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 THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS (Toronto)
October 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$70
Big band, big time Blues! Unquestionably one of the favourite bands to play this Series over the years – back for their 6th visit – this time around for a 2 Night Stand! No wonder – the Allstars consist of 6 of the most talented, veteran Blues artists in the country with over 300 years of playing experience in total. 5 of them come from Canada’s legendary Downchild Blues Band – Chuck Jackson (vocals & harmonica), Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary Kendall (bass) and Mike Fitzpatrick (drums) plus Teddy Leonard on guitar (formerly with Fathead). All of them have received Juno Awards and either won or been nominated for a Maple Blues Award in their respective instrument categories. Led by dynamic singer/showman/front man Chuck Jackson these guys play a great mix of Blues, Soul and R&B classics as well as their own original material. The most commonly used adjective to describe this band on the Comment Cards from previous shows is “AWESOME!” The Hogtown Allstars have SOLD OUT every show at BOTR @ The Cove in the past so don’t wait too long before reserving your tickets for these shows!
YOU TUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvRExfo7AjE
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT ARTS COUNCIL https://www.westportartscouncil.com
NOTE: Bands and dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances so check with The Cove closer to the performance for updates.
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DINNER & SHOW $70 (plus HST)
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com
All nights run from 7-11 pm and include a delicious full course buffet dinner followed by the show and dancing. There are great Door Prizes 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. in Westport on the shores of Upper Rideau Lake – part of the beautiful Rideau Waterway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – only 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 88.1 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