Events

Sgt. Bertie’s Lonely Jazz Club Jazz Band Presents: The Loneliest Jazz Band in all the Land! (featuring special jazz guests).   Have no fear! Decorated swing veteran Sgt. Bertrum Bertholomew Hendelby is here! With his band of merry misfits in tow.   There’s no swing, rag, or good-old-back-home-just-like-mama-used-to-make blues that he can’t handle. His selection … Continue reading "Sergeant Bertie’s Lonely Jazz Club Band"

Saxophonist Frank Talbot presents high-energy, exciting jazz featuring a band of virtuosos.   A former member of the Rodger Fox Big Band, RNZAF Band and current section leader of the Queen City Big Band, Talbot has toured his music around the country and released his album 'Mundane Life Updates' through Rattle Records.   Joining forces … Continue reading "Frank Talbot and his Franktastic Four"

Wellington’s own blues-rock Super Group. See them while you can.   Reheating some of the tastiest bluesy treats and dousing them with a heroic dose of spicy sauce, The Doggy Bags serve up high-energy grooves to get the party cranking.   The roguish trio (consisting of Tyson Smith, Paul Mouncey, and Peter Elliot) save nothing … Continue reading "The Doggy Bags"

New Orleans in Wellington? You betcha.   Hear the Trad, Piedmont, and Blues sounds of old New Orleans at Lynott’s Irish Bar, Blair St on 17 October 7:30pm   Anthony Donaldson drums Nick Granville guitar Emma Hattaway bass Blair Latham sax Mat Enright Trumpet and vocals and guitar. Tickets are $20 GA or $10 for … Continue reading "Mat Enright And The Cuzzies 5-Piece Jass Band"

Battleska Galactica are purveyors of unique high-energy ska music. Expect old-school and new-school ska, with horns, multiple singers and a blazing rhythm section.   Made up of some of Pōneke’s most accomplished musicians, Battleska Galactica delivers a highly entertaining show every time, taking the audience with them on an up-tempo ride that leaves everyone invigorated—and … Continue reading "Battleska Galactica"

This is one of THE best bands in Wellington.   Driving grooves, classy funk, outstanding musicians. That’s what you get from King Oyster.   The band is Oscar Laven on sax, Blain Fitzpatrick on bass, Matthew Fitzpatrick on guitar, and Jacob Randall on drums. One look at those names, and you know you are in … Continue reading "King Oyster"