Dynamic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Oscar Lavën, has assembled a special supernova ensemble of the Wellington scene's most flamboyant specimens. With their powers combined, they're digging deep into the most vibrant, foot-stomping traditional New Orleans swing and blues.   The band is: Oscar Lavën on sax Mat Enright on trumpet Adrian Jensen on guitar. John Rae … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën and the Flamingo Firmament"

The first of two bands tonight to celebrate Matarkiki. Te Whanganui-a-Tara based musicians, Nikita Tu-Bryant and Michael Barker, came together for an improvised festival performance at Corofest in February 2024. Realising their special musical simpatico, Michael invited Nikita to play with Swamp Thing. These two dynamic multi-instrumentalists play their first show together as Swamp Thing … Continue reading "Swamp Thing"

New Zealand’s top jazz and blues guitar player is bringing a special band for the weekend celebrations. They will be performing some funk, and blues numbers.   The band is Nick Granville on guitar, Richard TeOne on drums, Elliot Fuimaono on bass, with Branigan Kaa, and Greer Perenara, on vocals, and maybe more special guests.

Ras Judah and Culture Embassy is a 9-piece Wellington-based band of varying cultural backgrounds, hence the name.   The band has been playing since 2013 and features musicians from around the globe including Botswana, Cuba, Ghana, UK, Japan, and Kiwi-born Indian, Malaysian, and Greek backgrounds.   The cultural diversity of the band is reflected in … Continue reading "Ras Judah and Culture Embassy"

Aotearoa Allstars are a Wellington-based group made up of leaders in the music, arts sectors. They are from a number of award winning Kaupapa Māori Music bands with a stellar lineup of artists. Aotearoa Allstars will play a set featuring songs from their own musical careers as well as some NZ / Māori favourites. The … Continue reading "Aotearoa Allstars"

Zephyr Wills and The Handsome Giants are back in town this winter! Come and be a part of their genre bending winter road show!   From original to traditional and contemporary folk and blues to solo viola and stonking electric blues, this amazing Variety show has something for everyone!   They put on a fabulous … Continue reading "Zephyr Wills And The Handsome Giants"