This week: Getting Stuck in the 70’s Crikey! A time warp of wonder this week! I was cheating, looking up lists of top 10 blues acts, and I came across a Rolling Stone article called “1970s: 10 blues albums Rolling Stone loved that you never heard.” It sent me down many a wondrous rabbit hole … Continue reading "YouTube Playlist – the 70’s!"

To remind you that we are here - a weekly YouTube playlist Oh, and a small as itty bitty gig guide... This week: An "I've run out of time" playlist Yes folks, it's happened - a post lockdown week made of pressure and busies. So with some apology, but still a good viewing experience, I … Continue reading "YouTube Playlist – I’ve run out of time!"

To celebrate the move to Level 1, Capital City Blues will be hosting two shows on Friday 12 June at Jack Hacketts. At 6pm, the Flying String Fellows (Dougal Spier and Warwick Murray) on their please release me tour! and at 8pm, the Nick Granville Blues Band featuring Kelly Moneymaker hit the stage.  Featuring Nick Granville … Continue reading "The Elevator is now at Level 1 – all out for LIVE Blues at the Crossroads!"

At 6pm, Louis Thompson-Munn with his rollicking piano and vocals will get you into the mood, to be followed by ... At 8pm, the legendary bluesman Bullfrog Rata and the Elegant Wastrels, laying it down at the Crossroads.  This set will feature the rhythm section of Patrick Bleakley and John Rae with Deane Hunter, guitar.

So, this Friday we start at 6.30pm with Pip Payne - have you ever heard one man and one guitar hold down a big tune, with an interpretation that re-energised it?  It’s a wonderful thing that goes back to the early blues players – and Pip has done the whole journey as well as establishing … Continue reading "Pip Payne, and then the Crying Shame Band!"

At 6:30pm, we start with Brannigan Kaa. Brannigan is probably the most popular recording artist on the Maori Radio Network – his 90’s classic Maumahara Noa Ahau (originally released on Tangiora 2) is always on the most-requested lists. His vocal performances are standout. Brannigan can sing blues, funk, reggae, pop, R’n’B, big band sounds and … Continue reading "Brannigan Kaa then the Neil Billington Band"