Posts tagged ‘The Cove Country Inn’
Frances Itani, Eric Mccormack, Ken Mcgoogan and Alison Pick are our guest writers on October 3, 2015 from 1pm-5:30pm. Event takes place at the Westport United Church. (corner of Spring Street & Church Street)
Enjoy an afternoon of readings and conversation. $15/person get your tickets from Murphy’s Barber Shop or The Cove Country Inn.
Wow, those two crazy months of summer have passed already… But wait, the weather is gorgeous and there is still a slew of life and activity in our area all year round!
September looks to be a stunner. Check out www.coveinn.com for event listings are peruse below!
Every Wednesday RACK ‘N TUNES with Shawn McCullough (Country/Guitar) 7-10pm
Acoustic Guitar Giveaway Contest when you perform on stage! Guitar Donated by Renaissance Music of Kingston!
Every Thursday JAZZ NIGHT with Spencer Evans Trio (Westport/Kingston)
9-11pm $5
Every Sunday HEAD OVER HEELS on the Patio (Vocal/Guitar Duo, Gananoque)
12:30-3:30pm
Tue.Sept.1 DEREK OLIVE & THE BLUE DOT MUSIC CYCLING TOUR (Folk) 7-9pm
Thu.Sept.3 EMILY FENNELL (Soul Singer, Kingston) with Jazz Night 9-11pm $5
She is the soul singing diva of Kingston and area! Don’t miss a special night with THE Miss Emily!
www.themissemily.com
Fri.Sept.4 STRUNG OUT TO DRY (Folk/Bluegrass, Kingston) 5:30-8:30pm
Strung Out To Dry are a roots trio from Kingston. Pete Jozsa (mandolin, vocals), Chris Morris (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Chris Petersen (bass, vocals) are all seasoned musicians who formed musical bond over their love for the Grateful Dead and the traditional string music of the American south: folk, bluegrass, mountain music, Delta blues, etc. They perform original and traditional songs, instrumentals, popular and obscure covers, and a LOT of solos.
www.reverbnation.com/strungouttodry
Sat.Sept.5 HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk Duo, Gananoque) 5:30-8:30pm
Fri.Sept.11 A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO WALTER NORWOOD with HENRY NORWOOD,
SHAWN McCULLOUGH & FRIENDS (Country, Perth/Westport) 7-10pm $10
Sat.Sept.12 HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk Duo, Gananoque) 5:30-8:30pm
Fri.Sept.18 SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country, Westport) 5:30-8:30pm
Sat.Sept.19 BETWEEN THE LINES: Canadian Songwriter Summit with Kevin Head,
Russell DeCarle, Dean McTaggart & Lynne Miles 7-11pm Buffet & Show $50
Fri.Sept.25 BLUES on the RIDEAU with DANNY BROOKS & LIL’ MISS DEBI with The
Memphis Brothers (Texas/Toronto) 7-11pm Buffet & Show $65
***Events Subject to Change***
Reservations always suggested
Call 1.888.COVE.INN!
www.coveinn.com
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Westport is a Transformer. In the off season, it’s more like a train, a
plane, a boat or a truck. In the summer, well, it’s like a big superhero
robot that saves the world! We love summer in Westport and know that many
others do as well! Come and experience the busy but gentle village we live
in year round…Oh, and August is jam packed with events!
Every Wednesday RACK ‘N TUNES with Shawn McCullough (Country/Guitar)
7-10pm Acoustic
Guitar Giveaway Contest when you perform on stage! Guitar Donated by
Renaissance Music of Kingston!
Every Thursday JAZZ NIGHT with Spencer Evans Trio (Westport/Kingston) 9-11pm
Every Sunday HEAD OVER HEELS on the Patio (Vocal/Guitar Duo, Gananoque)
12:30-3:30pm
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Sat.Aug.1
FOLEY MOUNTAIN PLAYBOYS (New Original Bluegrass, featuring
Westport’s Tom Savage) 7-10pm $10 www.tomsavage.ca
Sun.Aug.2
ROCKABILLY RIOT (Acoustic Rockabilly Trio, featuring Westport’s
Marty Crapper) 6-9pm on the Patio www.buddyholly.ca
Tue.Aug.4
DEAR DENIZEN (Indie Rock, Montreal) + SEAMUS COWAN (Acoustic,
Westport) 8-10pm $5 www.deardenizen.com
Fri.Aug.7
SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country/Guitar, Westport) 6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Sat.Aug.8
CHRIS MURPHY (Celtic/Folk, from Turpin’s Trail of Kingston) 6-9pm
www.turpinstrail.com
Tue.Aug.11
JAKE “THE SNAKE” ROBERTS – The Unspoken Word (Former WWF
Wrestler) + Comedians 8-10pm $20 www.jakethesnakeroberts.com
Fri.Aug.14
MUSICwestport KICK OFF PARTY with JARON FREEMAN-FOX & THE
OPPOSITE OF EVERYTHING (World/Klezmer/Jazz/Fiddle, Toronto)
www.theoppositeofeverything.com
Sat.Aug.15
9th Annual MUSICwestport FREE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
www.westportartscouncil.com
Westport Village Pharmacy Stage
(Beside Artemisia. 4 groups)
10:00-11:45am 4th Annual The Voice of the Rideau
12:00-1:00pm After The News. Indie Rock. Kingston.
1:30-2:30pm Alex The Folk Band. Folk, Orillia.
3:00-4:00pm Ariana Gillis. Folk Pop, Toronto.
4:30-5:45 The Foggy Hogtown Boys. Bluegrass, Toronto.
Jake by the Lake Stage
(Behind The Cove. 4 groups)
12:00-12:30pm Magician!
12:30-1:30pm Jacob Moon. Folk Rock, Hamilton.
1:50-2:50pm Rueben deGroot. Pop Rock, Kingston.
3:20-4:50pm Brea Lawrenson with Shawn McCullough. Country, Perth/Westport.
5:30-7:00pm Salsa Norte. Cuban Salsa, Toronto.
Fri.Aug.21
MONKEYJUNK (Juno Award Winning Blues/Swamp Rock Trio from
Ottawa) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $60 www.monkeyjunkband.com
Sat.Aug.22
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal/Guitar Duo with Piano, Gananoque) 7-11pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com
Sun.Aug.23
AUDREY OGILVIE – Small Vegetables, A Novel (Local Author
Reading) 3:30-5:30pm
Fri.Aug.28
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Folk, Oxford Station) 6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce
CHOOSE THE BLUES NEWS
Bringing you the best in Blues
with a strong focus on Canadian talent
in concert and on air
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HEADLINES
INSIDE THE BLUES w. James Doran – July 18/19 Show
Best Of The New
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN ANNOUNCES 2015/16 LINE-UP
See below
UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS @ THE COVE INN
UPCOMING BLUES EVENTS OF NOTE IN EASTERN ONTARIO
VOTE NOW FOR BLUES BLAST MUSIC AWARDS
Anyone can vote – go to www.bluesblastmagazine.com
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INSIDE THE BLUES w. James Doran
Broadcast and streamed weekly:
Saturdays 12- 1 pm on BLUES RADIO CANADA www.BluesRadioCanada.com streaming globally
(repeated Mon, Wed, Fri at same time)
Sundays 7- 8 pm on CIDG 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa, Canada broadcast & streamed on www.dawgfm.com
(repeated Wed 10-11 pm)
All Shows are also ARCHIVED after broadcast on www.insidetheblues.ca
where they can be listened to at any time
All times EDT
PLAY LIST – July 18/19 Show
Best Of The New
Sponsored by:
Dan Aykroyd Wines www.danaykroydwines.com
The Cove Inn, Westport ON www.coveinn.com
Anthony Paule & Frank Bey
BEY PAULE BAND
Right In Front Of You/Not Goin’ Away/2015 Blue Dot Records/C. Vitale, A. Paule, F. Bey
SOUL SUGA & DIANE DURRETT
Butters In The Skillet/Soul Suga & Diane Durrett/2014 Self/Diane Durrett & Oliver Wood
OMAR COLEMAN
Man Like Me/Born & Raised/2015 Delmark Records/Omar Coleman
THE BETTY FOX BAND
Slow Burn/Slow Burn/2015 Self/B. Fox, S. Farmer, B. Williams
KERN PRATT
Greenville Mississippi Blues/Broken Chains/2015 Gigtime Records/K. Pratt III
DAVID MICHAEL MILLER
Needle To The Wheel/Same Soil/2015 Self/David Michael Miller
LAZER LLOYD
Burning Thunder/Lazer Lloyd/2015 Lots Of Love Records/Lazer Lloyd
DIGGING ROOTS*
Hwy 17/For The Light/2014 Sugar Bush Music/Sho-Shona Kish & Raven Kanatakta
HARPDOG BROWN*
Whiskey Bottle/What It Is/2014 Dog Breath Records/H. Brown & J. Hoar
* denotes Canadian artist
Thanks for listening!
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN
Westport, Ontario
ANNOUNCES 2015/16 LINE-UP – our 11th year!
Danny Brooks & The Memphis Brothers return Sept 25 to kick season off
DINNER & SHOW $65
Advance reservations required – call The Cove 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN or info@coveinn.com
Book early – especially if you want to stay overnight – since most of these nights sell out in advance.
* Visit www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca for more details on the bands including photos, LINKS to their websites, Facebook pages and You Tube videos
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com
Sponsored by
Dan Aykroyd Wines www.danaykroydwines.com
Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca
101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com and
LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions www.twitter.com/Doranchoozblues
www.facebook.com/TheCoveCountryInn
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so you can keep up to date!
And – please SPREAD THE WORD!
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you for another year of fabulous Blues!
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UPCOMING EVENTS @ THE COVE INN
Great LIVE music continues at THE COVE INN, Westport all summer long
Only a 90 minute scenic drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston
EVERY WEEK
Sunday afternoons – Acoustic Duo HEAD OVER HEELS on the Patio
Most Saturday nights – Acoustic Duo HEAD OVER HEELS in the Dining Room
Wednesday nights – singer, songwriter, guitarist SHAWN McCULLOUGH hosts Wings ‘n Tunes Night
Thursday Nights – Jazz Night w. THE SPENCER EVANS TRIO & Special Guests
July 17 – Country/Rock guitarist singer/songwriter JOHN WILBERFORCE returns
July 24 – From Montreal DAY TRIPPER – a musical tribute to The Beatles
July 25 – Local band STRINGTEASE – Gypsy/Blues/Folk
Aug 1 – From Kingston FOLEY MOUNTAIN PLAYBOYS – new Country/Bluegrass
Aug 2 – From Westport ROCKABILLY RIOT – acoustic Rockabillly
Aug 4 – From Montreal DEAR DENIZEN + SEAMUS COWAN – Indie Rock
Aug 11 – JAKE “THE SNAKE” ROBERTS – Tales from the road by the legendary wrestler
Aug 14 – MUSICWestport Kick Off Party w. JARON FREEMA FOX & THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYTHING
*Aug 15 – MUSICWestport Festival – all day free festival
**Aug 21 – Juno Award winners MONKEYJUNK – Swamp Funk Blues Rock
FOR UPDATES VISIT www.coveinn.com under ENTERTAINMENT
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UPCOMING BLUES EVENTS OF NOTE IN OUR REGION
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It’s the last weekend of OTTAWA BLUESFEST
Visit www.ottawabluesfest.ca for Line-Up
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When: 08-14-2015 8:00 PM
Kick Off Music Westport with us at The Cove Country Inn (reservations recommended).
Jeron Freeman-Fox and the Opposite of Everything will have you dancing off your feet.
$10 fundraiser cover charge
Every Wednesday RACK ‘N TUNES with Shawn McCullough (Country/Guitar) 7-10pm (Except Jul.1)
Every
Wednesday RACK ‘n TUNES with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Westport) (guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist) to help you break up your week and give you a little social fix. Shawn has played and toured with Canadian Country star Jason McCoy and has been a part of Telecaster supergroup, The Telebastards, featuring Steve Piticco. His is highly in demand as a session and sideman and has incredible skill, wit and stage presence. He has a solo record to his name “This is Me” and is currently performing with rising Country star Brea Lawrenson.
One Rack of Ribs with Fries $10… 7-10pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Every Thursday JAZZ NIGHT with Spencer Evans Trio 9-11pm
EMILY FENNELL!!! One night only…
She is the soul singing diva of Kingston and area! Don’t miss a special night with THE Miss Emily! 9-11pm www.themissemily.com
JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS TRIO The Cove Inn hosts one of the most original and memorable Live Music Experiences you’ll have! The Popular Spencer Evans Trio with Rob Radford on drums, Seamus Cowan on bass and Spencer Evans on piano, clarinet and vocals has proven a formidable three performing all styles of music to huge crowds of all ages. The party has been going for over 19 years now! Join us for dinner too… The Trio plays select dates throughout the fall until the spring and EVERY THURSDAY from late spring to Thanksgiving Long Weekend. Call The Cove 1.888.COVE.INN to make reservations and confirm dates. SPENCER EVANS was born in Picton, grew up around the Quinte area, and graduated from B.C.I. Spencer plays piano, clarinet, accordion, sings, dances, prances and has been a professional musician for the past 15 years. He has played Bermuda to Bosnia, New Orleans to the North Pole, and has recorded and toured with The Cowboy Junkies, Sarah Harmer and Pat Temple, and has performed with Jeff Healey, Dan Aykroyd, Willie P. Bennett, Jack Mahieu, Alex Pangman, Maria Muldaur, and Toronto’s Swing Gang, among countless others. Spencer has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CBC Radio’s The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean, MUCHmusic and CMT. A resident of Kingston for several years, Spencer keeps busy playing with numerous local bands such as Bloom, Pico de Gallo, Ghetto Xpress, The River Cats and various jazzy combos. SEAMUS COWAN plays the low bass and sings the high notes…Kind of strange but it works. Has played all kinds of music in his career so he fits right in. ROB RADFORD has a solid synergy with the boys. His drumming is some of the best around and his ferocity is difficult to tame, behind the kit that is. Together, the trio are a powerful combination. Enjoy them weekly in the summer months! JAZZ NIGHT will continue EVERY THURSDAY from Jun.4-Oct.8! 9-11pm $5 Reservations recommended!!!
Every Sunday HEAD OVER HEELS on the Patio (Vocal/Guitar Duo) 12:30-3:30pm
Sat.Jul.11 HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal/Guitar Duo) 6-9pm
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo) Bask in the sunshine with amazing entertainment! Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter. He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle. Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas. He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly her at The Cove! 12:30-3:30pm www.kevinheadmusic.com
Fri.Jul.3 YOUNG PETTY STONES: Music of Neil Young, Tom Petty + The Rolling Stones 8-11pm
Young Petty Stones: Musical Tribute to Neil Young, Tom Petty & The Rolling Stones
July 3 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm | $10
Fri.Jul.3
YOUNG PETTY STONES: A Musical Tribute to Neil Young, Tom Petty and The Rolling Stones.
Revel in the Glory of all things Rock and Roll. 3 Sets of music played by Seamus Cowan (Spoon River, Bullmoose, The High Dials), Jason Kent (Kandle & The Krooks, Sunfields, Spoon River, The Dears), Eric Lawrance (Bullmoose, Ladies of the Canyon) and Rob Radford (Rueben DeGroot, Miss Emily, Greg Ball)!
8-11pm
$10
Reservations necessary…
Sat.Jul.4 JEFF CALLERY (Country/Rock Guitar) 6-9pm
JEFF CALLERY (Rock/Folk/Guitar)
July 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jeff has been playing music for more than half of his life. Starting in high school, he hit the road young and played in every bar, at every fair, festival and theater that would hire him and his bands all over the province of Ontario, Quebec and New York State.
Never afraid to put his music and performance out there for all to see and critique, Jeff has won and placed honorably in contests all over North America – both for his performance and songwriting.
In 1999 Jeff won the New York State Title for the True Value Home Hardware Country Star Search. In 2007, Jeff won the New York State Title for the Colgate Country Showdown and placed respectably in the National Semi-Finals of that same contest in West Virginia.
In 2008, Jeff had his first single cut as a songwriter by a finalist of the famed “Idol” franchise and it was included on her debut album – Tara Oram’s Chasing the Sun – Canadian Idol finalist.
He is a married father of 2. His family is his life. He is also a dedicated community volunteer and Rotarian.
When asked about his music, he says he likes to think of it somewhere between James Taylor, John Mellancamp and Canadian hit band Blue Rodeo.
“I just like to make music. Every song is about me or someone in my life. Most times I sing songs to and about the guy in the mirror. When other people can connect with those songs, it’s very satisfying because they are written from my very personal point of view.” “When that happens it reminds me that everyone is going through the same stuff – maybe at different times and with different priorities, but it binds us.”
“The songs say more about me than any bio could!” says Callery
Thu.Jul.9 HELEN HUMPREYS (New York Times Bestselling Author) 4-6pm
| $10
Thu.Jul.9
AN AFTERNOON WITH HELEN HUMPHREYS
Tickets available at The Cove and any Rideau Lakes Public Library Branch. Enjoy a cash bar, cheeses and appetizers, reading and book signing.
4-6pm
$10 (all proceeds go to Friends of Rideau Lakes Public Library)
Make a reso for Jazz Night after the reading!
friends.rideaulakeslibrary@gmail.com
hhumpreys.com
Helen Humphreys is the author of four books of poetry, six novels, and two works of creative non-fiction. She was born in Kingston-on-Thames, England, and now lives in Kingston, Ontario.
Her first novel, Leaving Earth(1997), won the City of Toronto Book Award and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Her second novel, Afterimage (2000), won the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, was nominated for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Her third novel, The Lost Garden (2002), was a 2003 Canada Reads selection, a national bestseller, and was also a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Wild Dogs (2004) won the Lambda Prize for fiction, has been optioned for film, and was produced as a stage play at CanStage in Toronto in the fall of 2008. Coventry (2008) was a national bestseller and was shortlisted for the Trillium Book Award and the Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction. It was also a New York Times Editors’ Choice. The Reinvention of Love (2011) was longlisted for the Dublin Impac Literary Award and shortlisted for the Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction. Her latest novel, The Evening Chorus was published in February of 2015.
Humphreys’ work of creative non-fiction, The Frozen Thames (2007), was a #1 national bestseller. Her collections of poetry include Gods and Other Mortals (1986); Nuns Looking Anxious, Listening to Radios (1990); and, The Perils of Geography (1995). Her most recent collection, Anthem (1999), won the Canadian Authors Association Award for Poetry. Her most recent work of non-fiction is Nocturne (2013), a memoir about the life and death of her brother, Martin.
In 2009 Helen Humphreys was awarded the Harbourfront Festival Prize for literary excellence.
Helen Humphreys’ fiction is published in Canada by HarperCollins, and in the U.S. by W.W. Norton and Harcourt Houghton Mifflin. Her UK publisher is Serpent’s Tail and her Italian publisher is Playground.
Fri.Jul.10 LUTHER WRIGHT (Bluegrass/Country/Folk/Guitar) 6-9pm
LUTHER WRIGHT (Bluegrass/Country/Guitar)
July 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fri.Jul.10
Luther Wright! (Bluegrass/Country Hero!)
6-9pm
www.lutherwright.com
Luther Wright has been writing, recording and performing music for over 20 years now. He started out in a band with his talented songwriter brother Geordie in the garage/punk, vigilante vegetarian outfit The Mugworts who honed their chops while traveling in Mexico and playing to gringos and locals alike. In 1994 he joined up with his friends Sarah and Mary Harmer to play lead guitar in the Canadian, pop-rock band, “Weeping Tile” (WEA/Atlantic). It was during the next 5 years of full-on touring and recording with that band that Luther, Weeping Tile drummer Cam Giroux and his roots compadres Sean Kelly and Dan Curtis formed the now-renowned, country/punkgrass road daemons, “Luther Wright & The Wrongs”. Known on one hand for their brilliantly executed, country/bluegrass reworking of Pink Floyd’s classic The Wall, Luther and the band have also recorded and released five all-original albums, Hurtin’ For Certain (1997), Rogers Waltz (1999), the valentine gone awry, Guitar Pickin’ Martyrs (2003), Instrumentality(2005), Man of Your Dreams (2008). Also to boot, they made two cds of original children’s music under the guise of Butterfingers. From its release internationally in 2001, Rebuild the Wall (Universal/Backporch), opened up doors for ’the Wrongs to play over 500 shows of old-country, inspired music across the continent. Luther’s music is used in the CTV television show, “Robson Arms”, and his song “Tumbler Ridge” is part of the soundtrack in Ron Mann’s documentary film about Woody Harrleson entitled, “Go Further”. At the request of the Goodman family Luther contributed a version of “The City Of New Orleans”, to a wonderful album that pays tribute to folk legend Steve Goodman. He is currently recording a new album produced by Chris Brown (Bourbon Tabernacle Choir/Chris Brown & Kate Femner) and touring steadily around North America as well as producing music locally and presenting shows when the feeling is right.
Fri.Jul.17 JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock Guitar) 6-9pm
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock/Guitar)
July 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fri.Jul.17
John Wilberforce (Country/Rock/Guitar)
6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce
John Wilberforce is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and bassist from Oxford Station, ON. He is currently in the studio recording pre-production demos for his up-coming full length CD.
He has worked with Shawn McCullough’s Country outfit, DoubleBack and Keith Urban Tribute group URBAN, as well as with Wade Foster, Jeff Callery and more. He has toured like a man possessed but spends most of his time with studio production and session work. Great man, great sound.
Fri.Jul.24 DAY TRIPPER: Music of The Beatles 8-11pm
Day Tripper: Tribute to The Beatles from Montreal
July 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm | $10
Fri.Jul.24
DAY TRIPPER: Musical Tribute to THE BEATLES from Montreal
One of Canada’s great Featuring members of The Dears, Krief, Sunfields, Kandle & The Krooks, Spoon River and more…
8-11pm
$15
www.daytrippertribute.com
ACT 1 … BEATLEMANIA
1964… Four lads from liverpool ignite the stage of the Ed Sullivan theater. Their toe-tapping catchy hits, their casual wit and their unforgettable charm win the hearts of teenagers all over the world.
The cast captures the raw energy and playful spontaneity of The Beatle’s earliest performances, as Beatlemania took the world by storm. Every nuance of these performances has been painstakingly recreated. Perfect replicas of the Fab Four’s “Hard Days Night” suits, note-for-note 3 part harmonies and exact instrumentation leave even the most scrutinizing fans impressed.
The mannerisms, vocals, accents and personalities have never been so faithfully reproduced. You will feel what it was like to have been there.
ACT 2 … SHEA STADIUM
By 1965, The Beatles were on top of the world, in the midst of world tours, movie sets, dining with royalty, recording studios, they were jet setting across continents.
In the studio, they were pushing the creative limits of popular music into new found territory. Lyrics took on deeper meanings, and the addition of heavy orchestration and studio effects became more and more common. Technology at the time did not permit The Beatles to reproduce many of these newer songs on stage.
Using state of the art orchestral sounds and live effect processing, The Beatles Experience ignite the stage to recapture the days of Help, Rubber Soul and Revolver in stunningly perfect detail.
ACT 3 … SGT. PEPPER’S
By August 1966, frustrated with the hardships of touring and fuelled by experimentation, the Beatles decided to stop touring and focus their efforts in the studio.
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band completely re-invented the concept of pop music. Free from the constraints of having to perform their music live, The Beatles were able to let their creativity soar, creating sounds no one had ever heard.
Many of these songs remain, to this day, nearly impossible to perform live. Using state of the art orchestral sounds and live effect processing, The Beatles Experience reproduces every one of these songs perfectly, live before your eyes, without any prerecorded background music!
Songs like “A Day in the Life” and “Strawberry Fields Forever” sound so close to the album, you won’t believe your ears.
ACT 4 … SOLO ACOUSTIC
By 1968, their songwriting became less collaborative and more personal. Many of the songs written for the ‘White Album’ were written while in India with an acoustic guitar.
Paul was showcasing his independence as a writer and performer through songs like “Blackbird” and “Mother Nature’s Son”, George was becoming every bit as credible a songwriter with classics like “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”, and John was quickly becoming an unwavering political activist.
In this intense and intimate part of the show, share a rare one-on-one moment with each member, before John Paul George and Ringo take the stage together again, one last time.
ACT 5 … ABBEY ROAD
Although Beatlemania was coming to an end and The Beatles were growing further apart, many regard this stage of their career as their best.
The highly experimental White album, the back to basics rock and roll attitude of Let it Be, and their refined swan song Abbey Road encompass everything they had learned over their remarkable career.
High energy songs like “Back in the USSR”, “Get Back” and “Revolution” and captivating performances such as “Dear Prudence” and “Let It Be” mark the climax of this incredibly intense show.
Experience The Beatles together again in their finest… and final hours.
Sat.Jul.25 STRINGTEASE (Gypsy/Folk/Blues) 6-9pm
STRINGTEASE (Westport, Gypsy/Blues/Folk)
July 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
STRINGTEASE (Westport, Gypsy/Blues/Folk) StringTease with Chuck Gobeil (vocal/mandolin, Carolyn Avery (vocal/accordian), Dave Pollard (vocal/acoustic guitar) and Dawson Willsey (vocal/upright bass). Come and get in a trance with their hypnotic trail of Gypsy, blues and folk sounds… 6-9pm
Hello friends of the Cove! Summer is here. It’s come a tad early but for the most part, Westport has been very active and bubbly! The patio overlooking Westport Pond is in full swing and our weekly entertainment schedule returns this week as well! Lots to bop your head to…
The Cove Inn is also extremely excited to announce our newly renovated website WWW.COVEINN.COM! We hope you all like it as much as we do. The entertainment section will feature event posters soon as well. We are also officially on Instagram and Twitter under @thecoveinn so follow
us if you wish.
See our events and entertainment taking place this June! (click flyer to enlarge)
Every Wednesday
RACK ‘n TUNES with SHAWN McCULLOUGH. Rack of Ribs + Fries $10. 7-10pm
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Every Thursday
JAZZ NIGHT RETURNS with SPENCER EVANS TRIO featuring Spencer Evans on Piano/Clarinet/Vocals, Seamus Cowan on Bass/Vocals and Rob Radford on Drums/Vocals. 9-11pm $5
Every Sunday
HEAD OVER HEELS on the Patio (Gananoque, Vocal/Guitar Duo) Our favourite duo plays jazz, contemporary, folk, blues and more, with love. 12:30-3:30pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com
Friday June 5
OH SUSANNA (Toronto, Indie/Folk) Canadian Folk Music Award Winner, Juno Award Nominee + CBC Great Canadian Song Quest Winner! You hear her all over CBC and more. Her latest record features songs by great Canadian songwriters/friends. 7-10pm $10
www.ohsusanna.com
Saturday June 6
SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Westport, Country/Guitar) 6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Friday June 12
K.E.W.T. – KATHRYN BRIGGS & TERRY TUFTS (Folk/Guitar)
Folk master/finger-style guitar virtuoso crashes into town with his wife pianist/collaborator for an evening of introspective song and feel good moments. Has played with the likes of David Francey, Ian Tamblyn, The Arrogant Worms, Wayne Rostad, Susan Aglukark, and George Fox…and has 7 albums to his credit. 7-10pm $10
www.terrytufts.com
Saturday June 13
20 + 27 HEAD OVER HEELS on the Patio (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo) 6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com
Friday June 19
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Oxford Station, Folk/Country/Rock) Wonderful songs and vibe from a well travelled musician. 6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce
Sunday June 21
FATHER’S DAY Celebrate your dad! Mixed Grill Special. 5:30-9:00pm
Friday June 26
STRINGTEASE (Westport, Gypsy/Blues/Folk) Local quartet pull on your heartstrings and get you singing along to there bar room gems. 6-9pm
Tuesday June 30
CANADA DAY Pre-PARTY with TURPIN’S TRAIL, ex-CROOKED WOOD (Folk/Celtic) A renowned quintet from the Kingston area, these boys can sing, play and entertain like the best of them! Four part harmonies and firey solos make the hair on your neck stand up. You may know them as Crooked Wood but their new name is TURPIN’S TRAIL! Celebrate Canada Day a
day early! 6:30-10:30pm $10
www.turpinstrail.com
Enjoy a fun, entertaining afternoon at The Cove. On Tuesday May 5, 2015 from 12-2pm enjoy a lunch and runway show from local fashion stores with donations going to PAWS.
$25/person
For more information visit www.coveinn.com
Friday May 1, 2015
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Oxford Station, Folk/Country/Rock) John Wilberforce is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and bassist from Oxford Station, ON. He is currently in the studio recording pre-production demos for his up-coming full length CD.
He works frequently with Shawn McCullough’s Country outfit, DoubleBack as well as with Wade Foster, Jeff Callery and more.
6-9pm
Free
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce
Saturday May 2, 2015
SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE feat. Chris Brown, Seamus Cowan, Tom Savage & Luther Wright
Should be more than once a year but these nights have really turned into something special. Chris and Luther have worked together for years now and Tom helped inspire Seamus back in the day. It’s all coming together now.
CHRIS BROWN has produced a who’s who of Canadian talent and started with the Bourbon Tabernacle Choir and has been a part of Chris & Kate Fenner duo for a long time.
SEAMUS COWAN is from Westport and his family run The Cove. His bands Bullmoose and Spoon River experienced considerable CanRock longevity and he has played with Spencer Evans and Jazz Night for close to two decades. Notably, he toured with The High Dials of Montreal for two years.
TOM SAVAGE is a road warrior, songwriter a la Dylan-esque stories. Plays guitar with Hendrix poise and Neil intensity. His band Tom Savage Trio have toured Canada lots and the new Foley Mountain Playboys are his bluegrass gem.
LUTHER WRIGHT is a Canadian folk/bluegrass hero. His band Luther Wright & The Wrongs cross many boundaries, states and provinces. The recreated Floyd’s The Wall and have toured for about 2 decades now. The Hootenannys he does with Jenny Whiteley and others are legendary.
Snuggle in for evening of orginal songs and creative renditions of classic beauties. Wha-La! Enjoy!
8-11pm
$10
www.chrisbrownmusic.com
www.spoonriverband.com
www.tomsavage.ca
www.lutherwright.com
Friday May 8 + Saturday May 9, 2015
Blues on the Rideau Presents DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto)
A superb singer/songwriter/performer who blows harp like a man possessed. This is high energy, down dirty blues. One of the most popular bands to every play Blues on the Rideau at The Cove – his 7th visit!
7-11pm
$60 + Tax + Gratuity for Buffet, Show and Donation to Local Charity
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
www.davidrotundo.com
www.bluesontherideau.ca
Sunday May 10, 2015
MOTHER’S DAY!
Enjoy Breakfast buffet 9-11am, Lunch 12-3pm or Dinner 5-8pm with us and CELEBRATE YOUR MOTHER!
Specials all day.
Call us for a reservation, 1.888.COVE.INN.
Friday May 15, 2015
STEVE PITICCO + WENDELL FERGUSON’S COUNTRY PICKIN’ MAYHEM BAND
STEVE PITICCO from Brighton, has toured and recorded with countless Top Canadian Country acts, who utilize him for his distinctive Fender Telecaster guitar sound. When it comes to playing a TELECASTER, he is in a class of his own. The mere mention of his name among industry peer’s bring comments like, “He’s from another planet!” or “It should be against the law to play like that!”.
He is a 4 time CCMA Guitar “Player of the Year”, 3 time CCMA “Overall Instrumentalist of the Year”, 5 time DCMA Gram award in Holland for the “International Instrumentalist Award” winning over many other Internationally acclaimed pickers.
Steve has performed at guitar shows & clinics in Canada and Europe including some with special guests Ray Flacke and Albert Lee. His band SOUTH MOUNTAIN have won the CCMA “Vista Rising Star Award” and are 2 time DCMA “International Group Of The Year”. They tour Canada and Europe.
Steve has recorded with Brent Rowan, Paul Franklin, Eddie Bayers, Mark O’Connor, Tommy White, Gregg Galbraith, Sonny Garrish, Matt Raulins, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, Don Reed, Charlie McCoy, Junior Barber, Ray Legier, Joe Wright, Don Helms, Merle Haggard and so many more!
WENDELL FERGUSON from Toronto won the CCMA award for “Guitar Player of the Year” so many times (7 in total) they retired him. He’s no longer eligible. He has also been nominated for the CCMA “Album of the Year” once, nominated for the CCMA “Vocal Collaboration of the Year”, 3 time CCMA “Back up Band of the Year” and has co-hosted the show with Paul Brandt! He was also nominated for a Juno for “Country Duo or Group”. He has backed up country artists such as: George Fox, Duane Steele, Shania Twain, Lisa Brokop, Michelle Wright, Tommy Hunter, Al Cherney, Deana Carter, Tracy Byrd, Mila Mason, Chely Wright, Matraca Berg, The Dixie Chicks, The Arrogant Worms, Jason McCoy, and countless more! WOW!!!He has recorded with Duane Steele, Gil Grand, George Fox, Coda The West , Kelita, Quartette, Cindy Church, Murray McLauchlan, Bob Snider, Katherine Wheatley, Gordon Lightfoot, Don Freed, Jane Siberry, James Keelaghan, Bill Candy and many more.
He tours with Duane Steele, Quartette, Katherine Wheatley , Cindy Church or under his own name…And he is hilarious! With album titles like “Cranky Christmas”, “Menage a Moi”, “The $#!t Hits the Fans” and “Happy Songs Sell Records, Sad Songs Sell Beer”, this night is sure to entertain and make you howl in more ways that one!
THE BAND consists of Westport’s Shawn McCullough on Guitar (Jason McCoy), Almonte’s Mark Lemieux on Drums (Johnny Reid) and Orlean’s Roch Lafleur on Bass (Rory Gardiner).
$20
8-11pm
www.reverbnation.com/stevepiticco
www.wendellferguson.com
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Saturday May 16, 2015
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo) Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter.
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle.
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas.
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly here at The Cove!
6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com
Friday May 22, 2015
Westport in Bloom Fundraiser
THE BIG PHAT HORN BAND (Kingston) The Big Phat Horn Band, a 10 piece band featuring singer/crooner Mike Myers, plays tunes From Sinatra to Blues, Ray Charles to Motown, Buble to Tower of Power, Sammy Davis to Schmultz…A BIG BAND is finally here!!! This is a first for the Cove with a band this size! Don’t miss it!
Members: Sylvain Gagnon (Leader, Bass) Rick Flanagan (Leader, Tenor Saxophone) David Barton (Guitar) Sandy Bowman (Alto Saxophone) Emily Burda (Trombone) Chris Hammond (Trumpet) Ilena McDonald (Baritone Saxophone) Michael K. Myers (Vocals) Mike Sakell (Drums) Dan Tremblay (Trumpet)
Come out and support the wonderful organization of ladies that help keep Westport looking so lively, WESTPORT IN BLOOM!
7-11pm
$45 Buffet, Show and Charitable Donation to Westport in Bloom
Saturday May 23, 2015
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter.
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle.
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas.
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly her at The Cove!
6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com
Friday May 29, 2015
AL LERMAN (SOLO) Singer/Sax from FATHEAD BLUES BAND
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.
7-10pm
$5
www.allermanmusic.com
Saturday May 30, 2015
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter.
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle.
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas.
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly her at The Cove!
6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com
Join us at The Cove for the album debut of Sunfields Habitat of Montreal. As always there will be the amazing food and fun at The Cove. Come celebrate a great Canadian band and their album launch with us, maybe even pick up their CD!
Friday, May 23 at The Cove Country Inn.
Doors open from 8-11pm
Tickets- $10
For more information call us at 1 888 COVE INN.
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