Legendary NZ blues man, Bullfrog Rata, lays it down! His brand of earthy, primal blues has been a work in progress, from standing on street corners, busking in towns like Levin and Wairoa to jaunts on jet planes to play in some of London's most packed bars. Though known as a bluesman his tastes are many … Continue reading "Bullfrog Rata and All-Star Band"

Whitireia music students from the certificate and degree programmes who are studying music at Te Auaha creative arts centre, a few doors away from Capital Blues club, will once again be bringing their take on some blues, Funk, Rock, Reggae and R’n’B. The night will feature 8 bands, some students are already performing with various … Continue reading "Whitireia Music Students"

27 June at Jack Hackett’s Irish Pub at the Crossroads will be jam night, the longest and best night!  This is a chance to bring your songs and play with the house band. Our aim is to promote live blues/roots music through performance, education and marketing, and to foster emerging talent. Make yourself known to … Continue reading "Jam for June – MC Damian Forlong"

At Capital Blues at the Crossroads this 4th July, the FMBs will perform two sets of original songs penned by Warwick Murray and/or his brother Stafford. This includes songs that have proven popular on radio in NZ (RNZ, Most FM and More FM for example) such as ‘Chicago to Invercargill’, ‘Blind’ and ‘Blow This Smoke … Continue reading " The Fabulous Murray Brothers "

Capital Blues at the Crossroads is pleased to welcome the Red Dog Saloon Band back to Jack Hackett's on the 11th. It’ll be a night of groove, Delta blues featuring Dave Murphy – ‘New Zealand’s blues man’ and that eclectic west coast kiwi style of Dougal Spier….the big man with the big sound. On drums … Continue reading "The Red Dog Saloon Band"

Capital Blues Inc. proudly presents the X-Ray Catz this Thursday 18th July at Jack Hackett's Irish Pub. The X-Ray Catz (XRC) are New Zealand’s premiere 1950’s Rock n Roll/ Rockabilly band playing classic rockabilly/surf/R&B guaranteed to get you on your feet. Featuring Antony Maddock (guitar), Wayne Mason (keys), Gordon Barrell (bass), Richard Te One (drums).