1st August, 9am to 4pm

Chaffeys Locks Annual Craft Market

Come an enjoy the Chaffeys Locks Annual Craft Market on the lawns of the Opinicon from 9am to 4pm.

Come play or learn this popular racquet sport.

There is no fee, and equipment is available for those who don’t have their own paddle.

Times vary weekly so please call Don Cooke 613 273 9178 or Pat Trefry 613 273 8366

CHOOSE THE BLUES NEWS
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

VOTE NOW FOR BLUES BLAST MUSIC AWARDS
Anyone can vote – go to www.bluesblastmagazine.com
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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

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!

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

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

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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 19-21

Be revitalized and refreshed at this weekend retreat. Join us and relax your body and mind. We will offer you a variety of treatments. Care will be given towards muscle, skin and soul. Topics and treatments will be yoga, massage, facials and much more. Healthy, delicious meals are included. This unique Spa Weekend is taking place at the centre amongst a beautiful natural setting, gorgeous gardens, a pool and serene pond with waterfalls. For those who require accommodation we offer unique luxury rooms with private ensuite. Open to couples, friends or individuals.

No accommodation 125 per person
Double occupancy with ensuite 350 per person
Single occupancy with ensuite 450 per person

June 19th

Anyone 50 years of age and older, whether or not you belong to one of the Township’s Seniors Clubs, you are invited to join us at Lower Beverley Lake Park for a Chicken BBQ lunch and entertainment – rain or shine – for $10.00.

Call Sue at the Township 1-800-928-2250 to reserve your spot by June 12th.

June 6th & 7th, 2015

Westport Antique Show & Sale

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Westport Community Centre, Spring Street & Concession Street

Admission $6

Email us at canadianantiquefairs@gmail.com or call 613-795-9676 for further information.

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

Saturday, June 6

MILLING DEMONSTRATION – the millwheels will be turning, starting at 1 pm, grinding heritage Red Fife wheat into flour. Come out and see how high quality flour is made.

Tuesday, June 9

DELTA MILL SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. A business meeting will be held at 7:00 pm followed by a coffee house and social time in the Old Town Hall featuring Sir John A. and Lady Agnes Macdonald (expertly portrayed by Brian and Renee Porter) who will regale us with stories about our first Prime Minister. All are welcome to attend.

Saturday, June 20

MILLING DEMONSTRATION – the millwheels will be turning, starting at 1 pm, grinding heritage Red Fife wheat into flour. Come out and see how high quality flour is made.

 August, at least for me, will be a month to remember…My wife and I will be having a baby and my twin brother in Australia will be having one with his wife about the same day! Truly exciting times…
…As are those at The Cove in August! We have a great, varied lineup! We actually have a stretch where there is entertainment every night from Aug.6-17. Could be a record.
Looking forward to seeing you in the beautiful month.
Seamus and all of us at The Cove

Wednesdays
RACK + TUNES with Shawn McCullough
Ribs Special with Lively mid week music!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Kevin Head plays Aug.13
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Thursdays
JAZZ NIGHT with Spencer Evans Trio
Consistently the busiest night of the week. Don’t forget to book.
9-11pm
$5

Fri.Aug.1, 22 + 29
SHAWN McCULLOUGH
The great guitarist, singer. Come and be amazed!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
6-9pm

Sat.Aug.2, 23 + 30
HEAD OVER HEELS
Love at first sight, on stage and off. It’s feel good music.
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Sun.Aug.3, 17, 24 + 31
HEAD OVER HEELS
Ditto, as a next day matinee…
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Fri.Aug.8
STRUNG OUT TO DRY (Kingston, Bluegrass Trio)
Real deal Holyfield Bluegrass!
www.reverbnation.com/rpk/strungouttodry
6-9pm

Sat.Aug.9
ROGER JAMES (Kingston, Comedy + Song)
The King of Psychedelic Rock ‘n Roll Comedy with ridiculous Canadian Content.
www.rogerjames.ca
6-9pm

Sun.Aug.10
STRINGTEASE (Westport, Gypsy/Blues/Folk)
Sing along and be merry.
12:30-3:30pm

Mon.Aug.11
A FELLOW SHIP (Toronto, Folk)
New to us, but a familiar new folk sound.

6:30-8:30pm

Tue.Aug.12
KARAOKE
Be your own Rock Star Night.
7-10pm

Fri.Aug.15
MUSICwestport KICK OFF with H’SAO (Montreal, African)
A Westport Arts Council Production. African Acapella and Dance from Chad via Montreal! Let it all out!
www.hsao.com
8-11pm
$10

Sat.Aug.16
8th MUSICwestport FESTIVAL (9 Live Outdoor Groups)
10am The 3rd Annual VOICE of the Rideau Amateur Vocal Competition
12-6pm
Check out www.westportartscouncil.com for the FULL LINEUP
FREE! Thanks to all of the SPONSORS!
Fri.Aug.22
An Evening with PSYCHIC MEDIUM KEN MASON
6-9pm
$60

Thu.Aug.28
JAZZ NIGHT with ILA VANN (Trenton, Soul Legend)
www.ilavann.com
9-11pm
$5

The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St.
Westport, ON
1.888.COVE.INN
www.coveinn.com
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