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Channeling the guitar greats, Tom Savage still believes in the unifying power of live music
Kingston singer-songwriter and Dead Root Revival guitarist performs solo at The Cove Inn, February 6.
Local musician Meghan Balogh's love for Irish and Scottish fiddle has deep roots
Balogh and band, Seventh Town, entertain at Robbie Burns Day event at The Cove Inn, January 25.
How Logan Brown is breaking down audience barriers
Kingston comic-musician returns to The Cove Inn on January 31.
Tractor Tom keeps the beat for Sunday Fundays
Chicken Pickin' drummer returns to The Cove Inn, January 19
Young gun Zach Teal finds inspiration in old-time country
Emerging "outlaw" artist performs live January 9 at The Cove Inn, Westport
Bill Quigley brings his East Coast Experience to Kingston in March
Move 98.3 FM's Trinette Atkinson talks with Bill Quigley from East Coast Experience ahead of their March 14 concert at The Spire.
Blues king Jack de Keyzer prepares for back-to-back shows in Westport
Award-winning Canadian blues king performs the Blues at The Cove series, January 17 and 18.
Sociable! Christmas comes to Westport, Maritimes style
Bill Quigley of An East Coast Experience on their November 30 performance at The Cove Inn
No Principals trio kicks off festive season in Westport with live performance
Member Dave Balfour recalls musical roots ahead of show at The Cove Inn, December 6
Sarah Burton brings Swoonville, USA album tour to Westport
Texas-based Ontario native singer-songwriter performs at The Cove Inn, November 26
After 52 years, Doc MacLean rambles on
Acclaimed Delta blues disciple and storyteller extraordinaire plays The Cove Inn, November 14.
Blues monster: The mammoth sound of Shane Murphy
Catching up with Montreal blues and roots rocker ahead of acoustic performance November 7 at The Cove Inn
The Human Rights continue to ride the rhythm 25 years on
Canada's award-winning roots reggae band plays The Cove Inn November 15 (postponed to summer 2025).
Midwestern road warrior Zachary Lucky to make a tour stop in Westport
Saskatoon country singer to play Original Thursdays at The Cove Inn, October 10
Mike O'Brien shares his love of the Montreal music scene and acoustic folk
Renowned guitarist set to play The Cove Inn with Sin & Swoon songwriting partner Michelle Tompkins on October 4.
Cody Allen James on leaving punk path for country roads
Former hardcore musician brings his Kingston alt-country act Good Co. to The Cove Inn, September 26
Arkells bring Big Feelings to Kingston this October
5 questions for the JUNO-winning act ahead of their Slush Puppie Place performance
25 years on, Joe Grass keeps on growing
Magnetic Montreal musician and band help kick-off fourth annual Westporch Festival on September 20
Catching up with the sensational Sadie McFadden
Another performer with boundless energy takes stage at The Cove Inn Thursday, September 12
Legendary lifelong bluesman Al Lerman looks back, moves forward
Former Fathead guitarist brings his new Country-Fried Blues album tour to The Cove Inn on September 5
Kentucky comes to The Cove
The Almonte artist performs live at the Westport inn August 27 ahead of October residency.
After 50 years, Matt Dickson still rocks with youthful enthusiasm
Guitarist for The Commuters and Beatlejuice performs solo at The Cove Inn, Westport, August 9.
Marty Crapper on the endless energy that fuels King of the Swingers
King of the Swingers unleash their Dixieland energy at The Cove Inn, Friday, August 2.
Richard Henderson of The Wanted on the band's enduring resonance after 20 years
Veteran roots-rockers perform live at The Cove Inn, Friday, July 26.
After a summer return of live music, Hamilton artists thank the venues that 'stuck around'
Musicians reflect on the pandemic's impact on the industry
Canada's King of Roots Music on his Jamaican inspiration
Terry Gillespie performs his blend of blues-rock-reggae with Crystal Axe, July 18 at The Cove Inn, Westport.
Why Kingston's Pat Murphy relishes retro music and early Hip
Murphy's band 80s Enuff! performs live at The Cove Inn, June 30
How Sydenham's Chris Murphy became a sought-after player of Maritime music
Turpin's Trail member performs solo at The Cove Inn, Friday, June 21.
Patrick Dorie shows off storytelling skills on new LP, Love Songs For The Loveless
Bowmanville folk-rocker brings his trio to The Cove Inn, June 17
Love for the Grad Club: A Fundraiser for Kingston's Heart of the Music Scene
On Sunday, June 9th, the Blu Martini will host a special fundraiser to support the Grad Club, a beloved music venue in Kingston that has been facing financial difficulties. The event, organized by local musician and guitar legend Tom Savage...
Slack is back!
Local singer-songwriter and renowned fingerstyle guitarist, Colin Slack, returns full focus to music, ends residency at The Cove Inn on May 27.
Say hello to Nolan Hubbard
The feather-voiced Gananoque singer-songwriter performs live at The Cove Inn Thursday, May 16
Funeral Lakes explore national identity on new album
Released April 5, North American Martyrs pokes at "glorified narratives about Canadian history."
Bad Fortune brings Kingston music lovers great fortune
New indie folk duo release debut single, Muscle Memory.
Comeback Kid comes back to Kingston
Two years after their Kingston debut, Comeback Kid returns to headline own show at The Broom Factory.
Kingston Artist Spotlight: Brittany Blair
Nice On vocalist brings more than a touch of sparkle to her performances.
Pound Salt fights their Demons
Kingston hard rockers' edgy new single addresses mental health issues.
Serendipity keeps David Celia coming back to Kingston
Renowned Toronto singer-songwriter to be accompanied by sons for first-time ever family performance at Blu Martini, March 2.
Black poetic voices take centre stage highlighting themes of joy and pain
The allure of the blank page is an irresistible magnet for creatives
16 years in, The Strumbellas keep on believing
A quick Q&A with the JUNO-winning band ahead of their sold out show in Kingston on February 23.
Suns of Static spark electricity on new EP
Kingston band announces release of new self-produced 4-song offering, Echoes.
Kingston’s Underground Creative Series: Liam Mills
The third in a series on the talented and experienced artists thriving in Kingston’s creative underground.
The Wilderness make strange on new single
Chris Koster pitches in on production of. "Strangers I Used To Love," out January 31
Kingston’s Underground Creative Series: Kwesi Mangata
Hailing from Ghana, the Kingston-based artist has built a reputation as a musician and photographer.
Kingston’s Underground Creative Series: Curt Sproule
The first in a series on the talented and experienced artists thriving in Kingston’s creative underground.
Q&A with Curtis ClearSky, Executive Director, Indigenous Music Office
The Vancouver-based frontman for Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz is the newly appointed executive director of the brand new national Indigenous Music Office (IMO).
The Stephen Stanley Band celebrates new album Before The Collapse Of The Hive
Six years in the making, latest release from Wolfe Island Records honours Toronto broadcaster Dave Bookman
New single by S-Cape Artist celebrates life partners
Kingston rapper releases video single, You Make Me Fly, on October 13, 2023
Powerful new single from My Own Addiction leaves band wondering who inspired Alexandra Augustine's lyrics
My Own Addiction opens for Anvil at Overtime in Kingston, Saturday, October 14
Over 30 years in, Ron Hawkins and band still revel in "pushing against the system"
Indie Rock Hall of Famers, Lowest Of The Low, celebrate new album release October 12 in Kingston with By Divine Right
The Beta 58's stay true to 'punk rock 'n roll' on Agree To Disagree
Kingston punks reunite with producer Terry Benn on first LP since 2015
Kingston’s Bill Welychka discusses debut memoir “A Happy Has-Been”
Kingstonian and former MuchMusic VJ has become one of Canada’s most enduring, recognizable, and respected television personalities.
Artists making more from merch sales is music to rapper Cadence Weapon's ears
Merchandise sales are essential for touring artists, and a new program will give them a bigger slice of the pie.
Kingston Live on CBC Ontario Morning
Co-founders recount Kingston Live’s origin and impact on the local music community.
A Fistful Of Questions for Ron Chenier of Fist
Canadian hard rock legends return to Kingston September 9, 2023
Kingston's Megan Hamilton on CBC Ontario Morning
How Megan Hamilton wrote and recorded six songs… in only four days.
New album by The Gertrudes celebrates community, debuts next-gen members
Greg Tilson discusses new album and band’s enduring legacy.
Koster returns to roots on new record
"[It] made me fall back in love with songwriting." Chris Koster discusses latest solo release ahead of Kingston show.
"For Darcy" Fundraiser Concert hopes to raise money for local family & research towards multiple sclerosis
Lowest of the Low headline this fundraising concert, September 3 at The Creekside just north of Kingston.
Gord Downie and Bob Rock's Electrifying Collaboration Goes "Beyond Friendship"
"I remember one of the last times he saw me, he said, 'Please make sure everybody hears this music.'" Promise kept.
Kingston duo's musical DNA dates back decades
An interview with with Eric West, one half of lo-fi folk project Buck's Moonlight Revival.
“The ultimate mixing of business with pleasure.” Whitehorse going strong after more than a decade on the road.
The genre-jumping duo prepares to tour their “most country album” with a stop in Kingston June 2, 2023
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