Oscar LaDell
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandOscar is not to be missed. His voice is full of soul and grit, taking you back to Chicago and the great blues singers of the ‘50s and ‘60s, yet … Continue reading "Oscar LaDell"
Red Dog Saloon Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandIf you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band. The Red Dog Saloon Band members know the blues … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"
F I Z Z W I Z A R D
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand‘A Fizzwizard dream is the cream of the crop — it's the best kind of dream a person can have’. - Roald Dahl Infamous guitar conjurer, Aleister James Campbell, leads a group … Continue reading "F I Z Z W I Z A R D"
15th July – no Capital Blues
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThere is no Capital Blues this week due to the Irish rugby fans taking over the venue for the weekend. It is an Irish bar so I guess it's ok. … Continue reading "15th July – no Capital Blues"
Pip Payne and Neil Billington
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandPip Payne, master of the resonator (Dobro style) slide guitar, and New Zealand’s best blues and chromatic harmonica player, Neil Billington, are playing again for Capital Blues. Their show was … Continue reading "Pip Payne and Neil Billington"
The Nick Granville Blues Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandNick has played guitar around the world including London’s 02 Arena, and The Monterey Jazz Festival. A former guitar tutor at the New Zealand School of Music, he has also … Continue reading "The Nick Granville Blues Band"