Every time we have this band, the venue is full as they have a good, loyal following. Their music, a mix of roots and reggae, naturally leads to loads of dancing and great vibes.   Ras Judah and Culture Embassy is a 10-piece Wellington-based band of varying cultural backgrounds, hence the name.   The band … Continue reading "Ras Judah & Culture Embassy"

The Nick Granville Blues Band features some of the busiest and finest musicians playing in New Zealand today.   Nick has played guitar around the world including London’s O2 Arena, and The Monterey Jazz Festival. A former guitar tutor at the New Zealand School of Music, he has also recorded albums with some leading jazz … Continue reading "The Nick Granville Blues Band"

Rock & Roll Sax is back! Oscar Lavën, eclectic saxophonist, joins forces with Aleister Campbell, Patrick Bleakly, Darren Mathiassen, and Damian Forlong, to present a selection of red-blooded, honking ‘50s R&B from Earl Bostic, King Curtis, The Coasters, Sydney Bechet and much, much more. You'll be up dancing before you know it. “The blues had … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"

In the last few weeks, we've had reggae, soul, rock'n'roll, this week, we are back to the blues. “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 … Continue reading "F I Z Z W I Z A R D"

If you like your blues, rocky and heavy, this is the band for you. Think of Cream, early Zeppelin, and The Doors.   A quick look at the musicians in the band will tell you that you can expect some top-class playing. Some might even say virtuoso.   The band is:- Vocals - Eugene Wolfin … Continue reading "Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band"

As part of the Eat Drink Play Music Trail, join us at 4pm on Saturday 8th of July. In conjunction with Jack Hackett's, we'll be hosting a nine-lady constellation of our own. Kicking off at 4pm with Jazz - five half-hour performances by the well-loved Lauren Armstrong, Nicole Maria Chesterman, Ella Dunbar-Wilcox, Hannah Flacks, and … Continue reading "Lady Sings – Nine Singers For Nine Stars"