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 blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington music circuit for over 30 years. During that time, they have become masters of their craft, … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

Pip 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 so hot last time, we brought them back for you. They will be appearing with a killer rhythm section laying down some fat grooves, with … Continue reading "Pip Payne and Neil Billington"

This week we have a double bill and Michael will be opening the show on Friday.   Michael’s career as a drummer and percussionist has spanned some 20+ bands (including The John Butler Trio, Split Enz, Neil and Tim Finn, The Black Sorrows). Combining this with his orchestral percussion training along with a passion for … Continue reading "Michael Barker"

After their first gig for Capital Blues, it was only a short matter of time before we rebooked them.   This is a new blues band but one stacked with familiar faces, and outstanding talent.   A quick look at the musicians in the band will tell you that you can expect some top-class playing. … Continue reading "The Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band"

This is always a high-energy, mucho boogie, fun night.   The energy from the virtuoso bandleader, Oscar Lavën, brings the band to life, and quickly spreads around the room so the audience is dancing and grooving before you know it.   Oscar is an eclectic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, is well known around Wellington music venues … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"