If this summer’s Jazz series left you wanting more, than come out to one of these great jazz events happening live at the Cove.
 

On Friday,  October 4, 2013, the Chet Doxas Jazz Band is starting their “Dive” album release tour at the Cove. Doors open 8-11pm, and tickets are $20.

The widely accomplished and Juno nominated Montreal-based saxophonist Chet
Doxas is announcing a cross-Canadian solo tour following the release of
his latest album “Dive”.

Chet also continues his long time collaboration with the
multi-award-winning Sam Roberts Bandand will be featured on their upcoming
release. Chet will also release a co-led cd entitled “Riverside” along
with the trumpeter Dave Douglas in April 2014 on Greenleaf Records. Also
expect to see them touring across Canada and Europe during the summer of
2014 along with Steve Swallow on bass and Jim Doxas on the drums.

His Fall touring quartet will feature Matthew Stevens on guitar, Zack
Lober on bass and Eric Doob on drums (with Tilden Webb replacing Matthew
Stevens October 16th).

Interviews available upon request.

Chet Doxas – saxophone
Matthew Stevens – guitar
Eric Doob – drums
Zack Lober -bass
* Tilden Webb will be replacing Matthew Stevens in Vancouver on October 16th.

“… all the music on Dive is just as robust, creative and, indeed,
thrilling. So much so that, while there’s a lot of time left for 2014
contemporary jazz Juno rivals to emerge, I honestly won’t be surprised
if it’s Doxas giving the thank-you speech at next year’s awards gala
dinner.” – OTTAWA CITIZEN

“based on complex but hooky melodies” – VOIR

“…his saxophone shows glimmers of Jan Gabarek’s glistening,
full-toned throatiness, but often restrained where appropriate” –
EXCLAIM!

Now that the Acoustic Blue Monday are over it’s time for the return of the Blues On The Rideau full band Series. This will be the 9th year for what has become one of the most popular Blues Series in Canada.

Click Here for Blues On the Rideau Page

All the acts are Maple Blues and/or Juno Award winners/nominees. There’s young talent along with seasoned veterans, popular returnees and new bands who’ve never played BOTR before. And this year two acts from western Canada are coming  – piano man David Vest from Victoria in October and a hot young soul/funk/R&B band from Edmonton called Boogie Patrol – in February.    As in the past all BOTR Shows are fundraisers for different Westport charities. To date over $45,000 has been raised and the goal this year is to hit another $5,000.

All BOTR Shows will be singles this year – all on Friday nights – except February 15th (a Saturday) when Boogie Patrol is here and May 9 & 10 (Friday & Saturday) when the David Rotundo Band is back for a 2 night stand. There is a chance that some Saturday dates may be added for some of the other bands as well but that will depend totally on the number of early advance reservations.

For more information about, Blues on the Rideau visit, www.davidvest.ca or www.choosetheblues.ca

Here are a list of the acts starting with October 25, 2013:

October 25
DAVID VEST & THE 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 THE WESTPORT LIBRARY

November 15
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 THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK

February 15
STEVE STRONGMAN BAND

February 15 – STEVE STRONGMAN BAND* 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 – for Guitarist , Recording & Songwriter of the Year. Nominated for 2 more MBA’s this year. An electrifying performer as well as a great musician. He always delivers a great show. His 3rd visit to The Cove.
* Replaces Boogie Patrol who were originally booked & unable to make it.
PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO

March 14
JW-JONES BAND
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 RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST

April 18
THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS

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

May 9 & 10  *2 night stand*
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 RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM

$60 DINNER & SHOWADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Book ahead – most shows sell out in advance 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636 WELL-PRICED ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE AT THE COVE

So, “summer” is coming to a close but isn’t it great what fall brings? We get to return to nights like these! Hope you can join us!

~Seamus and all of us at The Cove

Local Food & Wine Dinner

Tuesday September 24, 2013

Our special and popular nights are back with a 5 course meal featuring many locally sourced produce and products with gorgeous wine pairings!

Wine talking by Andrew Rastapkevicius of Lifford Wine Agency
Food making by Joanne Edwards & Co.
*Contact The Cove for further information. (613-273-3636)

Other Fall Events

Every Thursday
JAZZ NIGHT with Spencer Evans
9-11pm

Friday September 6, 2013
Shawn McCullough (Solo Guitar)
6-9pm

Every Saturday
HEAD OVER HEELS with Kevin Head & Miss V (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
6-9pm

Every Sunday
HEAD OVER HEELS with Kevin Head & Miss V (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
12:30-3:30pm

Monday September 16, 2013
Acoustic Blue Mondays with
SUZIE VINNICK
$45/person
6-10pm
*Reservations Only

Sunday September 29, 2013
Simpatico Kids Book Launch
Music by Emily Fennell, Paul McKay and Joey Wright
2-4pm

MUSICwestport kicks off the party with Zal Sissokho (West African music from Montreal) on Friday August 16, 2013 from 8-11pm at the Cove. Cost is $10/person and 100% proceeds go to the Westport Arts Council. A master of the Kora, a 21 stringed harp instrument native to West Africa built from half of a large gourd covered by a cow skin, Zal plays this dreamy instrument while singing his gorgeous songs ranging in dynamic from energetic high life dance music to meditative ballads!

Join Westport Ontario music lovers the next day, August 17, 2013 for 9 acts, 2 stages, 1 festival!

Local to international talent performing all kinds of genres…This is a FREE festival from 11:30am-7pm!

FESTIVAL LINEUP
Beginners Guide to Endings (Kingston)
Crooked Wood (Perth Road Village/Kingston)
Shaun Riley Blues Band (Kingston)
The Heavyweights Brass Band (Toronto)
Trin-Can Steel Drum Band (Westport/Ottawa)
Amanda Rheaume Band (Ottawa)
Kingston Jazz Composers Collective (Kingston)
Foley Mountain Playboys (Westport/Kingston)
Henry Norwood & Friends (Perth/Westport)
The VOICE of the Rideau Amateur vocal competition at 10-11:30am. Auditions Sat.Jul.20 at North Crosby Recreation Centre.

Don’t miss these upcoming August events taking place at The Cove (2 Bedford Street, Westport Ontario).

For more details on each individual event please visit www.coveinn.com.

August 8, 2013 – Emily Fennell with Spencer Evans Trio
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: Pay-What-You-Can Admission, $15 suggested donation
Soul Singer Extraordinaire joins the trio for another wild night! This will be a LATER START at 9:30pm due to outdoor theatre behind the Cove!

We are pleased to announce that Westport is on the Driftwood Theatre’s 2013 Bard’s Bus Tour: THE ODYSSEY, adapted from Homer by Rick Chafe.

August 20, 2013 – Spoon River
Time: 9-11pm
Cost: Free
The Cove’s Seamus and Jeff Cowan were members of the first incarnation and you may see one of the twins, who is still living in Canada that is, step on stage for a ballad to the musical legacy that is Spoon River.

August 21, 2013 – Coming Home tour with Sam Skoryna
Time: 9-11pm
Cost: Free
Reuite with friends old and new! A family reunion of sorts…Folk Rock, original music by Sam Skoryna accompanied by Anna Maria Warren with some guest appearances! The native of Elgin has been successful in the Los Angeles film industry and beyond. He is returning to his roots…to rock it up.

August 26, 2013 – The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer
Time: 6-10pm
Cost: $45/person Buffet and Show *Reservations Only
This duo makes a lot of sound for just two guys and brings a fresh take to roots blues with their contemporary lyrics and unique arrangements – yet they remain true to the old blues traditions.

Fri.Aug.16 – Kick Off Party at The Cove Country Inn (2 Bedford St.)

8:00pm – 11:00pm Zal Sissokho (West African)
$10/person (all proceeds to MUSICwestport)

Sat.Aug.17 – Free outdoor shows, rain or shine

The Cove Country Inn Stage (2 Bedford St.)

    10:00am – 11:30am Voice of the Rideau (Amateur Singing Contest) 

    12:30pm – 1:45pm Trin-Can Steel Drum Band 

    2:05pm – 3:20 pm Henry Norwood & Friends 

    3:40pm – 4:55pm Amanda Rheaume Band
    5:15pm – 6:30pm Beginner’s Guide to Endings 

Artemisia Stage (7 Spring St.)

    11:30am – 12:45pm Crooked Wood 

    1:05pm – 2:20pm Shaun Riley Blues Band

    2:40pm – 3:55pm The Heavyweights Brass Band

    4:15pm – 5:30pm Kingston Jazz Composers Collective 

    5:50pm – 7:05pm Foley Mountain Playboys

Enjoy a nighttime of laughing with Comedy Night at The Cove July 13, 2013.

Featuring:
Rick Currie – writer for ‘The Rck Mercer Report’ and Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.
Jim McNally – Halifax, Moncton & Cracking Up the Capital Comedy Festivals
*More Special Guests!

Show starts at 8pm. Cost of Buffet & Show is $40/person. Reservations Only
For reservations call 613-273-3636

Enjoy these continues events taking place this summer at the Cove Country Inn located at 2 Bedford St, Westport Ontario.

Jazz Nights – Thursdays from 9-11pm

Come out every Thursday with the Spencer Evans Trio feat. Seamus Cowan on Bass and Rob Radford on Drums, 9-11pm This night is wildly popular.

Shawn McCullough on the Patio – Fridays from 6-9m

Starting June 28 Shawn McCullough (Singer/Guitarist) will be performing on the Patio Every Friday from 6-9pm.

Head Over Heals on the Patio – Saturdays from 6-9pm & Sundays from 12:30-3:30pm

Some other events taking place are
– DRUMHAND Friday, June 21 (7-10pm) cost is $10
– Patio Tiki Bar by Tipicular Fixin’s Master Cocktails made by Master Mixologist Trevor Burnett Sunday, June 30 (12-4pm)

See flyer below of other events taking place in June at the Cove. (click flyer to enlarge)

RESERVATIONS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED Come and join us in beautiful Westport
INVENTIVE DAILY AND NIGHTLY SPECIALS
NEW SUMMER LUNCH, MUNCHIE AND DINNER MENUS RELEASED!!!
***All menu items and events subject to change***
Hours of Operation
Sun-Wed Lunch 11:30-3:00 Munchies 3:00-5:00 Dinner 5:30-8:30
Thu-Sat Lunch 11:30-3:00 Munchies 3:00-5:30 Dinner 5:30-9:00

Acoustic Blue Mondays at The Cove Inn, Westport, Ontario – a summer Dinner & Show fundraiser Series featuring some of Canada’s best acoustic Blues artists – launches its 3rd season June 17, 2013. There will be 4 Shows this summer all in the intimate, air-conditioned comfort of The Cove Dining Room. All Shows run from 6 to 10 pm.

We are pleased to welcome DAN AYKROYD WINES as a new Sponsor of ACOUSTIC BLUE MONDAYS at THE COVE this year. Dan started his love affair with fine wines during the first Blues Brothers movie and has sampled many since in his travels. He believes Canada makes some of the best wines in the world and has partnered with Diamond Estates Winery in Niagara-OnThe-Lake to produce his own label. DAN AYKROYD WINES will be featured as the house wine at all ABM shows at The Cove. They are also available at select Liquor Boards across Canada. Ask for it by name. www.danaykroydwines.com 101.9 DAWG FM in Ottawa www.dawgfm.com – Canada’s first and only all Blues radio station – returns as a Sponsor for another year as well.

We welcome and thank both of them for their help in supporting great LIVE Blues.

For concert singer/artist line-up, reservation information and more please visit our Acoustic Blue Monday Summer Series official page!