Events

Bass maestro Blain Fitzpatrick leans into his funky side with this ensemble with their first appearance for Capital Blues. Look at this musical treat! A perfect entertainment front - featuring George Rutherford on vocals, with Ben Hunt on trumpet (Richter City Rebels, Raw Collective, Niko Nezna AND poster man for the RNZAF big band) – … Continue reading "Blain Fitzpatrick’s Funk Fiends featuring George Rutherford"

Two lead singers. Two burning guitar players. One fat and driving rhythm section.   It sounds good already, but when you know they will be bringing you tunes from Robben Ford and Eric Clapton, plus some funky soul originals thrown in, you know it’s going to be a good night.   The band is some … Continue reading "Stirling Hern Band"

Do you ever wonder why there is so much good live music in Wellington? Well, a large part of that is because of the NZ School of Music, NZSM.   Every year there is another generation of graduates, many of whom stay in Wellington.   They have studied, practised, and performed for years, honing their … Continue reading "NZSM Big Band 1 and Guitar Ensemble"

28 years ago, two blues players, quickly joined by a third player, wanted a regular gig where they could play the music they loved. They found a venue and so Capital Blues began. Two of those bluesmen are playing for us this week.   Dougal Speir on guitar, and Dave Murphy on vocals and guitar, … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

What a fantastic way to kick off the Capital Blues concert series! Oscar Lavën’s Rock and Roll Sax is already a crowd favorite, and with his new, bluesier twist, it’s bound to be an unforgettable show. Plus, discounted lunch and drinks for Blues Club members? That’s a great incentive to support the club while enjoying … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock and Roll Sax"