Festering away in the hills of Wellington, like a slow mould, a band called Dr Thompson has been working on a bunch of songs. Dr Thompson brings a brand of ballsy, bluesy rock, with a hint of psychedelia and a touch of prog. A fun night out for all the family.  

A big welcome back for Pip Payne and the band.   Pip is always popular at Capital Blues with his down-home, slide resonator guitar work. He creates a truly authentic sound coupled with some great arrangements of classic blues and rock songs.  He is how The Stones would have sounded if they had stayed in … Continue reading "Pip Payne and the Playboys"

Capital Blues is thrilled to present Lady Sings the Blues, four singers, Erna Ferry - Carol Bean - Lauren Armstrong - Julie Lamb, with varied styles and fun in mind. They are backed by the stellar Richard Te One (drums), Elliot Fuimaono, (bass), Nick Granville (guitar), and Michael Crawford (keys).   The irrepressible, Erna Ferry. … Continue reading "Lady Sings the Blues"