{"id":2256,"date":"2013-09-25T14:17:23","date_gmt":"2013-09-25T18:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.explorewestport.com\/?p=2256"},"modified":"2013-09-25T14:17:23","modified_gmt":"2013-09-25T18:17:23","slug":"blues-on-the-rideau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.communityexplore.com\/new_sites\/westport\/blues-on-the-rideau\/","title":{"rendered":"Blues on the Rideau"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Blues<\/a><\/p>\n

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Now that the Acoustic Blue Monday are over it’s time for the return of the Blues On The Rideau full band Series. This will be the 9th year for what has become one of the most popular Blues Series in Canada.<\/p>\n

Click Here for Blues On the Rideau Page<\/a><\/p>\n

All the acts are Maple Blues and\/or Juno Award winners\/nominees. There\u2019s young talent along with seasoned veterans, popular returnees and new bands who\u2019ve never played BOTR before. And this year two acts from western Canada are coming\u00a0 – piano man David Vest from Victoria in October and a hot young soul\/funk\/R&B band from Edmonton called Boogie Patrol – in February.\u00a0 \u00a0 As in the past all BOTR Shows are fundraisers for different Westport charities. To date over $45,000 has been raised and the goal this year is to hit another $5,000.<\/p>\n

All BOTR Shows will be singles this year – all on Friday nights – except February 15th (a Saturday) when Boogie Patrol is here\u00a0and May 9 & 10 (Friday & Saturday) when the David Rotundo Band is back for a 2 night stand. There is a chance that some Saturday dates may be added for some of the other bands as well but that will depend totally on the number of early advance reservations.<\/p>\n

For more information about, Blues on the Rideau visit, www.davidvest.ca<\/a> or www.choosetheblues.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Here are a list of the acts starting with October 25, 2013:<\/p>\n

October 25
\nDAVID VEST & THE EAST MEETS VEST BAND<\/strong>
\nwww.davidvest.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Now living in Victoria, BC Alabama boogie-woogie piano man David Vest plays the 88\u2019s like Jerry Lee Lewis and has shared the stage with legends like Big Walter, Floyd Dixon, Jimmy T99 Nelson and Katie Webster over his long career. He won the 2012 Maple Blues Award for Keyboardist of the Year. 2 members from Downchild and 1 from Fathead join him.<\/p>\n

PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY<\/p>\n

November 15
\nTHE 24th STREET WAILERS<\/strong>
\nwww.the24thsteetwailers.com<\/a><\/p>\n

4 young musicians from Toronto who have taken the Canadian and international Blues scene by storm over the past few years. Semi-finalists at the 2012 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Fun, gritty & funky – they bring a breath of fresh air to the Blues. Sax player Jon Wong won the 2012 Maple Blues Award for Horn Player Of The Year.<\/p>\n

PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK<\/p>\n

February 15
\nSTEVE STRONGMAN BAND\"SteveStrongman\"<\/a>
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

February\u00a015\u00a0– STEVE STRONGMAN BAND*\u00a0www.stevestrongman.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0
\nUnquestionably\u00a0one of Canada\u2019s best Blues singer\/songwriter\/harp players & guitarists. Won\u00a0a Juno last year for best Blues album plus 3 Maple Blues Awards – for Guitarist\u00a0,\u00a0Recording & Songwriter of the Year. Nominated for 2 more MBA’s this year.\u00a0An electrifying performer as well as a great musician. He always delivers a\u00a0great show. His 3rd visit\u00a0to The Cove.
\n* Replaces Boogie Patrol who were originally booked &\u00a0unable to make it.
\nPROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO<\/p>\n

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March 14
\nJW-JONES BAND
\n<\/strong>www.jw-jones.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ottawa singer, songwriter and one of the best contemporary Blues guitarists in the world today. 11 Maple Blues Award nominations! – JW has played with artists like Kim Wilson, David \u201cFathead\u201d Newman, Little Charlie Baty, Hubert Sumlin & Junior Watson performing in 19 countries on 4 continents. Dan Aykroyd calls them \u201cone amazing Blues band\u201d. They are.<\/p>\n

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST<\/p>\n

April 18
\nTHE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS<\/strong><\/p>\n

All stars indeed! 6 veteran players from two of Canada\u2019s most famous Blues bands – Downchild and Fathead. Chuck Jackson vocals & harp, Teddy Leonard guitar, Michael Fonfara keyboards, Pat Carey sax, Gary Kendall bass and Mike Fitzpatrick drums. All of them have won Junos and\/or Maple Blues Awards. High grade, big time Blues!<\/p>\n

PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT\u2019S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD\u2019S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS<\/p>\n

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May 9 & 10\u00a0 *2 night stand*
\nDAVID ROTUNDO BAND<\/strong>
\nwww.davidrotundo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

David blows harp as if possessed by the ghosts of Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter and George Harmonica Smith. Combined with his great voice, mesmerizing stage performance and tight band this is the most popular act to ever play BOTR @ The Cove and that\u2019s why they\u2019re back again for 2 nights. Get your tickets early for this one.<\/p>\n

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM<\/p>\n

$60 DINNER & SHOWADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Book ahead \u2013 most shows sell out in advance 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636 WELL-PRICED ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE AT THE COVE<\/p>\n

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