Blues Buffet Rockin and Bloozin in the Capital
Wanganui band Blues Buffet are favoured regulars at Roomfulla Blues. Their crazy in the water dvd Dirty Water is a blast http://www.bluesbuffet.co.nz/?page_id=43 Also check out their album All You Can Eat Baby! http://www.bluesbuffet.co.nz/
Paul Wilson– keyboards; Nigel Bateman– drums; Murray (Dusty) Loveridge– bass; Fred Loveridge– guitar
A Halloween spook off- jam night , run by the scary and delightful Julie Lamb, so come prepared to take the stage with the Capital Blues house band. Sponsored by Music Works.
www.marglayton.com
One of New Zealand’s foremost blues and roots singers, and with more than four decades of live performance to her credit, Marg Layton still holds the same passion and love for her music. Her band: Bill Lake– guitar, vocals; Chris Prowse– guitar, vocals; Andrew Clouston– sax; Patrick Bleakley– upright bass; John Rae– drums
https://www.mrwills.co.nz Shayn Wills– guitar vocals; Ian Parker– drums; Bullfrog Rata– bass
Smokey voiced, relaxed, and gifted with ‘stage presence’ Shayn Wills 
is one of the original black Mississippi Blues legends, reincarnated and living in New Zealand” (Julie Oakley, a reviewer for “Real Groove”). Between 1992 and 2006, Shayn Wills played support for legendary innovative musicians Albert King, Junior Wells, Robert Cray, John Hammond Jnr, Canned Heat, Duke Robilard. “His ability to play harmonica, guitar and sing all at once is astounding and entertaining” (Midge Marsden). He has his own unique style of playing, which comes from a place of sincerity and heartfelt passion. There is something about his playing that is distinctly New Zealand. You could say he has created the term “New Zealand Blues”. His voice, guitar and harmonica playing have matured into something extremely special and unique. His complex guitar rhythms, innovative harmonica riffs and melodic voice make him a must see act.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJHtYBnlL-o’my Brother got a razor
For tonight’s performance, Nick has gathered some stunning talent around him, foremost being the New Caledonian soul-jazz organist, composer and artistic director of de l’AMJ-BECA, Michel Benebig and his jazz & blues vocalist wife Shem. This will be a very special night. Lauren Ellis– drums; Michel Benebig– organ; Nick Granville– guitar; Shem Benebig– vocals
A featured event at Roomfulla Blues, the School of Music take the stage for a night of Big Band music led by their mentor and inspiration, the formidable Rodger Fox. Wall to wall excitement!
Our aim is to promote live blues/roots music through performance, education and marketing, and to foster emerging talent. Jam nights are where new musicians can mix it with a great backing band and where the expected and the unexpected happen.
Sponsorship by Music Works
Filling in at very short notice after Billy TK Jnr pulled out are the
Tony Mad Trio
who’ll be
“‘playing SRV with a touch of Hendrix’ … and loving it!”
Ant Maddocks – vocals, guitar
Mel Laurie – bass
Darryn Sigley – drums
For many bands, Neil is the go-to guy for blues harmonica playing.
Whether it is Chicago style, R&B or jazz-infused blues, tonight he takes the stage with his own hand-picked band of giants, and they are sharing the lurv.
Neil Billington – harmonica and vocals;
Nick Granville – guitar;
Patrick Bleakley- bass;
Reuben Bradley- drums
Five piece band from Wanganui Town. Playing classic, traditional and original blues are : Darren- lead vocals; Marco- guitar; Johnny- guitar; Mana- bass and bvs; Arahi- drums
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