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Date :
December 19, 2020

Event location :
Delta United Church
36 King St, Delta ON

Contact :
613-928-3458

STEVE MARRINER
Working with Jimmy Bowskill in all forms of management and bookings. TV and radio interviews/appearances. Session work, soundtracks and sideman work. Jimmy is quite possibly the most talented and diversified players on the Roots and Blues scene, mastering a number of instruments from electric to acoustic guitars, mandolin, fiddle, pedal steel and stand up bass and he has perfect pitch powerful vocals.

Canada’s Youngest Juno Nominee ever. Jim has won a number of Blues Awards, Music Awards and Maple Blues Awards.

“I played with him at this big festival in Canada called ‘Nakusp.’ He’s got a great feel. He reminds me of Paul Kossoff [Free], who we sadly lost all those years ago. He’s almost the spitting image of him which is incredible.”…Paul Rodgers, leader of Free, Bad Company, singer for Queen and The Paul Rodgers Band

“Great Guitar playing with a lot of feeling and expression in all styles from ZZ Top inspired Blues/ Rock to Peter Green, his country “finger pickin” or Power Rock.”…Guitar Magazine

“He plays in the top league with Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan or Jeff Healey”…Breakout Magazine, Germany

The potential for big success is existing and Blues/Rock is in need for flesh blood”…Slam Magazine, Germany

“Bowskill has developed into one of this country’s most versatile roots and blues musicians. Not only is he a gifted guitar player, but he is equally as comfortable on the mandolin and fiddle (as well as other instruments, I don’t let him near the piano!). Did I mention he sings like a bird as well? What a talent!”…Lance Anderson, Juno Award Winning producer, keyboardist and associate of Oscar Peterson.

“I’ve known Jimmy since he appeared busking out front of Healey’s and Jeff invited him in to play with us. He was 11 years old and already sounding great I’ve had the pleasure of his friendship and playing on the same stage many times. Over the years it’s been great watching him grow up and see his musical abilities expand over time. Great guy and musician. I look forward to sharing the guitar spotlight with him again in the future.”…Pat Rush, Electric Guitar and Slide Guitarist with Johnny Winter

STEVE MARRINER
Steve Marriner is a dynamic and powerful performer. His incorporation of various styles of blues, roots and soul come together to form an original sound that is both deep and genuine.
Steve has toured internationally and performed at prestigious festivals, concert halls and music clubs throughout Canada, The US, Europe and Australia. While he currently dedicates most of his time to fronting the acclaimed roots sensation “MonkeyJunk”, Steve can often be found performing intimate solo shows and joining other artists as a dynamic sideman.
During breaks between tours, Steve has developed a sterling reputation as a studio musician and producer. He has an extensive discogrpahy and has recorded with the likes of Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds), Harry Manx, Richard Bell (The Band, Joplin), Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar, Grady), Paul DesLauriers, Steve Dawson and David Gogo. Not yet thirty years old, he has already produced ten full length studio albums. The man doesn’t stop.
Originally renown for his prowess on the harmonica, Steve has become a multi-instrumental force in recent years adding bass, guitar, drums, and keys into the mix. He’s won multiple Maple Blues Awards for Harmonica Player and Male Vocalist of The Year. As well as a 2012 Juno Award for Blues Album of The Year with MonkeyJunk.

Rate: $70

Date :
December 10 & 11, 2020 from 6 to 10pm

Event location :
The Cove, 2 Bedford St.
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
Seamus Cowan – 1.888.COVE.INN

http://www.facebook.com/jimmy.bowskill.9%20www.facebook.com/stevemarrinermusic

Grab your “sticks”, your project, and head to the Elgin Community Hall to share your enthusiasm for hand work & reading. All ages, abilities, and types of needle craft projects are welcome. Space limited to 15 people, please wear a mask and physical distance.

Date :
December 4, 11, 18, 2020 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Event location :
Elgin Community Hall, 47 Main St, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Contact :
lauralee@rlpl.ca or call 613-359-5315 during desk hours

“Wings ‘n Tunes + Open Mic” hosted by Shawn McCullough is back every Wednesday from 5-8pm at the Cove.

Master guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist/showman/songwriter Shawn McCullough helps you break up your work week and give you a little social fix. Shawn has played and toured with Canadian Country star Jason McCoy (The Roadhammers) and has been a part of Telecaster supergroup The Telebastards featuring Steve Piticco, as well as a member of DoubleBack with Wade Foster and John Wilberforce. He is highly in demand as a session musician and sideman for his incredible skill, wit and stage presence. He has a solo record to his name “This is Me” and has performed recently with rising CMAO and CCMA nominated Country star Brea Lawrenson!

Hear the next best thing in the local music scene at the Open Mic! You can win a Gift Certificate to The Cove nightly with crowd response AND/OR get your name in the draw for a guitar at the end of each season of Wings ‘n Tunes and Rack ‘n Tunes.

Have a NIGHT out on the town with MUSIC and a pound of The Cove’s classic breaded WINGS with Fries or your choice of side for $17 + HST.

Thanks to Nate and everyone at Long and McQuade Music in Kingston, you can win an acoustic electric guitar if you get up and perform a song! Sign a ballot and you are good to go!

“Full COVID-19 protocol in effect. Masks required until seated. Advance reservations preferred. Limited capacity so call to book early. Get together with friends and create your own “bubble” table to safely maximize seating. Thank you for your support!”

Date :
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020 from 5 to 8pm

Event location :
2 Bedford Street, Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :

Seamus Cowan – (613) 273-3636 – http://coveinn.com/ 

The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great “sit-and-listen” Blues. Full COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50 person capacity (half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables. 12” distancing between the artists and the nearest audience member.

Fee: $70.

Performances will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus HST).

Note: To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport charities.

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.

CALL THE COVE at 613-273-3636

Well-priced accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&B’s for those who want to stay overnight.

Date :
November 14, 2020 from 7pm to 10pm

Event location :
The Cove Inn

Contact :
http://coveinn.com/

New members are always welcome.

Members paint on wood, fabric, glass, paper, tin and canvas with acrylics and water based oils, use spackling compounds, interesting textures and different brushes and stroke techniques.

Date :
November 10, 2020 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Event location :
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
17 Spring St, Westport, ON

Contact :
Contact: Barbara McBride
Phone: 613-273-6405

https://www.rideaulakes.ca/

BOTR @ The Cove had to cancel the last 3 shows of the 2019/20 Season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like everyone we were hoping things would be back to semi-normal by now and the 2020/21 Series would be able to proceed. Sadly that hasn’t happened yet. Given the COVID-19 Safety Protocol measures still in effect there was no way we could return with the traditional format – i.e. full electric bands, 100+ person capacity, buffet dinners, packed dance floor, etc

So – it was cancel the Season or get creative and adjust so we can continue to bring in some of Canada’s best Blues, Soul and R&B artists into the comfortable, intimate setting of The Cove, combine in with a great meal and donate proceeds from the shows to help local charities (who are hurting more than ever due to the pandemic) – and do it with SAFETY FIRST for all concerned. Here’s what we’ve come up with:

The Fall Series is a 3 Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series running once a month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring (April, May, June) Series.

The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great “sit-and-listen” Blues. Full COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50 person capacity (half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables. 12” distancing between the artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks. Everyone entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating in the room (but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere and all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on entering and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one person at a time. Plated meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these safety measures we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!

Performances will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus HST).

Note: To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport charities.

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.

Rate: $70.

Date :
October 23, 2020 from 7 to 10pm

Event location :
2. Bedford St.
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
CALL THE COVE at 613-273-3636

Website: http://www.bluesontherideau.ca%20www.samanthamartinmusic.com/

Safety measures in place.

• Book your spot
• Pick your colours
• Wear a mask
• Have Fun!

Only 15 can register, book your spot with lauralee@rlpl.ca 

Library Fundraiser $60.00

Date :
September 29, 2020 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Event location :
South Elmsley Municipal Complex – Communty Hall,

441 ON-15, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5B8, Canada

The Rideau Lakes Public Library Board meets monthly, currently through video conferencing, and is open to the public. Please contact  Vicki Stevenson, CEO, for more information at vicki@rlpl.ca  and for a link to be able to join the video conference meeting via Zoom.

Board agendas are posted on the website ahead of the meeting and minutes are published after they have been approved at the following board meeting. To access the agenda and archived minutes visit: http://www.rlpl.ca/board.html

Date :
September 24, 2020 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 2792 ON-15, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Shaun and Wayne recently returned from Memphis Tennessee where they performed 3 shows on Beale Street at King’s Palace and The Kooky Canucks.

Combined, RILEY & RILEY have produced four independent CDs filled with original Blues music. Drawing inspiration from North Mississippi hills country blues music, RILEY & RILEY write original songs with a strong emphasis on a steady, driving rhythm and percussion. Their performances display the prominent use of slide guitar, tunes built from guitar riffs, sparse chord changes, unconventional song structures and an emphasis on the “groove”.

RILEY & RILEY have developed their own unique, emotionally explosive, sound experience. There is a grittiness to their blues that is refreshing. It is raw and different.

Date :
September 21, 2020 from 5 to 8 pm

Event location :
2 Bedford St.
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
Website: http://www.rileyandrileyblues.com%20/