7pm Pip Payne and Friends Pip is one of the founders of the club, so it’s only right that we have him opening the weekend proper. His band is Miklin Halstead on bass, the legendary John O’Connor on guitar, and another founder, Richard Te One on drums. Pip always has tremendous arrangements of thoroughly familiar … Continue reading "Capital Blues 30th Birthday Weekend – Strings, Stories & Slide"

Oscar Levin’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Sax 7pm Kicking off our birthday weekend celebrations. While not strictly a blues band, we had to open the weekend with this act, as they have been such a big part of Capital Blues over the years.   Honking rock'n'roll sax, on top of a driving beat. What a way … Continue reading "Capital Blues 30th Birthday Weekend – Horns, Heat and Rock n Roll"

Hot grooves, greasy blues, and musicians who can turn on a dime: Shaken Not Stirred brings a lineup of Pōneke players who know exactly how to use their instruments. Damian Forlong leads the band for this residency. Sit‑ins welcome. Tickets here. $20 GA or $10 for Capital Blues Inc members.