Events

The Capital Soul & Blues Revue The Capital Soul & Blues Revue performing songs selected from the catalogues of Stax, Mo-Town, Chess, Hi Records and more from the golden era of Blues, Soul and R&B.   Featuring a star-studded line-up of vocal talent including Poneke’s own soul man Louis TM, expat blues singer and guitarist … Continue reading "Double Bill – The Capital Soul & Blues Revue"

“The blues had a baby and they named it rock ‘n’ roll." Muddy Waters Rock & Roll Sax is back for 2025 by popular demand! Oscar Lavën, dynamic saxophonist/showman, joins forces with acclaimed vocalist/pianist Louis TM to kick the year off in style, with all-star band Aleister Campbell, Patrick Bleakly, Darren Mathiassen, and Damian Forlong. … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax featuring Louis TM"

It’s great to welcome back some of our favourite performers for an evening of cool soul-jazz grooves.   Wallace, just back from performing in Sydney, will be treating us to her silky vocal talents and her smokey voice. She is a native Wellingtonian who has wowed audiences all around the world with her range of … Continue reading "Wallace and The Boys"

After an explosive show @ Wellington Jazz Festival NEO FUSION ENSEMBLE is back at Capital Blues for another sonic journey that will push the boundaries of jazz fusion!   The NEO FUSION ENSEMBLE brings an electrifying blend of intricate rhythms, soaring melodies, and high-energy improvisation to the stage. Led by the versatile Geoff Culverwell on … Continue reading "NEO FUSION ENSEMBLE"

Sam Manzanza is a leading NZ-based African performance artist with over 20 years’ experience as an entertainer.   Whenever he plays for us, the crowd is pumping.   He has performed his infectious brand of Afro beat, Manzanza sound to audience all over the globe. He is the Rhythm Man who popularized African music in … Continue reading "Sam Manzanza’s Afro-beat Experience"

They are back with a slightly different line-up. If you missed them last month, be sure to come along in February.   Some people ask why do we have the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sax every month?   Because they are good. Simple as that.   This is always a high-energy, fun night. Lots of dancing, … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax featuring Eugene Wolfin"