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Star Time plays Afro-Jazz with Francois Judah and Modi Shemi

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Afro-Jazz with the spellbinding vocals of Francois Judah in this captivating ensemble.   A new Afro-Jazz ensemble, led by the extraordinary talent of Francois Judah, delivers an unforgettable musical journey that will transport you to the heart of African rhythms and soulful melodies. With a rich blend of traditional African … Continue reading "Star Time plays Afro-Jazz with Francois Judah and Modi Shemi"

Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Always popular. Always fun. This is one of our most-requested bands. Come and find out why.   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, … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"

Jade Eru & The Revelators – postponed due to illness

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

After such a fantastic debut, we wanted them back as soon as we could. So, here they are.   Serving up electric swamp soul with a side of gospel and blues, Jade Eru & The Revelators reduce roots music to its most potent ingredients, offering up a thick molasses of funky bass, fat-back drums, swampy … Continue reading "Jade Eru & The Revelators – postponed due to illness"

STIRLING HERN – replacement band

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Thanks to Stirling Hern stepping in at the last minute. Michael Stirling and Geoffrey Hern, best mates having the best time, creating music and good times.   For years now they have been out doing gigs for fun and to help feed the family but more recently thanks to lockdown they have written and recorded some new live … Continue reading "STIRLING HERN – replacement band"

The Dancing & Drinking Society

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

The Dancing & Drinking Society (or DADS for short), is New Zealand’s premier exponent of authentic 1920s Blues & Jass.   Their repertoire includes many of the Rags, Rambles, Shuffles, Drags, and Blues that our great-grandparents would have shimmied to in the juke joints, speakeasies, woolsheds and Memorial Halls of 1920s New Zealand.   Although … Continue reading "The Dancing & Drinking Society"

Pip Payne’s Blues And Gospel Train

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

A new band for one of your long-standing musicians - Pip Payne’s Blues And Gospel Train is pulling into Jack Hackett’s with special guests on board. Pip will be joined by John O'Connor on guitar, Wayne Mason on keys, Miklin Halstead on bass, and Des Mallon on drums.   Pip’s gospel blues tunes always hit … Continue reading "Pip Payne’s Blues And Gospel Train"