Kia ora Blues Club Friends!
We’re reaching out to you because our country’s blues clubs are the heartbeat of the blues scene in New Zealand. You keep the music alive, support the artists, and cultivate the passionate community that makes our New Zealand Blues & BBQ Festival possible.
And because of this, we’ve got something special for your club members. Since you’re championing the blues year-round, we want to make sure your people can experience our festival in style!
Exclusive 15% Discount for Your Members
For all your club members, we’re offering 15% off all ticket purchases made between now and 20 October. This offer applies to any of our ticket types, from two-day passes to VIP and everything in between!
All they need to do is enter the code BLUES25 at checkout.
VIP Tickets – The Ultimate Blues Experience
We know your members will love the festival and we suspect many will also love VIP treatment! Well, the BLUES25 discount can be applied to our two-day and single-day (Saturday only) VIP tickets.
This special R18* VIP Experience features:
Separate entrance to avoid the queues
Premium viewing area close to the main stage
Complimentary drink and meal vouchers
VIP-only bar
Fancy toilets
A chance to meet and greet one of our headliners.
With the 15% discount, this is the perfect opportunity for your most dedicated supporters to treat themselves.
*Photo ID will be required at the gate when VIP tickets are scanned and must match the details entered upon purchase on the Moshtix site.
AGM
The AGM will be on Monday the 8th of September at Jack Hackett’s at 6pm. All members are invited to attend.
The AGM was previously notified as being 1st Sept but is now 8th.
We will be voting to adopt the financial statements, vote for committee members, and more.
Constitution
In accordance with Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the Act), Section 26, we have an amended constitution. This has been reviewed by a lawyer. There will be a motion to adopt the new constitution at the AGM. If you would like to see a copy, please email me on andrew.haddleton@xtra.co.nz, and I’ll send you one by email.
What a Festival!
The Wellington Jazz Festival is getting close now and runs from 16th Oct to 20th Oct.
This year, Jack Hackett’s is the only venue you need, as we are bringing you a total of 38 gigs. We can do this because we are using both upstairs in the Capital Blues Lounge at Jack Hackett’s (upstairs), and the Capital Blues Basement at Jack Hackett’s.
And what a line-up we’ve got.
It’s not all jazz. We have a range of funk, soul, ska, Brazilian, big band, soul jazz, modern jazz, trad jazz, combo jazz, bebop jazz, jazz crooners, late-night jams, and of course, blues. It’s a festival within a festival.
Ticketing
Some gigs are ticketed at either $15 or $20. The good news is that Capital Blues Club members can buy each ticket for just $10. You can get your tickets for individual gigs here https://events.humanitix.com/host/capital-blues-inc. There are links underneath each posting too.
We also have combo tickets:-
A ticket for the whole Capital Blues Jazz Festival
https://events.humanitix.com/capital-blues-inc-wellington-jazz-festival-pass?hxchl=hex-pfl
Wednesday
https://events.humanitix.com/capital-blues-inc-wjf-wednesday-pass?hxchl=hex-pfl
Thursday
https://events.humanitix.com/capital-blues-inc-wjf-thursday-pass?hxchl=hex-pfl
Friday
https://events.humanitix.com/capital-blues-inc-wjf-friday-pass?hxchl=hex-pfl
Saturday
https://events.humanitix.com/capital-blues-inc-wjf-saturday-pass?hxchl=hex-pfl
Sunday Lounge
https://events.humanitix.com/capital-blues-inc-wjf-sunday-pass?hxchl=hex-pfl
Sunday basement
https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-capital-blues-inc-wjf-sunday-lounge-pass?hxchl=hex-pfl
Check the Events for a daily listing and individual tickets.
If you haven’t seen “King” Leo LaDell, you are missing out. He is a fantastic blues player, living in Dunedin.
He has launched a new album which you can find below.
To celebrate the release, the band is playing a Wellington show at Meow on Sunday 23rd of April from 7pm. They will also have some really great support lined up with Louis TM (and his 8-piece soul band) doing a set, as well as South African-born R&B/Neo Soul singer-songwriter Tusekah.
More info here: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/19907/King-Leo-And-Band-With-Support-From-Tusekah-And-Louis-TM.utr
If you’re into blues, you’ll definitely dig this. It’s available on all platforms for streaming and for purchase via bandcamp! Link here https://tr.ee/roPBpDS6-X
Purchase the CD here: https://kingleonz.bandcamp.com/album/king-leo
9 Edward Street, Wellington
There is no gig this week as it’s Good Friday. We’ll be back on the 14th with The Red Dog Saloon Band.
We have a busy week.
We have a blues club event on Friday with Oscar Laven’s Rock n Roll Sax.
Then on Saturday and Sunday, we have 12 acts over the two days. Saturday is for more experienced performers, and Sunday we are giving some stellar, young talent the opportunity to show us their outstanding musical chops.
The running order is:-
Sat 25th
The Flying String Fellows 12.00 – 12.45
Red Dog Saloon Band 1.00 to 2.00
Elisha Hobbs 2.00 – 2.30
Shan 2.30 – 3.30
Elisha Hobbs 3.30 – 4.00
Vincent Vega 3 4.00 – 5.-00
Oscar Lavën’s R’n’R Sax 5.30 – 6.30
The Julie Lamb Outfit 7.00 – 8.00
Battleska Galactica 8.30 – 10.00
Sun 26th
Pete’s NolaCoaster 1.00 to 2.00
Daisy Grae 2.00 – 3.00
Mel Stevenson 3.30 to 4.30
Governor Jeff 5.00 – 6.00
Come and enjoy a fabulous array of different styles of music.
Opening the Wellington Jazz Festival celebrations for us next week, we have the Treasurer of Wonder on stage. Yep, it’s the mischief groove cats themselves! Come and have a $20 steak meal and a boogie to set your hump day right
This year we are bringing you ten gigs over the five days of the festival.
Starting at 7.30 on 19th October with The Julie Lamb Outfit, through to the Steeley DNA at 7.30 on 23rd.
We have a mix of swing, bebop jazz, funk, and blues. Guitars, horns, saxes, vocals, keyboards, and more.
To find out more about each artist and the performance times, click on the Events page.
We look forward to seeing you at the festival.
