The Dancing & Drinking Society (or DADS for short), is New Zealand’s premier exponent of authentic 1920s Blues & Jass.   Their repertoire includes many of the Rags, Rambles, Shuffles, Drags, and Blues that our great-grandparents would have shimmied to in the juke joints, speakeasies, woolsheds and Memorial Halls of 1920s New Zealand.   Although … Continue reading "The Dancing & Drinking Society"

A new band for one of your long-standing musicians - Pip Payne’s Blues And Gospel Train is pulling into Jack Hackett’s with special guests on board. Pip will be joined by John O'Connor on guitar, Wayne Mason on keys, Miklin Halstead on bass, and Des Mallon on drums.   Pip’s gospel blues tunes always hit … Continue reading "Pip Payne’s Blues And Gospel Train"

Bullfrog Rata’s musical journey has been wide and varied. From busking on the streets in towns like Wairoa and Waipukerau to flying on jets to play for US billionaires. He has been lucky enough to open for and share the stage with many of his idols including Midge Marsden and The Chills, and with international … Continue reading "The Bullfrog Rata Express"

Here's a special event we are bringing you.  Please note, this is a Wednesday. USA Blues legend Chris Cain will take the Blues Club stage at Jack Hackett's ahead of the New Zealand Blues Roots and Groove Festival in Palmerston North. Accompanied by the Rodger Fox Big Band and brought to you by the Capital … Continue reading "Chris Cain with The Rodger Fox Big Band"

Warwick Murray is one of the most entertaining, versatile, and well-travelled multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters in New Zealand.   Known for his humour and vast knowledge of many musical genres, he has played in over 30 countries around the world. Warwick has headlined events in Europe, Latin America, New Zealand, and the Pacific at festivals including … Continue reading "Warwick Murray and the Kingmakers"

This band needs no introduction as they’ve been playing the blues in Wellington for 30 years.   They are masters of their craft, and have provided inspiration for many new, younger players along the way.   If you like the blues or want to find out more, come and listen to Dougal Speir on guitar, … Continue reading "The Red Dog Saloon Band"