Join us for a showcase of Pōnekes finest, as we dedicate a sensational show jammed full of jazz, blues, funk and much more to our Te Matau-a-Māui (Hawke’s Bay) whānau. From big band, baroque and a seven-piece New Orleans band, to the flavours of Brazil, and everything in between. We share the aroha for our impacted brothers … Continue reading "United We Band"

Nick’s band is always popular, and with good reason.  The band includes some of the finest musicians in the country.   Leonardo Coghini is a young master on keyboards, Elliot Fuimaono is a rock on bass, and we have a rare outing at the blues club for Lance Philip on drums. He has been Rodger … Continue reading "Nick Granville Blues Band"

Miles Calder (drums/vocals), Chris Armour (guitar), and Dayle Jellyman (organ) team up to deliver a stripped-back mix of psychedelic indie soul, proto-rock'n'roll goodness, and upbeat surfy jams. Drawing on influences like The Black Keys, Richard Swift, Tame Impala, Khruangbin, and Sam Evian. The Rumble Trio will be offering up a set of fresh original material … Continue reading "The Rumble Three"

This is always a high-energy, mucho boogie, fun night.   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 … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"

We have a full two days of music for you with 12 different acts on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th. The running order for Saturday is:- Sat 25th The Flying String Fellows 12.00 – 12.45 Wellington blues legends Dougal Speir and Warwick Murray. Red Dog Saloon Band 1.00 to 2.00 More blues with Dougal Speir, … Continue reading "Cuba Dupa Sat 25th"

What a start to your Sunday lunchtime. Sun 26th Pete’s NolaCoaster 1.00 to 2.00 Pumping funk like Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire with a tight horn section. Daisy Grae 2.00 – 3.00 The excitement of alternative rock with a growing following. Mel Stevenson 3.30 to 4.30 A vibrant seven-piece jazz-funk band still at … Continue reading "Cuba Dupa Sunday 26th"