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"

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"

Every month, the audience is dancing and grooving. Why? The music is so good. As with the Red Dogs, it’s easy to put off seeing Oscar’s band to another month simply because they are regulars.   Honestly, you will have a great time when you come and see the Rock’n’roll Sax gig.   Featuring Oscar … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Sax"