This is a new blues band but one stacked with familiar faces, and outstanding talent.   A quick look at the musicians in the band will tell you that you … Continue reading "The Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band"

Ras Judah and Culture Embassy is a 10-piece Wellington-based band of varying cultural backgrounds, hence the name.   The band has been playing since 2013 and features musicians from around … Continue reading "Ras Judah & Culture Embassy"

If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band.   The Red Dog Saloon Band members know the … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

Pip Payne, master of the resonator (Dobro style) slide guitar, and New Zealand’s best blues and chromatic harmonica player, Neil Billington, are playing again for Capital Blues. Their show was … Continue reading "Pip Payne and Neil Billington Blues Band"

Featuring Brannigan Kaa and Chris Peirce on Vocals   A 3-piece horn section plus driving rhythm paying tribute to the Blues, Soul and Rhythm and Blues of the masters. With … Continue reading "Damian Forlong’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra"

This is always a high-energy, mucho boogie, fun night. The energy from the virtuoso bandleader, Oscar Lavën, brings the band to life, and quickly spreads around the room so the … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"