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PRESS RELEASE<\/strong> – For Immediate Release<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN, WESTPORT RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY SEASON SEPTEMBER 13th<\/sup> WITH AN AMAZING LINE-UP <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Blues On The Rideau at The Cove Inn in Westport Ontario returns for its 15th<\/sup> Anniversary Season on September 13th<\/sup> with Juno Award winner HARRISON KENNEDY and his band from Hamilton kicking off what is arguably the best Line-Up ever for the Series. There will be one show per month from September through to May 2020.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series has become one of the longest running and best-known Blues Series in the country featuring some of Canada\u2019s best Blues, Soul, R&B and Blues-Rock bands. Getting to see bands of this caliber in the friendly, intimate setting of a classic country inn in one of the most scenic villages in Ontario is a truly unique experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Proceeds from each show go to support different local charities\/good causes. To date over $74,000 has been raised by BOTR with the goal of another $6K this season.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are 12 BOTR shows for the 2019\/20 including three 2 Night Stands<\/strong>. All shows take place from 7-11 pm and include a delicious full course buffet dinner, dancing and door prizes with a chance to win 2 Grand Prizes at the end of the season. The ticket price has gone up slightly for 2019\/20 (the first increase in 5 years) \u2013 from $65 to $70 pp (plus HST) \u2013 but that still makes it one of the best entertainment values in the country!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here\u2019s the 2019\/20 Line-Up:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n * Indicates a 2 Night Stand<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For those who have never attended a BOTR night: The Series takes place in The Cove Inn, a beautiful 140 year old country inn located in one of the most scenic villages in eastern Ontario \u2013 Westport – on the shores of Upper Rideau Lake \u2013 part of the historic Rideau Canal Waterway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Westport is only a 1.5 hour drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston, 2.5 hours from Syracuse and 3 hours from Toronto and Montreal. Google Map \u201cThe Cove Country Inn, Westport Ontario\u201d to see how best to get there.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Full details on the Series including the artists\u2019 Bios, links to their websites and YOU TUBE videos – plus the charities that are being supported can be found at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note that bands may change due to unforeseen circumstances so best to check the website or contact The Cove Inn to confirm as each show approaches.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n ADVANCE RESERVATIONS<\/strong> are required for all shows and can be made at The Cove by phone<\/p>\n 1-888-COVEINN or 613-273-3636 or email <\/strong>thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n NOTE<\/strong>: All reservations require a Credit Card number but the card is not charged until the night of the show. Changes or cancellations can be made up to a week prior to the show without penalty but after that the card will be charged whether you show up or not.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Well-priced accommodation<\/strong> is available at The Cove and nearby B&B\u2019s and a motel in town but book well ahead. All the beds in Westport usually sell out on BOTR nights.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Blues On The Rideau<\/strong> is produced by Choose The Blues Productions<\/strong> www.choosetheblues.c<\/span>a<\/a> in co-operation with The Cove Inn<\/strong> www.coveinn.com<\/a><\/span> Sponsored by Perth Brewery<\/strong> www.perthbrewery.ca<\/a><\/span>, Jacob\u2019s Creek Wines<\/strong> www.jacobscreek.com<\/a><\/span>, DAWG FM.com Ottawa<\/strong> www.dawgfm.co<\/span>m<\/a>, LAKE 88 Perth\/Rideau Lakes<\/strong> www.lake88.ca<\/a><\/span>, The Black Dog Inn,<\/strong> Westport and the Ottawa Blues Society<\/strong> www.ottawabluessociety.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information contact:<\/p>\n James Doran, Producer, Choose The Blues Productions, Kenmore ON 613-574-0086 james@choosetheblues.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n