One of the great pleasures of Wellington's music scene is stumbling across exceptional talent when you least expect it. Earlier this year, a young group of musicians caught our attention while busking on Cuba Street. Their musicianship, energy and obvious enjoyment of playing together made an immediate impression. A few months later, that chance encounter … Continue reading "The Blues Berries"

And another new act for Capital Blues.   There is a big difference between playing IN a band and playing AS a band, and that is something that the House Rockers Blues Band make abundantly clear. They bring a modern blues rock sound with a splash of retro. Besides some classic blues, they also have … Continue reading "House Rockers Blues Band"

Cancelled due to ill health.   Led by 9-year-old (yes, 9 years old!) drumming phenom TomTom Woodson, TomTom and the Groove-Daddies play a sing-out-loud style of music that includes hits from the Beatles, CCR, the Killers, the Rolling Stones and more.   From an early age, TomTom showed an aptitude for music such that around … Continue reading "TomTom and the Groove-Daddies"