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SUMMARY:Governor Jeff
DESCRIPTION:Governor Jeff is the horror-themed project schemed up by guitarist Jamin Forlong\, sneaking in elements of horrorcore\, psych-rock\, jazz\, hip-hop\, and R&B. Jeff is backed by Jamin Forlong (electric guitar)\, Sam Hunter (keyboard)\, Ryder Smith (drums)\, and Harrison Scholes (bass). Special guests also! \nTickets here.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/governor-jeff-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231028T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231028T153000
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UID:7835-1698503400-1698507000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Alex Trask Quartet
DESCRIPTION:After presenting this set to an enthusiastic audience at the Wellington Jazz Festival last year\, the quartet will again present the music of under-sung piano hero Freddie Redd\, this time with a fresh new line up. The group will play tunes from the iconic Freddie Redd albums The Connection and Shades of Redd\, as well as a few Jackie McLean classics. Throughout the concert will be readings from the play The Connection by Jack Gelber\, alongside the tunes from the original score by Redd. Bebop meets theatre\, an auspicious combination not to be missed! \nJoining local saxophonist Alex Trask is a powerhouse band featuring master pianist Duncan Haynes\, sharp-dressing bassist Wynton Newman\, and stalwart drummer Mark Lockett. \n\nTickets here.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/alex-trask-quartet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231028T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231028T133000
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UID:7832-1698496200-1698499800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Wellington City Shake-’Em-On-Downers
DESCRIPTION:A Wellington take on the vintage stylings of Dixieland jazz & New Orleans swing… \nBrew up some bathtub gin and get togged to the bricks! The Wellington City Shake-’Em-On-Downers are the Strait city’s most swinging septet\, with tunes that take you back to scintillating nights at the speakeasy. The Shake-‘Em On-Downers have thrilled audiences and startled wildlife from Waiheke to Milford Sound\, with energetic and iconoclastic interpretations of vintage jazz classics. As well as standards from the New Orleans and swing songbook\, they also perform raging new compositions inspired by the era. Described as ‘hot Dadaist swing’\, the Shake-’Em-On-Downers will serve you up a spicy gumbo of musical treats! \nTonight they have cooked up a tribute to Louis Armstrong! Darn tootin’! \n\nTickets here. \n 
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-wellington-city-shake-em-on-downers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T210000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T230000
DTSTAMP:20231017T222320Z
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UID:7829-1698440400-1698447600@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Purple Haze - The Fitzpatrick's Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nPurple Haze is a high energy\, blues and rock-inspired four-piece band\, playing classics by artists such as Jimi Hendrix\, Led Zeppelin\, Cream\, and more. \nEugene Wolfin on vocals\, Matthew Fitzpatrick on Guitar\, Jacob Randall on drums\, and Blain Fitzpatrick on bass. \nCome along and enjoy some freshly interpreted versions of some high-energy\, groovy tunes. \n\nFree entry.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/purple-haze-the-fitzpatricks-blues-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T193000
DTSTAMP:20231013T050559Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T050559Z
UID:7826-1698429600-1698435000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Skeletons
DESCRIPTION:The Skeletons are a boogie and blues trio\, formed as an alter ego to local Wellington rock and roll band Sea Mouse. The trio performs a collection of haunting blues classics with Seamus Johnson on guitar and vocals\, Scott Maynard on bass guitar\, Thomas Friggens on drums\, and are joined by a very special guest on keyboard. \nFree entry.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-skeletons-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T213000
DTSTAMP:20231023T224011Z
CREATED:20231013T050134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T224011Z
UID:7823-1698350400-1698355800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Planet Groove
DESCRIPTION:Planet Groove is a powerhouse funky unit dedicated to the music of Maceo Parker and James Brown. \nLed by Bryn van Vliet and fronted by Lisa Tomlins\, expect a night full of high energy\, non-stop groove. \nThis was one of the highlights from the 2020 Jazz Festival. Don’t miss it. \nFree entry.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/planet-groove/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20231017T195831Z
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SUMMARY:The Wellington Mingus Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:What a way to open the Capital Blues Stage at the Wellington Jazz Festival!\nShowcasing the music of prolific composer Charles Mingus\, The Wellington Mingus Ensemble includes some of New Zealand’s finest jazz performers collaborating together to create an expansive sound rich in texture and high in energy. Arranged by a variety of prominent New York musicians\nfor a sixteen-piece big band\, their repertoire is expressive\, energetic\, and dramatic! \nTickets https://www.jazzfestival.nz/events/wellington-mingus-ensemble/ \n 
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-wellington-mingus-ensemble/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231020T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231020T230000
DTSTAMP:20231015T233611Z
CREATED:20231015T233611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T233611Z
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SUMMARY:Red Dog Saloon Band
DESCRIPTION:If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music\, check out this band. \n  \nThe Red Dog Saloon Band members know the blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington music circuit for over 30 years. \n  \nDuring that time\, they have become masters of their craft\, and provided inspiration for many new\, younger players along the way. \n  \nIf you like the blues or want to find out more\, come and listen to Dougal Speir on guitar\, Dave Murphy on vocals and guitar\, Roger Watkins (drums)\, and Elliot Fuimaono (bass). \n  \nThese are some fine players to see if you want to hear some blues.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/red-dog-saloon-band-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231013T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231013T230000
DTSTAMP:20231008T233121Z
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SUMMARY:Blues Clues
DESCRIPTION:A welcome return for Blues Clues. It’s been a long while since we last had them. \n  \nBlues Clues is a Wellington-based blues band that brings down & dirty\, old-school blues into \nthe modern age. Classic blues songs by Muddy Waters\, BB King\, Stevie Ray Vaughn\, Eric Clapton\, and more\, passionately and energetically performed by some of Wellington’s top professional musicians! \nFeaturing Mike Duffy (bass)\, Miles Crayford (keys)\, Greg Crayford (drums)\, and Aslan\n(guitar/vocals).
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/blues-clues/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231006T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231006T230000
DTSTAMP:20231002T005906Z
CREATED:20231002T005906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T005906Z
UID:7803-1696624200-1696633200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Blond Faith
DESCRIPTION:Capital Blues super group exclusive. \nThe Fitzpatrick brothers Blain on bass\, Matthew on guitar \nWarwick Murray vocals and guitar \nMichael Barker drums. \n  \nStarting with acoustic blues classics and originals leading into a full-on mix of stomping blues-rock classics with plenty of expert improv to keep it all fresh and funky. Don’t forget to slip-slop-slap ’cause it’s gonna be a hot one!
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/blond-faith/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230929T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230929T230000
DTSTAMP:20230924T231505Z
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UID:7799-1696019400-1696028400@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Bucks
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing you another new band this week. New to Capital Blues that is. \n  \nThe Bucks are new and hot on the rock scene in Welly.  It’s a shared love of blues-rock and rolled cigarettes that brought this Irish / American / Kiwi 3-piece together. \n  \nThey give you driving sounds and wailing strings right to your ears and hips.  Buckle up folks\, The Bucks always bring energy and fun to their shows. \n  \nThey are: \nDónal (Donald) Gunning – bass / vox \nMichael (Dirty Mike) Matthynssens – guitar / vox \nMason (The Human Metronome) Williams – drums \n  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/CulL8Jcob7g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-bucks/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T230000
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SUMMARY:Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax
DESCRIPTION:Another of our residency bands. \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-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T200000
DTSTAMP:20230918T011835Z
CREATED:20230918T011835Z
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UID:7793-1695409200-1695412800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Tauranga Boys College Big Band
DESCRIPTION:There is a national school big band competition this week in Wellington. This year\, we’ve invited the band from Tauranga Boys College to play a set for us. \n  \nWe had a band from Christchurch a couple of years ago and they were outstanding. Given the number of top musicians we have playing in Wellington who are from Tauranga\, I expect that this band will be fantastic too. \n  \nCome and support the next generation of big band talent.  Make their day by giving them a big audience to play to.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-tauranga-boys-college-big-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230915T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230915T230000
DTSTAMP:20230911T050422Z
CREATED:20230910T233824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T050422Z
UID:7790-1694809800-1694818800@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Neil And Nick Band
DESCRIPTION:The Neil and Nick Band is back\, to light fires at the Capital Blues Club with Neil’s unique brand of scorching Chicago blues. \n  \nNeil is one of the country’s premier harmonica players and blues performers. He has played numerous festivals around the country in the company of some of New Zealand’s best blues and jazz musicians. He has also toured overseas and appeared on international stages with some of the biggest names in the blues. \n  \nJoining Neil on harmonica and vocals will be Nick Granville (gtr)\, Duncan Haynes (keys)\, Elliott Fuimaono (bass)\, Richard Te One (drums). \n  \n“When Neil met the great West Coast harmonica player Rod Piazza\, Rod gazed over his coolest of cool shades and said to Neil – “You’re lost – lost in the blues!” For a night that relives the sounds and the spirit of the great names in Chicago blues – Muddy Waters\, Howling Wolf\, Little Walter\, Sonny Boy Williamson\, Elmore James\, Magic Sam\, and so many others – come down to Jack Hackett’s this Friday.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-neil-and-nick-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230908T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230908T230000
DTSTAMP:20230904T005707Z
CREATED:20230904T005707Z
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UID:7787-1694205000-1694214000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Red Dog Saloon Band
DESCRIPTION:This band needs no introduction as they’ve been playing the blues in Wellington for 30 years. \n  \nThey are masters of their craft\, and have provided inspiration for many new\, younger players along the way. \n  \nIf you like the blues or want to find out more\, come and listen to Dougal Speir on guitar\, Dave Murphy on vocals and guitar\, Roger Watkins (drums)\, and Elliot Fuimaono (bass). \n  \nThese are some fine players to see if you want to hear some blues.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-red-dog-saloon-band-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230901T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230901T230000
DTSTAMP:20230827T224331Z
CREATED:20230827T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T224331Z
UID:7785-1693600200-1693609200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Warwick Murray and the Kingmakers
DESCRIPTION:Warwick Murray is one of the most entertaining\, versatile\, and well-travelled multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters in New Zealand. \n  \nKnown for his humour and vast knowledge of many musical genres\, he has played in over 30 countries around the world. Warwick has headlined events in Europe\, Latin America\, New Zealand\, and the Pacific at festivals including La Serena international jazz festival\, and Viña del Mar Jazz (Chile)\, Barrels Blues Festival (UK)\, and Queenstown Winterfest and Jazz festivals. \n  \nHe has written\, recorded\, and performed blues\, rock and jazz tunes while performing on a wide range of instruments including guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, ukulele\, drums\, and harmonica. His latest blues-rock release was ‘Smile’ by The Murray Brothers. This is an album of original songs recorded during the lockdown in New Zealand in 2020 by Warwick and his brother\, with both playing all of the instruments. The album reached number 12 in the NZ Top 20 albums chart in February 2021. \n  \nWarwick has also enjoyed New Zealand album chart success with the Strait Shooters (That’s All We Have Time For\, #20 2017)\, the Fabulous Murray Brothers (Sing It Chap! #6 2018) and Funky Jandal and the Murray Brothers (See you at the end boys! #12 2019). \n  \nAn indication of the versatility that Warwick brings to his gigs is Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix which he plays on the ukulele! https://youtu.be/-zHWM_mLK-8
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/warwick-murray-and-the-kingmakers-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230830T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230830T210000
DTSTAMP:20230803T212448Z
CREATED:20230803T212232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T212448Z
UID:7767-1693422000-1693429200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chris Cain with The Rodger Fox Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Here’s a special event we are bringing you.  Please note\, this is a Wednesday. \nUSA Blues legend Chris Cain will take the Blues Club stage at Jack Hackett’s ahead of the New Zealand Blues Roots and Groove Festival in Palmerston North. Accompanied by the Rodger Fox Big Band and brought to you by the Capital Blues Club\, the Wellington Blues community welcomes Chris Cain to the Capital. \n  \nTake some influence from B.B. King\, Albert King\, Ray Charles\, and a pinch of Albert Collins. \n  \nAdd in dazzling blues and jazz guitar chops\, a rich soulful baritone vocal. \n  \nDrop in a dollop of original\, often wry\, and beleaguered lyrics with sophisticated chord changes and instrumentation. \n  \nMix together with uptown cool that never lacks searing passion. \n… and you’ve created the one and only Chris Cain\, who has gone from being a newcomer phenomenon bursting onto the blues scene in 1987 with a classic debut release\, to being a legend\, inspiration\, and long-established member of the blues pantheon. \n  \nGet your Early Bird tickets now for just $25. \nFor Capital Blues Club members and students\, we have a discounted ticket price of $20! (ID at the door please). \nDoor sales\, subject to availability\, $35. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/chris-cain-with-the-rodger-fox-big-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230825T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230825T230000
DTSTAMP:20230821T004739Z
CREATED:20230821T004717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T004739Z
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SUMMARY:The Bullfrog Rata Express
DESCRIPTION:Bullfrog Rata’s musical journey has been wide and varied. From busking on the streets in towns like Wairoa and Waipukerau to flying on jets to play for US billionaires. \nHe has been lucky enough to open for and share the stage with many of his idols including Midge Marsden and The Chills\, and with international blues acts like Taj Mahal\, Watermelon Slim as well as megastars Tina Turner\, Charlie Pride\, and Jethro Tull. \nHis band this week features: \nPatrick Bleakley on bass \nGeoff Culverwell on trumpet \nAbe Bailie on drums.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-bullfrog-rata-express-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230814T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230814T170000
DTSTAMP:20230817T000722Z
CREATED:20230814T024420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T000722Z
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SUMMARY:Pip Payne’s Blues And Gospel Train
DESCRIPTION:A new band for one of your long-standing musicians – Pip Payne’s Blues And Gospel Train is pulling into Jack Hackett’s with special guests on board. Pip will be joined by John O’Connor on guitar\, Wayne Mason on keys\, Miklin Halstead on bass\, and Des Mallon on drums. \n  \nPip’s gospel blues tunes always hit the right spot between authentic and relevant. Expect further forays into his British routes alongside slide guitar covers from Gary Clark Junior to RL Burnside. \n  \nDanceable grooves and listenable tunes. Not to be missed!
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/pip-paynes-blues-and-gospel-train/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230811T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230811T230000
DTSTAMP:20230807T012144Z
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SUMMARY:The Dancing & Drinking Society
DESCRIPTION:The Dancing & Drinking Society (or DADS for short)\, is New Zealand’s premier exponent of authentic 1920s Blues & Jass. \n  \nTheir repertoire includes many of the Rags\, Rambles\, Shuffles\, Drags\, and Blues that our great-grandparents would have shimmied to in the juke joints\, speakeasies\, woolsheds and Memorial Halls of 1920s New Zealand. \n  \nAlthough this combo has a mere 4 members\, it has the impact of a full Syncopating-Orchestra\, with multiple instruments being played simultaneously by multiple band members. \n  \nBlair “Sweet-Lips” Latham – Clarinet\, Bass Clarinet\, Tenor Saxophone \nMat “Mon Colonel” Enright – Trumpet\, Resonator Guitar\, Vocals \nAdrian “AJ” Jensen – Gypsy Guitar\, Bass Drum \nDaniel “Pappy” Yeabsley -Tuba\, Hi-Hat.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-dancing-drinking-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230804T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230804T230000
DTSTAMP:20230803T081035Z
CREATED:20230803T081035Z
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SUMMARY:STIRLING HERN - replacement band
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to Stirling Hern stepping in at the last minute. \nMichael Stirling and Geoffrey Hern\, best mates having the best time\, creating music and good times. \n  \nFor years now they have been out doing gigs for fun and to help feed the family but more recently thanks to lockdown they have written and recorded some new live songs – which will be released December 17 \n  \nThese live recordings have only been made possible thanks to their band:- \nMichael Stirling (Guitar and Vocals)\, Geoffrey Hern (Bass and Vocals)\, Deane Hunter (Guitar) and Andrew Richardson (drums) with special guests Andre Paris (Saxophone)\, and Damian Forlong (Trombone).
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/stirling-hern-replacement-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230804T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230804T230000
DTSTAMP:20230803T080722Z
CREATED:20230731T010832Z
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UID:7760-1691181000-1691190000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Jade Eru & The Revelators - postponed due to illness
DESCRIPTION:After such a fantastic debut\, we wanted them back as soon as we could. So\, here they are. \n  \nServing up electric swamp soul with a side of gospel and blues\, Jade Eru & The Revelators reduce roots music to its most potent ingredients\, offering up a thick molasses of funky bass\, fat-back drums\, swampy tremolo git-ar\, and sanctified\, soulful vocals. Featuring Jade Eru\, Richard Te One\, Chris Armour\, and Shaun McRoberts.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/jade-eru-the-revelators/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230728T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230728T230000
DTSTAMP:20230724T005219Z
CREATED:20230724T005219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T005219Z
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SUMMARY:Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax
DESCRIPTION:Always popular. Always fun. This is one of our most-requested bands. Come and find out why. \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 trombone\, and Patrick Bleakley 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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230721T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230721T230000
DTSTAMP:20230716T234509Z
CREATED:20230716T234509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T234509Z
UID:7753-1689971400-1689980400@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Star Time plays Afro-Jazz with Francois Judah and Modi Shemi
DESCRIPTION:Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Afro-Jazz with the spellbinding vocals of Francois Judah in this captivating ensemble. \n  \nA new Afro-Jazz ensemble\, led by the extraordinary talent of Francois Judah\, delivers an unforgettable musical journey that will transport you to the heart of African rhythms and soulful melodies. With a rich blend of traditional African beats\, jazz improvisation\, and the soul-stirring voice of Francois Judah\, their performance creates an electrifying atmosphere that engages and delights audiences of all backgrounds. \n  \nImmerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Afro-Jazz and witness the incredible synergy between world-class musicians and the incredible vocal prowess of Francois Judah. Prepare to be moved\, uplifted\, and thoroughly entertained. \n  \nThe all-new Star Time ensemble plays Afro Jazz led by extraordinary vocalist Francois Judah and master percussionist Modi Shemi. \nStar Time is backed by: \nAteo Buhne (drums)\nNico Buhne (keys)\nJamin Forlong (gat)\nJack Harris (bass)\nAlex Vujanic (sax)\nLouis Holland (trombone)
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/star-time-plays-afro-jazz-with-francois-judah-and-modi-shemi/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230714T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230714T230000
DTSTAMP:20230710T010138Z
CREATED:20230710T010138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T010138Z
UID:7751-1689366600-1689375600@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Red Dog Saloon Band
DESCRIPTION:The Red Dog Saloon Band plays for us almost every month. You might wonder why that is? The answer is easy. It’s because they are really good at playing the blues. \n  \nIf you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music\, check out this band. \n  \nThe Red Dog Saloon Band members know the blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington music circuit for over 30 years. \n  \nDuring that time\, they have become masters of their craft\, and provided inspiration for many new\, younger players along the way. \n  \nIf you like the blues or want to find out more\, come and listen to Dougal Speir on guitar\, Dave Murphy on vocals and guitar\, special guest (drums)\, and Elliot Fuimaono (bass). \n  \nThese are some fine players to see if you want to hear some blues.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/red-dog-saloon-band-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230708T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230708T230000
DTSTAMP:20230703T025009Z
CREATED:20230627T073846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T025009Z
UID:7705-1688832000-1688857200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Lady Sings - Nine Singers For Nine Stars
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Eat Drink Play Music Trail\, join us at 4pm on Saturday 8th of July. In conjunction with Jack Hackett’s\, we’ll be hosting a nine-lady constellation of our own.\n\nKicking off at 4pm with Jazz – five half-hour performances by the well-loved Lauren Armstrong\, Nicole Maria Chesterman\, Ella Dunbar-Wilcox\, Hannah Flacks\, and Lisa Tomlins. What a line-up!\n\nThe best raconteurs in the land. The stars behind these shining lights are Patrick Bleakley\, Damian Forlong\, Deane Hunter\, Oscar Laven\, and Darren Mathiassen. Powerhouses behind powerhouses!\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Wellington\, Lauren Armstrong’s voice is influenced by the style and character of 1920s New Orleans. Having graduated from the New Zealand School of Music (BMus)\, she performs regularly in Wellington and around New Zealand with a number of different ensembles. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nNicole Maria Chesterman is a diverse and electrifying performer. She grew up in Australia\, Fiji\, New Zealand\, and the United States. She has a 30-year career of entertaining under her belt\, in New Zealand\, Los Angeles\, and Europe. Among her many guises is vocalist with “The High Society Swingers.” \nNicole Maria’s artistic training has been born from the boards of venues across NZ and shortly and sweetly in-between child-rearing and gigging – mentors have been David Stroud\, Wendy Parr\, Jo Estill Voice at Sydney Conservatorium\, Massachusetts\, and Auckland \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nElla Dunbar-Wilcox is a jazz singer and pianist from Wellington. For the past two years\, she has been teaching jazz voice and piano at the New Zealand School of Music at Vic Uni and gigging around Wellington. She will be moving to Los Angeles in August to do a Master of Music in jazz performance at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California. \n  \n\nHannah Flacks is in her third year as a jazz performance major at the New Zealand School of Music studying jazz vocals. She has been heavily involved in musical theatre and choral music\, starring as Belle in Beauty and the Beast in 2019 and Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors. In the past two years since joining the jazz programme her repertoire has grown. She has toured nationally with the band Corduroy\, and NZSM Big Band 1 as the lead vocalist. Hannah has also performed at festivals including OktoberFest\, Rhythm and Vines\, TOAST Martinborough and the New Zealand Jazz Festival. She is looking forward to making her on-stage debut in professional musical theatre in the 2023 production of Kinky Boots. \n\nLisa Tomlins is a standout singer\, not only because of her strong and beautiful voice but also the energy and enthusiasm she contributes throughout her performances make her a joy to watch. \nWith over 30 years’ experience in the music industry as a professional vocalist\, she has travelled extensively throughout Australasia\, Asia\, UK\, Europe and the US with the likes of Fly My Pretties\, L.A.B\, Trinity Roots\, Hollie Smith\, Shapeshifter\, Fat Freddie’s Drop\, Sola Rosa\, and Rhombus.  She continues to tour regularly\, her most memorable being Lord Echo in Japan and Neil Finn’s 2014 ‘Dizzy Heights’ World Tour. She is currently with The Pink Floyd Experience for the ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ 50th Anniversary Tour. \n\n  \n  \n\n\nFrom 7pm we’ll roll on into a stellar lineup for a “Lady Sings The Blues” set. Let’s welcome four blues icons to the stage please. Jess Deacon\, Erna Ferry\, Charlotte Kerrigan\, and Julie Lamb will power through four half-hour sets backed by the brilliance of Matt Fitzpatrick\, Elliot Fuimaono\, Duncan Haynes\, and Richard Te One. \n\n\n\nJess Deacon is a cross-genre vocalist and songwriter with an ear for music that speaks to the soul. She writes music that connects us as humans and challenges the expectations of the modern musician – offering up songs that hint at influences from folk\, jazz\, and classic rock\, and following the ebb and flow of life as we know it. \n\n  \n\n\nThe irrepressible wonder\, Erna Ferry. Most recently much of Erna’s time has been taken up performing with Rodger Fox and his bands. It’s really cool to get to steal her away!\nPress calls Erna vivacious and sparkling\, true story… but she is also warm\, engaging\, and the ultimate professional. Erna makes it fun for band and audience alike. And that shows on the gig. \n\nCharlotte Kerrigan is a singer- songwriter from Kāpiti. She has recorded 2 studio albums of original music\, the first one entering number one on the NZ HeatSeeker charts. She teaches the Glee Club at Silver Shoe Performers and last year performed as one of the Divas in Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Southwards Theatre in Paraparaumu. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n\nThe Internet says that Julie Lamb is “band mum” to the Julie Lamb Outfit\, and choir boss at The Shicka Chickas. She is an award-winning musician who has recorded more than 50 original songs. What the internet doesn’t tell you is that her happy place is singing to music lovers\, with awesome talent at a brilliant venue that supports music. This gig is surely one of those! \n\n  \n  \n\n\nMatariki is a time to come together as friends or family and connect over good food\, drinks\, and great entertainment – what better place to do this than the home of blues in Wellington!
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/lady-sings-nine-singers-for-nine-stars/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230707T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230707T230000
DTSTAMP:20230703T014745Z
CREATED:20230703T014745Z
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SUMMARY:Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:If you like your blues\, rocky and heavy\, this is the band for you. Think of Cream\, early Zeppelin\, and The Doors. \n  \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. \n  \nThe band is:- \nVocals – Eugene Wolfin\nGuitar – Matthew Fitzpatrick\nDrums – Jacob Randall\nBass – Blain Fitzpatrick \n  \nThis is going to be a fantastic evening of outstanding music and musicians. Don’t miss it.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/blain-fitzpatrick-blues-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230630T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230630T230000
DTSTAMP:20230626T025202Z
CREATED:20230626T024554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T025202Z
UID:7701-1688157000-1688166000@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:F I Z Z W I Z A R D
DESCRIPTION:In the last few weeks\, we’ve had reggae\, soul\, rock’n’roll\, this week\, we are back to the blues. \n“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) \nPat Bleakley (Bass) \nJacob Randall (Drums) \nDan Yeabsley (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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230623T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230623T230000
DTSTAMP:20230619T001550Z
CREATED:20230619T001550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T001550Z
UID:7697-1687552200-1687561200@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax
DESCRIPTION:Rock & Roll Sax is back! \nOscar Lavën\, eclectic saxophonist\, joins forces with Aleister Campbell\, Patrick Bleakly\, Darren Mathiassen\, and Damian Forlong\, to present a selection of red-blooded\, honking ‘50s R&B from Earl Bostic\, King Curtis\, The Coasters\, Sydney Bechet and much\, much more. \nYou’ll be up dancing before you know it. \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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230616T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230616T230000
DTSTAMP:20230612T045424Z
CREATED:20230612T045359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T045424Z
UID:7691-1686947400-1686956400@www.capitalblues.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Nick Granville Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:The Nick Granville Blues Band features some of the busiest and finest musicians playing in New Zealand today. \n  \nNick has played guitar around the world including London’s O2 Arena\, and The Monterey Jazz Festival. A former guitar tutor at the New Zealand School of Music\, he has also recorded albums with some leading jazz bands and musicians too. Among the artists Nick has played with are Dave Matthews\, Dave Weckl\, Chris de Burgh\, the Rodger Fox Big Band\, and many more. \n  \nCompleting the band for us tonight are four outstanding musicians:- Brannigan Kaa (vocals)\, Duncan Haynes (keyboard)\, Richard Te One (drums)\, Elliot Fuimaono (bass). They will be playing music with their own contemporary spin; combining blues with funk\, R&B\, and jazz. \n  \nExpect some explosive playing.  This is a gig not to be missed.
URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-nick-granville-blues-band-3/
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