Category: Events

Electrolux and the Funky Chief

20 JUNE       

A Roomfulla Blues favourite, Prof Warwick Electrolux Murray on guitar and vocals, brings in some funk blues with Aaron Funky Chief Nonoa on bass, and Drum Skinny Vinnie on…. da, da, da, drums! Promises of guest horns complete the line-up.

Brannigan Kaa

13 JUNE        Brannigan Kaa, vocalist and band leader extraordinaire, fronts this nine piece band. They’ve been playing together for the last eighteen months and have fine-tuned their groove & big band sound. Ray Tamaira– drums and vocals; Kevin Rangihura – keys; Elliotte Fuimaono – bass; Allen Saena – guitar; Brannigan Kaa – vocals.  In the horns section: Dave Conning – trombone; Andrew Stewart – trumpet; Jenny Bedford – tenor saxophone; Paul Caddis – alto saxophone.

Wellington Heads

Hard working local band Wellington Heads take to the stage at the Bristol Hotel on Thursday 6 June as part of the Wellington Jazz festival on Cuba, to play their blend of Louis Jordan inspired original jump blues and 50`s rhythm & blues ala Ray Charles. Lots of other styles too taking in Hawaiian guitars, Caribbean beats, and funky New Orleans grooves.
Featuring Neil Worboys, vocals, harmonica, guitar, banjo, Bill Wood, guitars, vocals, Geoff Keith, upright bass, vocals and also featuring the Barrett Reefers: Andrew Richardson (drums), Nils Olsen (sax), Nick van Dijk (trumpet) and Damian Forlong ( trombone).

Roomfulla Blues Jam Night

Sponsorship by Music Works

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. 

Manalishi

Specialising in Peter Green and early Fleetwood Mac blues, Manalishi delivers some of the very best music from the British Blues Boom. Del Thomas – guitar/harp/vox; Phil McLaughlin – guitar; Sean Dolan – bass; James Shanks – drums; Bob Smith – keyboards

Real Time Liners

A popular blues & groove band with humour and politics, the Real Time Liners are: Neil Worboys – vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica; Maurice Priestley – guitars, banjo; Stephen Bennet – keyboards; Kieran Monaghan – drums; Steve Carlisle – bass

ANZAC ‘Roomfulla Blues’ Jam Night

25 APRIL       – An ANZAC JAM SESSION Sponsored by Music Works

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. The thrill is in the unexpected and spontaneous nature of whatever combination of musicians steps up onto that stage. Tonight’s MCs- Julie Lamb and Carol Bean

Amps generously provided by Pete Matich