Best known for his folk classic song Sonny’s Dream, Ron’s songs have been recorded by dozens of artists world-wide including Emmylou Harris, Christy Moore, Mary Black, Denny Doherty, Valdy, Hayley Westenra, Kim Stockwood, and many more.

With eight solo albums and numerous collaborative recordings to his credit, Ron Hynes is a six-time East Coast Music Award winner, a Genie Award winner and a past JUNO, CCMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee. He is recipient of the SOCAN National Achievement Award for songwriting career success and holds an Honorary PhD from Memorial University for his contributions to the cultural life of his beloved Newfoundland and Labrador.

For more on Ron Hynes please visit:
www.sonicbids.com/ronhynes
www.hynesite.org
www.themanofathousandsongs.com
www.youtube.com/recordmam

When: Saturday, September 11
Where: Upstage, 22 Bedford St, Westport (upstairs, entrance at the back of the WORDsmith)
Time: 7:30 pm

For ticket reservations or more information call 613-273-3222

Read some comments made from previous performances:

“…love of Applachian ballads…strong song writing skills”

“…a mondern sound with clear traditional roots…”

“…tight harmony & sparkling instrumentals on guitar, resophonic guitar, and old-time banjo.”

Here is a breakdown of the entire day. Click here to print off a Canada Day Flyer

Entertainment

1 p.m. Commencement of Canada Day
Celebration at the Rideau District Museum with the Colour party of the Royal Canadian Legion, Brach 542

1:15 p.m. 13th Annual Bicycle Parade
Leaving the Rideau District Museum. A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Decorate your bicycle with red & white and proudly ride throughout town!
Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542

2-8 p.m. Biggun Amusements
Featuring Spiderman…12 & under!
Giant Slide Fun…12 & up!
Sponsored in part by Westport Lions Club

4 p.m. Back by popular demand, The Adishakti Dancers, performance was enjoyed so much last year, they will be returning!

7 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of rock & roll, a little country, and some blues with the fabulous Doherty Brothers Band
plus DJ Services by Tom Gard

SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS AT DUSK!!!!

Special Kids Corner

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Provided by Westwinds Ranch

Free Shuttle Bus staring at 2 p.m.!
All afternoon & Evening to and from the beach
Leaving the Westport Community Centre & St. Edwards School
***Special thank you to bus drivers Smokey and Kelly & North Leeds Bus Lines Ltd.

Canteen & Refreshments
Avaiable in the afternoon & evening

Swimming & Changing Facilities Available
No Lifeguard on Duty

No Parking at the Beach – Handicap & Volunteers Only

***A special thank you to the Westport Lions Club for providing the beautiful facilities at the beach.

STILL TICKETS LEFT FOR CURLEY & CHRIS OCT 17/18 – STEVE STRONGMAN IN NOV

This is Last Call for CURLEY BRIDGES & THE CHRIS WHITELEY BAND playing BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE INN, WESTPORT ON this coming Friday and Saturday nights, October 17 & 18. Either one of these artists is worth the price of admission on their own. It’s the opening Show of the 2008/09 Season and promises to be a very special one. There are still excellent seats available for both performances.

At age 74 CURLEY BRIDGES is one of the best boogie-woogie blues piano players from the old school still playing. His career goes back to the ’40′s and ’50′s when he backed blues legends like Billie Holiday and Frank Motley. Curley’s mastery of the keyboards is matched by a great baritone voice and a joyful, high energy delivery. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this man – we don’t know how many more chances we’ll get!

6X Juno Award nominee CHRIS WHITELEY is one of Canada’s most versatile blues musicians equally adept at songwriting, producing and playing – guitar, harmonica, trumpet and vocals. In a career spanning over 4 decades he has backed some of the best known artists in Canada and the U.S. as well as developing a strong solo and studio career. Most recently he paired up with beautiful vocalist Diana Braithwaite (Chris & Diana w. band played BOTR @ The Cove in March 2007 and gave a tremendous Show) producing two excellent albums in tribute to the Bluebird Records classics of the ’30′s and ’40′s – “Morning Sun” in 2007 and the just released “Night Bird Blues”. This is one of the last performances Chris will be doing before he and Diana leave for a lengthy tour of Europe, the U.K. and Russia.

They are backed by consummate, veteran musicians – Victor Bateman on bass with Bucky Berger on drums (Friday) and Bob Vespaziani (Saturday). Rumour has it that we may also have a Special Guest joining the band for a few numbers. Come and find out who!

Proceeds from the Shows go to help support Rideau Vista Elementary School (Friday) and St. Edward’s Elementary School (Saturday)

Tickets are only $55 pp (tax in) and include a delicious Cove Inn buffet dinner, dancing and a Show to remember. Call The Cove now to reserve (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN

STILL TICKETS LEFT FOR CURLEY & CHRIS OCT 17/18 – STEVE STRONGMAN IN NOV

This is Last Call for CURLEY BRIDGES & THE CHRIS WHITELEY BAND playing BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE INN, WESTPORT ON this coming Friday and Saturday nights, October 17 & 18. Either one of these artists is worth the price of admission on their own. It’s the opening Show of the 2008/09 Season and promises to be a very special one. There are still excellent seats available for both performances.

At age 74 CURLEY BRIDGES is one of the best boogie-woogie blues piano players from the old school still playing. His career goes back to the ’40′s and ’50′s when he backed blues legends like Billie Holiday and Frank Motley. Curley’s mastery of the keyboards is matched by a great baritone voice and a joyful, high energy delivery. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this man – we don’t know how many more chances we’ll get!

6X Juno Award nominee CHRIS WHITELEY is one of Canada’s most versatile blues musicians equally adept at songwriting, producing and playing – guitar, harmonica, trumpet and vocals. In a career spanning over 4 decades he has backed some of the best known artists in Canada and the U.S. as well as developing a strong solo and studio career. Most recently he paired up with beautiful vocalist Diana Braithwaite (Chris & Diana w. band played BOTR @ The Cove in March 2007 and gave a tremendous Show) producing two excellent albums in tribute to the Bluebird Records classics of the ’30′s and ’40′s – “Morning Sun” in 2007 and the just released “Night Bird Blues”. This is one of the last performances Chris will be doing before he and Diana leave for a lengthy tour of Europe, the U.K. and Russia.

They are backed by consummate, veteran musicians – Victor Bateman on bass with Bucky Berger on drums (Friday) and Bob Vespaziani (Saturday). Rumour has it that we may also have a Special Guest joining the band for a few numbers. Come and find out who!

Proceeds from the Shows go to help support Rideau Vista Elementary School (Friday) and St. Edward’s Elementary School (Saturday)

Tickets are only $55 pp (tax in) and include a delicious Cove Inn buffet dinner, dancing and a Show to remember. Call The Cove now to reserve (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN