Last year we were treated to a really special evening with The Handsome Giants, Shayn Wills and Freddy Limbert. This week we are delighted to bring back Freddy Limbert and his own band.   Joining Freddie will be long-time Capital Blues favourites, Oscar Laven on sax, Pattrick Bleakley on bass, and Bullfrog Rata on vocals … Continue reading "Freddie Limbert"

Tin Palace is a 5-piece band with an eclectic range of power pop, funk rock, and blues.   Expect a top night as they play their own style of some classic covers plus their own original material from their forthcoming album.   Judging by their last appearance at Capital Blues, this will be one not … Continue reading "Tin Palace"

The Swing Sessions are a jazz jam promoted by Capital Blues. Each week is led by a different musician and house band. After a few numbers, other musicians are invited to play with the band. This week's leader is renowned pianist and singer, Louis Thompson-Munn. Louis has played at festivals all over Australasia, including Womad. … Continue reading "The Swing Session with Louis Thompson-Munn"

Since we have the Red Dogs every month, it could be easy to put off coming to see them because they will be on next month. I’ve been guilty of that, but I urge you not to. They are very good at what they do.   At the last two sessions, I’ve also really listened, … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band with Special Guest Al Norman"

Infamous guitar conjurer Aleister James Campbell leads a group of groovy instrument wielders through a mystical assortment of blues-based classics, with an invocative dose of psychedelic rock and a sprinkling of electronic sorcery. Aleister James Campbell (Guitar, Vocals, etc), Pat Bleakley (Bass), Darren Mathiassan (Drums), and special guest Miles Crayford (Organ). ‘ A Fizzwizard dream … Continue reading "FIZZ WIZARD"

It’s been a while since we saw The Uptakes at Capital Blues, but if you like soul and funk, don’t miss this show.   Led by Louis Thompson-Munn, the Uptakes is a tight band delivering great grooves. Anyone who saw his recent soul review at Meow will know that Louis has a tremendous soul voice. … Continue reading "The Uptakes"