ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS
If you’re looking for some music to spice up your time in Westport, The Cove is the place for you to set yourself down. We bring in the best we can find and keep a healthy mix on rotation. From Blues to Jazz, Rock to Folk, Country to Bluegrass, Soul to Funk, we love it all. In the warmer months, larger performances and full band shows take place on our Lounge stage while solos, duos and small groups play to the patio crowds. When it gets cooler, all shows happen in the Lounge.
Always best to call ahead for reservations so you have a seat too! 613.273.3636
To discuss a gig, please email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com with your name, number, email, web/social media links, particular dates you might want to play and anything else we might need to know about you. We appreciate your request but know that we can only book a limited amount of acts. Thank you for your understanding.
Check out our CALENDAR of EVENTS below for the next show! Click on the MONTH to view monthly listings.

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Blues on the Rideau with DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto/Mexico)
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN
WESTPORT ONTARIO
2017/18 SEASON – our 13th year!
MONTHLY DINNER & SHOW FUNDRAISERS FEATURING SOME OF NORTH AMERICA’S BEST BLUES BANDS * PROCEEDS TO LOCAL CHARITIES
May 11 & 12 *2 night stand – From Toronto/Mexico – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND
David Rotundo needs no introduction if you’ve been around the Canadian Blues scene for the past couple of decades. A remarkable harmonica player, singer and songwriter David now plays all over the world. He winters in Mexico and travels to eastern Europe regularly where he has a huge following. And no wonder – he delivers one of the best high-energy shows you will see anywhere. He is arguably the most popular artist to have played BOTR. This will be his 8th visit in 13 years – most of them 2 night stands – and they always Sell Out so reserve early!
YOU TUBE from his 2010 BOTR @ The Cove show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTTy8c1gpYs
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT IN BLOOM & 4-H CANADA LEEDS CHAPTER
NOTE: David will be joined by Cove Manager & bass player superb Seamus Cowan for a great ACOUSTIC LUNCH at The Cove on Saturday. You’ll want to reserve for this performance too!
NOTE: Bands and dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances so check the websites www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca and www.coveinn.com or call The Cove 613-273-3636 for updates.
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DINNER & SHOW $65 (plus HST)
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN or email info@coveinn.com
All shows run from 7-11 pm and include a delicious full course buffet dinner followed by the show and dancing. There are great Door Prizes at every show and a Big Draw for two Grand Prizes at the end of the season from all of the Comment Cards submitted over the year. Comfortable, well-priced ACCOMMODATION is available at The Cove, nearby B&B’s and a motel – but BOOK EARLY. All the rooms in town usually sell out on BOTR nights.
The Cove Inn is located at 2 Bedford St. Westport on the shores of Upper Rideau Lake – a 1.5 hour drive from downtown Ottawa, 45 min from Kingston, 3 hours from Montreal or Toronto.
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS Kenmore ON www.choosetheblues.ca in cooperation with THE COVE INN, Westport ON www.coveinn.com
Sponsored by JACOB’S CREEK WINES www.jacobscreek.com PERTH BREWERY www.perthbrewery.ca The OTTAWA BLUES SOCIETY www.ottawabluessociety.com
DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com & LAKE 88 FM Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
< NIGHTLY LIVE MUSIC + EVENTS CALENDAR >
EVERY SUNDAY with HEAD over HEELS (Blues/Folk/Jazz Acoustic Duo, Gananoque) 5-8pm
EVERY TUESDAY with ERIC UREN (Folk/Rock, Westport) 5-8pm
EVERY WEDNESDAY with RACK ‘n TUNES + OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH & FRIENDS (Country/Rock…or whatever you want to play!) Perform and get a chance to win a Guitar from Long & McQuade Music of Kingston. 5-8pm