Auckland-based Americana act The DeSotos are delighted to be setting out on a North Island tour in November. On this tour, the band will be performing for Capital Blues Inc … Continue reading "The DeSotos"

Capital city blues band Wellington Heads will be our headline this week. They’ll be playing their blend of original jump blues and swing, '40s / '50s rhythm & blues styles, … Continue reading "Wellington Heads"

Two of Wellington's incendiary musicians join together again for an extravaganza of Chicago blues.   Neil Billington, described as 'the Hendrix of the harmonica', will be joined by Nick Granville, … Continue reading "Neil and Nick"

If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band.   The Red Dog Saloon Band members know the … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

Jingle Blues, Jingle Blues, 3 Chords All The Way It’s that time of year when Santa gets his guitar out. Dougal Speir, Warwick Murray, and a large cast of revelers … Continue reading "Jingle Blues"

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 … Continue reading "The Uptakes"