BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Capital Blues Inc. - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Capital Blues Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20190406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20190928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210326T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210326T230000 DTSTAMP:20210305T001414Z CREATED:20210305T001414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T001414Z UID:6671-1616790600-1616799600@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:The Murray Brothers ‘Smile’ album release party! DESCRIPTION:‘Smile’ is the new 8-track original album from the Murray Brothers. The brothers\, Warwick and Stafford\, wrote the songs and performed all of the instruments on the album. Warwick mixed and produced it during the lockdown. The Murray Brothers have featured on four NZ Top 20 albums over the recent past. ‘Smile’ reached #12 in February 2021 as well as #6 on the NZ Independent Album chart. \nTheir performance is designed to make you smile – energetic\, entertaining and a little zany – with instrument-swapping\, genre jumping and virtuoso singing and instrumental breaks. The Murray Brothers are mint! URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-murray-brothers-smile-album-release-party/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-Murray-Brothers-2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210305T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210305T230000 DTSTAMP:20210304T235859Z CREATED:20210304T235859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T235859Z UID:6663-1614976200-1614985200@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Bullfrog Rata and the Elegant Wastrels! DESCRIPTION:Bullfrog Rata emerges from his muddy pond to present a night of foot stomping blues tunes with a tinge of jazz-infused trumpet and keyboards.\nHe will also be slipping in 3 or 4 of his own self-penned tunes in each set.\nAs yet his songs remain unreleased with an album almost ready to go and another CD’s worth already written\, so he is looking forward to giving these songs an airing in a live situation.\nHe is joined by the Elegant Wastrels; Patrick Bleakley on Double Bass\, John Rae on Drums\, Duncan Haynes on Piano and Geoff Culverwell on Trumpet & Flute.\nBullfrog will be on his game with these heavyweight hombres behind him as he presents his new songs\, which meander through styles and moods\, delivered with a pastiche of commentary and humour. URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/bullfrog-rata-and-the-elegant-wastrels/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Bullfrog-Rata2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210205T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210205T230000 DTSTAMP:20210203T225422Z CREATED:20210203T225422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T225422Z UID:6640-1612557000-1612566000@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Guitarzan! DESCRIPTION:Like it says on the poster! URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/guitarzan/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Guitarzan.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210129T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210129T230000 DTSTAMP:20210125T180816Z CREATED:20210125T180816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T180816Z UID:6634-1611952200-1611961200@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Red Dog Saloon Band DESCRIPTION:We’re off and running for our 25th year – Bringing in the excellent Red Dog Saloon Band to welcome you all back to the Crossroads!\nIt’ll be a night of groove\, Delta blues featuring Dave Murphy—‘New Zealand’s blues man’ and that eclectic west coast kiwi style of Dougald Spier…the big man with the big sound. On drums Roger Watkins and Elliot Fuimaono on bass.\nDave Murphy plays Finger Picking Blues in the style of Mississippi John Hurt\, Robert Johnson and a whole host of other old blues guys. Dougal Speir on the other hand is more adept at ripping off lead riffs unheard of since the death of the likes of Roy Buchanan\, Rory Gallagher or Jimi Hendrix! You can imagine what sort of combination they form together on stage.\nSo if you want to hear the greatest mix of country blues you can dance to\, enjoy your listening time\, and maybe even have a bit of a jive\, let the Red Dog Saloon Band fill your needs! URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/red-dog-saloon-band-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Red-Dog-Saloon-Band.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201218T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201218T230000 DTSTAMP:20201214T034111Z CREATED:20201206T080155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T034111Z UID:6619-1608323400-1608332400@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Happy Blue Year Christmas Special at Capital Blues DESCRIPTION:Warwick Murray and Dougal Spier are just the best entertainers\, funny and fabulous\, perfect for the end of year Christmas send off! They’ll be joined by a cast of at least 2 more… 🙂 \nThis is the last gig until the end of January – come along – see if we can get DJ Damian to play the Wham song that we all avoid and have a major loss together! Check out #Whamageddon https://www.whamageddon.com/ \nThe Committee wishes y’all a happy holiday season -and we thank you all for the support in a pretty harrowing year. We’re looking very much forward to the end of 2020\, and to bringing you the good stuff in 2021. \nThe club returns at the end of January – and promises a celebratory year for our 25th! Watch out for Cuba Dupa Blues Oasis and a blues festival weekend later in the year. \nBut for now? We’re off for a bit of a breather\, some cups of tea and a lie down… URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/warwick-and-doogs-christmas-special/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Spier-and-Murray-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201211T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201211T230000 DTSTAMP:20201125T080355Z CREATED:20200114T054517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T080355Z UID:6299-1607718600-1607727600@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Two Bluesy Blondes DESCRIPTION:Erna Ferry and Julie Lamb in a mash up of blonde hair and bluesy lungs… From trad to not so much… The song list is varied\, and the band is grand!  The line up is Erna Ferry\, vocals and harmonica; Julie Lamb\, vocals and bad jokes; Andrew Richardson\, drums; Callum Hazlitt-Black\, bass; Pieter Bos\, keys; Deane Hunter\, guitar and Andrew Clouston\, sax.\n\nForged from a love of hair and blues\, Two Bluesy Blondes brings you the ultimate Jazz Blues singer Erna Ferry and her energetic\, rocky sidekick Julie Lamb. “Two acclaimed vocalists brought together for high-energy blues” says Stephen Fisher. “The idea of bringing together both Palmerston North’s supreme jazz vocalist Erna Ferry and Wellington’s much-acclaimed singer-songwriter Julie Lamb for a night of passionate blues was indeed inspired\, allowing these two vocalists to fully relax into their programme of covers of blues classics\, creating an unforgettable night.”\n\nThese guys are funny\, frightfully good\, and boast a stellar band of wonderful groovers URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/two-bluesy-blondes-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/TwoBlueseyBlondses-Cuba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201204T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201204T230000 DTSTAMP:20201203T195942Z CREATED:20200731T043206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T195942Z UID:6506-1607113800-1607122800@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:The President's Choice DESCRIPTION:At 8.30pm\, uh oh – a late cancellation means that Damian has had a breach to fill!\nHe’s bringing his shiny trombone and spiffy hair to the party – as well as some friends he’s paying to join him… Expect a fabulous night of filled breaches…\nDamian\, Geoffrey Hern\, Mike Petrie\, Darren Mathiassen (Shapeshifter) and Andre Paris… too cool! \n  URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/big-blues-featuring-erna-ferry/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/128343066_3838753049510956_2822878083826441616_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201127T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201127T230000 DTSTAMP:20201105T062253Z CREATED:20201105T062253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T062253Z UID:6604-1606509000-1606518000@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Superheaters/Inclinators DESCRIPTION:The Superheaters – Richard Te One Diggity Drummer\, Miklin Halstead – Bass Boomer and Chris Armour – Guitar Geek sit behind Wayne Mason – then *Boom* we add Mr Terry Casey and like a magic trick we have The Inclinators… a brand new band with exactly the same excellence with a plus! URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/superheaters-inclinators-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Superheaters2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201122 DTSTAMP:20201103T214418Z CREATED:20201103T214418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T214418Z UID:6594-1605744000-1606003199@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Jazz Festival - Blues at Jack Hackett's at the Crossroads! DESCRIPTION:Capital Blues is proud to contribute to the Wellington Jazz Festival\, a series of blues gigs at Jack Hackett’s at the Crossroads. \nThe headline gig for Capital Blues will be Grant Haua – on Friday 20 November at 9pm and also Saturday 21 November at 8pm. \nThis will be preceded by After 5 with the Rodger Fox Band on Thursday 19 November at 5:30pm ($5—$10)\, \nBrannigan Kaa on Friday 20 November at 5:30pm (free)\, and Warwick Murray also on Friday\, at 7pm (free). \nOn Saturday 21 November\, we’ll be hosting the BattleSka Galactica Intergalactic Ska Orchestra at 4pm ($10—$15)\, Mel Stevenson at 7pm (free) and Richard Te One & Friends at 10pm (free) URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/wellington-jazz-festival-blues-at-jack-hacketts-at-the-crossroads/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Grant-Haua-etc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201113T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201113T230000 DTSTAMP:20201103T025851Z CREATED:20200114T012925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T025851Z UID:6292-1605299400-1605308400@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Bullfrog Rata and Friends DESCRIPTION:Legendary NZ blues man\, Bullfrog Rata\, lays it down at Jack Hackett’s on Friday 13 November 2020. \nHis brand of earthy\, primal blues has been a work in progress\, from standing on street corners\, busking in towns like Levin and Wairoa to jaunts on jet planes to play in some of London’s most packed bars. \nThough known as a bluesman his tastes are many and varied and like all good amphibians he is at home on water or land. This could mean a driving Texas shuffle\, or a sly West Coast swing\, maybe a riveting acoustic ballad or a stinging slide solo perhaps? \n“I do all sorts of things depending on what feels right\, with me\, and the vibe in the crowd at the time!” say’s the man himself ‘but blues is definitely the glue that holds the gumbo together!” URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/bullfrog-rata/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Bullfrog-Rata2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201106T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201106T230000 DTSTAMP:20201102T082818Z CREATED:20200224T032751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T082818Z UID:6335-1604694600-1604703600@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Oscar Lavën Rock n Roll Sax DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Oscar Lavën and friends return with a special gig of nothing but raging rock n roll sax bangers in tribute to the great 1950s R&B/Blues saxophonists Sam Butera\, King Curtis and Earl Bostic. \nThe band features heavy hitters Darren Mathiassen (drums)\, Aleister Campbell (guitar) and  Crusher Collins (bass). \nA gig not to be missed. URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/oscar-laven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201030T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201030T230000 DTSTAMP:20201018T184627Z CREATED:20201015T205333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201018T184627Z UID:6581-1604089800-1604098800@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Neil Billington Band DESCRIPTION:Blues harp supremo\, Neil Billington\, returns to Jack Hackett’s with his band\, to present a night of driving Chicago blues.He is joined by Deane Hunter on guitar\, Ross McDermott on bass\, and Roger Watkins on drums\, with special guest Cindy Muggeridge on vocals and keys. Neil has featured in festivals around the country and in Japan\, where he has regularly toured\, and has played with many of New Zealand’s foremost musicians in genres as varied as jazz\, blues\, rock and roll and country. He has also been a stalwart on the local scene and a longtime performer at the Capital Blues Club. The blues is his language and to hear his unique harmonica in the musical roots from which so many other styles have evolved is an unforgettable experience. URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/neil-billington-band-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/IMGP8513-Neil-Billington-guesting-for-Raven-Mavens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201023T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201023T230000 DTSTAMP:20201014T081654Z CREATED:20201014T074630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T081654Z UID:5827-1603485000-1603494000@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Heads DESCRIPTION:Named after the striking features on Wellington’s rugged southern coastline\, Wellington Heads have been playing in and around the capital city for nigh on 20 years. \nWellington Heads consists of three core songwriter-musicians (Geoff Keith\, Neil Worboys\, and Bill Wood)\, who sometimes play as a three piece but more often play with a drummer and horn players to form a larger live and recording band. Their songs comment on life experiences with a distinctive Wellington flavour. \nWellington Heads have evolved their own sound through the influences of Kansas style blue jazz\, the swinging rhythm n blues of Louis Jordan and Ray Charles\, Chicago blues and infused with Pacific/Hawaiian rhythms and Latino feels. \nSharp and energetic\, Wellington Heads entice people to the dance floor\, regularly delighting audiences at Wellington venues\, and playing festivals\, corporate and private functions. They are frequently invited to perform outside of Wellington\, and over recent years have played in Tauranga\, Manawatu\, Nelson and at Wellington Jazz and Blues Festivals. \nWellington Heads have recorded five albums\, their last ‘Southern Night Sky’ released in 2016. This critically acclaimed album continues their unique sound with a mix of rhythm n’ blues\, swing\, soul and latino grooves. In combining this with their previous albums Wellington Heads have built an extensive repertoire of eclectic original songs. \nWellington Heads’ regular six piece line up is: Neil Worboys– vocals\, guitar\, harmonica; Bill Wood– guitars; Geoff Keith– bass; Greg Crayford– drums; James Tait-Jamieson– saxophone and Nick van Dijk– trombone\, trumpet. URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/wellington-heads/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1-Wellington-Heads-1-15-5-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201016T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201016T230000 DTSTAMP:20201013T173636Z CREATED:20201013T173605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T173636Z UID:6571-1602880200-1602889200@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:The 888 Band DESCRIPTION:The return of the 888’s!\nThe 888 Band feature top Kiwi musicians/singers Michael Stirling and Geoffry Hern. Michael is regarded by many as NZ’s best guitarist. He has featured in many top bands in over 15 years of professional entertainment. He is also a brilliant singer.\nGeoffry performed as Tom Jones in Sex Bomb\, one of NZ’s best ever tribute shows. He is regularly chosen to sing National anthems at International sporting fixtures often seen on TV. He has a long pedigree\, reaching back to The Backdoors Blues Band\, one of NZ’s most renowned show bands. Geoffry began touring as a bass player at the tender age of 14!\nAndrew Richardson (drums) is a leading kiwi drummer. As well as holding the drummers seat in MIKE & GEOFF\, he plays in top swing/jazz band Shaken Not Stirred. Andrew has over 15 years professional drumming experience.\nDeane Hunter – Guitar – is acknowledged as a fine guitarist – and is also regarded as one of NZ’s best. Perhaps we can have a band competition? Deane has been playing blues at the club since about 16 years old! URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/the-888-band-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-888s-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201009T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201009T230000 DTSTAMP:20201006T232859Z CREATED:20201006T193305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T232859Z UID:6559-1602275400-1602284400@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:Pip Payne followed by Matt Joe Gow DESCRIPTION:At 8.30pm\, Pip Payne is one man\, one slide guitar and a stomp box holding down big blues tunes with re energised interpretations! WOW – last time Pip played for the club the dance floor was packed – Brilliant. \nThen at 9.45pm – a SPECIAL TREAT (You’ve all been so good lately!): Matt Joe Gow. This guys “one sheet” reads like a dream – look who he’s supported\, where he’s played and how well his music does… \nWOOT! We’re lucky to have him here. So bring some $ to buy an album or 2.\nMATT JOE GOW was born in New Zealand in what is known colloquially as the “deep south”\, it is fitting that Matt found his feet as songwriter in a genre of music that was born in the Deep South of the USA – Americana. Whilst these far flung regions have little in common in terms of climate\, they both share a rich musical history\, and Matt absorbed both growing up. \nMatt’s debut ‘The Messenger’ was produced by multi-ARIA award-winner Nash Chambers and featured Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil and iconic Australian country artist Bill Chambers. Released on Liberation Records the album introduced Matt and in many ways alt country to many people for the first time in Australia. \nThe album launched Matt Joe Gow on to the scene and over the years Matt’s tour schedule would move from solely boutique Americana gatherings to also include more mainstream festivals such as Day On The Green and the recent Riverboats Music Festival. With tour supports of Chris Isaak\, Justin Townes Earle\, The Jayhawks\, Grant Lee Phillips\, Marlon Williams and Kasey Chambers under the belt Matt Joe Gow built a simmering credibility to go along side the authentic Alt Country tones. \nIt was however Matt’s latest self produced album\, ‘Break Rattle And Roll’ which ranges from Stones-esque blues rock and roll to hushed country heartbreak that truly resonated with fans and critics alike and went on to win the prestigious Music Victoria Award for Best Country album. More recently Matt has also enjoyed a number 1 single on the Amrap Charts with his single “Too Far To Go”. URL:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/event/pip-payne-followed-by-matt-joe-gow/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.capitalblues.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Payne-Matt-Joe-Gow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201002T203000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201002T230000 DTSTAMP:20200928T182700Z CREATED:20200928T182700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T182700Z UID:6554-1601670600-1601679600@www.capitalblues.co.nz SUMMARY:The Jive Kiwis DESCRIPTION:Raw. Gutsy. Uncut funk from Aotearoa! \nJoin the latest and greatest in pure funk and soul\, (and blues) The Jive Kiwis at the Capital Blues club down at the Crossroads. They will be laying down the most righteous night of instrumental funk\, soul\, R&B (