BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN Westport, Ontario, Canada www.coveinn.com 2011/12 SEASON Our 7th year! A Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series at a cozy country Inn featuring some of North America's best Blues bands.
Members of the late great Mel Brown's band - Shawn Kellerman guitar, Al Richardson bass, Jimmy Boudreau drums and Miss Angel on vocals. If you missed Mel when he played BOTR @ The Cove in May 2007 then here's your chance to appreciate the legacy of fabulous Blues talent he left behind. Genuine "homewreckin' Blues done LIVE! Proceeds to the RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
2010 Maple Blues Award Winners for Best New Band. 3 terrifically talented brothers - Duane on vocals and keyboards, Brooke on guitar and vocals, Cory on drums with best friend Mark Ayee on bass. Solid blues mixed with soul, funk and R&B with a unique style and infectious groove. Their second visit to BOTR. They tore the house down last time. Proceeds to the EASTER SEALS ONTARIO and HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
From Toronto David Rotundo is a dynamic performer/singer/songwriter and harp player - a multiple Maple Blues Award winner/nominee (Harmonica Player, Electric Act and New Artist Of The Year) - one of the most popular acts to ever play BOTR @ The Cove. Joined by Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award winner - piano player/singer/songwriter Julian Fauth. Proceeds to WESTPORT IN BLOOM and THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
Guitarist/singer/songwriter Chris Antonik burst on the scene last year with his debut album which hit #35 on the International Roots Music Chart and had great reviews in UK, American and Canadian magazines.. Nominated for the 2011 Maple Blues Award for Best New Artist Chris plays blues, rock, funk & soul guitar masterfully and will be accompanied by an excellent vocalist - Josh Williams. Proceeds to the RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM
*Artists and dates subject to change. Check our website or call The Cove for updates Audio by Little Chicago Productions, Smiths Falls, Ontario Little Chicago Productions
The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com is located in the beautiful town of Westport on the historic Rideau Waterway - a 45 minute drive northeast of Kingston, 1.5 hours from Ottawa, 3.5 from Montreal and 4 from Toronto. Well-priced accommodation available at The Cove and nearby B&B's.
DINNER & SHOW $60 (plus HST) All Shows 7 to 11 pm ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Book early - most shows sell out in advance CALL THE COVE (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN
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WINTER EVENTS at The Cove
RESERVATIONS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED Come and join us in beautiful Westport...
INVENTIVE DAILY AND NIGHTLY SPECIALS Try our GREAT MENU!
SUNDAYS Prime Rib Beautiful 10oz. cut of beef with au jus, fresh vegetables, potatoes and soup or salad to start. 5:00-8:00pm $23.99
FRIDAYS Seafood Special featuring choice items from "The Salmon House" in Westport 5:30-8:30pm
SATURDAYS All-You-Can-Eat Roast Beef Buffet Your choice of AAA Top Butt Sirloin Roast Beef with fresh vegetables, roast potatoes, house made gravy, house made rolls, caesar salad, horseradish, olives, pickles... 5:30-8:30pm $21.99 Featuring Entertainment every Saturday. Please call for details.
Most Saturday Nights Kevin Head featuring Miss V Singer/Songwriter Acoustic Guitarist Please call for more info and to confirm his performance. Free 6-9pm www.myspace.com/kevinheadakasaltcodcowboy
Sat.Feb.4 WESTPORT WALLY CELEBRATIONS Our 5th Annual Day Long Party to celebrate Westport's version of Groundhog Day! Come and bring the family to The Cove and enjoy kids games, skating on the pond and see Wally himself? Will he see his shadow or not? Festivities start at 11am. For entertainment, enjoy Singer/Guitarist Kevin Head indoors for a matinee show 1-4pm. Then after dinner, Angler Management featuring Mike Cochrane from the Salmon House, Gerald Van Halteren and Jeff and Seamus Cowan from The Cove! All entertainment is FREE!
Sat.Feb.11 VALENTINE'S PARTY with Emily Fennell and Spencer Evans Enjoy the romantic sounds of Kingston Vocalist Emily Fennell themissemily.blogspot.com with the inimitable Spencer Evans accompaniment!
DINNER and SHOW $40/person includes:
SPECIAL VALENTINE'S MENU
A TOAST TO LOVE Champagne with Strawberries
APPETIZER Salad Or Bruschetta
MAIN Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding Or Lobster Tail and Shrimp Or Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Arugula and Smoked Mozzarella
DESSERT Served with Coffee or Tea
MUSIC from 6-10pm
FULL OVERNIGHT PACKAGE Regular Suite $250/couple Or Jacuzzi Suite $280/couple includes: Full Valentine's Meal Show Room with Full Breakfast, a Bottle of Bubbly, Roses and Chocolates!
*Prices do not include Tax or Tip Dinner 5:30-8:30pm Show 6-10pm Dinner Reservations Highly Suggested
Fri.Feb.17 From Kitchener THE ORIGINAL HOMEWRECKERS w. MISS ANGEL www.shawnkellerman.com www.missangelbrown.com Members of the late great Mel Brown's band - Shawn Kellerman guitar, Al Richardson bass, Jimmy Boudreau drums and Miss Angel on vocals. If you missed Mel when he played BOTR @ The Cove in May 2007 then here's your chance to appreciate the legacy of fabulous Blues talent he left behind. Genuine "homewreckin' Blues done LIVE! Proceeds to the RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
Sat.Feb. 18 JAZZ NIGHT with The Spencer Evans Trio Featuring Seamus and Jeff Cowan The Cove Inn hosts one of the most original and memorable Live Music Experiences you'll have! The Popular Spencer Evans Trio with Jeff Cowan 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. 9-11pm FREE Join us before for the Dinner Special of the Night from 5:30-8:30pm
Wed.Feb.22 CARKBUS Hop on the Bus with us as we head to Scotiabank Place to catch hometown boy, Matt Carkner and the Ottawa Senators play the Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals! Meet Matt and another player from the Sens right after the game. Bus leaves at 5pm SHARP from The Cove and returns around midnight. The bus is always a party! $65/person Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Sat.Mar.3 SHAWN MCCULLOUGH CD RELEASE...POSTPONED TO LATER DATE Local Guitar Hero/Country Singer and Sideman, Shawn McCullough returns with a new CD of original music and guess what, he's having his release here at The Cove! With the likes of John Wilberforce and Wade Foster it will surely be a night of quality tunesmithing and entertainment. His shows always sell out so don't forget to book ahead! 8-11pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Fri.Mar.9 CHET DOXAS QUARTET (Montreal and New York City) Featuring Chet Doxas-tenor saxophone, Matt Stevens-guitar, Zack Lober-bass and Eric Doob-drums The Juno nominated saxophonist, Chet Doxas, one of Canada's great jazz players has brought together some of the brightest young voices on the New York jazz scene to perform his original compositions. His past shows at the Cove include: a quartet with the famous jazz guitarist John Abercrombie, a night with his new indie/folk/jazz group MUSE HILL featuring The Barr Brothers and most recently with Bunny Stewart and the Cowan Brothers. All shows have stunned audiences. He is now the sax players for Canadian rock and rollers, The Sam Roberts Band and plays with a who's who of international Jazz stars on a regular basis in Montreal. He's also a CBC favorite with Katie Malloch. Guitarist, Matt Stevens has been a standout member of trumpeter Christian Scott's group for many years and successfully leads his own groups which record and tour throughout the world. Zack Lober is one of New York City's most sought-after bassists and is often called upon for his exceptional abilities to perform original music. Zack can be heard playing in a variety of ensembles led by saxophonist/composer, Dave Binney. Eric Doob is a drummer who is getting a lot of attention from musicians and fans alike. His explosive playing has been called upon by saxophonist, Miguel Zenon, among many others. $10 8-11pm www.chetdoxas.com
Sun.Mar.18 St. Pat's Party Matinee with CHRIS MURPHY from Crooked Wood Join us for a 2-5pm matinee with local talent, Chris Murphy of folk sensation Crooked Wood. He'll be playing a solo show stacked with Irish sing-a-longs and more! www.crookedwood.ca Free
Thu.Apr.5 JAZZ NIGHT with The Spencer Evans Trio Featuring Seamus and Jeff Cowan This night is a special fundraiser for Brooke Colford and the local Girl Guides group as they are heading to Nunavut in June. Admission is $5 donation to their cause! The Cove Inn hosts one of the most original and memorable Live Music Experiences you'll have! The Popular Spencer Evans Trio with Jeff Cowan 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. 9-11pm FREE Join us before for the Dinner Special of the Night from 5:30-8:30pm
THURSDAY JAZZ NIGHT!
The Cove Inn hosts one of the most original and memorable Live Music Experiences you'll have! The Popular Spencer Evans Trio with Jeff Cowan 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 Trio plays select dates throughout the fall until the spring and EVERY THURSDAY from May Long Weekend to Thanksgiving Long Weekend. Call The Cove 613.273.3636 to make reservations and confirm dates. 9-11pm FREE Look for Guest Appearances...
Join us before for the Dinner Special of the Night from 5:30-9:00pm
WELCOME to SUNDARI DAY SPA and GREEN MEDICINE!
Come and experience the services of Master Herbalist, Wholistic Therapist and Reiki Master Susan Jikeli at Sundari Day Spa and Green Medicine Herbal Apothecary and Wellness Center www.green-medicine.ca in Westport. She offers a full range of services including Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Ear Candling, Manicures and Pedicures, Facials and Body Wraps, Ionic Foot Baths, Far Infrared Sauna, Herbal/Milk/Dead Sea Salt Baths and more as well as joint services with local esthetics and massage. This location presents a perfect setting for all things spa oriented! All guests of The Cove receive 10% OFF at Sundari Day Spa. Reservations Highly Suggested. Contact Susan Jikeli @ 613-273-8799 or susan@green-medicine.ca
Located beside The Cove
SATURDAY Roast Beef Buffet
Saturday night is our big Roast Beef Buffet. This is a popular evening so we appreciate your reservation. Enjoy your dinner with select entertainment and relaxing sounds. ***Please confirm with us 613.273.3636 as these nights may be postponed due to other events
SUNDAY Prime Rib
A Classic and juicy 10oz cut! All dinner specials accompany a full menu.
50+ SPECIAL YEAR-ROUND 25% OFF AND SPA SERVICES 10% OFF!
Receive 25% OFF all B&B Room Rates Sunday to Thursday Night for guests over 50 years old AND 10% OFF Spa Services for ALL guests of the Cove! Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Westport and the Rideau Lakes all season long... Call TOLL FREE 1.888.COVE.INN to make a reservation.
TWO NIGHT ACCOMODATION PACKAGES
Remember you can stay at The Cove Inn on our two night /four meal package for as little as $115 per person. We also have Jacuzzi suites available at a slightly higher rate. 10% OFF for all guests at Sundari Day Spa. Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Westport and the Rideau Lakes in winter... Call TOLL FREE 1.888.COVE.INN to make a reservation.
