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"

For the more mature members, this band will take you back to your youth. For younger members, come and see what your parents (even grandparents) bang on about.   For young guys, they really know how to rock the blues like the legends of the ‘60s and’70s. Think of Cream, early Zeppelin, and Hendrix.   … Continue reading "Purple Haze with Blain Fitzpatrick"

Nicole Chesterman and The High Society Swingers are getting "Stone-washed" in the blues for one night only.   The band features the fabulous:   Aslan Rowlands - guitar/vox (Capital City BB, Blues Clues) "Mad Dog" Mike Duffy - bass (Capital City BB, Newtown Rocksteady) Cameron Brizzle - drums (Deco Brass Band, Trigger Happy), and Nicole … Continue reading "The High Society Swingers"