter and George Harmonica Smith. Combined with his great voice, mesmerizing stage performance and tight band this is the most popular act to ever play BOTR @ The Cove and that’s why they’re back again for 2 nights. Get your tickets early for this one.

Proceeds to the RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM &
WESTPORT IN BLOOM
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"I've Got To Move" from Blues On The Rideau
at The Cove show November 2010


Audio clip: "Working Class Blues"
from "Live At Roc 'n Docs"
       



Produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS www.choosetheblues.ca
 in co-operation with THE COVE INN, Westport Ontario www.coveinn.com 
Sponsored by 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com
and DAN AYKROYD WINES www.danaykroydwines.com

DINNER & SHOW $60

  (plus HST)
Buffet Dinner at 7pm and show at 8:30pm

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Book early - most shows sell out in advance

CALL THE COVE (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN


Download 2013/14 Season poster here


*Artists and dates subject to change.
Check our website or call The Cove for updates

Audio by Noah Sullivan, Maberly, Ontario

The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com is located in the beautiful town of Westport on the historic Rideau Waterway - a 45 minute drive northeast of Kingston, 1.5 hours from Ottawa, 3.5 from Montreal and 4 from Toronto. Well-priced accommodation available at The Cove and nearby B&B's.

Learn more about Westport by visiting:
www.explorewestport .com