Opening Day is Friday, June 16, 2017

Open June 16 - 18 for Father's Day Weekend

Then 7 Days a Week as of Friday, June 23 until Sunday, September 3!

Music starts at 9 pm on Band Nights

Come kick off Summer of 2017 and join us for Opening Night with Sidewinder, a Premiere Valley Band, with Glen Getz, Terry and Brian Mask, Barry Recoskie and Shawn Lynch. So put on your dancing shoes and come out for this fantastic night of entertainment. You won't be disappointed!

$10 cover

Come treat your dad this Father's Day!

Delicious dinner special with Rich performing solo!

5 to 8 pm

No cover

Leader and bassist Grant Thompkinson delivers an almost lead guitar style bottom and is well complimented by drummer Tom Martel, Peter Brown on keyboards and Larry Church on guitar. An extremely versatile group with years of musical experience ... a great dance band!

Check out their website here.

$8 cover

A local band lead by the powerful vocals and rhythm guitar of Kevin Foley. They pick the songs you want to hear from The Hip to Johnny Cash, Matchbox 20 etc. Always a full house and a party when these guys show up.

$8 cover

Come celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday with us!!

Jayson Bradshaw is back for another matinee, alongside his father, Rick Bradshaw. Enjoy the show then head to town to enjoy the Fireworks!!!

3 to 7 pm - No cover

Born & raised in Pembroke, Ontario, Liam cut his musical teeth in and around the upper Ottawa Valley. After making the move to Ottawa, he quickly became one of the busiest professional musicians in the nation's capital. Liam's signature blend of singing, intricate guitar-work and beat-boxing lends itself to a live show that promises to captivate!

$8 cover

Intensity is a local Barry's Bay band that has been around for many years delivering the best in Classic and New Rock. Versatile band members, great harmonies, charismatic musicians and rock for all generations! Randy Sernoskie on lead vocals and bass, Chantal Sernoskie on keys and vocals, Barry Recoskie on lead guitar and vocals and Dwayne Brotton on drums and percussion. So come out and be ready to rock!

$8 cover

Born & raised in Windsor, Ontario, Rich has been a valley boy since the age of 15 and is no stranger to the music scene here! Joined by friends playing a mix of pretty much everything, it will be a dancing good time!

$10 cover

Featuring Sammy & The Jaguars

4 to 8 pm

Back by popular demand. Sammy and the Jaguars are a trio that dares to play a lot of original material with a good amount of interesting covers thrown in. A good time guaranteed.

$5 cover (kids are free!)

Like a blast or Mardi Gras in the summer, this versatile and talented foursome keep the dance floor packed. If one word could describe this band it would have to be rhythm... you just can't sit still when they are playing. Put on your beads and Carnivale clothes and come move!

$10 cover

The boys of No Idea will be up north cottaging on Lake Purdy. However in true “No Idea” fashion they can’t put down their guitars and will be opening up the festivities at the Bent Anchor for the C O Blitz weekend. Come out and enjoy a diverse range of pop, rock, country and reggae music, and above all be ready to dance!

$5 cover

Show off your unique skills or musical talents this summer at The Bent!

There will be two divisions: Under 18 and Over 18.

Prize for the best performance in each!

Call or drop in to sign up at the Bent Anchor!

Enjoy the day's activities at C O Blitz then come on over & enjoy great musical entertainment for the evening!!

Restricted after 9 pm

$10 cover

Getting the music started is Miss Mya Stein at 3 pm! Guaranteed this local tween will melt your heart while she gets your toes tapping to all your favorites songs, new and old! Mya recently recorded her first cover CD titled, Multiplicity. All CD proceeds will be donated to St Frances Memorial Hospital and Sophie's Fight! Come out and support her musical journey.

Ryan O'Connor

4 to 7 pm

Originally from Montreal, Ryan has called the Madawaska Valley his home base for the last four years. Playing a mix of Folk, Reggae, Roots and Rock n' Roll, his original songs draw influence from the many Canadian places he's explored and he's also guaranteed to play some favourites to get your feet moving and hips shaking!

Odd Man Out

7 to 10 pm

Jason Deroche, Jeanette Tubby, Jason Malinowski, and Terry Mask bring you a collection of recognizable crowd favorites that are sure to get your fingers tapping and your feet moving. Always a crowd favourite, this is one night you don't want to miss!

Sidewinder

10 pm to 1 am

Headlining our C.O. Blitz show this summer, the boys will be certain to entertain!!

The boys will be back for the mid-August warmup!

$8 cover

Tim LaRiviere, Andrew Smith, Rich Martel and Tom Martel Jr. have been playing the local and surrounding areas for years. Come rock with old friends and meet new ones, join Rocktree for an enjoyable evening of rock and roll from the classics to the present. Also featuring special guests: Tina Turley & Barry Markle a duet you don't want to miss!

Born & raised in Madawaska Valley, Felicity DeCarle brings her Ottawa-based, four-piece band who plays glitter-infused living room dreampop. Their music pairs the emotional rawness of garage with the lush tonalities of glam, set in a low-lit, carpeted living room. In the past year and a half since their inception, they have gained considerable traction in the Ottawa music community and surrounding areas and will also be performing at Ottawa's Bluesfest this summer! They will be opened by Potential Red, a Post-Punk/New Wave group originating from Ottawa, Ontario. Containing the perfect mixture of 70's Punk and 80's Morose.

$8 cover

The trio led by Casey Schroeder and flanked by Ricky Schroeder and Mike Britton, Casey and Company provide a terrific blend of new and classic country along with classic rock that everyone can enjoy. Fresh out of Golden Lake, they’re ready to make their debut at the Bent Anchor!!!

Featuring Fran Pinkerton & Peter Brown

No cover

Closing off the season and the Long Weekend we have Thin Ice. Still alive and kicking. This local foursome have been playing their own blend of rock, rhythm and blues for over a quarter of a century in the Madawaska Valley. Although they play covers of other bands' songs, it is rare to hear a song played the same way twice.
$7 cover