2010/11 SEASON
October 22 - SHAKURA S'AIDA BANDBorn in NY, raised in Switzerland, now living in Toronto - a beautifl woman with a passionate, powerful voice. Jazz, Blues and R&B as good as it gets. 2ND place at the 2008 International Blues Competition, Memphis. Fresh off another European tour with a great new CD www.shakurasaida.com Audio clips on www.myspace.com/shakurasaida Proceeds to THE LUCY DRYSDALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Click here for the review and the YOU TUBE video of the night |
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November 19 - DAVID ROTUNDO BANDBack by popular demand. Dynamite harmonica and voice. Down & dirty Blues delivered with high energy & style. Multiple Maple Blues Award winner for Harmonica Player & Electric Act of the Year www.davidrotundo.com Audio clips on www.myspace.com/davidrotundo Proceeds to THE WESTPORT LIBRARY Click here for the review and the YOU TUBE video of the night |
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January 21 & 22 - JACK DE KEYZERThe King of Canadian blues guitar returns to BOTR for a 4th time for a two night stand. 2X Juno Award & 7X Maple Blues Award winner. His reputation speaks for itself. www.jackdekeyzer.com Audio clips on www.myspace.com/jackdekeyzer Proceeds to WESTPORT'S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Click here for the review and the You tube video of the night Click here for the review and the YOU TUBE video of the night |
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February 18 - JOHNNY MAX BAND
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March 18 & 19 - MONKEY JUNK
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April 15 - PAUL REDDICKCanada’s poet of the Blues – singer, songwriter and superb harmonica player - returns to BOTR for a third visit. Winner/nominee of an American WC Handy Award, a Juno and multiple Maple Blues Awards over the years. Hot new album www.paulreddick.ca Audio clips on www.myspace.com/paulreddick1 Proceeds to WESTPORT IN BLOOM Click here for the review and the YOU TUBE video of the night |
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May 20 - TREASA LEVASSEURBack for a second visit. Small woman, BIG voice - great soul, blues, roots and R&B done with sincerity and sass. A 2010 Juno Award nominee & multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. www.treasalevasseur.com Audio clips on www.myspace.com/treasalevasseur Proceeds to the RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM Click here for the review and the YOU TUBE video of the night |
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June 10 - JEROME GODBOO BANDThe JEROME GODBOO BAND from Toronto will now be performing at the June 10th BLUES ON THE RIDEAU Show at THE COVE INN, Westport REPLACING Raoul & The Big Time who had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. JEROME GODBOO is recognized as one of the best blues harp players in Canada and he's an excellent singer, songwriter and performer as well. He's been nominated 3X for the Maple Blues Award for Harmonica Player Of The Year. www.jeromegodboo.com Proceeds to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Click here for the review and the YOU TUBE video of the night |
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*Artists and dates subject to change.
Check our website or call The Cove for updates
All Shows are filmed and one song from each artist is posted to YOU TUBE and on Choose the Blues website within 2 weeks after the show. Video by Ken Bowman and Audio by Little Chicago Sound Company, Smiths Falls, Ontario www.littlechicagostudios.com
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.
Check our website or call The Cove for updates
All Shows are filmed and one song from each artist is posted to YOU TUBE and on Choose the Blues website within 2 weeks after the show. Video by Ken Bowman and Audio by Little Chicago Sound Company, Smiths Falls, Ontario www.littlechicagostudios.com
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.
DINNER & SHOW $55 | (plus HST) |
All Shows 7 to 11 pm | |
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
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Book early - most shows sell out in advance | |
CALL THE COVE (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN |