A welcome return for Blues Clues. It’s been a long while since we last had them.   Blues Clues is a Wellington-based blues band that brings down & dirty, old-school … Continue reading "Blues Clues"

If 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 … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

What a way to open the Capital Blues Stage at the Wellington Jazz Festival! Showcasing the music of prolific composer Charles Mingus, The Wellington Mingus Ensemble includes some of New … Continue reading "The Wellington Mingus Ensemble"

Planet Groove is a powerhouse funky unit dedicated to the music of Maceo Parker and James Brown. Led by Bryn van Vliet and fronted by Lisa Tomlins, expect a night … Continue reading "Planet Groove"

The Skeletons are a boogie and blues trio, formed as an alter ego to local Wellington rock and roll band Sea Mouse. The trio performs a collection of haunting blues … Continue reading "The Skeletons"

  Purple Haze is a high energy, blues and rock-inspired four-piece band, playing classics by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream, and more. Eugene Wolfin on vocals, Matthew … Continue reading "Purple Haze – The Fitzpatrick’s Blues Band"