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SUMMARY:Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax featuring Eugene Wolfin
DESCRIPTION:They are back with a slightly different line-up. If you missed them last month\, be sure to come along in February. \n  \nSome people ask why do we have the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sax every month? \n  \nBecause they are good. Simple as that. \n  \nThis is always a high-energy\, fun night. Lots of dancing\, loads of great music\, and plenty of top playing. \n  \nThe virtuoso bandleader\, Oscar Lavën\, brings the band to life\, and the energy quickly spreads around the room\, so the audience is dancing and grooving before you know it. \n  \nOscar is well known around Wellington music venues where he is a full-time live performer. Joining him will be some of Poneke’s other great players including Darren Matthiessen (Shapeshifter) on drums\, Damien Forlong (Rodger Fox Big Band) on trombone\, Deane Hunter on guitar\, Patrick Bleakley on bass\, and special guest vocalist\, Eugene Wolfin. \n  \nThey will be bringing you hot\, honking\, rock ‘n’ roll and R&B sax licks from saxophonists like Sam Butera\, King Curtis\, and Earl Bostic. \n  \n“The blues had a baby and they named it rock ‘n’ roll.“ Muddy Waters
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/oscar-lavens-rock-n-roll-sax-featuring-eugene-wolfin/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250214T203000
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UID:8273-1739565000-1739574000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Sam Manzanza’s Afro-beat Experience
DESCRIPTION:Sam Manzanza is a leading NZ-based African performance artist with over 20 years’ experience as an entertainer. \n  \nWhenever he plays for us\, the crowd is pumping. \n  \nHe 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 NZ. A versatile instrumentalist\, composer and sings in French\, Lingala and English. His Fast – paced blend of African music\, Ska\, Hot\, Spicy and Afro beat\, Manzanza Sound is taken from Tribal beat to make you feel magic\, love and peace of Manzanza sound\, get up dance and your temperature rise\, is always a hit with audience. \n  \nSam Manzanza Rhythm Man is not just a musician\, is an experience not to be missed. \n  \nAppearances with Myele include at the 40th Cheoyong Culture Festival in South Korea\, AWME in Melbourne Australia\, WOMAD Australia\, WOMAD New Zealand and Globe Beat and Eat Festival in Perth West Australia\, Brisbane Festival Australia\, Vogel Street Party in Dunedin\, Nelson Arts Festival\, New Zealand\, and Lake Hawea Festival NZ for New Years Eve. \n  \nRecent appearances with Afro Beat Band include Queens Town Jazz Festival\, Vogel Street Party in Dunedin\, Newtown Festival\, CubaDupa Festival\, Africa Day Celebration and French Fete De La Music 2018.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/sam-manzanzas-afro-beat-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250207T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250207T230000
DTSTAMP:20250202T231803Z
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UID:8269-1738960200-1738969200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:NEO FUSION ENSEMBLE
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nThe 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 trumpet\, keyboard\, vocals\, and samples\, this powerhouse lineup also features the dynamic keyboard prowess of Peter Blake\, the soaring guitar solos of Steve Poulton\, the deep\, groove-filled bass of Blain Fitzpatrick\, and the driving rhythms of Jacob Randall on drums. \n  \nNEO FUSION ENSEMBLE delivers a fresh\, forward-thinking sound that fuses jazz\, rock\, funk\, and electronic elements. Prepare to be transported into a world where every note tells a story\, and every beat pulses with raw\, creative energy. \n  \nDon’t miss out on an unforgettable night of musical innovation!
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/neo-fusion-ensemble/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250131T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250131T230000
DTSTAMP:20250129T004707Z
CREATED:20250126T224355Z
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SUMMARY:Wallace and The Boys
DESCRIPTION:It’s great to welcome back some of our favourite performers for an evening of cool soul-jazz grooves. \n  \nWallace\, 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 music and stage performances. \n  \nJoining her will be Chris Yeabsley on organ\, and Cory Champion on drums. \n  \nChris\, the best organ player in the Southern Hemisphere\, is back from China so we are delighted to be able to book him as soon as we could. \n  \nKeeping them on time will be the tight rhythm of drummer Cory Champion. \n  \nThis band has been entertaining Wellington audiences for a good number of years. Come and see why.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/wallace-and-the-boys/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250124T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250124T230000
DTSTAMP:20250119T221012Z
CREATED:20250119T221012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T221012Z
UID:8256-1737750600-1737759600@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Oscar Lavën's Rock n Roll Sax featuring Louis TM
DESCRIPTION:“The blues had a baby and they named it rock ‘n’ roll.” Muddy Waters \nRock & Roll Sax is back for 2025 by popular demand! \nOscar 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. Grab a Mint Julep and witness red-blooded\, honking 50s Rock & Roll from Earl Bostic\, King Curtis\, Little Richard\, and much\, much more. \nYou’ll be up dancing before you know it. \nNo room for squares.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/oscar-lavens-rock-n-roll-sax-featuring-louis-tm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250117T203000
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DTSTAMP:20250114T051856Z
CREATED:20250112T235228Z
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UID:8251-1737145800-1737154800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Double Bill - The Capital Soul & Blues Revue
DESCRIPTION:The Capital Soul & Blues Revue\nThe 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. \n  \nFeaturing a star-studded line-up of vocal talent including Poneke’s own soul man Louis TM\, expat blues singer and guitarist Oscar LaDell\, and soul diva Jamie Musuva. They are backed by an enviable cast of local musicians including Richard TeOne on drums\, Steve Moodie on bass\, and Chris Armour on guitar. \n  \nSupport \n  \nWilson Blackley\n  \nBorn in regional Victoria’s hilly South Gippsland\, Wilson Blackley’s musical journey started at an early age\, picking up his first pair of drumsticks at just two years old. He was raised on his mother’s record collection\, absorbing a large variety of genres. Wilson’s songs tow the line between love and pain\, provoking his audience’s imaginations\, and reinventing the spaces in which he performs. He describes his music as\, “Not too happy but also not too sad. It’s a constant push and pull between the two that I feel gives me that ‘modern-yet-not’ sound.”
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/double-bill/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241220T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241220T230000
DTSTAMP:20241215T232128Z
CREATED:20241215T232128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T232128Z
UID:8245-1734726600-1734735600@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Shaken Not Stirred Boozy Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Coming in hot from two shows in the winterless north\, Shaken Not Stirred will lay some funky bluesy Christmas classics while you all go to the bar and have a nuanced and thoughtful discussion about the Boss. \n  \nFeaturing: \nDeane Hunter Guitar \nDamian Forlong Trombone \nGeoff Hern Bass/vocals \nShaun Anderson Drums \n  \nWith support from DJ Blitzen
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/shaken-not-stirred-boozy-christmas-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241219T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241219T203000
DTSTAMP:20241215T232914Z
CREATED:20241215T232914Z
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UID:8248-1734633000-1734640200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:The last jazz jam session of the year.\n\nFinish the year by supporting the tremendous young players Wellington is lucky to have. Jack Hackett’s also has Curry Club.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-swing-session-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241213T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241213T230000
DTSTAMP:20241209T003000Z
CREATED:20241209T003000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T003000Z
UID:8240-1734121800-1734130800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Jamie and the Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Northern Soulsters Jamie and the Numbers will be releasing their new smash Single – 7 Days Too Long at Capital Blues Club hosted by Jack Hackett’s. Bring your dancing shoes\, it’s gonna be funky. \n  \nI’m really looking forward to this show. Jamie has one heck of a voice. \n  \nThe album is tremendous. Can you imagine a soul version of The Seeker by The Who? It’s incredible. The band will be worth seeing for that tune alone. \n  \nThey have even been discovered by the BBC on their Funk and Soul Show! \n  \nThis is one show you do not want to miss.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/jamie-and-the-numbers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T203000
DTSTAMP:20241209T003814Z
CREATED:20241209T003814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T003814Z
UID:8243-1734028200-1734035400@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:Jazz jam\, Curry Club\, young talent\, mature players\, great vibe.\nIt’s all there at The Swing Session. \nMake a difference and come along to support the musicians\, the venue\, and Wellington’s reputation for live music.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-swing-session-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241206T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241206T230000
DTSTAMP:20241202T003457Z
CREATED:20241202T003457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T003457Z
UID:8235-1733517000-1733526000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Neil and Nick Christmas Bash
DESCRIPTION:As we head into Christmas one of our favourite blues combos is back with friends to put some extra festivity into the season. \n  \nNeil Billington with his killer harmonica joins with guitar monster Nick Granville to bust Capital Blues Inc. with their versions of blues classics. They are backed by the rhythm machine of Elliotte Fuaomano on the bass and Darren Mathiassen on the drums. \n  \nHelping them to spread the message will be invited friends\, featuring the who’s that! of the Wellington music scene. \n  \nThis is a Christmas Party everyone is invited to! \n  \nNB This gig will be in the Basement
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/neil-and-nick-christmas-bash-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T203000
DTSTAMP:20241202T003852Z
CREATED:20241202T003852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T003852Z
UID:8237-1733423400-1733430600@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:Jazz jam\, Curry Club\,  young talent\, mature players\, great vibe. \nIt’s all there at The Swing Session. \nMake a difference and come along to support the musicians\, the venue\, and Wellington’s reputation for live music.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-swing-session-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T230000
DTSTAMP:20241124T230941Z
CREATED:20241124T230941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T230941Z
UID:8227-1732912200-1732921200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:BB and the Bullets
DESCRIPTION:From the first bar\, I said\, “I like that.” I turned to my buddy\, and he said\, “Wow. This is good.” \n  \nBB and the Bullets had just played their first chords at Capital Blues\, and they were off. \n  \nFor the next two hours\, they treated us to some classic blues tunes\, but not the normal arrangements you know. They brought their own treatments to many well-known tunes. \n  \nAnd they are tremendous players too. \n  \nBrian Baker\, after some years wowing Australia\, is joined by two local Whanganui musicians\, bass player Johnny Keating (foundation member of the Whanganui Musicians Club)\, and drummer Brad MacMillan. \n  \nA few examples of the tunes: \n\nOne Bourbon\, One Scotch but not like George Thorogood or John Lee Hooker\nThe classic Freddy King song\, Down Down Down\, with a heavy beat.\nFurther On Up The Road wasn’t a rehash of the Eric Clapton tune but sounded more like Johnny Winter.\nCold Shot wasn’t another Stevie Ray sound-alike\, but more Jeff Beck.\n\n  \nAnd so it goes. Fabulous tunes re-imagined in their own style. \n  \nThis is a tight\, well-rehearsed band with rocking bass\, hard-driving John Bonham-style drums\, and excellent guitar on top. \n  \nCome and see what you missed.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/bb-and-the-bullets-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T203000
DTSTAMP:20241124T231343Z
CREATED:20241124T231343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T231343Z
UID:8229-1732818600-1732825800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:Jazz jam\, Curry Club\,  young talent\, mature players\, great vibe. \nIt’s all there at The Swing Session. \nMake a difference and come along to support the musicians\, the venue\, and Wellington’s reputation for live music.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-swing-session-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241122T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241122T230000
DTSTAMP:20241118T001423Z
CREATED:20241118T001423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T001423Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Haze
DESCRIPTION:After their first gig for Capital Blues\, it was only a short matter of time before we rebooked them\, and since then this will be their fourth gig for us. They are so good. \nThis is a new blues band but one stacked with familiar faces\, and outstanding talent. \nA quick look at the musicians in the band will tell you that you can expect some top-class playing. Some might even say virtuoso. \nThe band is:-\nVocals – Eugene Wolfin\nGuitar – Matthew Fitzpatrick\nDrums – Jacob Randall\nBass – Blain Fitzpatrick \nThey will be playing some classic blues-rock tunes in their own way. Think Cream\, early Zeppelin\, and Hendrix. This is going to be a fantastic evening of outstanding music and musicians. Don’t miss it.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/purple-haze/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T203000
DTSTAMP:20241118T001958Z
CREATED:20241118T001958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T001958Z
UID:8224-1732213800-1732221000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:For those who were lucky enough to get to one of the late-night jams in Jack Hackett’s Basement in the Jazz Festival\, you know what fantastic times and music there were. For many though\, they are a bit late at night. \nBut fear not: You can get a reprise at The Swing Session at the much friendlier time of 6.30. \nThe jam sessions of the festival are some of the highlights of the whole event. Many of the same musicians will be playing\, so come and have a great groove and still be able to go to work on Friday.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-swing-session-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241115T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241115T230000
DTSTAMP:20241111T000658Z
CREATED:20241111T000658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T000658Z
UID:8219-1731702600-1731711600@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax
DESCRIPTION:This is always a high-energy\, mucho boogie\, fun night. \n  \nThe energy from the virtuoso bandleader\, Oscar Lavën\, brings the band to life\, and quickly spreads around the room so the audience is dancing and grooving before you know it. \n  \nOscar is an eclectic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist\, is well known around Wellington music venues where he is a full-time live performer\, and an international recording artist. \n  \nHe\, along with other top-class local musicians\, makes a much-requested return for a special gig of hot\, honking\, rock ‘n’ roll sax licks.  Get ready for great 1950s R&B and blues grooves from saxophonists like Sam Butera\, King Curtis\, and Earl Bostic. \n  \nOscar will be joined by among others\, Aleister Campbell on guitar and vocals\, Damien Forlong on trombone\, and Patrick Bleakley on bass. \n  \n“The blues had a baby and they named it rock ‘n’ roll.“ Muddy Waters
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/oscar-lavens-rock-n-roll-sax-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241114T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20241111T000341Z
CREATED:20241111T000341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T000341Z
UID:8217-1731609000-1731616200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:For those who were lucky enough to get to one of the late-night jams in Jack Hackett’s Basement in the Jazz Festival\, you know what fantastic times and music there were. For many though\, they are a bit late at night. \nBut fear not: You can get a reprise at The Swing Session at the much friendlier time of 6.30. \n  \nThe jam sessions of the festival are some of the highlights of the whole event. Many of the same musicians will be playing\, so come and have a great groove and still be able to go to work on Friday.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-swing-session-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241108T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241108T230000
DTSTAMP:20241103T224128Z
CREATED:20241103T224128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T224128Z
UID:8212-1731097800-1731106800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Red Dog Saloon Band
DESCRIPTION:This band includes a founding member of Capital Blues and other long-standing blues performers. \nThese players know the blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington blues scene for over 20 years. \nDougal Speir\, Dave Murphy\, Roger Watkins (drums)\, and Elliot Fuimaono (bass) will be bringing you on a trip around the blues. \nI say this each month\, but it’s true. If you like the blues\, these are some fine players to come and listen to.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/red-dog-saloon-band-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T203000
DTSTAMP:20241103T224851Z
CREATED:20241103T224851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T224851Z
UID:8214-1731004200-1731011400@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:For those who were lucky enough to get to one of the late-night jams in Jack Hackett’s Basement in the Jazz Festival\, you know what fantastic times and music there were. For many though\, they are a bit late at night.\nBut fear not: You can get a reprise at The Swing Session at the much friendlier time of 6.30. \nThe jam sessions of the festival are some of the highlights of the whole event. Many of the same musicians will be playing\, so come and have a great groove and still be able to go to work on Friday.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-swing-session-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241101T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241101T230000
DTSTAMP:20241027T232819Z
CREATED:20241027T232819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T232819Z
UID:8205-1730493000-1730502000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:F I Z Z W I Z A R D
DESCRIPTION:‘A Fizzwizard dream is the cream of the crop — it’s the best kind of dream a person can have’. – Roald Dahl \n  \nInfamous guitar conjurer\, Aleister James Campbell\, leads a group of groovy instrument wielders through a mystical assortment of blues-based originals and classics\, with an invocative dose of psychedelic rock and a sprinkling of electronic sorcery… \n  \nAleister James Campbell (Guitar\, Vocals\, etc) \nRob Henderson (Bass) \nJohn Rae (Drums) \nJake Baxendale (Sax) \nDamian Forlong (Trombone) \n  \n‘So the music is saying something to them. It is sending a message. I do not think the human beans is knowing what that message is\, but they is loving it just the same.’ – The BFG
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/f-i-z-z-w-i-z-a-r-d-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T203000
DTSTAMP:20241027T234221Z
CREATED:20241027T234221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T234221Z
UID:8207-1730399400-1730406600@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:For those who were lucky enough to get to one of the late-night jams in Jack Hackett’s Basement in the Jazz Festival\, you know what fantastic times and music there were. For many though\, they are a bit late at night. \nBut fear not: You can get a reprise at The Swing Session at the much friendlier time of 6.30. \n  \nThe jam sessions of the festival are some of the highlights of the whole event. Many of the same musicians will be playing\, so come and have a great groove and still be able to go to work on Friday.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/swing-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241025T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241025T230000
DTSTAMP:20241021T054050Z
CREATED:20241021T054050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T054050Z
UID:8200-1729888200-1729897200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Uptakes
DESCRIPTION:Sgt. Pepper and his Lonely-Hearts Club Band brought happiness through its music\, even causing troops in World Wars I and II to stop fighting. In August 1958\, Sgt. Pepper died of a heart attack in the middle of a performance. He left the band’s magical musical instruments to the town; so long as they remain in Wellington\, its people will live happily ever after. \n  \nSgt. Pepper left his musical legacy to his handsome and good-hearted grandson\, Louis Thompson-Munn. Louis formed a new Lonely Hearts Club Band called The Uptakes with his three best friends: brothers Nick\, Steve\, and Chris. Louis and the three brothers picked up Sgt. Pepper’s magical musical instruments and played the sweetest soul and funk music to ever grace the ears of humans\, and with it they ensured happiness and good vibes remained in Wellington forever. \n  \nLouis Thompson-Munn – keys & vocals \nChris Armour – guitar \nSteve Moodie – big guitar \nNick George – drums
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-uptakes-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241024T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241024T203000
DTSTAMP:20241022T042357Z
CREATED:20241022T042357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T042357Z
UID:8203-1729794600-1729801800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Swing Session
DESCRIPTION:For those who were lucky enough to get to one of the late-night jams in Jack Hackett’s Basement in the Jazz Festival\, you know what fantastic times and music there were. For many though\, they are a bit late at night. \nBut fear not: You can get a reprise at The Swing Session\, at the much friendlier time of 6.30. \nThe jam sessions of the festival are some of the highlights of the whole event. Many of the same musicians will be playing\, so come and have a great groove and still be able to go to work on Friday. \n  \nAnd\, Jack Hackett’s has a $20 Cury Club night too.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-swing-session-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241020T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241020T235900
DTSTAMP:20241006T233036Z
CREATED:20241004T053828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T233036Z
UID:8177-1729429200-1729468740@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Capital Blues at the Wellington Jazz Festival 2024 - Sun 20th
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThere will be gigs in the Lounge and the Basement. \nInfo and ticket links below. \nLounge\nThe Luke van Rensburg Quintet \nHour of Power \nThe Wellington Mingus Ensemble \nSwamp Thing \nOdESSA  \nBasement\nHenrique Morales \nA Short History of Bossa Nova  \nSnakebone \nKing Oyster \nChris Yeabsley and Oscar Lavën – Smith and Turrentine \nLate-Night Jazz Jam hosted by Oscar Lavën \n 
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/capital-blues-at-the-wellington-jazz-festival-2024-sun-20th/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241019T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241019T235900
DTSTAMP:20241006T233322Z
CREATED:20241004T052926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T233322Z
UID:8174-1729342800-1729382340@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Capital Blues at the Wellington Jazz Festival 2024 - Sat 19th
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThere will be gigs in the Lounge and the Basement. \nInfo and ticket links below. \nLounge \nThe Wellington City Shake-’Em-On-Downers \nNicholas Baucke-Maunsell Quintet \nHot Ostrich \nStar Time \nBattleSka Galactica \nBasement\nJohn Rae Quintet- Brown and Roach \nJohn Rae Trio Tribute to Fats Waller \nJohn Rae Trio and Big Boned  \nThe Nick Granville Group \nThe Skeletons \nLate-Night Jazz Jam Hosted by Nick Granville
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/capital-blues-at-the-wellington-jazz-festival-2024-sat-19th/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241018T223000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241018T235900
DTSTAMP:20241014T010810Z
CREATED:20241014T010810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T010810Z
UID:8197-1729290600-1729295940@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax
DESCRIPTION:The energy from the virtuoso bandleader\, Oscar Lavën\, brings the band to life\, and quickly spreads around the room so the audience is dancing and grooving before you know it. \n  \nOscar is an eclectic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist\, is well known around Wellington music venues where he is a full-time live performer\, and an international recording artist. \n  \nHe\, along with other top-class local musicians\, makes a much-requested return for a special gig of hot\, honking\, rock ‘n’ roll sax licks.  Get ready for great 1950s R&B and blues grooves from saxophonists like Sam Butera\, King Curtis\, and Earl Bostic. \n  \nOscar will be joined by among others\, Aleister Campbell on guitar and vocals\, Damien Forlong on trombone\, and Patrick Bleakley on bass. \n  \n“The blues had a baby and they named it rock ‘n’ roll.“ Muddy Waters
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/oscar-lavens-rock-n-roll-sax-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241018T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241018T220000
DTSTAMP:20241014T010515Z
CREATED:20241014T010515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T010515Z
UID:8194-1729283400-1729288800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nick Granville’s Double Drummer Funk
DESCRIPTION:What is this madness? Come and find out. Featuring two of NZ’s very best drummers – Darren Mathiassen (Shapeshifter\, Holly Smith)\, and Tauranga’s Stan Bicknell (Kimbra\, Black Comet) with Leo Coghini on keys (and bass)\, and led by Nick Granville on guitar. This band plays everything from funk to blues to jazz and all in between and has been described as a mash up of Thelonius Monk meets James Brown. \n  \nNick Granville – Guitar & Bandleader\, Leo Coghini – Keys\, Darren Mathiassen – Drum Kit\, Stan Bicknell – Drum Kit. Two drummers\, both on kits.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/nick-granvilles-double-drummer-funk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241018T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241018T193000
DTSTAMP:20241014T005446Z
CREATED:20241014T005446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T005446Z
UID:8191-1729276200-1729279800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Seamus Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Wellington Jazz Festival programme. \nOne of the finest young blues\, and rock guitar players in the country\, brings his first love\, acoustic\, rural blues. He is also a songwriter too\, and he will be playing some of his own material in the set. Seamus is renowned for the passion and energy he puts into his playing and singing. Not to be missed.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/seamus-johnson/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241018T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241018T235900
DTSTAMP:20241004T050046Z
CREATED:20241004T045936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T050046Z
UID:8164-1729274400-1729295940@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Capital Blues at the Wellington Jazz Festival 2024 - Fri 18th
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThere will be gigs in the Lounge and the Basement. \nInfo and ticket links below. \nLounge\nSeamus Johnson \nNick Granville’s Double Drummer Funk \nOscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax \nBasement\nJuice Quartet with Special Guests \nEden Brown \nWill McLean \nLate-Night Jazz Jam Hosted by Jamin Forlong
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/capital-blues-at-the-wellington-jazz-festival-2024-fri-18th/
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