This gig is always popular so don't miss out.   Oscar Lavën, the 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. He, along with other top-class local musicians, make a much-requested return for a special gig of hot, honking, rock … Continue reading "Oscar Laven’s Rock n Roll Sax"

Capital city band Wellington Heads, perform for Capital Blues at Jack Hackett’s on Friday 13 May.   They’ll be playing their blend of original jump blues and swing, 40s / 50s rhythm & blues styles plus Hawaiian sounds, Caribbean beats, and funky New Orleans grooves. Playing songs from their latest album ‘Southern Night Sky’ as … Continue reading "Wellington Heads"

Ras Judah and Culture Embassy is a 10-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, Japan and Kiwi-born Indian, Malaysian, and Greek backgrounds.   The cultural diversity of the band is reflected in the … Continue reading "Ras Judah & Culture Embassy"

If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band. The Red Dog Saloon Band members know the blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington music circuit for over 30 years. During that time, they have become masters of their craft, … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"