Sgt. Pepper and his Lonely-Hearts Club Band brought happiness through its music, even causing troops in World Wars I and II to stop fighting. In August 1958, Sgt. Pepper died of a heart attack in the middle of a performance. He left the band's magical musical instruments to the town; so long as they remain … Continue reading "The Uptakes"

For those who were lucky enough to get to one of the late-night jams in Jack Hackett's Basement in the Jazz Festival, you know what fantastic times and music there were. For many though, they are a bit late at night. But fear not: You can get a reprise at The Swing Session at the … Continue reading "Swing Session"

‘A Fizzwizard dream is the cream of the crop — it's the best kind of dream a person can have’. - Roald Dahl   Infamous guitar conjurer, Aleister James Campbell, leads a group of groovy instrument wielders through a mystical assortment of blues-based originals and classics, with an invocative dose of psychedelic rock and a sprinkling of … Continue reading "F I Z Z W I Z A R D"

For those who were lucky enough to get to one of the late-night jams in Jack Hackett's Basement in the Jazz Festival, you know what fantastic times and music there were. For many though, they are a bit late at night. But fear not: You can get a reprise at The Swing Session at the … Continue reading "The Swing Session"

This band includes a founding member of Capital Blues and other long-standing blues performers. These players know the blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington blues scene for over 20 years. Dougal Speir, Dave Murphy, Roger Watkins (drums), and Elliot Fuimaono (bass) will be bringing you on a trip around the blues. … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

For those who were lucky enough to get to one of the late-night jams in Jack Hackett's Basement in the Jazz Festival, you know what fantastic times and music there were. For many though, they are a bit late at night. But fear not: You can get a reprise at The Swing Session at the … Continue reading "The Swing Session"