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Delta Maple Syrup Festival 2016

12The Old Stone Mill NHS will be open for tours from 9 am to 3 pm during Delta’s Maple Syrup Festival. A used Book Sale will take place in the Old Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday, light refreshments will be available. Milling and blacksmithing demonstrations will take place on Saturday, starting at 1 pm. Many other activities taking place in Delta.

Established in 1967, the Delta Maple Syrup Festival was the first maple celebration to be established in the area. In planning for Canada’s Centennial, a small group of dedicated volunteers met regularly in the Council Chambers at the Old Town Hall. As President of the group, Harold Russell worked tirelessly as he contacted every farmer, arranged for sugar shack visits and tours, promoted sugaring off demonstrations and jack wax parties.

In the beginning, the Festival was a three day event held in March which included feeding pancakes and syrup to busloads of students on school trips. In order to keep up with the crowds, meals were served on both floors of the Old Town Hall.

Visitors were able to tour local sugar bushes along with watching maple syrup being bottled and maple candy being made in the Confederated Foods Syrup Plant building.

Over the years, the Festival continued through the efforts of many local residents and Service Clubs
before becoming a project for the Directors of the Delta Agricultural Society. And now, the tradition continues 49 years later!

Date :
April 16th and 17th, 2016 | 9 a.m to 3 p.m

Please contact Heather Halladay
Phone: 613-928-2949
Or The Delta Fair Office at 613-928-2800
E-mail : deltafair@ripnet.com

Or visit the www.deltafair.com

Bay Frost Fest

Bay Frost Fest

Come and join us as our Community comes together February 5-7 throughout the day, to celebrate the Season and   enjoy the many Events surrounding this Weekend Winter Festival.

Entertainment, outdoor and indoor activities

Bavarian Curling, Antique Snowmobile Show, Skating on the Bay, Volleyball Tournament, Ball Hockey, Fabulous Frosty Challenge, wagon & horse-drawn sleigh rides, Trevor Walsh, Adam Knapp & Kickback, Crafts Sale, Silent Auction, Heritage Video, Quilts Show, Bingo, Books Sale, Gospel Fest, Old Time Fiddlers, Fortune Teller.

Kids Stuff

Fabulous Frosty Challenge, Skating on the Bay & other outside activities, indoor kids games & crafts, get your picture taken with the Penguin…

Food

Pie Bake Off, Chili Contest, Free Hot Chocolate & Hot Dogs on the Bay, Pancake & Lumberjack Breakfasts, Penguin Tailz, $8 Meal Deals, Roast Beef Dinner…

Make sure you pick up a FROST FEST BUTTON at any of our local businesses for $2.00. A chance to win many wonderful prizes, PLUS get discounts on events during the weekend.

 

Entries due by 25th January

Places for event :

At various locations throughout the Village, in the Park, at the Dock, in the Community Halls, Legion and Churches.

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN

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Bringing you the best in Blues
with a strong focus on Canadian talent
in concert and on air
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INSIDE THE BLUES w. James Doran – July 18/19 Show
Best Of The New

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN ANNOUNCES 2015/16 LINE-UP
See below

UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS @ THE COVE INN

UPCOMING BLUES EVENTS OF NOTE IN EASTERN ONTARIO

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INSIDE THE BLUES w. James Doran
Broadcast and streamed weekly:
Saturdays 12- 1 pm on BLUES RADIO CANADA www.BluesRadioCanada.com streaming globally
(repeated Mon, Wed, Fri at same time)
Sundays 7- 8 pm on CIDG 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa, Canada broadcast & streamed on www.dawgfm.com
(repeated Wed 10-11 pm)
All Shows are also ARCHIVED after broadcast on www.insidetheblues.ca
where they can be listened to at any time
All times EDT
PLAY LIST – July 18/19 Show
Best Of The New
Sponsored by:
Dan Aykroyd Wines www.danaykroydwines.com
The Cove Inn, Westport ON www.coveinn.com

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Anthony Paule & Frank Bey
BEY PAULE BAND
Right In Front Of You/Not Goin’ Away/2015 Blue Dot Records/C. Vitale, A. Paule, F. Bey

SOUL SUGA & DIANE DURRETT
Butters In The Skillet/Soul Suga & Diane Durrett/2014 Self/Diane Durrett & Oliver Wood

OMAR COLEMAN
Man Like Me/Born & Raised/2015 Delmark Records/Omar Coleman

THE BETTY FOX BAND
Slow Burn/Slow Burn/2015 Self/B. Fox, S. Farmer, B. Williams

KERN PRATT
Greenville Mississippi Blues/Broken Chains/2015 Gigtime Records/K. Pratt III

DAVID MICHAEL MILLER
Needle To The Wheel/Same Soil/2015 Self/David Michael Miller

LAZER LLOYD
Burning Thunder/Lazer Lloyd/2015 Lots Of Love Records/Lazer Lloyd

DIGGING ROOTS*
Hwy 17/For The Light/2014 Sugar Bush Music/Sho-Shona Kish & Raven Kanatakta

HARPDOG BROWN*
Whiskey Bottle/What It Is/2014 Dog Breath Records/H. Brown & J. Hoar

* denotes Canadian artist

Thanks for listening!
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN
Westport, Ontario
ANNOUNCES 2015/16 LINE-UP – our 11th year!

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Danny Brooks & The Memphis Brothers return Sept 25 to kick season off

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DINNER & SHOW $65
Advance reservations required – call The Cove 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN or info@coveinn.com
Book early – especially if you want to stay overnight – since most of these nights sell out in advance.

* Visit www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca for more details on the bands including photos, LINKS to their websites, Facebook pages and You Tube videos

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com
Sponsored by
Dan Aykroyd Wines www.danaykroydwines.com
Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca
101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com and
LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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so you can keep up to date!

And – please SPREAD THE WORD!
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you for another year of fabulous Blues!

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UPCOMING EVENTS @ THE COVE INN

Great LIVE music continues at THE COVE INN, Westport all summer long
Only a 90 minute scenic drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston

EVERY WEEK
Sunday afternoons – Acoustic Duo HEAD OVER HEELS on the Patio
Most Saturday nights – Acoustic Duo HEAD OVER HEELS in the Dining Room
Wednesday nights – singer, songwriter, guitarist SHAWN McCULLOUGH hosts Wings ‘n Tunes Night
Thursday Nights – Jazz Night w. THE SPENCER EVANS TRIO & Special Guests

July 17 – Country/Rock guitarist singer/songwriter JOHN WILBERFORCE returns
July 24 – From Montreal DAY TRIPPER – a musical tribute to The Beatles
July 25 – Local band STRINGTEASE – Gypsy/Blues/Folk
Aug 1 – From Kingston FOLEY MOUNTAIN PLAYBOYS – new Country/Bluegrass
Aug 2 – From Westport ROCKABILLY RIOT – acoustic Rockabillly
Aug 4 – From Montreal DEAR DENIZEN + SEAMUS COWAN – Indie Rock
Aug 11 – JAKE “THE SNAKE” ROBERTS – Tales from the road by the legendary wrestler
Aug 14 – MUSICWestport Kick Off Party w. JARON FREEMA FOX & THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYTHING
*Aug 15 – MUSICWestport Festival – all day free festival
**Aug 21 – Juno Award winners MONKEYJUNK – Swamp Funk Blues Rock

FOR UPDATES VISIT www.coveinn.com under ENTERTAINMENT
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UPCOMING BLUES EVENTS OF NOTE IN OUR REGION
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It’s the last weekend of OTTAWA BLUESFEST
Visit www.ottawabluesfest.ca for Line-Up
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June 2015 events at The Cove

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Thu.Jun.4, 9-11pm

FIRSTJAZZ NIGHT of the Season with SPENCER EVANS TRIO

The Cove Inn hosts one of the most original and memorable Live Music Experiences you’ll have! The Popular Spencer Evans Trio with Rob Radford on drums, Seamus Cowan on bass and Spencer Evans on piano, clarinet and vocals has proven a formidable three performing all styles of music to huge crowds of all ages. The party has been going for over 19 years now! Join us for dinner too… The Trio plays select dates throughout the fall until the spring and EVERY THURSDAY from late spring to Thanksgiving Long Weekend. 
Call The Cove 1.888.COVE.INN to make reservations and confirm dates. 
SPENCER EVANS was born in Picton, grew up around the Quinte area, and graduated from B.C.I. Spencer plays piano, clarinet, accordion, sings, dances, prances and has been a professional musician for the past 15 years. He has played Bermuda to Bosnia, New Orleans to the North Pole, and has recorded and toured with The Cowboy Junkies, Sarah Harmer and Pat Temple, and has performed with Jeff Healey, Dan Aykroyd, Willie P. Bennett, Jack Mahieu, Alex Pangman, Maria Muldaur, and Toronto’s Swing Gang, among countless others. Spencer has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CBC Radio’s The Vinyl Cafй with Stuart McLean, MUCHmusic and CMT. A resident of Kingston for several years, Spencer keeps busy playing with numerous local bands such as Bloom, Pico de Gallo, Ghetto Xpress, The River Cats and various jazzy combos. 
SEAMUS COWAN plays the low bass and sings the high notes…Kind of strange but it works. Has played all kinds of music in his career so he fits right in. 
ROB RADFORD has a solid synergy with the boys. His drumming is some of the best around and his ferocity is difficult to tame, behind the kit that is.
Together, the trio are a powerful combination. Enjoy them weekly in the summer months!
JAZZ NIGHT will continue EVERY THURSDAY from Jun.4-Oct.8!
Cost: $5
Reservations recommended!!!

Fri.Jun.5, 7-10pm
OH SUSANNA (Indie/Folk, Toronto)
Just when you thought you’d heard it all, here is Oh Susanna. A Folk master singer and player who has surrounded herself with some of the best on the Canadian scene including Cam Giroux, Basil Donovan, Bob Egan and more. Her sound is fresh yet pays homage to tradition. Her voice is strong yet tender to the finest balladry. Her songs live and breathe her daily experience yet channel the days of old. Her love of all things Hank Williams, Bill Monroe and Tom Waits really come to light in her brand of Alt-Country, old time blues and folk.
With nods from the Junos, Genies, CBC and Canadian Folk Awards, she has earned her stripes and continues to push the Canadian musical envelope. Catch her when she flies through our fair village…
Cost: $10
www.ohsusanna.com

Fri.Jun.12, 7-10pm
K.E.W.T. – KATHRYN BRIGGS & TERRY TUFTS (Folk)
The return of TERRY TUFTS, Folk Legend! Terry is an accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist, as well as working as a session musician and sideman for a variety of artists including Tom Paxton, David Francey, Ian Tamblyn, The Arrogant Worms, Wayne Rostad, Susan Aglukark, and George Fox. He has 7 albums. He blends a well-traveled personal history into music without boundaries. He blew the socks off our place at the Canadian Songwriter Summit. His partner KATHRYN BRIGGS released her debut CD entitled “Small Awakenings”, produced by Ian Tamblyn. Listeners find themselves transported to a space of peace and healing. 
“…a brilliant pianist and composer, writing with clarity, depth and sensitivity, moving pieces that never fail to bring images to mind and emotions into play.” David Francey
She has performed with Laura Smith, the Inuit duo Tudjaat and Kelli Trottier and performed the music for David Francey’s Christmas Album. 
Cost: $10
www.terrytufts.com
www.kathrynbriggs.com

Sat.Jun.13, 6-9pm
HEAD OVER HEELS on the PATIO (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter. 
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle. 
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas. 
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly her at The Cove!
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.Jun.19, 6-9pm
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Oxford Station, Folk/Country/Rock)
John Wilberforce is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and bassist from Oxford Station, ON. He is currently in the studio recording pre-production demos for his up-coming full length CD.
He works frequently with Shawn McCullough’s Country outfit, DoubleBack as well as with Wade Foster, Jeff Callery and more.
Free
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce

Sat.Jun.20, 6-9pm
HEAD OVER HEELS on the PATIO (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter. 
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle. 
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas. 
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly her at The Cove!
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.Jun.26, 6-9pm
STRINGTEASE (Westport, Gypsy/Blues/Folk)
StringTease with Chuck Gobeil (vocal/mandolin, Carolyn Avery (vocal/accordian), Dave Pollard (vocal/acoustic guitar) and Dawson Willsey (vocal/upright bass). Come and get in a trance with their hypnotic trail of Gypsy, blues and folk sounds…
Free

Sat.Jun.27, 6-9pm
HEAD OVER HEELS on the PATIO (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter. 
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle. 
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas. 
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly her at The Cove!
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Tue.Jun.30, 6:30-10:30pm 
CANADA DAY Pre-PARTY with TURPIN’S TRAIL, formerly CROOKED WOOD (Kingston/Perth Road Village, Folk/Celtic) 
Turpin’s Trail is the Kingston-based Celtic/Folk quintet of Chris Murphy, Steve Kennedy, Jon McLurg, Brian Flynn and Noal St.Amand.. Having played concerts and festivals across Ontario, Turpin’s Trail has shared the stage with artists such as Murray McLauchlan, J.P. Cormier, and Leahy. Tight harmonies and acoustic instrumental accompaniment (guitar, mandolin, banjo, Irish Bouzouki, ukulele, Bodhran) bring out the beauty and energy in their original songs and their creative interpretations of songs drawn from Celtic, folk, bluegrass, and popular music genres. Amalgamating gorgeous folklore and traditional celtic with east coast song, naturally, they are HUGE fan favourites in the Westport area and a great choice for Canadian Song and Celebration the night before Canada Day! 
Cost: $10 
www.turpinstrail.com

May Events at The Cove

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Fri.May.1
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Oxford Station, Folk/Country/Rock)
John Wilberforce is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and bassist from Oxford Station, ON. He is currently in the studio recording pre-production demos for his up-coming full length CD.
He works frequently with Shawn McCullough’s Country outfit, DoubleBack as well as with Wade Foster, Jeff Callery and more.
6-9pm
Free
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce

Sat.May.2
SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE feat. Chris Brown, Seamus Cowan, Tom Savage & Luther Wright
Should be more than once a year but these nights have really turned into something special. Chris and Luther have worked together for years now and Tom helped inspire Seamus back in the day. It’s all coming together now. 
CHRIS BROWN has produced a who’s who of Canadian talent and started with the Bourbon Tabernacle Choir and has been a part of Chris & Kate Fenner duo for a long time. 
SEAMUS COWAN is from Westport and his family run The Cove. His bands Bullmoose and Spoon River experienced considerable CanRock longevity and he has played with Spencer Evans and Jazz Night for close to two decades. Notably, he toured with The High Dials of Montreal for two years. 
TOM SAVAGE is a road warrior, songwriter a la Dylan-esque stories. Plays guitar with Hendrix poise and Neil intensity. His band Tom Savage Trio have toured Canada lots and the new Foley Mountain Playboys are his bluegrass gem.
LUTHER WRIGHT is a Canadian folk/bluegrass hero. His band Luther Wright & The Wrongs cross many boundaries, states and provinces. The recreated Floyd’s The Wall and have toured for about 2 decades now. The Hootenannys he does with Jenny Whiteley and others are legendary. 
Snuggle in for evening of orginal songs and creative renditions of classic beauties. Wha-La! Enjoy!
8-11pm
$10
www.chrisbrownmusic.com
www.spoonriverband.com
www.tomsavage.ca
www.lutherwright.com

Fri.May.8 + Sat.May.9
Blues on the Rideau Presents DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto) 
A superb singer/songwriter/performer who blows harp like a man possessed. This is high energy, down dirty blues. One of the most popular bands to every play Blues on the Rideau at The Cove – his 7th visit!
7-11pm
$60 + Tax + Gratuity for Buffet, Show and Donation to Local Charity
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
www.davidrotundo.com
www.bluesontherideau.ca

Sun.May.10
MOTHER’S DAY!
Enjoy Breakfast buffet 9-11am, Lunch 12-3pm or Dinner 5-8pm with us and CELEBRATE YOUR MOTHER!
Specials all day.
Call us for a reservation, 1.888.COVE.INN.

Fri.May.15
STEVE PITICCO + WENDELL FERGUSON’S COUNTRY PICKIN’ MAYHEM BAND
STEVE PITICCO from Brighton, has toured and recorded with countless Top Canadian Country acts, who utilize him for his distinctive Fender Telecaster guitar sound. When it comes to playing a TELECASTER, he is in a class of his own. The mere mention of his name among industry peer’s bring comments like, “He’s from another planet!” or “It should be against the law to play like that!”.
He is a 4 time CCMA Guitar “Player of the Year”, 3 time CCMA “Overall Instrumentalist of the Year”, 5 time DCMA Gram award in Holland for the “International Instrumentalist Award” winning over many other Internationally acclaimed pickers.
Steve has performed at guitar shows & clinics in Canada and Europe including some with special guests Ray Flacke and Albert Lee. 
His band SOUTH MOUNTAIN have won the CCMA “Vista Rising Star Award” and are 2 time DCMA “International Group Of The Year”. They tour Canada and Europe.
Steve has recorded with Brent Rowan, Paul Franklin, Eddie Bayers, Mark O’Connor, Tommy White, Gregg Galbraith, Sonny Garrish, Matt Raulins, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, Don Reed, Charlie McCoy, Junior Barber, Ray Legier, Joe Wright, Don Helms, Merle Haggard and so many more!
WENDELL FERGUSON from Toronto won the CCMA award for “Guitar Player of the Year” so many times (7 in total) they retired him. He’s no longer eligible. He has also been nominated for the CCMA “Album of the Year” once, nominated for the CCMA “Vocal Collaboration of the Year”, 3 time CCMA “Back up Band of the Year” and has co-hosted the show with Paul Brandt! He was also nominated for a Juno for “Country Duo or Group”. He has backed up country artists such as: George Fox, Duane Steele, Shania Twain, Lisa Brokop, Michelle Wright, Tommy Hunter, Al Cherney, Deana Carter, Tracy Byrd, Mila Mason, Chely Wright, Matraca Berg, The Dixie Chicks, The Arrogant Worms, Jason McCoy, and countless more! WOW!!!He has recorded with Duane Steele, Gil Grand, George Fox, Coda The West , Kelita, Quartette, Cindy Church, Murray McLauchlan, Bob Snider, Katherine Wheatley, Gordon Lightfoot, Don Freed, Jane Siberry, James Keelaghan, Bill Candy and many more. 
He tours with Duane Steele, Quartette, Katherine Wheatley , Cindy Church or under his own name…And he is hilarious! With album titles like “Cranky Christmas”, “Menage a Moi”, “The $#!t Hits the Fans” and “Happy Songs Sell Records, Sad Songs Sell Beer”, this night is sure to entertain and make you howl in more ways that one!
THE BAND consists of Westport’s Shawn McCullough on Guitar (Jason McCoy), Almonte’s Mark Lemieux on Drums (Johnny Reid) and Orlean’s Roch Lafleur on Bass (Rory Gardiner).
$20
8-11pm
www.reverbnation.com/stevepiticco
www.wendellferguson.com
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Sat.May.16
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter. 
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle. 
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas. 
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly here at The Cove!
6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.May.22
Westport in Bloom Fundraiser
THE BIG PHAT HORN BAND (Kingston)
The Big Phat Horn Band, a 10 piece band featuring singer/crooner Mike Myers, plays tunes From Sinatra to Blues, Ray Charles to Motown, Buble to Tower of Power, Sammy Davis to Schmultz…A BIG BAND is finally here!!! This is a first for the Cove with a band this size! Don’t miss it!
Members: Sylvain Gagnon (Leader, Bass) Rick Flanagan (Leader, Tenor Saxophone) David Barton (Guitar) Sandy Bowman (Alto Saxophone) Emily Burda (Trombone) Chris Hammond (Trumpet) Ilena McDonald (Baritone Saxophone) Michael K. Myers (Vocals) Mike Sakell (Drums) Dan Tremblay (Trumpet)
Come out and support the wonderful organization of ladies that help keep Westport looking so lively, WESTPORT IN BLOOM!
7-11pm
$45 Buffet, Show and Charitable Donation to Westport in Bloom

Sat.May.23
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter. 
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle. 
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas. 
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly her at The Cove!
6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.May.29 
AL LERMAN (SOLO) Singer/Sax from FATHEAD BLUES BAND
AL LERMAN is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and leader of the two-time Juno Award winning (Canada’s Grammy) band FATHEAD. Outside of the band, he has built a solid career touring as an acoustic solo blues/roots artist, accompanying himself on guitar and rack harmonica. He has released two critically acclaimed solo discs to date. A pro musician for over forty years, he occasionally works as a guest sideman, recording and touring with a myriad of top-notch bands.
7-10pm
$5
www.allermanmusic.com

Sat.May.30
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo)
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter. 
He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle. 
Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas. 
He recently releases a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly her at The Cove!
6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Lyndhurst Turkey Fair

The 20th Annual Lyndhurst Turkey Fair will be celebrated on September 21, 2013 in the village of Lyndhurst, Ontario.

Once again, the fair will be well attended, as the entertainment is worth the trip to the village of Lyndhurst. Join us for Live Entertainment all day long, Free Voyageur Canoe Trips, Antique Car & Boat Show, Horse & Wagon Rides, the Quilt Show and Raffle, the Crafters’ Market, Children’s Activities, a Petting Zoo and Historical Displays.

Free parking is provided outside of the village with a shuttle to take guests to the fair. Keep an eye on their website to follow the excitement: www.turkeyfair.com.

Brockville Music & Dance Festival

You’re invited to the spectacular music and dance event of the summer! The best young artists from Kingston to Montreal – a true celebration of performing arts for all ages. Don’t miss out on the Brockville Music & Dance Festival on July 27, 2013! It will be from 12 pm – 1 pm. Purchase your tickets ahead of time to save money . $15 in advance and $18 at the door.  For more information, visit www.brockvillemadfestival.com.

 

183rd Annual Delta Fair from July 25 – 28

Get ready to celebrate at the Delta Fair, as the entertainment is all set. Bring the whole family to make great memories at this incredible fair. If you love amusement park rides, you will love that every day is kid’s day! If you purchase your pay-one-price and ride-all day vouchers before July 25th, it will only cost $25 ($35 when purchased at the fair). Other than the great rides and food, each day offers unique entertainment that you won’t want to miss.

Thursday, July 25th: Big Time Pro Wresting at 2 pm, Silly Sally the Clown at 1 pm and  3 pm, Texas Tuxedo at 7 pm and the Horse Putt at 7 pm.

Friday, July 26th: Little Ray’s Reptiles at 12 pm and 2 pm, Eddy & the Stingrays at 1 pm, Ry Guy Magic at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm, and The STARS of Pop at 7 pm.

Saturday, July 27th: Lawn Mower Pull at 10 am, Little Players’ Theatre at 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm, Parade at 2 pm, and Kira Isabella at 7 pm.

Sunday, July 28th: Tractor Pull at 10 am, Tom Wilson and the Western All-Stars at 2 pm, Beef Supper at 4 pm, and Jeannie Sealy at 6:30 pm.

For more information, visit www.deltafair.com or call 613-928-2800. Enjoy the Delta Fair!

Music in the Park

 

Come on down to Hanna Park on August 17th from 6:30 pm – 8 pm to enjoy great music in a beautiful atmosphere. Grab the lawn chairs and the whole family for this musical event sponsored by the Portland Community Hall Board.

2013 Lombardy Fair

The Lombardy Fair will be celebrated from August 2 – August 5, 2013 at the Lombardy Agricultural Society Hall. This fair is unique, as it is known for setting the pace for other local fairs. The Lombardy Fair provides warm hearted country hospitality, excellent entertainment, and enriching agricultural education. Celebrate the summer with produce and craft displays and the Agricultural Showcase all week and the Land of Lakes Tunis Shrine Clowns from Saturday – Monday.

On Friday, enjoy the Junior Fair Ambassador Contest and the Horse and Pony Pulls.

On Saturday, come on down for Western Team Penning and the Antique Tractor Pull.

Sunday is Kids’ Day with the Baby Show, the Local Boys’ 4×4 Pickup Truck and Licensed Modified Street Race, the Lawn Mower Races, and more Western Team Penning.

Monday will showcase the Mutt Show and the Demolition Derby.

For more information, call 613-284-2640 or visit their website at http://www.lasfair.ca/.