This band needs no introduction as they’ve been playing the blues in Wellington for 30 years.   They are masters of their craft, and have provided inspiration for many new, younger players along the way.   If you like the blues or want to find out more, come and listen to Dougal Speir on guitar, … Continue reading "The Red Dog Saloon Band"

The Neil and Nick Band is back, to light fires at the Capital Blues Club with Neil's unique brand of scorching Chicago blues.   Neil is one of the country's premier harmonica players and blues performers. He has played numerous festivals around the country in the company of some of New Zealand's best blues and … Continue reading "The Neil And Nick Band"

There is a national school big band competition this week in Wellington. This year, we’ve invited the band from Tauranga Boys College to play a set for us.   We had a band from Christchurch a couple of years ago and they were outstanding. Given the number of top musicians we have playing in Wellington … Continue reading "The Tauranga Boys College Big Band"

Another of our residency bands.   The energy from the virtuoso bandleader, Oscar Lavën, brings the band to life, and quickly spreads around the room so the audience is dancing and grooving before you know it.   Oscar is an eclectic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, is well known around Wellington music venues where he is a … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"

We are bringing you another new band this week. New to Capital Blues that is.   The Bucks are new and hot on the rock scene in Welly.  It's a shared love of blues-rock and rolled cigarettes that brought this Irish / American / Kiwi 3-piece together.   They give you driving sounds and wailing … Continue reading "The Bucks"

Capital Blues super group exclusive. The Fitzpatrick brothers Blain on bass, Matthew on guitar Warwick Murray vocals and guitar Michael Barker drums.   Starting with acoustic blues classics and originals leading into a full-on mix of stomping blues-rock classics with plenty of expert improv to keep it all fresh and funky. Don't forget to slip-slop-slap 'cause … Continue reading "Blond Faith"