If it’s so nice, why not do it twice??

The Westport Arts Council is happy to announce that we will be holding a fall session of Some Kind of Choir.  Practices will start Sunday September 15th and will run weekly, on Sundays from 2-4pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, 47 Concession Street, Westport, ON.

The Some Kind of Choir Festive Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday November 23rd, 2024.  Details to follow.

No experience or auditions are required.  This choir is purely for the JOY of singing.

To register, click on the registration form link below.

• Registration Form

Date : Sept.15, to Nov.23, 2024

Event location : Knox Presbyterian Church – 47 Concession Street, Westport, Ontario

Contact : westportartscouncil@gmail.com

This event is running from 4 January 2024 until 19 December 2024. It is next occurring on September 5, 2024 7:00 pm. 

Cost: $5 at the door towards hall maintenance

Play and sing along with fellow musicians.

All musicians and all genres of music (country, jazz, blues, folk, easy listening, blue grass) are welcome. A fun learning and networking venue.

Date : Sept. 5,12,19,26, 2024 from 7 to 10pm

Event location : ABC Hall

Contact : Dave Pollard at (613) 273-2464 or dpollard@kingston.net

James King is a singer/songwriter, and all  around performer from North Augusta, ON. His style has been described as “Rock n Roll Troubadour” and due to his unique vocal sound, which emulates many of the classic rock vocalists of the 70s, he has performed his original music across Canada. While living in Toronto, His band “James King & the Midnight Hours” held a year-long residency at the Amsterdam Bicycle Club, before branching out to play many of the famous rock venues throughout the city. In 2018 they made the National Top 100 in CBC’s Searchlight Contest, out of 2,072 artists from across Canada.

In 2020,  the band recorded their full length debut album “Moonchild” with Juno nominated producer Alex Gamble at Union Sound. It was released in 2022 and is now available on all streaming platforms. Since returning home to the Brockville area in 2021, James can be found gigging solo all over the countryside, while working on a new record.

Date : Sept.10, 2024 from 5 to 8pm

Event location : 2 Bedford St
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact : Seamus Cowan – 1.888.COVE.INN or (613) 273-3636

Come every sunday to hear Meghan Balogh and Eric Uren as they return to playing their ethereal acoustic folk sounds of fiddle and guitar from 5-8pm.

Meghan Balogh spent years studying classical piano and violin before delving into the world of Irish fiddle music. She grew up immersed in folk music, and currently plays fiddle and sings as a member of bands in Kingston and Prince Edward County including Seventh Town, The Gertrudes and No Great Mischief. She can be found playing for Irish ceili dances around eastern Ontario with the Seventh Town Ceili Band (https://seventhtown.ca/ceili-band), and as a fixture with Kingston’s Irish session.

Eric Uren has been performing in clubs and pubs across Canada and Europe for over 25 years. His straightforward, honest delivery of well-known songs by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Johnny Cash and Steve Earle connect with audiences of all ages. He is a warm and personable performer who excels at creating a friendly, social atmosphere wherever he takes the stage. Eric and Meghan have also recently been collaborating with Hollywood comedian Tom Green in his band as they back him on select dates.

Voluntary Gratuity/Cover Charge is greatly appreciated for this performance!

Date : Sept.1,8,15,22,29, 2024 from 5 to 8pm

Event location : The Cove Inn, 2 Bedford Street
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0

Contact : Please call 613.273.3636 or Email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.co

Tunes on Tap continues with artist Chris Murphy performing Saturday September 7th, 2024 at the Westport Brewing Company from 2-4pm. Stop by their brewery and taproom or lakeside patio for good tunes, great food and fresh beer.

Live music every Saturday throughout the summer from 2-4pm.

Date : Sept. 7, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Event location : 41b Main Street
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada 

Contact : 613-273-2739 or e-mail: admin@westportbrewingcompany.ca

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Date :
Sept.6,13,20,27, 2024 from noon to 2pm

Event location :
10099 Perth Road, Westport, ON, Canada, Ontario

Contact : 

Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542
Please call +1 613-273-3615 or e-mail rclbranch542@gmail.com

Join us for live music at The Cove Inn on Thursday September 5th, 2024 from 5-8pm with Al Lerman. Suggested $20 Music Cover.

Al Lerman is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and leader of the two-time Juno Award winning (Canada’s Grammy) band FATHEAD. Outside of the band, he has built a solid career touring as an acoustic solo blues/roots artist, accompanying himself on guitar and rack harmonica. He has released two critically acclaimed solo discs to date. A pro musician for over forty years, he occasionally works as a guest sideman, recording and touring with a myriad of top-notch bands.

Date :
Sept.5, 2024 from 5 to 8pm

Event location :
The Cove Inn

Contact :
Please call 613.273.3636 or Email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com for reservations.

Live Music Nightly every Wednesday to hear Shawn McCullough play live as the host of the “Wings ‘n Tunes” night. Show starts at 5pm.

Shawn McCullough is a Master guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist/showman/songwriter. He has played and toured with Canadian Country star Jason McCoy (The Roadhammers) and has been a part of Telecaster supergroup The Telebastards featuring Steve Piticco, Country Pickin’ Mayhem Band with 2 x 7 time CCMA Guitarists of the Year, Wendell Ferguson and Steve Piticco, as well as a member of DoubleBack with Wade Foster and John Wilberforce. He is highly in demand as a session musician and sideman for his incredible skill, wit and stage presence. He has a solo record to his name “This is Me” and is currently performing with rising CMAO and CCMA nominated Country star Brea Lawrenson!  His latest accomplishments are a series of singles released on Apple Music and Spotify getting lots of airplay on Country Music Radio. Check out “Change”, “Canadian Soldier”, “Sidewalk”, “Never Drinking Again”…more to come.

Hear the next best thing in the local music scene at the Open Mic! You can win a Gift Certificate to The Cove nightly with crowd response AND/OR get your name in the draw for a guitar at the end of each season of Wings ‘n Tunes.

Date :
Sept.4, 2024 from 5 to 8pm

Event location :
The Cove Inn

Contact :
Call 613.273.3636 or Email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com

The Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542 will be hosting Washer Toss & Cornhole every Wednesday evening at 7pm. No experience necessary to join. Cost is $5.

Date :
Sept.4,11,18,25, 2024

Event location :
The Legion Branch 542
10099 County Road 10
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada +

Contact :
Please call 613-273-3615 or e-mail: denniej@econ.queensu.ca

This event is running from 8 January 2024 until 16 December 2024. It is next occurring on August 19, 2024 1:00 pm. 

Join us at the ABC Hall for fun and mental exercise, beginning on Monday, July 10 at 1:00  pm (except Holiday Mondays). Beginners are welcome! Free lessons are available on request. $5 at the door toward hall maintenance.

Date :
Sept. 2,9,16,23, 2024 from 1 to 4pm

Event location :
ABC Hall

Contact :
For more information please contact Freda at 613-273-2571.