Acoustic Blue Mondays at The Cove Inn in Westport, Ontario launches its 3rd season in June. This famous Dinner & Show fundraiser Series features some of Canada’s premier acoustic artists – “sit-and-listen” Blues as good as it gets.

Proceeds go to support local Westport cultural events. There will be 4 Shows this summer all in the intimate, air-conditioned comfort of The Cove Dining Room. The Cove is a classic 137 year old country inn with a Day Spa right next door. It’s located in one of the most beautiful small towns in eastern Ontario – Westport – on the shores of scenic Upper Rideau Lake, part of the Rideau Waterway (a UNESCO World Heritage site).

It’s a wonderful area to visit any time of year but especially in the summer. The Cove is famous for its excellent food and drink, friendly staff, comfortable accommodation and fabulous LIVE music. It’s only a 45 minute drive from Kingston, 1.5 hours from Ottawa, 2.5 from Syracuse NY, 3 from Montreal and 4 from Toronto – or you can come by boat!

Below is a sneak peak at what 2013 Line Up >>For more information click here

June 17 MORGAN DAVIS	July 15 FRASER/DALEY	August 26 THE HARPOONIST & THE AXE MURDERER
September 16 SUZIE VINNICK

BUFFET DINNER & SHOW only $45
All shows 6 to 10 pm
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required
Call (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN

Well-priced accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&B’s but book ahead, rooms sell out early for these nights.

For more information visit www.choosetheblues.ca

ACOUSTIC BLUE MONDAYS is produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS Kenmore, Ontario www.choosetheblues.ca in co-operation with THE COVE INN www.coveinn.com Sponsored by 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com & DAN AYKROYD WINES www.danaykroydwines.com

Inviting you to tune in this week to INSIDE THE BLUES hosted by JAMES DORAN
bringing you the best in Blues with interesting backgrounder information on
the artists and a strong focus on Canadian talent. Broadcast and streamed
LIVE every SUNDAY EVENING from 7 to 8 pm ET on 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa
www.dawgfm.com and re-broadcast Wednesday nights from 10 to 11 pm. All ITB
Shows are also ARCHIVED after broadcast on www.insidetheblues.ca and can be
listened to there at any time.

PLAY LIST – NOVEMBER 11 Show
Sponsored by THE COVE INN, Westport www.coveinn.com

Continuing with my Series showcasing ALL of the nominees in each of the
voting categories for this year’s MAPLE BLUES AWARDS. This week it’s the
ACOUSTIC ACT and MALE VOCALIST categories. And since it’s Remembrance Day
we’ll start things off with a short solo piper’s lament to honour the
members of our great Canadian Armed Forces and their families – especially
those who have died or been wounded in service.

*ACOUSTIC ACT OF THE YEAR NOMINEES:
Harrison Kennedy, Michael Jerome Browne, Ray Bonneville, Steve Strongman,
Suzie Vinnick

78th FRASER HIGHLANDERS PIPE BAND
Slow Air & Hornpipes: The Cliffs Of Doneen/Live In Concert In Ireland/1989
Lismor Recordings/Trad

MICHAEL JEROME BROWNE
The War Will End/This Beautiful Mess/2008 Borealis Records/B.A. Markus –
M.J. Browne/Tohubohu SOCAN

HARRISON KENNEDY
One Track Mind/Voice + Story/2005 Black & Tan Records/Harrison Kennedy SOCAN

RAY BONNEVILLE
Blonde Of Mine/Solid Ground/Audiogram 1996/Ray Bonneville – Stonefly Music &
Vamp It Up Music Musik Marketing

STEVE STRONGMAN
You Do It To Yourself/A Natural Fact/2012 Steve Strongman/Strongman-Szabo
SOCAN

SUZIE VINNICK
Walking By Myself/Me ‘n Mabel/2011 Suzie Vinnick/James A. Lane – Arc Music
Corp

*MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
Chuck Jackson, Harrison Kennedy, Matt Andersen, Paul Reddick, Steve Marriner

CHUCK JACKSON & HIS BIG BAD BLUES BAND
Goin’ Away Blues/A Cup Of Joe/2012 Linus Entertainment Inc/Joe Turner-Pete
Johnson MCA Music Canada

MATT ANDERSEN
Feel Like Going Home/Coal Mining Blues/2011 Matt Andersen – Busted Flat
Records/Charlie Rich

PAUL REDDICK
Morning Bell/Sugarbird/2008 NorthernBlues Music/Paul Reddick-Colin Linden

STEVE MARRINER w. MONKEYJUNK
Pay The Cost/Tiger In Your Tank/2009 Beefy
Productions/Diteodoro-Marriner-Sobb SOCAN

FATHEAD
Carry On/Where’s The Blues Taking Me/2010 Fathead & Electro-Fi Records

4 members from Fathead are nominated for a Maple Blues Award in their
respective Instrument Categories this year: Al Lerman – horns, Omar Tunnoch
– bass, Teddy Leonard – guitar, Bucky Berger – drums. FATHEAD is playing
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE INN, Westport November 16 & 17.

*All artists played on this show are Canadian

Thanks for tuning in!

INSIDE THE BLUES is produced & hosted by James Doran Sound engineered by
Diane Leduc Doran www.insidetheblues.ca

The popular ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY Summer Series just ended at THE COVE INN in Westport with a fabulous performance by Juno Award nominee TREASA LEVASSEUR. Now it’s time to look forward to another great season of BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE.

Celebrating it’s 8th year BOTR has become one of the premier Blues Series in the country. The combination of a delicious buffet dinner and dancing to some of Canada’s best blues bands in the friendly, intimate setting of The Cove has proven to be a real winner. Proceeds from every show go to support different local charities. $38,000 has been raised since the Series started and another $7,000 is expected this year.

It’s another great Line-Up for 2012/13 – a combination of the most popular acts who’ve played the Series previously and some exciting new talent.  The 2012/13 Season starts October 26 and will continue once a month until May (excluding December). There will be a total of 11 shows this year  – 2 two-night stands (Friday & Saturday) and 3 singles (Friday only). Most occur on the third weekend of the month. Times are the same for all shows – 7 to 11 pm. Despite increased costs the ticket price will remain the same as last year – $60 which includes a full course buffet dinner, dancing and a donation to the charity.

2012/13 LINE-UP  – our 8^th season!

October 26 – TERRY GILLESPIE BAND

From Vankleek Hill, ON – a very talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Terry learned the Blues growing up in Detroit watching greats like Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker perform. He moved to Ottawa in 1968 and helped establish the Blues scene there with his great band “Heaven’s Radio”. His hot trio now consists of him on guitar and vocals with Wayne Stoute on drums and Lyndell Montgomery on bass – they were semi-finalists at the 2012 Memphis International Blues Challenge. Keyboardist Peter Measroch will join them for this show.

PROCEEDS TO THE LUCY DRYSDALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

November 16 & 17 – FATHEAD

From Toronto – one of Canada’s best loved Blues bands for over 20 years led by harmonica/sax player/singer Al Lerman and the great John Mays on lead vocals with Teddy Leonard on guitar, Omar Tunnoch on bass, and Bucky Berger on drums. This band has won 2 Juno Awards & multiple Maple Blues Awards over its career and every player has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category at least once. A superb blend of blues R&B, funk and soul.

PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN & WESTPORT FOOD BANK

January 18 – CONOR GAINS BAND

From Cambridge, ON – an incredible young guitarist/singer/songwriter (only 19 years old!) with a very tight band who has already played prestigious events like the Montreal International Festival de Jazz and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis to standing ovations. He has a great new album out full of original songs. A rising young star on the Canadian Blues scene. It’s his first visit to BOTR at The Cove.

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST

February 15 & 16 – THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS

From Toronto – 6 players from two of Canada’s most famous Blues bands – DOWNCHILD & FATHEAD – wow! Chuck Jackson (vocals &harp), Teddy Leonard (guitar), Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary Kendall (bass) and Mike Fitzpatrick (drums). Both bands have won Junos and everyone in the band has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category at last once. Are you ready for some Big Time Blues?

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

March 15 & 16 – JACK DE KEYZER BAND

From Toronto – Canada’s “King Of The Blues” – singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire.  A 2X Juno Award & 7X Maple BluesAward winner. “The finest Blues guitarist in Canada” according to the late, great Jeff Healey. This is Jack’s 4^th visit to The Cove and he always rips it up. One of the most popular acts to ever play the Series.

PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO & HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

April 19 & 20 – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND w. JULIAN FAUTH

From Toronto – A Blues Superduo with multiple Maple Blues Award winning singer/songwriter and harp player David Rotundo along with Juno award winning singer/songwriter piano player Julian Fauth. Their show at BOTR last April was so good we just had to have them back! High energy “tear the house down” Blues from two of the best. 

PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT IN BLOOM & WESTPORT LIBRARY

May 17 – ROBIN BANK$ BAND

From Toronto – a dynamite vocalist and 3X Maple Blues Award nominee Robin sings Blues, Soul and R&B equally well with passion, power and clarity. Over the years she’s lived in Chicago, Memphis and Texas playing alongside Blues greats like Sam Myers, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Junior Watson. Now she’s back in Toronto and about to do a new album produced by Duke Robillard who has stated that “Robin Banks has got soul, class and most of all, good taste”.

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM

DINNER & SHOW $60

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 

1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636

WELL-PRICED ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE COVE AND NEARBY B&B’s

More information including LINKS to artists’ websites, YOU TUBES & song samples from each of them can all be found at www.choosetheblues.ca

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE is produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS, Kenmore Ontario

TREASA LEVASSEUR at ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY at THE COVE

The ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY Summer Series at THE COVE INN, Westport continues. Enjoy a fabulous evening of “sit-and-listen” acoustic Blues in the intimate, air-conditioned comfort of The Cove’s dining room. The June 24 show by Steve Strongman was fabulous. This one promises to be just as good. DANNY BROOKS has come all the way up from Austin, Texas to perform on Sunday July 8th. There are still tickets available.

Sunday evening, JULY 8, 6 to 10 pm

DANNY BROOKS

www.dannybrooksmusic.com

A consummate singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player with a deep, soulful, powerful voice. Danny was born and raised in Toronto and lived in nearby Milton for decades. Over his 40+ year career he has been nominated for multiple Maple Blues Awards, 2 Junos and 6 of his songs have been honoured in the International Songwriting Competition. He recently moved to Austin Texas where he’s been incredibly well received – including a performance on the famed Austin City Limits show. He calls his unique blend of Blues “Texassippi Hill Country Soul with a little bit of Gospel thrown in” which is as good a description as any. Danny’s music reaches out and touches your soul. He’s like nobody you have ever seen before and once you do you’ll never forget him.

PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT DANDELION GARDENS STUDIO TOUR

BUFFET DINNER & SHOW only $45

Advance Reservations required

Call 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636 or email info@coveinn.com

Why not make a little mini-holiday out of it? Special accommodation rates are offered for these nights at The Cove & nearby B&B’s.

Future Shows:

July 22 – HARRISON KENNEDY

August 12 – PAUL REDDICK w. THE WEBER BROTHERS

August 26 – MICHAEL JEROME BROWNE w. JOHN McCOLGAN

Sept 9 – TREASA LEVASSEUR w. DAVID BAXTER

Book ahead – these shows often sell out!

More info on the ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY SERIES @ THE COVE at www.choosetheblues.ca or James Doran 613-574-0086

This is the second year for this Series. Last years shows all Sold Out. There will be 6 shows this summer – again featuring more of Canada’s best Blues artists. This is wonderful, relaxing sit-and-listen acoustic Blues – perfect for a summer’s evening. A delicious Cove buffet dinner plus the show is only $45. And proceeds go to support Westport festivals and special events.

Please click on the images below to view photo’s from last years (2011) Acoustic Blue Sunday.

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SUMMER 2012 LINE-UP

June 24 – From Hamilton STEVE STRONGMAN www.stevestrongman.com

2011 Maple Blues Award winner for Guitarist Of The Year and a fabulous singer, songwriter and harmonica player. Steve has opened for Blues legends like Buddy Guy, Joe Cocker, Jimmie Vaughan, Jeff Healey, and Sonny Landreth. His career has taken off over the past 6 years. He’s played festivals in Rio de Janeiro, France, Switzerland, Mexico City and Memphis – and now he’s coming to Westport. This show is part of his new CD Tour for “A Natural Fact” – a great album!

PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT LIONS CLUB CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS

July 8 – From Austin, Texas DANNY BROOKS www.dannybrooks.com

A consummate singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player with a deep, soulful, powerful voice. Born and raised in Toronto Danny recently moved to Austin Texas where he’s been incredibly well received. He calls his unique blend of Blues “Texassippi Hill Country Soul”. He’s like nobody you have ever seen before. Once you do you’ll never forget him.

PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT DANDELION GARDENS STUDIO TOUR

July 22 – From Hamilton HARRISON KENNEDY www.harrisonkennedy.ca

A 4X Juno Award nominee – including one for his newest CD “Shame The Devil”. Harrison writes and sings a blend of rich deep-down Blues with roots, folk, country and soul influences. He has a wonderful voice and plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmonica very well. His songs tell stories about the sorrows and joys that we all face in life and he makes you feel good all over just for the listening.

PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT HERITAGE FESTIVAL

August 12 – From Toronto PAUL REDDICK w. THE WEBER BROTHERS
www.compass360.com/paulreddick/ www.weberbrothers.com

Harmonica player, singer songwriter. Nominated for 2 Juno Awards, a W.C. Handy Blues Award and winner of multiple Maple Blues Awards Paul is sometimes referred to as “Canada’s Poet Of The Blues”. His lyrics are distinctive, almost dreamy at times and he has a wonderful way with a song. Joining him are the very talented Weber Brothers (Ronnie Hawkins, Garth Hudson, Kris Kristofferson) on string bass & guitar

PROCEEDS TO MUSICWESTPORT & WESTPORT ARTS COUNCIL

August 26 – From Montreal MICHAEL JEROME BROWNE w. JOHN McCOLGAN
www.michaeljeromebrowne.com www.johnmccolgan.com

MJB is an extremely accomplished string instrumentalist and singer/songwriter. A 2X Juno Award nominee, 17X Maple Blues Award nominee and winner of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Solo Artist Of The Year. You’ll hear elements of folk, roots, gospel, country, soul, R&B, jazz and bluegrass in his Blues. Sometimes you’d think he was from anther era. Joined for this show by his percussionist friend John McColgan (Stephen Barry Band, Kate & Anna McGarrigle).

PROCEEDS TO THE RIDEAU VALLEY ART FESTIVAL

September 9 – From Toronto TREASA LEVASSEUR w. DAVID BAXTER www.treasalevasseur.com

An excellent songwriter and keyboardist and one of the best female vocalists on the Canadian – and international – Blues scene today. A multiple Maple Blues Award and Juno Award nominee. Treasa’s voice has great power and range – it can whisper, cry, soar and blast you out of your seat – sometimes all in the same song! Think Joni Mitchell, Etta James, Carole King and Dusty Springfield rolled into one. Accompanied by an excellent guitarist David Gavan Baxter.

PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT FALL COLOURS STUDIO TOUR

$45 BUFFET DINNER & SHOW
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
BOOK EARLY, MOST SHOWS SELL OUT IN ADVANCE!

More info at www.choosetheblues.ca

Produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS Kenmore Ontario