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.
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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.
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ROB MOIR (Folk/Rock, Toronto)
September 20, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Toronto’s Rob Moir looks back at two consecutive years of life on the road with the release of his new album ‘Adventure Handbook’ (Underground Operations/eOne – Canada, Make My Day Records – EU, released August 2015). In the vein of timeless artists (and muses) like Bruce Springsteen, The Replacements and Jeff Tweedy, Rob’s songs are honest and exceedingly entertaining to see live. Rob continues to routinely finesse clever turns of phrase in his lyrics. The opening track ‘New Years Eve’ shows hope on the horizon, with ‘Run For Your Life’ and ‘Ports Of Call’ illuminating the excitement of doing what you love on an unknown course.
Formerly the front man for Toronto’s Dead Letter Department, Rob released his first solo EP in 2010 called ‘This Is The Lie’, then came the critically acclaimed LP ‘Places To Die’ in 2013 which Rolling Stone wrote in their 4/5 star printed album review, “Moir isn’t conservative; there’s something urgent in his songs, that are never too sure of themselves, and whose longing hasn’t found a home yet. Moir sings his romantic sighing songs with punk rock folk in his heart and in addition proves a great sense for quiet singer/songwriter moment”.
Since then, he’s toured Europe with Neko Case and shared the stage with fellow alt-folk artists such as Frightened Rabbit, Frank Turner and The White Buffalo. With past solo performances at international festivals; NXNE, CMW, BIGSOUND and multiple successful tours in Australia, Canada, Europe, UK and USA, Rob has proven his ability to silence rowdy audiences with his intimate performances, quick humour, and captivating stage presence.
Perpetually on the lonesome road, Rob continues to expand his audience as he perform his songs across the world, making fans the old fashion way, one dedicated believer at a time.
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
THE COVE INN * WESTPORT ONTARIO
2020 FALL SERIES
COVID-fighter edition * Our 16th season
DINNER & SHOW FUNDRAISERS IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITIES
GREAT “SIT & LISTEN” BLUES, SOUL & R&B
CANADA’S BEST ARTISTS * 2 SHOWS PER ENGAGEMENT
September 18 – RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK (photo)
* Matinee Lunch & Show 1-4 pm (On the Patio if weather is nice – inside if not)
* Dinner & Show 7-10 pm
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT LIBRARY
October 23 & 24 – SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO (photo)
Dinner & Show both nights 7-10 pm
PDIROCEEDS TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION
November 13 & 14 – HOROJO TRIO (photo)
Dinner & Show both nights 7-10 pm
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT FOOD BANK
Shows subject to change due to COVID restrictions or other unforeseen circumstances.
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FULL COVID SAFETY PROTOCOL IN EFFECT AT ALL SHOWS
MASKS REQUIRED TO ENTER * 50 PERSON CAPACITY
2 METERS BETWEEN TABLES * NO DANCING
$70 (plus HST)
Includes full course meal, show, door prizes and donation to charity
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AND IF YOU CAN’T BE THERE IN PERSON – TUNE IN TO THE
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