Samantha Martin belts out Delta Blues, Soul, Funk and R&B with a voice that literally shakes the foundations with its strength and passion. Backed by her terrific band Delta Sugar she has been a force on the Canadian Blues scene since her debut album “Send The Nightingale” came out in 2015 earning her 4 Maple Blues Award nominations. Her next two – “Run To Me” (2019) and “The Reckless One” (2022) both earned her Juno Award nominations and she’s had a staggering number of Maple Blues Award nominations (20 to be exact) over the past 6 years in the categories of Best Female Artist, Best Entertainer, Electric Act, Recording and Songwriter of the Year. To say this woman is a talent is an understatement. Samantha comes to us fresh off another successful European tour and a summer of performing at major Blues Festivals across Canada to large enthusiastic audiences. This is the fourth time she has played Blues On The Rideau at The Cove and every one of her shows has been remarkable. How fortunate we are to be able to see her so up close and personal in the intimate setting of The Cove.

“upbeat, raunchy, sneering and sassy, rocking rhythm ‘n blues”
RAMzine.co.uk

Another fabulous gifted young artist who plays Blues, Soul and classic R&B with skill and feeling well beyond her years. Angelique first took the stage at age 7 and has been amazing audiences ever since with her powerful, soulful vocals, showmanship and prowess on a variety of instruments (upright & electric bass, electric & acoustic guitar and harmonica). Her voice reminds you of Blues legends like Big Mama Thornton, Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor and Bessie Smith. Her reputation and fame are rising rapidly - she’s already shared the stage with famous artists like Joe Bonamassa, Keb’ Mo’, Gary Clark Jr. and Burton Cummings and last winter she was invited to play on the prestigious Keeping The Blues Alive Sea Cruise. She comes to us after a summer of playing some of the biggest and best Blues Festivals in Canada. Her band is a family affair - talented younger sisters Kharincia and Kira on horns, violin and backing vocals, dad Kiran is on drums. If you’ve never seen Angelique perform before be prepared to be blown away!

“… there’s no denying powerhouse blues singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Angelique Francis has ‘it,’ and she’s letting it flow for the immense pleasure of listeners everywhere…”
Roots Music Canada

A 2X Juno Award, 7X Maple Blues Award winner with 45+ years of experience playing Blues, Rock, Soul, R&B and Jazz Jack is an incredible guitarist and singer/songwriter with a veteran, polished 4 piece band behind him - bass, drums, sax and keyboards. He truly is one of the best, longest running and hardest working Bluesmen in Canada. No wonder they call him the “King Of The Blues’ and no wonder he’s an annual favourite at BOTR. This will be his 11th performance over the 17 years that BOTR has been running – the most of any artist. Bring you dancing shoes - the floor is always packed when Jack is on stage. Because of his popularity Jack will be doing a 2 Night Stand and he always sells out so book early if you want to be here!

"Possibly the greatest guitarist Canada has spawned in the genres of Blues and Rock 'n' Roll"
Andy Grigg, Real Blues Magazine

How fortunate we are to have this talented pair of Blues/Roots artists coming to BOTR this season while they are on tour together. Born in Melbourne, Australia Lloyd started performing at age 10. Since then he’s developed into a brilliant singer/songwriter/guitarist and consummate performer who performs all over the world. He’s a perennial winner at the Australian Blues Awards witih a stunning 34 wins since 2004 in the categories of Best Artist, Song, Band, Album and Producer.

Suzie is one of Canada’s best know Blues/Roots artists and she’s no stranger to BOTR having performed here multiple times with Rick Fines. Her voice has been described as a mix of “spun gold and honey” and she’s a tremendously gifted guitarist and bassist. Suzie has won 10 Maple Blues Awards, been nominated 3X for a Juno and received the Great Canadian Blues Award from CBC radio’s Saturday Night Blues.

This show will be a little different from the regular BOTR format. Lloyd & Suzie will each do a solo set and then Cove Manager/bass player extraordinaire Seamus Cowan along with drummer Rob Radford will join them for a dancin’ Blues set,

“you’ll shake your head in awe at this man’s talent as a singer-songwriter and guitarist”
rockandbluesmuse.com USA

“Suzie Vinnick is unique…. a triple threat singer/songwriter/guitarist…emotive, joyous and funky”
Bluesblastmagazine.com USA

At age 80 Harrison truly is a member of Canada’s Blues royalty. He does it all with his amazing voice - Roots, Blues, Soul and R&B. Born and raised in “The Hammer” Harrison started his career with a bang in the early ‘70’s when he joined the famous Motown band Chairmen Of The Board. He travelled the world with them performing on shows like Soul Train, American Bandstand and England’s Top Of The Pops. When COTB ended Harrison returned to Hamilton where he basically dropped out of the music business for 30 years before re-emerging in 2003 with a great album called “Sweet Taste”. Since then he’s released 8 more (7 of them on Canada’s terrific Blues label Electro-Fi) culminating in his newest one “Thanks For Tomorrow” which critics are calling his best ever. I agree. This man just keeps getting better! Harrison has won a Juno and been nominated for 5 more, he’s been nominated several times for an American Blues Music Award and an incredible number of times for Maple Blues Awards. He recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the City of Hamilton for his wonderful body of work. He brings a fabulous band with him to this gig including the great Jesse O’Brien on keyboards. This is a “not to be missed” show.

“soul-drenched vocals…thinking of today’s living Blues singers Kennedy has to be among the Top five”
Glide Magazine, USA

If you’ve been around the Canadian Blues scene for the past 30 years harmonica ace, singer/songwriter & guitarist David Rotundo needs no introduction. Originally from Toronto he became obsessed with the Blues after seeing James Cotton play in 1991. He took up the harmonica and traveled to Chicago, Memphis, Clarksdale, New Orleans and Austin learning how to play from the masters before returning to T.O. where he performed with several different groups, including a stint with Jack De Keyser, before starting his own band in 2001. David now plays all over the world wintering in Mexico and touring in eastern Europe in the summers where he has a huge following. And no wonder – he delivers one of the most entertaining, high energy shows you will see anywhere. His most recent album (his 5th) called “So Much Trouble” was produced by the legendary Lee Oskar and has garnered international accolades and air play. Over the years David has been one of the most popular performers at BOTR - this will be his 9th visit. He’ll have his full band with him for the two Dinner & Shows and will also be doing an ACOUSTIC LUNCH on Saturday from noon to 2 pm with Cove Manager and bass player SEAMUS COWAN. David’s shows have always Sold Out so reserve early if you want to be there!

“David Rotundo plays the Blues the way it's supposed to be played”
Ronnie Hawkins

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