Charlie A’Court
& Witchitaw

When Country Gets The Blues

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Two beloved and distinct styles of musical expression. Country music with it’s story telling and hook-laden melodies; and Blues, with all it’s emotional intensity and unmistakable rhythms. When Country Gets The Blues celebrates the legends of these genres and blurs the lines between country and blues.

When Country Gets The Blues is the brand new performance concept designed by country-rock ensemble Witchitaw, and blues recording artist Charlie A’Court. Often stylistically compared to Otis Redding and Eric Clapton, A’Court is largely recognized as the proverbial force to be reckoned with. Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, his mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemporary songwriting place A’Court firmly on the world stage. His album, Come On Over, won the 2015 Blues Recording of The Year at both the East Coast Music Awards and Nova Scotia Music Awards.

Witchitaw is a full flavoured, four-piece southern country rock band from the heart of Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Their latest album, “The Ride” garnered a 2018 Country Recording of the Year nomination from Music Nova Scotia for their original writing. Singles, “Posse” and “When Opportunity Knocks” are receiving praise from Sirius XM Canada and Canadian country music radio with more than 30 country stations adding Witchitaw to heavy rotation.

*When purchasing seats, you must click the LOCKED seat icon to unlock the seat to buy a ticket due to social distancing. Tickets can be purchased in groups of four, two, or one and must be reserved in advance. Best seats option not available, you must choose your seats.

*By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions (below) regarding Mermaid’s COVID-19 statement and agree to follow our safety protocols.

TICKETS $35

COVID-19 Terms & Conditions

Here is what you can expect while attending a live performance at Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre:

• Tickets can only be purchased online. This is for your safety and the safety of Mermaid staff and volunteers.

• Seats must be reserved in advance due to COVID-19 protocols. Click on the seat and type the code to unlock the seats for purchase.

• You must bring your own clean mask to the event. Patrons without a mask will be denied entry.

• Following NS government health mandate, only patrons who can prove they are fully vaccinated (received both the first and second COVID-19 dose) at the time of entry into Mermaid Theatre will be allowed admittance. In Nova Scotia, fully vaccinated means:

  You're considered fully vaccinated 14 days after you have any of the following COVID-19 vaccines:

  • 2 doses of AstraZeneca or COVISHIELD

  • 2 doses of Moderna

  • 2 doses of Pfizer

  • 2 doses of a combination of COVID-19 vaccines (AstraZeneca, COVISHIELD, Moderna and Pfizer)

  • 1 dose of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson

  • complete series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization

  If you received 1 or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine that's not approved by Health Canada and the World Health Organization, you’re not considered fully vaccinated and need two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna). 

  Anyone who received 1 dose of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson can receive 1 additional dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) to be optimally protected.

• It will be mandatory to wear a mask upon your arrival at the theatre. Masks are mandatory upon entry and in all parts of the traffic areas within the theatre. When patrons are seated and eating or drinking concessions provided by the venue, patrons may remove their masks.

• You are required to wear your mask when visiting the washroom.

• Please adhere to the arrival times located on your digital ticket.

• All ticket holders will be required to answer a screening questionnaire posted at the entrance prior to taking their seats.

• All ticket holders will undergo a digital temperature scan for admittance into the Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, should you show a temperature, you will be refunded, but unfortunately not allowed into the facility.

• We kindly ask that patrons who become unwell during the show seek a Mermaid staff member or volunteer immediately. If you become symptomatic on the day of the performance prior to 12:00pm, please contact the box office at (902) 798-5841 for Mermaid to release and refund your tickets. Should you have questions please contact our offices during box office hours, Monday-Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM.

Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, provincial and local governments and federal and provincial health departments recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre  (“the Theatre”) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Theatre cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Theatre could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19. 

By purchasing tickets to a Mermaid show, you acknowledge the following:
I understand the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the Theatre and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the Theatre may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Theatre employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. 

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at the Theatre or participation in Theatre programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Theatre, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Theatre, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Theatre program. 

Mermaid Theatre is monitoring the rapidly changing coronavirus (COVID-19). Mermaid Theatre is actively engaged with local public health officials to assess the ongoing situation. For more information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/