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Howl of the west, heart of the blues

Edmonton's Sean Pinchin performs live at The Cove Inn, January 8

Steve Strongman Brings high-octane blues to Kingston Grand Theatre

Grand OnStage presents JUNO Award-winning musician in full band performance, November 14

Surrender and transformation: The soulful truth of Ben Caplan

Revered Canadian folk artist plays the Festival of Small Halls at The Cove Inn, November 28

Where gospel emotion meets rock 'n roll spirit

Bywater Call Opens the 18th Annual Blues at The Cove October 17.

The Family Name: Brothers, Banter, and Folk from Smiths Falls

Folk duo, Jacob and Ben Matte, perform live at The Cove Inn September 27

Brooks & Bowskill bring roots, rock, and psychedelia to the Limestone City

Brooks & Bowskill make their Kingston debut September 21 at The Broom Factory with a full band and special guest opener Emilie Steele as a duo.

Wired to wander, built to sing

Rob Moir brings his road-tested music to The Cove Inn, July 31.

The Human Rights continue to ride the rhythm 25 years on

Canada's award-winning roots reggae band kicks off the MusicWestport Festival at The Cove Inn August 15.

Miguel Moreno spreads his love of traditional Latin American music

Los Paisanos Mariachi Band play The Cove Inn on July 15

Old school, no apologies: Morgan Davis in his element

JUNO and Maple Blues Award-winning country blues master plays The Cove Inn, June 12.

Highways, history, and heart: The songs of Ron Leary

Renowned Canadian indie-folk singer-songwriter plays The Cove Inn May 1.

Renowned violinist Rachel Hatt's lifelong love of music

Her Classical String Quartet performs Thursday, April 24 at The Cove Inn, Westport

Nicholas Campbell brings his Two Metre Cheaters in tow to Kingston

Canadian crooner ready for rock 'n roll party at The Broom Factory on April 25

A lifetime of sax: Rick Flanagan of The Big Phat Horn Band

Popular Kingston retro brass ensemble plays The Cove Inn, Saturday, April 12.

Dead Root Revival and The Stephen Stanley Band hit the road, Jack!

Local indie bands team up for mini-tour including a hometown show on April 5.

From stage fright to spotlight: Teagan McLaren's musical journey

Kingston singer-songwriter returns to Westport for performances in April and May

Austin's Jeff Plankenhorn brings his unique style and sound to Westport.

Sensational slide guitarist plays The Cove Inn on March 27.

Alepalooza goes three for three

The Astros headline third Alepalooza with support from student bands

What happens when Wikipedia, Joe Biden, and Ms. Frizzle walk into a reality show?

Queen's Players ‘Field Tripping Balls: Munch Ado About Nothing’ is running from March 19 to 22 and 26 to 29 at The Mansion.

How JW-Jones is bringing the blues back from the depths in a "pure and honest way"

JUNO-nominated guitar virtuoso plays The Cove Inn, March 21

How Andrew Vanhorn and band "Celt-ify" party atmospheres year-round.

The Celtic Kitchen Party ready for a sold out St. Patrick's Day show in Westport.

A decade since their last LP, Cuff The Duke find the fun in music again

Alt-country cult band returns to Kingston with a tour stop at the Broom Factory March 15

Good Co.'s alt-country will have you feeling Good Co.

Kingston band celebrates release of debut album April 5 at The Buckle.

A punk and rock matinee for International Women’s Day

An apple a day keeps the misogynists away!

Blunt Force Llama brings funk and fans along for the ride

Just because they play covers doesn’t make them less original.

Eastbound, Edmonton's Kaeley Jade makes her Westport debut

Canadian Folk Music Award-winner performs live at The Cove Inn Thursday, February 27

Guided by her inner voice, Savannah Shea "intuitively pulled to create"

Treasured Kingston visual artist and singer-songwriter plays The Cove Inn February 13

We are kind of Sex Bob-Omb

MODO-Live & Kingston Canadian Film Festival present: The Scott Pilgrim movie, soundtrack, concert tribute band

Kingston’s campiest Valentine’s dance and fake prom is back for its 16th annual edition

Slow Dance 2025 features a special vocal performance by L.A. Foster

Evan Jackson: Living the “dream” opening up for legends

Evan Jackson chats with us ahead of opening for The Sadies on Thursday February 6

How Logan Brown is breaking down audience barriers

Kingston comic-musician returns to The Cove Inn on January 31.

Carnelian, Colour Theory, and Chlorine take over The Ale House for Ales n’ Amps

The three bands will play The Ale House on January 22.

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.

Tim Baker brings his full-band holiday tour to Kingston

St John's-born singer-songrwiter releases single from new Full Rainbow of Light album ahead of December 11 Kingston Grand Theatre performance.

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

Take a seat: Sit Down Sundays creates casual setting for musicians

Kingston promoter fulfilling growing demand for relaxed live music experiences

Raising Our Voices: Kingston tea concert to address gender-based violence

Aruna & The Sirens, The Caledonias set to perform at special Solidari-Tea concert at Next Church, November 30.

Sarah Burton brings Swoonville, USA album tour to Westport

Texas-based Ontario native singer-songwriter performs at The Cove Inn, November 26

Billie Zizi album release tour comes to Kingston

Expect folk, soul and contemporary R&B vibes at Toucan, November 21

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

I Mother Earth returns to Kingston for club show

Edwin and band set to rock The Ale House on November 28

Tim Baker releases single from forthcoming holiday album

Tim and band tour Full Rainbow Of Light album with stop in Kingston on December 11

Arkells plan return to Kingston

Max Kerman talks upcoming show and fond memories of Queen’s

Kingston bands come together to support local musician

Five acts set to rock fundraiser at The Grad Club October 19 for Alex Young

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.

Riley Green brings his Damn Good Country Music tour to Kingston's Slush Puppie Place on April 3

Advance tickets on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 am

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

LAL bring their Spectacular Tour and workshop to Kingston

The Toronto-based, Bengali-Bajan duo have been holding down Canada’s underground DIY music scene for decades.

The fourth annual Westporch Festival announced

Westport's annual outdoor, local live music walking tour takes place September 21.

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

Mo Kenney comes to Kingston touring new LP

Celebrated Nova Scotia singer-songwriter and guitarist celebrates fifth album release at The Broom Factory on September 21.

Night Sun At Leopard Frog

Night Sun will play their first show in 20 years!

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.

Skeleton Park Arts Festival Announces Exciting 2024 Lineup

Skeleton Park Arts Festival is gearing up for its nineteenth celebration on June 22nd and 23rd, 2024, set in the charming environs of McBurney Park and its surrounding areas in Kingston, Ontario. Timed with the summer solstice weekend, this...

A conversation with Jeff Callery

Callery's Outskirts pays tribute to Blue Rodeo at The Cove Inn, May 4

Earth Day at The Spire

Featuring a presentation by underwater explorer Jill Heinerth in the historic performance hall.

Grand OnStage offers deep discount to Kingston dancers

Save 50% on tickets to In My Body featuring Bboyizm at Kingston Grand Theatre November 30

Tim Hicks announces Kingston concert date

Country star brings his Campfire Troubadour Tour to the Isabel on November 16.

Martha's Table mixes music with food for fundraiser

June 16 event will raise money for expansion needed to address surging demands on Princess St. facility.

SYML builds momentum on Sacred Spaces tour

An interview with SYML's Brian Fennell about his Sacred Spaces Tour and upcoming live performance in Kingston on May 14.

Lotus Shaker talks new lineup, new music ahead of Toucan gig

Kingston’s Lotus Shaker has become, by accident, one of the busiest and most talked about bands in town. At the core of the band is powerhouse singer Brittany Blanche and her fiance, guitarist Dan Chisholm, who started performing togeth...