Ace Canadian Blues-Rockers MonkeyJunk Celebrate 10 Years With Thrilling #MJ10 Tour

The trio, whose career-best fifth album Time To Roll recently netted their second Juno Award, prepares to travel from east to west this spring and summer, visiting key venues and festivals in between…

Ottawa’s ace swamp roots-rockers MonkeyJunk — fêting 10 triumphant years together in 2018 — are preparing to lift lids from Saskatoon to Sault Ste Marie, Thunder Bay to Nanaimo, as they hit the highway supporting their scorching, career-best Time To Roll album. Audiences will be dazzled.

Winner of 2018’s Blues Album of the Year Juno Award (their second overall), the latest and fifth release from singer/guitarist and harp player Steve Marriner, drummer Matt Sobb, and guitarist Tony D is precisely the kind of corker you’d expect from a trio of musical veterans who, between them, have boosted luminaries from Fabulous Thunderbird Kim Wilson to Buddy Guy, the late Jeff Healey to the lamented Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Launched in Ottawa in 2008, MonkeyJunk —handle inspired by delta blues great Son House, who once intoned, “I’m talking about the blues, I ain’t talking ’bout no monkeyjunk!” — have consistently updated contemporary blues with a blistering mix of chops, soul, grit, humour and harmony.

MonkeyJunk has won a collective 21 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, a Blues Music Award (USA) in 2010 for best new artist debut (Tiger In Your Tank), and have been nominated three times for a JUNO Award, winning the award twice for Blues Album of the Year in 2012 for To Behold and in 2018 for Time To Roll.

“The name MonkeyJunk comes from Son House, who once said ‘I’m talking about the blues, I ain’t talking ’bout no monkeyjunk.’ But I am going to talk about MonkeyJunk – they are brilliant and have produced one of the best albums I have heard in a long time…; Ten tracks that prove that this Canadian band is here to stay. And as Son House would have said if he had seen these boys: ‘I’m talking ’bout the blues, I’m talking about MonkeyJunk!’” – Bob Boncey, Blues Matters (UK)

Cost: $60.

Date :
December 7 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

Contact :
http://www.coveinn.com/

http://www.monkeyjunkband.com/

Still lots going on in Westport! The weather keeps you coming and with the new brewery in town, people are excited! Lots of entertainment with a big Wine Dinner coming Nov.22 with Chef Joanne Edwards! Thanks for continuing to support The Cove! 

Seamus and all of us here

WINTER EVENTS @ THE COVE!

Every Wednesday WINGS ‘n TUNES + THE OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country/Rock, Westport) Sing a tune and you could win a guitar! 6:30-9:30pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

NOVEMBER

Fri.Nov.9 BREA LAWRENSON with SHAWN McCULLOUGH “Roulette + Change Single Release Party” www.brealawrenson.com www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri.Nov.16 BLUES on the RIDEAU with HOGTOWN ALLSTARS (Toronto)  7-11pm Buffet & Show $65 + HST www.bluesontherideau.ca www.facebook.com/events/the-hogtown-all-stars/1565541653492234/

Sat.Nov.17 LOGAN BROWN & TAYLOR ANGUS (Acoustic Soul, Perth) 6-9pm www.taylorangusmusic.com  

Thu.Nov.22 “MEMORIES OF BOURDAIN” WINE DINNER By Chef Joanne Edwards. Wine Talk by Andrew Rasta of Lifford Wines. 6-Course Meal with Wine Pairings $80 + HST Overnight Packages Available

Fri.Nov.23 JOEY WRIGHT with BROWNSTONE feat. JENNY WHITELEY (Country/Bluegrass, Lanark) 7-10pm $10 www.blackhenmusic.com/joey-index-1/

Sat.Nov.24 SANTA CLAUS PARADE COUNTRY MATINEE with HENRY NORWOOD & SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country, Perth/Westport) 3-7pm Parade Starts 2pm www.facebook.com/henrynorwoodartist www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri.Nov.30 WORLDS COLLIDE AFRICA FUNDRAISER with Music by BEN VANDERGAAST 6-9pm Donations @ Door Accepted! 50/50 Draw + Silent Auction! Reservations for Seating and/or Dinner Suggested.

www.pamojatunawezaboysandgirls.com www.worldscollideafrica.com www.benvandergaast.com

DECEMBER

Sat.Dec.1 Christmas Classic Rock Party with TONY SILVESTRI BAND (Classic Rock/Blues, Kingston) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $45 www.facebook.com/TonySilvestriMusic

Fri.Dec.7 MONKEYJUNK (JUNO Award Winning Blues, Ottawa) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $60 www.monkeyjunkband.com

Sat.Dec.8 A JEFF CALLERY + WADE FOSTER CHRISTMAS (Country/Folk/Rock, Brockville/Perth) Buffet 6-8pm Show 7-10pm www.reverbnation.com/jeffcallery www.wadefostermusic.com

Fri.Dec.14 JOHN WILBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm www.johnwmusician.com

Sat.Dec.15 YOUNG PETTY STONES (A Musical Nod to Neil Young, Tom Petty and The Rolling Stones!) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $50 www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/Young-Petty-Stones-280608412531628

Fri.Dec.21 HEALY + ORR ROCK ‘n ROLL CHRISTMAS (Classic Rock/Country, Brockville) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $50 www.healyandorr.ca

Sat.Dec.22 JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS TRIO (All Styles of Music, Make a Request!) 9-11pm $5

Thu.Dec.27 THURSDAY after Boxing Day! WINGS ‘n TUNES + OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country) 6:30-9:30pm

Fri.Dec.28 HENRY NORWOOD (Country, Perth) 7-10pm www.facebook.com/henrynorwoodartist

Sat.Dec.29 HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk, Jazz, Blues Acoustic Duo, Gananoque) 6-9pm www.kevinheadmusic.com

Mon.Dec.31 NEW YEAR’S EVE with TURPIN’S TRAIL (Celtic/East Coast/Folk, Kingston) 7pm-1am $50 + HST www.turpinstrail.com

HOURS — Sun, Mon, Tue + Thu 11:30am-8pm — Wed, Fri + Sat 11:30am-9pm

LUNCH + DINNER DAILY + TAKE OUT MENU TOO!

All Events Subject To Change. Please Call For Reservations

For Event Info, go to Entertainment at www.coveinn.com

The Cove Country Inn 1.888.COVE.INN @thecoveinn @thecovekitchenchronicles

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN

2018/19 SEASON – our 14th year!

MONTHLY DINNER & SHOW FUNDRAISERS IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITIES FEATURING SOME OF CANADA’S BEST BLUES BANDS

From Toronto
THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS

When we say this band is full of Allstars we ain’t kiddin’! 5 members from Canada’s legendary Downchild Blues Band – Chuck Jackson (vocals), Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary Kendall (bass) & Mike Fitzpatrick (drums) plus Teddy Leonard on guitar (formerly with Fathead). Both of these bands have received multiple Juno Awards over the years and all of members have either won or been nominated for an MBA in their respective instrument categories. Together they represent almost 300 years of Blues-playing experience and it shows. Led by dynamic singer/showman/front man Chuck Jackson these guys mix it up with their unique renditions of old Blues/Soul and R&B classics along with original songs. This marks The Hoggies 5th return visit to BOTR making them another one of the all time favourites of the Series. The most commonly used adjective to describe this band on the Comment Cards is “AWESOME!”

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

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

Cost: $65.

Date :
Friday, November 16, 2018 from 7 to 11pm

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

Contact :
James Doran – http://www.garykendall.com/Bluestime/THAS.htm%20www.bluesontherideau.ca

The Best in Local Country Songwriting! Introducing their two new singles, “Roulette” by Brea and “Change” by Shawn!
BREA LAWRENSON – CMAO Nominee for Female Artist of the Year and Rising Star! One of the 5 Most Played Canadian Female Country Artists! Her record #Brealieve had 6 Charting Songs!

SHAWN McCullough – Former Guitarist to Jason McCoy and Plays with Brea! Country Guitar Picking Master and Passionate Singer! Mr. Wings/Rack ‘n Tunes! Solo record This Is Me! Just released “Change” on Sirius XM Radio.

Cost: $10.

Date :
November 9, 2018 from 7 pm to 10pm

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

Contact :
Seamus Cowan

Phone contact: 1.888.COVE.INN
Website: http://www.brealawrenson.com%20www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Welcome back to Fall! Lots to be thankful for and excited about in this cooler, more colourful season…Hope to see you soon! All of us at The Cove!

OCTOBER @ THE COVE!

Every Wednesday WINGS ‘n TUNES + THE OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country, Westport) Sing a tune and you could win a guitar! 6:30-9:30pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

OCTOBER

Wed.Oct.3 RACK ‘n TUNES GUITAR DRAW with SHAWN McCULLOUGH 7-10pm

Thu.Oct.4 LAST JAZZ NIGHT of the SEASON with SPENCER EVANS (Solo) 8-10pm

Fri.Oct.5 OKTOBERFEST with THE FIDDLEHEADS (Celtic/Rock, Belleville) $10 7-10pm www.facebook.com/fiddleheadsbelleville

Sat.Oct.6 CHRIS MURPHY of TURPIN’S TRAIL (Celtic/East Coast, Perth Road Village) 6-9pm

Sun.Oct.7 HEAD OVER HEELS A Summer Tradition! (Folk/Rock, Gananoque) 12:30-3:30pm www.kevinheadmusic.com + THANKSGIVING BUFFET (All-You-Can-Eat Ham, Turkey + Trimmings!) 5-8pm $26.99

Fri.Oct.12 NOLAN HUBBARD (Acoustic Folk/Pop, Gananoque) 6-9pm

Fri.Oct.19 BLUES on the RIDEAU with SAMANTHA MARTIN & DELTA SUGAR (Soulful Vocal Blues from Toronto)  7-11pm Buffet & Show $65 + HST www.bluesontherideau.ca www.samanthamartinmusic.com

Fri.Oct.26 TOM SAVAGE (Folk/Blues, Kingston) 6-9pm www.tomsavage.ca

Sat.Oct.27 HALLOWEEN with YOUNG PETTY STONES: A Nod to Neil Young, Tom Petty & The Stones (Westport/Montreal) 7-11pm Buffet & Show $50 + HST www.facebook.com/Young-Petty-Stones-280608412531628/

Wed.Oct.31 WINGS ‘n TUNES HALLOWEEN PARTY 6:30-9:30pm

And….NOVEMBER

Fri.Nov.2 GEORGETTE FRY BAND (Kingston’s Queen of the Blues, JUNO Nominee) 7-11pm $50 + HST www.facebook.com/Georgette-Fry-24230824104

Sat.Nov.3 PAT MALONEY (Acoustic Folk/Pop, Hamilton) 6-9pm www.patmaloney.ca

Fri.Nov.9 BREA LAWRENSON with SHAWN McCULLOUGH “Roulette + Change Single Release Party” www.brealawrenson.com www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri.Nov.30 BEN VANDERGAAST (Miss Emily’s Keyboard Player!, Belleville) 6-9pm www.benvandergaast.com

HOURS Sun, Mon, Tue + Thu 11:30am-8pm Wed, Fri + Sat 11:30-9pm

LUNCH + DINNER DAILY + TAKE OUT TOO!

All Events Subject To Change. Please Call For Reservations

For Event Info, go to Entertainment at www.coveinn.com

The Cove Country Inn 1.888.COVE.INN @thecoveinn @thecovekitchenchronicles

SPRING EVENTS @ THE COVE!

Every Wednesday WINGS ‘n TUNES + THE OPEN MIC until May.16 6:30-9:30pm, join us for the Guitar Draw! Then RACK ‘n TUNES + THE OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country, Westport) 7-10pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Every Sunday starting May.20 HEAD OVER HEELS on the PATIO A Summer Tradition! (Folk/Rock, Gananoque) 12:30-3:30pm www.kevinheadmusic.com

MAY

Fri.May.4 LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND feat. JOHN SHOWMAN & Members of New Country Rehab/Foggy Hogtown Boys (WORLD CLASS BLUEGRASS, Toronto) 7-10pm $15 www.lonesomeace.com

Tue.May.8 SPRING FASHION SHOW: A Westport Fashion Show in Memory of Deborah Waddell 12-2pm $30 Admission, Lunch, Dessert and $5 Donation to P.A.W.S.

Fri.May.11 BLUES on the RIDEAU with DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $65 + HST www.bluesontherideau.ca www.davidrotundo.com

Sat.May.12 BLUES on the RIDEAU with DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto) 2 SHOWS! MATINEE with DAVID ROTUNDO & SEAMUS COWAN 12-3pm Lunch + Show $30 + HST

NIGHT SHOW with Full Band 7-11pm Buffet + Show $65 + HST

www.bluesontherideau.ca www.davidrotundo.com

Sun.May.13 MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS! Celebrate the one who brought you into the world! 11:30am-8pm

Thu.May.17 JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS Starts May.17 Every Thursday until Thanksgiving Weekend! DATES + HOURS: SPENCER SOLO May.17-Jun.14, Sept.13-Oct.4 8-10pm Free, SPENCER EVANS TRIO Jun.21-Sept.6 9-11pm. $5

Fri.May.18 JESSE STONE (Folk/Rock, Montreal) 6-9pm www.jessestone.com

Sat.May.19 CHRIS MURPHY (Solo of Turpin’s Trail, East Coast/Celtic, Perth Road Village) 6-9pm www.turpinstrail.com

Sun.May.20 TONY SILVESTRI BAND feat. TOM SAVAGE (The Very Best in Classic Rock!, Kingston) 7-11pm $45 + HST Buffet + Show www.tomsavage.ca

Fri.May.25 TOM WATSON (Folk/Rock, Perth) 6-9pm www.facebook.com/basedonwonder

Sat.May.26 JEFF CALLERY (Folk/Rock/Country, Brockville) 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/jeffcallery

JUNE

Fri.Jun.1 TAYLOR ANGUS & LOGAN BROWN (Acoustic Soul, Perth) 6-pm www.taylorangusmusic.com

Sat.Jun.2 STEVE STRONGMAN Solo (JUNO Award Winning Blues, Hamilton) $45 + HST Buffet + Show www.stevestrongman.com

Fri.Jun.8 DAVE BALFOUR & JAMIE CAMPBELL (Folk/Rock, Westport/Lombardy) 6-9pm

Sat.Jun.9 YOUNG & PETTY: A Musical Tribute to TOM PETTY & NEIL YOUNG 7-11pm Buffet + Show $50 + HST

Tue.Jun.12 NORTH MEETS SOUTH WAC Fundraiser with Music by CHRIS MURPHY & BRIAN FLYNN of Turpin’s Trail 6-9pm $50 + HST www.westportartscouncil.com

Fri.Jun.15 NHL/FOTA FUNDRAISER GALA feat. Music by 80s ENUFF! (80s Hits Tribute Band) $60 + HST Buffet, Show, Meet and Greet www.80senuff.net

Sat.Jun.16 TERRY TUFTS (Acoustic Folk Guitar Master, Lanark) www.terrytufts.com

Fri.Jun.22 GRANT FULLERTON Formerly of Lighthouse 7-10pm $10 https://grantfullerton.weebly.com/

Sat.Jun.23 JOHN WILBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm www.johnwmusician.com

Fri.Jun.29 CAMPFIRE LIARS CLUB feat. PAUL LANGLOIS of The Tragically Hip 7-11pm $60 Buffet + Show www.facebook.com/PaulLangloisMusic www.gregball.ca

Sat.Jun.30 CANADA DAY PRE- PARTY with TURPIN’S TRAIL 7-11pm $45 Buffet + Show http://www.turpinstrail.com

SPRING HOURS

Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 11:30am-8pm

Wed, Fri, Sat 11:30am-9pm

ALL DAY COMFORT FOOD MENU. AVAILABLE FOR TAKE OUT!

All Events Subject To Change. Please Call For Reservations

For Event Info, go to Entertainment at www.coveinn.com

The Cove Country Inn 1.888.COVE.INN @thecoveinn @thecovekitchenchronicles

Looking forward to all of the activity at The Cove this spring! So many different events to choose from from food to music to local artisans

SPRING EVENTS @ THE COVE!

Every Wednesday WINGS ‘n TUNES/OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country, Westport) 6:30-9:30pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Every Thursday FAJITAS NIGHT! Margarita Specials! 5-8pm $20

APRIL

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

Sat.Apr.7 HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Jazz/Blues, Gananoque) 6-9pm www.kevinheadmusic.blogspot.ca

Sun.Apr.8 LIONS CLUB MOBILITY VAN BRUNCH (Pay What You Can) 9am-12pm

Thu.Apr.12 HANDMADE HEARTS SPRING MARKET Feat. Local Artisan Vendors! $15 Tasty Apps and Spring Treats! $5 @ door Westport Food Bank donation, Kids Under 10 Free.

Fri.Apr.13 TAYLOR ANGUS & LOGAN BROWN (Acoustic Soul, Perth) 6-pm www.taylorangusmusic.com

Sat.Apr.14 HENRY NORWOOD (Country, Perth) 8-11pm www.facebook.com/henrynorwoodartist

Tue.Apr.17 MEDITERRANEAN WINE DINNER 5 Course Wine Dinner with Wine 6-9pm $75 + HST

Fri.Apr.20 BLUES on the RIDEAU with BOOGIE PATROL (Edmonton)  7-11pm Buffet + Show $65 + HST www.bluesontherideau.ca www.boogiepatrol.com

Sat.Apr.21 SMITTY (Acoustic Classic & New Rock/Country Legend, Kingston) 7-10pm www.musicfly.ca/kingston/artist/smitty/

Fri.Apr.27 PERTH STINGRAYS FUNDRAISER + SPENCER EVANS TRIO 7-11pm Buffet & Show $50

Sat.Apr.28 HEALY & ORR (Classic Rock Party Band! Brockville) 7-11pm $45 + HST www.healyandorr.com

MAY

Fri.May.4 LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND feat. JOHN SHOWMAN & Members of New Country Rehab/Foggy Hogtown Boys (WORLD CLASS BLUEGRASS, Toronto) 7-10pm $15 www.lonesomeace.com

Tue.May.8 SPRING FASHION SHOW: A Westport Fashion Show in Memory of Deborah Waddell 12-2pm $30 Admission, Lunch, Dessert and $5 Donation to P.A.W.S.

Fri.May.11 BLUES on the RIDEAU with DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $65 + HST www.bluesontherideau.ca www.davidrotundo.com

Sat.May.12 BLUES on the RIDEAU with DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto) 2 SHOWS! MATINEE with DAVID ROTUNDO & SEAMUS COWAN 12-3pm Lunch + Show $30 + HST
NIGHT SHOW with Full Band 7-11pm Buffet + Show $65 + HST

www.bluesontherideau.ca www.davidrotundo.com

Thu.May.17 JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS TRIO Starts Every Thursday May Long Weekend to Thanksgiving Weekend! 8-10pm May, June, Sept, Oct + 9-11pm July, Aug

Fri.May.18 JESSE STONE (Folk/Rock, Montreal) 6-9pm www.jessestone.com

Sat.May.19 ROYAL WEDDING BREAKFAST (More Details TBA) 7-9am + CHRIS MURPHY (Solo of Turpin’s Trail, East Coast/Celtic, Perth Road Village) 6-9pm www.turpinstrail.com

Sun.May.20 TONY SILVESTRI BAND feat. Tom Savage (The Very Best in Classic Rock!, Kingston) 7-11pm $45 + HST Buffet + Show www.tomsavage.ca

Fri.May.25 TOM WATSON (Folk/Rock, Perth) 6-9pm www.facebook.com/basedonwonder

Sat.May.26 JEFF CALLERY (Folk/Rock/Country, Brockville) 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/jeffcallery

Made up of Jo Beattie and Cristy Williams, Honey & Rust are an Ottawa-based Roots Rock band that formed in September 2014.. Country and Rock runs in their blood, Jo from Saskatchewan and Cristy from small towns like Athens, Ontario. They aren’t afraid to cross genre lines to sing and play the music that makes them alive on stage and the audience on the edge of their seats.

Honey & Rust will take you on a story-laced, high-energy, and dynamic ride. Highly influenced by old-time country greats like Patsy Cline, rockin’ ladies like Janis Joplin, and the smooth, soulful sounds of Tracy Chapman, they draw upon music that moves the soul and engages the heart.

Honey & Rust released their self-titled debut album, Honey & Rust, in June 2016.

“The album rockets out of the gate like a racehorse on the appropriately named Hold Me Down, an energetic track that dares you to stop it. There’s this beautiful snarl in Beattie’s voice that makes you wonder what might have happened if Joplin did Bluegrass. On the haunting Delicate, the moments of tender smoothness and fragility are spiked with this growl, like silk wrapped around gravel.“ –Andre Gagne, Ottawa Life Magazine

Date :

Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6 to 9 pm

Event location :

The Cove
2 Bedford St.
Westport, Ontario K0G1X0 Canada

Contact :

Phone: 1.888.COVE.INN
Website: www.coveinn.com
http://www.honeyandrust.com/