Neil Billington Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandDescribed as the "Hendrix of the harmonica", one of New Zealand’s premier harmonica players, Neil Billington, will be returning to the Blues Club backed by the consummate skills of Deane Hunter on guitar, Ross McDermott on bass and Richard Te One on drums. Neil is a frequent performer at music festivals around the country, playing … Continue reading "Neil Billington Band"
Nick Granville Band with Special Guest Kelly Moneymaker (USA)
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandKelly Moneymaker (USA) will burn up the Jack Hackett’s stage with blues, soul, and rock classics with Nick Granville Band on Friday. Kelly has performed with some of the biggest musical names on the planet including Todd Rundgren, Diana Ross, Meat Loaf and Ringo Starr. The Nick Granville Blues Band is a collection of some of New … Continue reading "Nick Granville Band with Special Guest Kelly Moneymaker (USA)"
Red Dog Saloon Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe Red Dog Saloon Band will provide a night of groove; Delta blues featuring Dave Murphy ‘New Zealand’s blues man’ and that eclectic west coast kiwi style of Dougal Speir….the big man with the big sound. On drums Roger Watkins and Elliot Fuimaono on bass. Dave Murphy plays Finger Picking Blues in the style of Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson and … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"
The Sharp Fours
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe Sharp Fours play low-rent, dirty Chicago blues, augmented by classic country-blues and folk stylings from the likes of Missisipi John Hurt et al. featuring Mat Enright on vocals and guitar, Chris Armour on guitar, Rick Cranson on drums and Paul Mouncey on bass. https://www.facebook.com/TheSharpFours/
YouTube Playlist of NZ Blues Gigs featuring Neil Billington
Home one last time! , New ZealandWhile there is no doubt you can do this all by yourself - it's fun! Each playlist is about an hour long - which is about how long it takes to find the online gigs! This week: no way are we getting through these sessions without a shoutout to Billers. There is no doubt that … Continue reading "YouTube Playlist of NZ Blues Gigs featuring Neil Billington"
YouTube Playlist of NZ Blues Gigs featuring Hopetoun Brown
Home one last time! , New ZealandTo remind you that we are here - a weekly YouTube playlist of NZ blues gigs - Oh, and a small as itty bitty gig guide.... While there is no doubt you can do this all by yourself - it's fun! Each playlist is about an hour* long. *(Which is about how long it takes … Continue reading "YouTube Playlist of NZ Blues Gigs featuring Hopetoun Brown"