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Rideau @ The Cove - 2008/09 |
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Written by Press Releases
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LINE-UP FOR 2008/09 BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE /
NEW TICKET RESERVATION POLICY
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE INN, WESTPORT enters its 4th season starting next October and will run on the third weekend of every month (except December) through to June 2009.
The Series will continue to feature some of Canada’s best blues artists performing in the up-close-and-personal, friendly cozy atmosphere of The Cove combined with a delicious buffet in support of local Westport charities – all for one low price. Reserved seating.
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To meet increased demand - last season almost every Show Sold Out in advance - and because not everyone can make Friday nights ALL ARTISTS will play both Friday and Saturday night Shows next season. You’ll have two chances to see your favourites!
Accommodation at The Cove and nearby B&B’s is available at very reasonable rates. If you live out of town this is a great way to enjoy BOTR – no driving home after a few drinks, you can relax and enjoy and as an added bonus – you get to meet and talk with the artists the next day! It’s a perfect mini-getaway. You’ll want to book your room well in advance though - they fill up fast. Call The Cove and they will make the arrangements for you.
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Here are the dates and who’s coming for the 2008/09 Season – another superb Line-Up! Don’t be disappointed – book for your favourites NOW!
From Toronto
October 17/18 – CURLEY BRIDGES w. CHRIS WHITELEY BAND
www.electrofi.com www.chriswhiteley.com
“Foot stompin’ joyful piano & powerful vocals from Curley backed by the multi-talented Chris & his band”
PROCEEDS TO:
Friday: Rideau Vista Elementary School
Saturday: St. Edward’s Elementary School
From Toronto
November 21/22 – GARY KENDALL BAND w. Special Guest CHUCK JACKSON
www.garykendall.com www.chuckjackson.com
“Two members of the great Downchild Blues Band plus friends delivering solid blues, soul, funk, R&B & a good time!”
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Friday: Blues in the Schools w Mark “Bird” Stafford
Saturday: David McCarthy Scholarship
From Toronto
January 16/17 – ROXANNE POTVIN BLUES BAND
www.roxannepotvin.com
“A beautiful singer/songwriter/guitarist - sings the blues like Billie Holiday with rock ‘n roll, R&B & soul influences ”
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Friday: Westport Area Food Bank
Saturday: Lions Club Mobility Van
From Toronto
February 20/21 – FATHEAD
www.fathead.biz
“Winners of the 2007 Juno Award for Best Blues CD of the Year – smokin’, original, infectious, funky, fun & full of energy”
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Friday: Friends of Foley Mountain
Saturday: Rideau District Museum
From Peterborough & Toronto
March 20/21 – RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK w. BAND
www.rickfines.com www.suzievinnick.com www.rickandsuzie.com
“2 great artists - strong vocals, tasty guitars, heartfelt vocals & original lyrics – from moody & soulful to rockin’ blues!”
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Friday: Juvenile Diabetes Association of Ontario
Saturday: Gilda’s Club for Cancer Families
From Toronto
April 17/18 – PAUL REDDICK & THE SIDEMEN
www.paulreddick.ca
“Juno Award winner, brilliant singer, songwriter, harmonica player – a poet of song with an excellent band”
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Friday: Rideau Waterway Land Trust
Saturday: Westport In Bloom
From Toronto
May 15/16 – DANNY BROOKS & THE MEMPHIS BROTHERS
www.dannybrooksmusic.com
“If you missed him last September, don’t miss him this year – testifyin’ blues mixed with soul, gospel, country & R&B”
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Friday: Compassion Canada Sponsor A Child
Saturday: Habitat For Humanity
From Montreal
June 19/20 – STEPHEN BARRY BAND w. Special Guest MICHAEL JEROME BROWNE
www.stephenbarry.bros.ca www.michaeljeromebrowne.com
“Bass guitar legend Stephen & band reunited with troubadour Michael on vocals, guitar, banjo & mandolin – priceless!”
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Friday: Lucy Drysdale Memorial Scholarship
Saturday: Westport Library
Artists may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Check the web site or call The Cove for updates.
Visit www.bluesontherideau.ca and the artists’ web sites for more information and MP3 clips of their music.
For 2008/09 the Dinner & Show ticket is increasing slightly to $55 pp (taxes and donation to charity included) for next year to offset higher costs (food, bands, travel, sound, etc). First increase in 3 years.
NEW TICKET RESERVATION POLICY
Over the past couple of years we have had some problems with people who reserved tickets for the Show cancelling at the last minute or just not showing up. That simply isn’t fair to those who were on the Waiting List and wanted to come. Nor is it fair to The Cove (food wasted), Choose The Blues Productions (lost revenue) or the local charity (less raised for them). Until now there has been no penalty or consequence for not honouring a reservation. This year that will change. As with virtually every other entertainment event out there (Senators games, concerts and theatre shows, etc) when you reserve your ticket you pay. If something comes up that you can’t make the event then it’s up to you to sell or give the ticket away.
For 2008/09 you will need to give your credit card number when you reserve your tickets and the card will be processed. If you need to cancel up to 3 weeks prior to the Show then payment will be refunded (credit card credited) without penalty. If something comes up within 3 weeks of the Show and you are unable to sell your ticket then The Cove will do its best to find a buyer (if the Show is Sold Out) by contacting those on the Waiting List. If unsuccessful however the ticket will not be refunded.
For regulars booking multiple Shows: Tell The Cove which Shows you want to reserve seats for. You will need to pay in advance for the FIRST Show you book for the season. For successive Shows you will need to leave your credit card number and payment for the Show will be processed on the first of each month. Same rules apply as above re: canceling reservations.
Sound fair? We think so.
There will be printed tickets for all Shows this year that will be mailed out if the reservation is made by phone or given out if in person.
The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com is a 45 minute drive from Kingston, 1:15 from Ottawa. Tickets are only $55 pp which includes a delicious full buffet dinner, the Show, all taxes & donation to charity.
Buffet starts at 7 pm, Show at 8:30.
Advance reservations required. Call THE COVE (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-268-3466 Book now to assure you get seats! These Shows sell out well in advance. 30 of the 120 available seats are already booked for every Show next year!
Now that the 2007/08 Season is over we once again send out a big THANK YOU to all the artists for bringing us such wonderful music, the great management and staff at The Cove for their tasty food, service and hospitality, Tim & Mark from Little Chicago Studios.com for the superb sound and of course the wonderful audiences that have supported Blues On The Rideau over the past year. Have a great summer and see you next fall!
Visit www.bluesontherideau.ca for details, updates & photos of the Shows
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