Freddy Limbert and Hurricane Shayn Wills, with special guest Rick Cranson.   These two musicians first played for Capital Blues over 20 years ago! They are still touring, and selling out shows all over the North Island, so we are delighted to be able to bring them back for you.   Last year’s sold-out shows … Continue reading "The Hurricane Blues"

For many of us, our love of the blues was cemented by hearing songs from the Chess Records label. Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Wllliamson, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry, Buddy Guy… you get the picture. Chess Records is THE foundation of modern blues and rock.   Blues standards like Mojo Working, How Many More … Continue reading "The Chess Tones"

These are two long-standing performers for Capital Blues. You’ve seen them in The Stirling Hearn Band, and many other combinations. Now you can see them in a more intimate setting playing as a duo.   Not only have they got their own long successful history, but at last year’s Wellington Jazz Festival, their band was … Continue reading "Stirling Hern Duo"