26 August 2020

Ottawa Blues This Week - 26 August 2020

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OTTAWA BLUES THIS WEEK 

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Info below compiled from Facebook posts.

If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact ottawablues@gmail.com

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It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!

Especially as there are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!

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OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH

Dr. Vera Etches - Presentation to City Council

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As Ottawa continues to see a spike in COVID-19 cases, Ottawa's top doctor says Ottawa Public Health has found no COVID-19 outbreaks linked to restaurants, bars, gyms and riding on OC Transpo buses and trains.

During a presentation to Council, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches said close household contacts with confirmed cases of COVID-19 is the biggest risk factor for COVID-19 transmission in August.

"I think on a whole, is where people come within two metres of others without masks being used," said Dr. Etches Wednesday morning about the risk factors for COVID-19 transmission. "We are not seeing outbreaks in settings where people are wearing masks."

Dr. Etches told Council that while outbreaks were the number one transmission for COVID-19 since the start of pandemic in mid-March, close contacts with confirmed cases in the household has become the main transmission source of COVID-19 in August.

"The biggest risk factor for people is the close contacts that we have," said Dr. Etches. "We know that we aren't picking up every person who's infected with COVID-19 because not everyone realizes they're sick enough that it's warranted to go for a test," said Dr. Etches.

"I would say there is a possibility that our data just isn't showing some of the links that are happening in these places. It is encouraging that of the people who have tested positive for COVID-19, we haven't been able to link that to transmission in a bar, a restaurant or a gym."

Dr. Etches warns that bars, restaurants and gyms are "high risk settings" for COVID-19 transmission. "So the opportunity is there if people aren't following the measures that we've put in place to do things differently in those venues. Stay seated, to wear a mask when you're not eating or drinking – these things do make a difference."

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/no-covid-19-outbreaks-linked-to-ottawa-bars-restaurants-gyms-riding-on-oc-transpo-dr-etches-1.5080106

Full text of Latest Special Statement

August 21, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches

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LOCAL VENUES

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Irene’s Pub

885 Bank Street

Noon to 11 pm - Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday.

Noon to midnight – Friday, Saturday.

Live Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook Page. 

www.irenespub.ca

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LIVE! On Elgin

220 Elgin Street, 2nd floor

August calendar available at www.liveonelgin.com

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Chateau Lafayette

42 York Street

Two patios open now, 3 p.m. to close Thursday to Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to close Saturday and Sunday on the Bistro patio.

Indoor room not yet open.

www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa

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Brass Monkey

250A Greenbank Road

Currently booking only Fridays and Saturdays

https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/

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Rainbow Bistro

76 Murray Street

https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/

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Atomic Rooster

303 Bank Street

Open Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late

Open Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late

Check for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/267649179945257

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AREA VENUES

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The Cove Inn Patio

Westport, ON

The Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!

Takeout and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing. To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!

Live music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the artists’ Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.

We welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out of our town! Thanks for your continued support!

www.coveinn.com

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Juke Joint Soul Kitchen

3740 Carp Road, Carp ON

We are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out the menu!  We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. 

https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/

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Swan on the Rideau

2730 River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON

Tuesday – Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.

The Swan team has implemented comprehensive Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe.

Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo located at the entrance to the patio.

https://theswanontherideau.com/

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La Grange de la Gatineau

80 Chemin Summer, Cantley, QC

The team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer. So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible in 2021.

Follow us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts.

We hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site!

www.grange.ca

https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/

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Southminster United Church

Steinway Grand Piano Campaign

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From Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church:

I'm excited to announce that the campaign to raise money for Southminster's new Steinway Model D grand piano (read up on that here if not in the loop) has passed a notable milestone!

Having raised just over $35,000 between donations made through Canadahelps.org and those mailed in by cheque, we have just over half the amount needed for Southminster to secure the purchase and take possession of the piano!!

If you haven't donated because you were waiting to see how things pan out, wait no further! So far only 250 people of our list of 3000 supporters have donated. That's over a quarter of the target achieved by fewer than 10% of our numbers! I find that extremely encouraging!

Visit Canadahelps.org to donate instantly online, or mail a cheque made out to Southminster United Church at 15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1. All donations will be charitably receipted in time for your 2020 tax returns.

Please send any questions about the campaign to SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com.
Thank you for your time. Stay tuned for more news!
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WEEKLY EVENTS

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Sunday Sessions @ 8 pm

Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street

Limited seating indoors.

Sunday, August 30 @ 2 pm – Lynn Miles on Side Door.

Virtual tickets coming soon. Venue Tickets available.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-tickets-115296252194

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Al Tambay Duo

Waterfront Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON

Mondays, 5-8 pm; weather permitting

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Karaoke Mondaze

Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street

Every Monday (10 pm-2 am)

With mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)

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Al Tambay – NEW DAY –

South Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON

Wednesdays, 6-8 pm; weather permitting

Al will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat have a beverage and enjoy some blues too!

https://www.southbranchbistro.com/

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The Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown

Waterfront Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON

Wednesdays, 5-8 pm; weather permitting

The safely-socially-distancing music continues.

Please join us - from a distance.

https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/

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Al Tambay Duo

Waterfront Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON

Thursdays, 5-8 pm; weather permitting

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Rock Star Karaoke with Jamie

Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street

Every Thursday (10 pm-2 am)
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John Carroll

The Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street

Fridays, 7 pm – 11 pm

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Al Tambay Duo

Waterfront Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON

Saturdays, 1-4 pm; weather permitting

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The Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown

Waterfront Gastropub, Carleton Place ON

Wednesdays, 5-8 pm; weather permitting

The safely-socially-distancing music continues.

Please join us - from a distance.

https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/

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Jeff Rogers

Luxe Bistro, 47 York Street

Saturdays, 9 pm – 12 am

Come join us on the patio! 

www.luxebistro.com

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

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Backyard Dinner + Live Music

With JW-Jones

Brookstreet Hotel,

Thursday, August 27; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.

Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95 (at the door); subject to tax

JW-Jones and his band are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. Come for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3 –course menu and live music.

Check out the dinner and show package - https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-aug-27

Please review the FAQ before ordering … https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music

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Miss Emily Band
with Opening Act Special Guest Frank Ryan

The Cove Country Inn, Westport ON

Outdoors on the lawn with the big stage
Thursday & Friday, August 27-28; rain dates – Sunday, August 30

5 pm – 9 pm - dinner & show; $70 per person + HST + gratuity

Advance Reservations Required - Limited Capacity (100)
Call The Cove to reserve 
613-273-3636   

Blues * Soul * R&B

Born and raised in Prince Edward Country, Miss Emily Fennell started her career at age 12 singing her way around county fairs in southern Ontario winning competition after competition with her incredible voice and delivery. By 15 she already had a strong following in Canada, the US and the UK. In 2011 she opened for The Tragically Hip and began a relationship that would change her career and remains tight to this day. “In Between”, her 5th album, features Gord Sinclair and Rob Baker from The Hip and takes you on a musical journey through the Blues clubs of Memphis, the Jazz cool avenues of NYC and funky block parties in Motown. There’s also an added cool connection between Miss Emily and The Cove – Manager Seamus Cowan who is also a very accomplished musician – plays bass in her band.
www.themissemily.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jeg-Xk5IxE

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Play Music on the Porch Day

Worldwide

Saturday, August 29; 10 am – 10 pm

(always the last Saturday in August)

What if for one day everything stopped …

and we all just listened to the music.

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Jack de Keyzer Duo

Hy-Hope Farm, Whitby ON

Sunday, August 30 @ noon

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EVENTS COMING UP

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Clean Sweep Duo

Brew Revolution patio, 6081 Hazeldean Road, #11a

Friday, September 4; 7 pm – 10 pm

Come out and enjoy a nice cool brew while listening to some groovy blues and R&B live music featuring Denise Marion on lead vocals and Larry Wayne Church on lead guitar.

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Suzie Vinnick on the Patio

Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road, Trenton ON

Friday, September 4; 6 pm – 8 pm

We’re happy to have Suzie Vinnick back to the Old Church and this time, outside in the fresh air and socially distanced. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. We open at 5 pm for the bar and your wood-fired pizza order. Show starts at 6 pm.

A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Roots and Blues singer Suzie Vinnick is a 3X Juno Nominee, CFMA Award winner, and a 10-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for songwriting, female vocalist, acoustic act and more. Suzie has a voice you’ve heard a thousand times and one you’ll never forget. It soars, it growls, it whispers and it shouts from a deep, deep well of emotion. The pure joy she exudes when she picks up that guitar is so worth the show. Suzie’s latest album is a full band roots and blues extravaganza entitled Shake The Love Around.
http://www.youtube.com/suzievinnickmusic
https://www.facebook.com/events/735454767255428/

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Garyslimmoore's Minto Park 56th Birthday Barbeque Concert

Minto Park, 2 locations (see below)

Sunday, September 6; 2 pm – 8 pm

Barbeque will be at 110 Cartier at the corner of Waverly in the 25 × 40 ft asphalt driveway with seating spaced out accordingly in step with Covid-19 rules.

The second location is Minto Park just one block away, where we will be performing 3 LIVE shows that will start around 2:30 pm until 3:30 pm and another show at 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm and the 3rd and final show from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

We totally expect you to be equipped with a fresh mask; if you forget it or simply haven't got one, we will have fresh masks available. We will also have hand sanitizer on site.

We are charging $15 for a plate of food plus music but if you want just music it's a $10 suggested fee, and if you want just food it's also $10 for a plate. The menu will have 2 curry dishes (chicken and beef), a Jambalaya, and 2 vegetarian dishes to be announced.

Chef Wayne Breezy is the chef of the day.

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Terry Gillespie Trio

The Cove Country Inn, Westport ON

Outdoors if nice, indoors if not

Thursday, September 10; 5 pm – 8 pm

NO COVER but Donations to the artists gratefully appreciated

A Special Jamaican/African meal option will be added to the regular menu. 
Advance Reservations Required - Limited Capacity
Call The Cove to reserve 613-273-3636

Born in Canada and raised in Michigan, Terry first got introduced to the Blues in small Detroit clubs watching legends like John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He was the first trumpet player in an orchestra at the time. He immediately self-taught himself the guitar and was good enough at a young age that the Wolf asked him to join his band!

He moved to Ottawa in the late ’60s and helped introduce the Blues to that city. He also discovered Reggae at the same time and began fusing the two into a unique sound which he maintains to this day. In the early ’70s he formed one of Ottawa’s most popular bands of that era - Heaven’s Radio.

In the ’80s Terry & his wife Kathy started spending their winters in Jamaica - and still do to this day - where he is in large demand as a multi-genre performer. For 6 months of the year you can find him and his band playing at some of the coolest venues on the island. Terry loves to collaborate with musicians of all different styles and genres bringing them together into a distinctive blend with an almost hypnotic groove.

He is joined for this gig by his old friend Peter Measroch (originally from South Africa, now living in Montreal) on keyboards & tabla and Salah Adem (originally from Eritrea now living in Ottawa) on African percussion. Terry on vocals, guitar and harmonica. Come and listen to what Blues/Reggae/African fusion sounds like!

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Slim Moore and The NewSoulProject LIVE

Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street

Friday, September 11; 7:30 pm – 1:30 am

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The Chef's Table

NAC Patio, 1 Elgin Street

September 11-12, 18-19, 26-27

The Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. 

The Chef’s Table will host chefs Helena Loureiro (of Portus 360 and Helena Restaurant in Montreal), Kenton Leier (National Arts Centre), Pascal Ménard (Global Affairs Canada and Rideau Gate), Ian Bilodeau (Museum of History) and Sheila Flaherty (of sijjakkut in Iqaluit).

Celebrate a special occasion with a three-course meal from world-class chefs - or just enjoy reconnecting with your closest friends over food, music, and the beauty of a summer night by the Rideau Canal. Safe and distanced group dining on a spacious patio, with musical entertainment provided from a nearby boat.

Small group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities included).

Tickets: https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L

September 11-12 – Duelling Pianos (Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey, Todd Huckabone)

Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the music scene in Ottawa. Known as the Duelling Pianos, their musical ability and interactive personalities have captivated audiences since they formed the group in 2002.

With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are held together by Todd on guitar to form a solid show of endless classic hits spanning several decades of music. Playing a blend of requests from the audience, their blistering guitar and piano solos, three-part harmonies, and random comedic impromptu moments have won over the crowds they perform for time after time.

September 18-19 – Rebecca Noelle

Blessed with a searing three octave range, Rebecca has been featured on CBC's The Vinyl Cafe, BBC Radio in the U.K., Sirius Radio in America, and Radio Bremen in Germany.

Although Rebecca has had the privilege to try her hand at just about every musical style she's wanted to over the years, it’s her natural affinity for jazz that sets this stunning singer apart. With a velvety voice that is simply unforgettable, Rebecca expresses a candid honesty both lyrically and musically that nurtures the connection between audience and artist.

September – 26-27 – HOROJO Trio

HOROJO Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who was named the year's Best Guitarist at the IBC.  

Jeff is known as one of the hardest working artists in the nation’s capital clocking over 250 shows per year. The Ottawa Citizen says “his voice practically bowls you over with intensity, as sweet, rich and gooey as molasses in a heatwave”, while Nick Krewen (Globe & Mail, Billboard) calls JUNO nominee JW-Jones “a frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues charts and roots radio favourite”. Jamie is one of the most versatile drummers in the country and has toured throughout North America and Europe and recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.

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The Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party

The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street

Friday & Saturday, September 25-26;

shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets $30

This will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions, which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate with us safely!

You can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU. There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total.

We are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket price a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going to the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live music venues.

To reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include the following info:
- "HBD Hornettes!"
- Date & time of show you'd like to attend
- Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)
- Your contact phone number

Thanks to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird time, but we hope you'll come party with us.

Love, The Hornettes

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968

https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819

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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU

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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU

“COVID FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES

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!

Of course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.

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&Bs for those who want to stay overnight.

ADDED BONUS!

For all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE on the

BOTR YouTube CHANNEL

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee).

DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge) for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.

LINE-UP for the 2020 FALL SERIES

Our 16th Anniversary Season!

2 Shows per Engagement

September 18 – RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK (Peterborough & Niagara ON)

http://www.rickfines.ca       http://www.suzievinnick.com

* Lunch & Show 1-4 pm

* Dinner & Show 7-10 pm

Two of Canada’s finest Roots/Blues singer-songwriter/guitarists. Beautiful harmonies. Either one of them is worth the price of admission but together they have a special added magic. Both have been nominated for Juno Awards and won multiple Maple Blues Awards and International Songwriting Awards. This is their 6th visit to BOTR and they’ve Sold Out every time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG

PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY

October 23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO (Toronto) 

http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com

A dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019 Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&list=RD05cuK3wrid4&index=2

PROCEEDS TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION

November 13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO (Ottawa) 

https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/

Ottawa’s best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff Rogers

(RO) on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best Guitarist - an incredible double honour!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA

PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK

For those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St downtown overlooking the lake.

For more information visit http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca and http://www.coveinn.com

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KINGSTON SPECIAL EVENTS

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All Kingston Blues Society shows through to September have been cancelled.

All future Kingston Blues Society Shows are on HOLD until further notice.

All shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.

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Homegrown Live Festival

Saturday, October 3

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Andre Bisson Band

Saturday, October 24

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JW-Jones

Friday, November 27

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For more info, please contact Kingston Blues Society

www.kingstonbluessociety.ca

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BLUES AWARDS VOTING

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2020 Blues Blast Music Awards

In early May, a group of Blues music industry professionals including music critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, producers, musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in Blues music in twelve categories.

The nominees are listed at the link below. Click on the artist’s name in the list below to visit their website for more information and to buy their music. 

http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced

Fan voting to determine the winners begins July 20, 2020 and continues until September 5, 2020. Voting is free and open to anyone. Subscribers can only vote one time. Blues Blast Magazine is FREE and you are automatically subscribed as part of the voting process on our website.

The Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest FREE weekly internet Blues magazine with over 38,000 Blues fan subscribers located in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries.

www.BluesBlastMagazine.com 

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MOVIES

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Bytowne Theatre

325 Rideau Street

Ticket prices: www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0

Hot buttered popcorn!

It's the most explosive news out of the ByTowne since we popped our first kernel:

ByTowne Members now get a 10% discount at the snack bar.

Members have always saved at the box office, but now you can save twice.

Keep your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.

Flash it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10% off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!

For movie listings: https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar

Book tickets at https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm

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Mayfair Theatre

1074 Bank Street

Capacity reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing.

Weekly schedule: https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/

Admission info: https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/

Advance tickets are available on Event Brite.

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BLUES FESTIVALS – NEXT YEAR?

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THE 18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE

https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/

Blues music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.
 
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic newsletter: Blues Festival E-Guide (free subscription) and the popular annual national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.
 
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney. “We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned for the summer and fall.”
 
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.

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BLUES ON THE RADIO

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DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet

Streaming at http://www.dawgfm.com/

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On CKCU-FM 93.1

The Mighty 93.1

www.ckcufm.com

Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region

Sundays: 9-11 pm

Black and Blues

with John Tackaberry

The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a rundown of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with “new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax”, alternating with “live blues and R&B for a Sunday night” in the last half hour of the show.

http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues

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Wednesdays: 9-11 pm

In A Mellow Tone

Hosted by Bernard Stepien, Ron Steeds, Allan Wigney, Jean-Michel Labatut and Aidian Thomas, ‘In A Mellow Tone’ introduces listeners to the entire history of jazz, from its beginnings to the latest innovations. Every program has a focus: on a musician, a city, a festival, an instrument, a record label or on recent releases. The hosts draw on their large personal CD and LP collections to supplement CKCU's extensive resources.

http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html

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On CBC Radio Two 103.3 FM

Saturdays: 6-8 pm

On CBC Radio One 91.5 FM

Saturdays: 9-11 pm

Saturday Night Blues

www.cbc.ca/snb

Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster, record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.  His collection of blues records numbers in the thousands.  On Saturday Night Blues each week you’ll hear a mix of classic blues from the ‘Petersen Vaults’, concerts, interviews, artist features, new releases, plus anything that boogies, jumps, or swings, plus your requests from the Bluesline.

And check out SNB videos here http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/

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On CJHR 98.7 Valley Heritage Radio

Thursdays, 8-10 pm

Got The Blues

Pat Watters is your host for this blues only radio show, now in its 13th year.  It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.

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NPR from Canton NY

For those who live south of the city, the National Public Radio (NPR) radio signal at 89.5 FM in Canton NY comes in pretty strong in Manotick. “The Blue Note” Tuesdays 3 pm-5 pm, and “The Radio Bob Show” Wednesdays 3 pm-5 pm are both excellent shows – blues, ‘50s & ‘60s, rock & roll, R&B.

http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/

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Unsung and On The Side

With Carolyn Fe

It’s all about the Blues, Jazz and its derivatives from around the globe and just around the corner. Songs rarely heard, from the very first recordings all the way to indie artists who consciously push the envelope to the next generation sounds of the genre; some older releases will be spun - just because the album in old, doesn't mean it's forgotten, thus the "On The Side" part of the show's title. 

Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at carolyn-fe.com/radio Featured Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight, The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music, Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy Black, Chastity Brown.

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