After Midnight – Emma Davey
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandAfter Midnight featuring Emma Davey will debut at the Blues Club 15 August. Bringing you laid back blues for after midnight from the likes of Bonnie Rait, JJ Cale and Tedeschi Trucks. There will also be some tunes to get you shaken em on down as they rock it up with a little Zeppelin, Aretha, … Continue reading "After Midnight – Emma Davey"
Neil Billington Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandOne of New Zealand's foremost 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 covers a range of genres, from old-time pre-war blues through to the great Chicago blues harp masters, to … Continue reading "Neil Billington Band"
Whitireia Student Bands
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe Whitireia music students again! Drawn from the certificate and degree programmes at Te Auaha creative arts centre, a few doors away from Capital Blues club, the students 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 … Continue reading "Whitireia Student Bands"
2019 Capital Blues Club AGM
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe 22nd Annual General Meeting of the Capital Blues Incorporated will be held on Monday 2 SEPTEMBER at 5.30pm at the JACK HACKETT'S IRISH PUB. All paid members are very welcome to join us. Drinks and nibbles provided. See you there!
The Gospel Project
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandTwelve years and counting, the Gospel Project has been down at the crossroads, where the Blues and Gospel meet. They don’t let the devil ride, and down in the hole is where he/she stays. With many amazing guests over the years, this gig features Wayne Mason on keys, Richard Te One on drums, Miklin Halstead on … Continue reading "The Gospel Project"
Nick Charles
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandPerforming on average 150 shows a year across Australia, New Zealand and the USA Nick Charles is known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”. He has released a dozen albums on Australian and US labels including his latest “The River Flows” which saw him awarded the 2016 “Blues Album of the Year”, … Continue reading "Nick Charles"