BINGO every Monday night at the Westport Legion and Thursday night at the Elgin Lions Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm.

BRIDGE every Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Elgin Municipal Complex.  Info 613-359-6192.

COFFEE DROP-IN: Throughout the Township come and enjoy a bit of social fun! Bring your latest craft project, a deck of cards or just yourself.  Children are welcome.  Donations appreciated.  Every Monday morning from 8am to 10:30am at the Delta United Church – call Pat Philips 613-928-2712; Tuesday mornings in Morton – Morton Mug – contact Linda Gamble 613-387-3799; every Wednesday morning from 10am to Noon at the Newboro Community Hall call Andi 613-272-5335 or Joan 613-272-2393; Thursday mornings at the Portland Community Hall contact Betty James 613-272-2461and every Friday morning at the Elgin Municipal Complex Community Hall from 9:30am – call Linda Carr 613-272-2227.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every 4^th Tuesday at the Harmony Lodge in Philipsville starting at 8:00am. Sponsored by the Philipsville Masons, everyone is welcome. Contact Ross Hawkins for information 613-359-5833.

COMMUNITY LUNCH first Friday of the month at the Elgin Municipal Complex – soup and sandwiches – contact Linda Carr 613-272-2227 and the 4^th Tuesday of every month at the Portland United Church Noon to 1pm call 613-272-2002 for details.

COMMUNITY SHOPPING BUS sponsored through the Portland Seniors Club leaves for the local shopping mall in Kingston every 2^nd Tuesday of the month.  Call Vicki at 613-272-2676 to reserve your seat.  Cost $15.00 return trip.  Not just for seniors!  All ages welcome.

EUCHRE is played Monday afternoons at the South Elmsley Community Hall (Marie Jordan at 613-283-4035), Tuesdays afternoons at the Elgin Municipal Complex Community Room (Doug Summers 613-359-5744), Wednesday evenings at the North Crosby Community Hall (6 hand) (Jim Mulville 613-273-3008), Thursday evenings at the Westport Legion (Trish Purdon 613-273-7017) and at the Delta Legion every Friday at 7pm (Pat Philips 2712).  Forfar Euchre is every Friday at 7:30pm in the hall.

HAMBURGER FRIDAY every Friday until the end of Sept. 12pm-2pm burger, sausage, hot dogs and fries available every week. Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport.

CLOGGING – Join Dorothy at the Newboro Community Hall, 15 Drummond St, every Wednesday evening at 7pm to learn how to enjoy Clogging, a dance form imilar to tap, but uniquely different.  You don’t have to be experienced – all levels are welcome.  It’s free – but donations toward the use of the hall would be appreciated.  Wear soft-soled running shoes and bring your water!  You’ll be busy having fun!

PICKLEBALL Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Shillingston Park in North Crosby.  Equipment is available for beginners to try their hand at the game.  Come for some fun, outdoor play and exercise!  Everyone is welcome.  Call Jan at 613-273-3839 or Don at 613-273-9178.

PICKLEBALL is now in NEWBORO at Lorne Park behind the canteen building on the old tennis courts.  Join us every Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning.  Everyone is welcome.  Call Jan at 613-273-3839 or Don at 613-273-9178.

SPAGHETTI DINNERS 1st Friday of every month at the Portland Legion; 2nd Friday at the Elgin Lions Hall and also combine their very popular Quiz Night with the spaghetti dinner (teams of 6 start the game at 7pm) and the 3^rd Friday is at the Westport (North Crosby) Legion.

What’s Cooking in Westport is on the 1st Tues each month (10am-1pm) at the Free Methodist Church! Learn new skills, take home food. Childcare is available. 

Join us to try new foods and recipes, share a meal, bring extras home, have a good time, and meet new people in your community. We pick the recipes together, focusing on local, seasonal, budget-friendly ingredients. Some months we have a specific cultural theme, a guest speaker from the community, or a special event.

The group is facilitated by Registered Dietitian, Kate Earl, from Country Roads Community Health Centre. We discuss different nutrition and food safety topics each month and members share healthy eating tips with each other.

The program is FREE. There is no cost to participate. We also offer free childcare. Please ask us if you need help with travel costs. All we ask from you is that you participate in the cooking (and clean up!), come ready to have fun, and be open to trying new foods.

Date :

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 10 am to 1 pm

Event location :

Free Methodist Church
Westport, ON, Canada

Contact :

Kate
Phone contact: 613-272-2799 X237
E-mail: kearl@crchc.on.ca
Website: https://www.crchc.on.ca/nutrition/

SEPTEMBER EVENTS @ THE COVE

Every Wednesday RACK ‘n TUNES/OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country, Westport) 7-10pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Every Thursday JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS TRIO (All Styles of Music!) 8-10pm

Every Sunday Afternoon HEAD OVER HEELS on the PATIO (Acoustic Folk, Gananoque) 12:30-3:30pm www.headoverheelsmusic.blogspot.ca 

SEPTEMBER

Fri.Sept.1 TOM SAVAGE + SEAMUS COWAN (Folk/Rock) 5:30-8:30pm www.tomsavage.ca 

Sat.Sept.2 KING of the SWINGERS (Old Time/Dixieland) 5:30-8:30pm www.facebook.com/King-Of-The-Swingers-855207864493705/  

Fri.Sept.8 ROB LUTES + ROB MacDONALD (Acoustic Blues Masters, Montreal) 7-10pm $10 www.roblutes.com

Fri.Sept.15 HEALY & ORR (Classic Rock and Roll Party! Brockville) 7-11pm $10 www.healyandorr.ca

Sat.Sept.16 JEFF CALLERY + GINO (Folk/Rock, Brockville) 5:30-8:30pm www.reverbnation.com/jeffcallery

Fri.Sept.22 Blues on the Rideau ANGEL FORREST BAND (Montreal) 7-11pm Buffet, Show + Charity $65 + HST www.angelforrest.ca  www.bluesontherideau.ca

Sat.Sept.23 BETWEEN THE LINES – CANADIAN SONGWRITER SUMMIT with Rick Fines, Wendell Ferguson, Jenny Whiteley and Suzie Vinnick feat. Joey Wright 7-11pm Buffet + Show $55 + HST www.rickfines.ca  www.wendellferguson.com  www.jennywhiteley.com  www.suzievinnick.com  www.kevinheadmusic.blogspot.com

Fri.Sept.29  JOHN WILBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm http://www.johnwmusician.com

Sat.Sept.30 YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND: A Musical Tribute to CAROLE KING and JAMES TAYLOR feat. MISS EMILY and Kingston’s Finest Musicians (Folk/Rock, Kingston) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $50 + HST

***All Events Subject To Change. Please Call For Reservations***

The Cove Country Inn 1.888.COVE.INN www.coveinn.com

If you live within striking distance of Westport Ontario….

5 GOOD REASON why you should get out and see Montrealer ROB LUTES w. Special Guest ROB MacDONALD playing THE COVE INN, Westport Ontario www.coveinn.com this Friday SEPT 8

1) Rob Lutes is quite simply one of the best acoustic Roots Blues singer/songwriter/guitarists on the scene today – and that’s not just me saying it.

“…amongst the ranks of the best…insightful and meaty, gutty and gritty..he keeps getting better with each project. This guy is here to say.”
Montreal Folk Festival

“A great songwriter with a great way with words. And a fantastic guitar picker!”
Michael Jerome Browne (another fabulous Montreal Blues Roots artist)

“A gem. Among the best in a crowded Roots field”
Toronto Star

2) He doesn’t get out this way that often. Take advantage of this opportunity to see him when he’s here!

3) His last show at The Cove when he played solo was brilliant. This time he’s accompanied by long time friend and another fabulous acoustic guitarist – ROB MacDONALD. (They did a great LIVE album back in 2011 that I highly recommend). These two guys make beautiful music together.

4) He has a great new album out – just released – called “Walk In The Dark” which many are saying is his best work yet. He’ll be playing lots of songs off it at this show – and you can buy a copy – and get it signed – when you’re there!

“Walk In The Dark” is back porch Americana so real and well conceived that you have to play it several times to make sure you heard what you thought you heard. A real cooker..”
Midwest Record, USA

5) Admission for this show is only $10 and THERE ARE STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE 7-10 pm You can of course enjoy some great Cove food and drink while you’re there.

Call The Cove and RESERVE NOW 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN

More info about Rob on his website at www.RobLutes.com and there is a LINK there to his Soundcloud page where you can listen to some of his music. If you aren’t already a fan then you will be after you have a listen – and he’s even better LIVE!

CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS  
Bringing you the best in Blues both LIVE and ON-AIR
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 BEST OF THE NEW on INSIDE THE BLUES THIS WEEKEND

SOME UPCOMING SHOWS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
* ROB LUTES w. Special Guest ROB MacDONALD plays THE COVE INN Sept 8
* AUSTRALIAN LLOYD SPIEGEL PLAYS SEVERAL DATES AROUND OTTAWA THIS WEEK

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN, WESTPORT KICKS OFF NEW SEASON
SEPTEMBER 22 w. THE  ANGEL FORREST BAND
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INSIDE THE BLUES w. James Doran 
This weekend – September 2/3
BEST OF THE NEW

Lloyd Spiegel

Rob Lutes (right) w. Rob MacDonald

LLOYD SPIEGEL
All The Cats Are Grey/This Time Tomorrow/2017 Lloyd Spiegel/Lloyd Spiegel

ROB LUTES*
There’s No Way To Tell You That Tonight/Walk In The Dark/2017 Rob Lutes/Rob Lutes & Monique Riedel

ALTERED FIVE BLUES BAND
Gonna Lose My Lady/Charmed & Dangerous/2017 Blind Pig Records/Schroedel

JASON BUIE*
12 O’Clock Check Out/Driftin’ Heart/2017 Jason Buie/Buie & Hunter

JOHN PAGANO BAND
Trouble On Heels/One More Round/2017 John Pagano Band/John Pagano

THE BLUES OVERDRIVE
Everybody Was Rockin’/Overdrive LIVE/2017 The Blues Overdrive/Martin Olsen

JON SPEAR BAND
Bottom Of The Bottle/Hot Sauce/2017 Jon Spear Band/Dara James & Andrew Waldeck

THE MIGHTY DUCK BLUES BAND* featuring Chuck Jackson*
3 am Blues/Duck Soup/2017 MDBB/J. Casson

RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS
Living Hand To Mouth/Groovin’ In Greaseland/2017 Alligator Records/Rick Estrin

THE SHERMAN HOLMES PROJECT
Liza Jane/The Richmond Sessions/2017 M.C. Records/Vince Gill

KIM SIMMONDS
Fascination/Jazzin’ On The Blues/2017 Panache Records/Kim Simmonds

* Denotes Canadian artist

Thanks for listeningI

INSIDE THE BLUES is broadcast
* Every Saturday from noon to 1 pm ET on BLUES RADIO CANADA www.BluesRadioCanada.com (repeated Mon, Wed and Fridays at the same time)

* Every Sunday from 7-8 pm ET on DAWG FM Ottawa
www.dawgfm.com (repeated Tues 8-9 am, Friday 2-3 pm)

* All shows are ARCHIVED after broadcast on www.insidetheblues.ca
where they can be listened to at any time.

UPCOMING SHOWS IN THE OTTAWA AREA OVER THE NEXT 10 DAYS THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
Australian Troubadour LLOYD SPIEGEL plays
The Chehsire Cat, Carp TONIGHT Sept 2, La Grange de la Gatineau Cantley QC Sept 8,
Balstone’s Northern Ramble Renfrew Sept 10
Part of his new CD Tour “This Time Tomorrow
www.lloydspiegel.com

Montreal singer/songwriter/guitarist ROB LUTES w. Special Guest ROB MacDONALD
plays The Cove Inn, Westport Sept 8
Part of new CD Tour “Walk In The Dark”
www.roblutes.com

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN, WESTPORT ONTARIO
KICKS OFF THE NEW SEASON SEPT 22
with
4X Maple Blues Award winner for Best Female Vocalist
ANGEL FORREST & her band from Quebec’s Eastern Townships

Check out the full Line-Up for 2017/18, pick your favourites and RESERVE NOW – especially if you want accommodation that night – most BOTR shows sell out in advance.

BOTR @ The Cove is recognized as one of the premier Blues Series in the country featuring some of Canada’s best Blues bands (Juno and/or Maple Blues Award, Western Canadian Music Award and Quebec Lys Blues Award winners/nominees) – as well as a few American Special Guests. The shows take place in the friendly, intimate setting of this 140 year old classic country inn in one of the most beautiful villages in eastern Ontario – Westport!

All shows take place from 7-11 pm.
The ticket price remains the same (for the fourth year in a row) – $65 (plus HST).
That includes a delicious full course buffet dinner, door prizes, and dancing.

Proceeds from each show goes to support different local charities.
To date over $64K has been raised for the Westport community with the goal of another $5K this season.

The always delicious Cove buffet

Every BOTR show is a Fundraiser for a local charity

Cove audiences love to dance!

The artists love to play at BOTR – here’s the ANGEL FORREST BAND from March 2016
– Angel is back to open the Series this year Sept 22

FULL DETAILS on this year’s Series including ARTISTS’S BIOS, LINKS TO THEIR WEBSITES and YOU TUBE videos –
can be found at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca – Click on 2017/18 Season

You can also download this year’s poster there.

More info on THE COVE INN can be found at www.coveinn.com

DINNER & SHOW ONLY $65 (plus HST)
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required and can be made at The Cove, by phone
1-888-COVEINN or 613-273-3636 or email info@coveinn.com

ACCOMMODATION is available at The Cove and nearby B&B’s and there’s a motel in town but book ahead. All the beds in town usually sell out on BOTR nights.

Blues On The Rideau is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in co-operation with The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com
Sponsored by: Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca, Jacob’s Creek Wines www.jacobscreek.com, DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com, LAKE 88 Perth www.lake88.ca and the Ottawa Blues Society www.ottawabluessociety.com

LOTS OF GREAT LIVE MUSIC UPCOMING
AT THE COVE INN, WESTPORT
www.coveinn.com
Only a 90 minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston

The famous Cove outdoor patio

Fall ROOM RATES starting from only $120 night
(double occ) – full breakfast included
REGULAR LIVE MUSIC
* Wednesday nights – singer, songwriter, guitarist SHAWN McCULLOUGH hosts
Rack ‘n Tunes Night – 6-9 pm
* Every Thursday night – JAZZ NIGHT w. the SPENCER EVANS TRIO
* Every Sunday afternoon on the beautiful COVE PATIO
Acoustic duo HEAD OVER HEELS (Acoustic Folk, Gananoque) 12:30 – 3:30 pm

UPCOMING SHOWS

Sat.Sept.2 – KING of the SWINGERS (Old Time/Dixieland) 5:30-8:30pm
www.facebook.com/King-Of-The-Swingers-855207864493705/
Fri.Sept.8 – ROB LUTES + ROB MacDONALD (Acoustic Blues Masters, Montreal) 7-10pm $10 www.roblutes.com

Sat.Sept.9 – BOB ROBERTSON TRIO feat. KEVIN HEAD (Folk/Rock, Kingston) 5:30-8:30pm www.kevinheadmusic.blogspot.com

Fri.Sept.15 – HEALY & ORR (Classic Rock and Roll Party! Brockville) 7-11pm $10 www.healyandorr.ca

Sat.Sept.16 – JEFF CALLERY + GINO (Folk/Rock, Brockville) 5:30-8:30pm www.reverbnation.com/jeffcallery

Fri.Sept.22 – BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
ANGEL FORREST BAND (Montreal) 7-11pm Buffet, Show + Charity $65 + HST www.angelforrest.ca www.bluesontherideau.ca

Sat.Sept.23 – BETWEEN THE LINES – CANADIAN SONGWRITER SUMMIT
with Rick Fines, Wendell Ferguson, Jenny Whiteley and Suzie Vinnick feat. Joey Wright
7-11pm Buffet + Show $55 plus HST www.rickfines.ca www.wendellferguson.com www.jennywhiteley.com www.suzievinnick.com www.kevinheadmusic.blogspot.com

Fri.Sept.29 – JOHN WILBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm www.johnwmusician.com

Sat.Sept.30 – YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND: A Musical Tribute to CAROLE KING and JAMES TAYLOR feat. MISS EMILY and Kingston’s Finest Musicians (Folk/Rock, Kingston) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $50 + HST www.themissemily.com

***All Events Subject To Change. Please Call to confirm and reserve**

See ENTERTAINMENT on www.coveinn.com for all upcoming shows, updates & reservations
or call 613-273-3636 or 1.888.COVE.INN
info@coveinn.com www.coveinn.com

Follow The Cove on Twitter, Instagram @thecoveinn and Facebook www.facebook.com/thecovecountryinn

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BLUES SOCIETIES and JOIN! We have two of the best in the country in our area. Members get regular Blues event updates, discount tickets for Blues shows, prize giveaways for free concert tickets, discounts on Blues CD purchases and more….

OTTAWA BLUES SOCIETY www.ottawabluessociety.com
Individual membership $30 a year
KINGSTON BLUES SOCIETY www.kingstonbluessociety.ca
Individual membership $25 a year

Visit and LIKE our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions and get regular postings about our Blues events

BINGO every Monday night at the Westport Legion and Thursday night at the Elgin Lions Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm.

BRIDGE every Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Elgin Municipal Complex.  Info 613-359-6192.

COFFEE DROP-IN: Throughout the Township come and enjoy a bit of social fun! Bring your latest craft project, a deck of cards or just yourself.  Children are welcome.  Donations appreciated.  Every Monday morning from 8am to 10:30am at the Delta United Church – call Pat Philips 613-928-2712; Tuesday mornings in Morton – Morton Mug – contact Linda Gamble 613-387-3799; every Wednesday morning from 10am to Noon at the Newboro Community Hall call Andi 613-272-5335 or Joan 613-272-2393; Thursday mornings at the Portland Community Hall contact Betty James 613-272-2461and every Friday morning at the Elgin Municipal Complex Community Hall from 9:30am – call Linda Carr 613-272-2227.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every 4^th Tuesday at the Harmony Lodge in Philipsville starting at 8:00am. Sponsored by the Philipsville Masons, everyone is welcome. Contact Ross Hawkins for information 613-359-5833.

COMMUNITY LUNCH first Friday of the month at the Elgin Municipal Complex – soup and sandwiches – contact Linda Carr 613-272-2227 and the 4^th Tuesday of every month at the Portland United Church Noon to 1pm call 613-272-2002 for details.

COMMUNITY SHOPPING BUS sponsored through the Portland Seniors Club leaves for the local shopping mall in Kingston every 2^nd Tuesday of the month.  Call Vicki at 613-272-2676 to reserve your seat.  Cost $15.00 return trip.  Not just for seniors!  All ages welcome.

EUCHRE is played Monday afternoons at the South Elmsley Community Hall (Marie Jordan at 613-283-4035), Tuesdays afternoons at the Elgin Municipal Complex Community Room (Doug Summers 613-359-5744), Wednesday evenings at the North Crosby Community Hall (6 hand) (Jim Mulville 613-273-3008), Thursday evenings at the Westport Legion (Trish Purdon 613-273-7017) and at the Delta Legion every Friday at 7pm (Pat Philips 2712).  Forfar Euchre is every Friday at 7:30pm in the hall.

HAMBURGER FRIDAY every Friday until the end of Sept. 12pm-2pm burger, sausage, hot dogs and fries available every week. Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport.

CLOGGING – Join Dorothy at the Newboro Community Hall, 15 Drummond St, every Wednesday evening at 7pm to learn how to enjoy Clogging, a dance form imilar to tap, but uniquely different.  You don’t have to be experienced – all levels are welcome.  It’s free – but donations toward the use of the hall would be appreciated.  Wear soft-soled running shoes and bring your water!  You’ll be busy having fun!

PICKLEBALL Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Shillingston Park in North Crosby.  Equipment is available for beginners to try their hand at the game.  Come for some fun, outdoor play and exercise!  Everyone is welcome.  Call Jan at 613-273-3839 or Don at 613-273-9178.

PICKLEBALL is now in NEWBORO at Lorne Park behind the canteen building on the old tennis courts.  Join us every Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning.  Everyone is welcome.  Call Jan at 613-273-3839 or Don at 613-273-9178.

SPAGHETTI DINNERS 1st Friday of every month at the Portland Legion; 2nd Friday at the Elgin Lions Hall and also combine their very popular Quiz Night with the spaghetti dinner (teams of 6 start the game at 7pm) and the 3^rd Friday is at the Westport (North Crosby) Legion.

VIBE: Venturing in Biblical Education, every Wednesday from April 13, 2016 – December 7, 2016.  Elgin United Church 10 am & Portland United Church 7 pm. Contact Rev. Takouhi (613) 272-8977 or RevTakouhi@Terrautopia.ca

Hi friends of The Cove! Summer is officially now hot. Be here! Come and take in some time on the patio, some food and a drink…relax and listen to some incredibly talented musicians give their best to you! Summer is here and now!

Enjoy,

Seamus and all of us at The Cove

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER EVENTS

@ THE COVE

Every Wednesday RACK ‘n TUNES/OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country, Westport) 7-10pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Every Thursday JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS TRIO (All Styles of Music!)

Every Sunday Afternoon HEAD OVER HEELS on the PATIO (Acoustic Folk, Gananoque) 12:30-3:30pm www.headoverheelsmusic.blogspot.ca

AUGUST

Thu.Aug.3 SAVANNAH SHEA (Soul Diva with SPENCER EVANS TRIO) 9-11pm

Fri.Aug.4  JOHN WILBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm www.johnwmusician.com

Sat.Aug.5 CHRIS MURPHY (Celtic/Folk, Perth Road Village) 7-11pm www.turpinstrail.com

Sun.Aug.6 ERIC UREN (Folk/Rock, Kingston) 6-9pm

Fri.Aug.11 HENRY NORWOOD + WADE FOSTER (Country, Perth) 6-9pm http://www.facebook.com/henrynorwoodartist ; www.wadefostermusic.com

Sat.Aug.12 TONY SILVESTRI (Classic Rock Keyboards, Trenton) 6-9pm www.sonicbids.com/band/tonysilvestri/

Fri.Aug.18 MUSICwestport Festival Kick Off Party with THE PEPTIDES (Funk/Pop, Ottawa) $50 Buffet + Show www.thepeptides.com

Sat.Aug.19 11th Annual MUSICwestport Outdoor Live Music Festival 9 Bands. 2 Stages. Festival Market. www.westportartscouncil.com

Fri.Aug.25 LLOYD SPIEGEL (Acoustic Blues Master, Australia!) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $50 + HST www.lloydspiegel.com

Sat.Aug.26 TAYLOR ANGUS + LOGAN BROWN (Acoustic Soul, Kingston) 5:30-8:30pm www.taylorangusmusic.com

SEPTEMBER

Fri.Sept.1 TOM SAVAGE + SEAMUS COWAN (Folk/Rock) 5:30-8:30pm www.tomsavage.ca

Sat.Sept.2 KING of the SWINGERS (Old Time/Dixieland) 5:30-8:30pm www.facebook.com/King-Of-The-Swingers-855207864493705/

Fri.Sept.8 ROB LUTES + ROB MacDONALD (Acoustic Blues Masters, Montreal) 7-10pm $10 www.roblutes.com

Sat.Sept.9 BOB ROBERTSON TRIO feat. KEVIN HEAD (Folk/Rock, Kingston) 5:30-8:30pm www.kevinheadmusic.blogspot.com

Fri.Sept.15 HEALY & ORR (Classic Rock and Roll Party! Brockville) 7-11pm $10 www.healyandorr.ca

Sat.Sept.16 JEFF CALLERY + GINO (Folk/Rock, Brockville) 5:30-8:30pm www.reverbnation.com/jeffcallery

Fri.Sept.22 Blues on the Rideau ANGEL FORREST BAND (Montreal) 7-11pm Buffet, Show + Charity $65 + HST www.angelforrest.ca  www.bluesontherideau.ca

Sat.Sept.23 BETWEEN THE LINES – CANADIAN SONGWRITER SUMMIT with Rick Fines, Wendell Ferguson, Jenny Whiteley and Suzie Vinnick feat. Joey Wright 7-11pm Buffet + Show $55 + HST www.rickfines.ca ; www.wendellferguson.com ; www.jennywhiteley.com ;  www.suzievinnick.com ; www.kevinheadmusic.blogspot.com

Fri.Sept.29  JOHN WILBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm www.johnwmusician.com

Sat.Sept.30 YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND: A Musical Tribute to CAROLE KING and JAMES TAYLOR feat. MISS EMILY and Kingston’s Finest Musicians (Folk/Rock, Kingston) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $50 + HST

***All Events Subject To Change. Please Call For Reservations***

The Cove Country Inn 1.888.COVE.INN www.coveinn.com

With 9 albums, a swag of accolades to his name and 26 years writing, performing and recording, Lloyd Spiegel is an artist at the forefront and cutting edge of Australian Blues. The unique experience of growing up on stage combined with a relentless touring schedule and stage presence well beyond his years that has seen him become a driving force in Australian blues and one of most respected guitarists in the country, recently being named in Australian Guitar Magazine’s list of the 50 top Australian guitarists of all time.

Date :

Friday, Aug 25, 2017

Event location :

The Cove Country Inn,
2 Bedford St., Westport, Canada

Contact :

Phone contact: +1 613-273-3636

WAC is the proud home of MUSICwestport. The annual free outdoor music festival is our flagship and most popular event attracting locals and visitors from far and wide—and that includes the musicians too! We continue to grow the festival but strive to maintain our roots and mission to bring music to our village and all those that join us over the third weekend in August of every year.

Free outdoor two stage music festival with nine bands, kidzone, food, arts, crafts, horse and wagon rides and family fun all day. Starts at 12 pm in beautiful downtown Westport. Lots of shopping, parking and free boating spots at local harbour.

Also get in the spirit of MUSICwestport and Kick-Off the weekend with The PepTides at the Cove Inn on the friday, Aug 18! The larger-than-life nine-member band from Ottawa have a pop sound with influences from funk, electronic and disco. Known for their extravagant performances with vocal harmonies, theatrical choreography and colourful visuals, we couldn’t think of a better way to start the festival! Tickets are $50 and include the show and a buffet dinner. This event always sells out so reservations are a must! 

Date :

Friday, Aug 18 to Saturday, Aug 19, 2017

Event location :

The Cove Inn,
Westport, ON, Canada

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-273-3636
Website: https://westportartscouncil.com/

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN, WESTPORT ONTARIO 

ANNOUNCES ITS 2017/18 LINE-UP

Choose The Blues Productions is pleased to announce the Line-Up for the 2017/18 Season of Blues On The Rideau at The Cove Inn in Westport Ontario – our 13th year! – and in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday it’s a great one – all Canadian bands plus an American guest – Tas Cru.

BOTR @ The Cove has come to be recognized as one of the premier Blues Series in the country featuring some of Canada’s best artists (Juno and/or Maple Blues Award, Western Canadian Music Award and Quebec Lys Blues Award winners/nominees) – as well as a few American Special Guests. The shows take place in the friendly, intimate setting of this 140 year old classic country inn in one of the most beautiful villages in eastern Ontario – Westport – located on the shores of Upper Rideau Lake on the world famous Rideau Waterway only a 1.5 hour drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston, 2.5 hours from Syracuse, 3 hours from Toronto and Montreal.

The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St.  Westport, Ontario  K0G 1X0

This years Series features 10 shows in total – one a month from September through May (December excluded) including two 2 Night Stands – Jack de Keyzer in January and David Rotundo in May. All shows take place from 7-11 pm. The ticket price remains the same (for the fourth year in a row) – $65 (plus HST). That includes a delicious full course buffet dinner, door prizes, and dancing.

Proceeds from each show goes to support different local charities. To date over $64K has been raised for the Westport community with the goal of another $5K this season.

The always delicious Cove buffet

Enjoying their meal

Every BOTR show is a Fundraiser for a local charity

Cove audiences love to dance!

Standing ovations are the norm at BOTR shows

DAVID ROTUNDO BAND on a previous visit May 2014 with Cove Manager/bass player superb Seamus Cowan stepping in for a song. Davis is back this year for a 2 Night Stand May 11 & 12 and hes also doing an ACOUSTIC LUNCH w. Seamus on the Saturday so youll want to reserve for that too!

The artists love to play at BOTR – heres the ANGEL FORREST BAND from March 2016

– Angel is back to open the Series this year Sept 22

2017/18 SCHEDULE & LINE-UP

September 22 – ANGEL FORREST BAND (Montreal)

October 27 – BLACKBURN (Toronto)

November 24 – TAS CRU w. WICKED GRIN (NY State/Ottawa)

January 19 & 20* – JACK DE KEYZER BAND (Toronto) * 2 Night Stand

February 16 – HARPDOG BROWN & THE TRAVELIN’ BLUES SHOW w. SUGAR BROWN

                    (Vancouver/Toronto)         

March 16 – SEAN PINCHIN BAND (Kitchener)

April 20 – BOOGIE PATROL (Edmonton)

May 11/12* – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto/Mexico) * 2 Night Stand

FULL DETAILS on this years Series including ARTISTSS BIOS, LINKS TO THEIR WEBSITES and YOU TUBE videos  – as well as all THE CHARITIES being supported  can be found at

www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca – Click on 2017/18 Season

You can also download this year’s poster there.

More info on THE COVE INN can be found at www.coveinn.com

DINNER & SHOW is only $65 pp (plus HST)

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required and can be made at The Cove, by phone

1-888-COVEINN or 613-273-3636 or by email info@coveinn.com

ACCOMMODATION is available at The Cove and nearby B&B’s and theres a motel in town but book ahead. All the beds in town usually sell out on BOTR nights. 

Blues On The Rideau is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca

in co-operation with The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com

Sponsored by: Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca , Jacob’s Creek Wines www.jacobscreek.com , DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com , LAKE 88 Perth www.lake88.ca and the Ottawa Blues Society www.ottawabluessociety.com