Formed around 1991, the definitive line up for the Wellington band ‘Tin Pan Alley’ was Blair Allen (guitar), Ron Kahu (bass) and Anje Glindemann (then Craig, on drums). Back in the day, this lean three-piece band travelled the country from the East Coast to the Chatham Islands playing their own tight and punchy versions of … Continue reading "Tin Pan Alley Reunion, with opening by Shayn Wills"

The members of this Kapiti Coast band are associated with many top New Zealand acts.  Clare Christian - Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist. Clare has worked for many years in the music industry both in her homeland New Zealand, and in London. She has consistently worked with New Zealand’s finest musicians covering many genres including Jazz, Rock,Blues, … Continue reading "Jeep Road Band"

This Thursday it’s New Zealand School of Music at the Crossroads.  For this presentation Rodger Fox and the students will launch onto the Jack Hackett's Stage with their usual range of bands, sounds and excitement. A great night of swinging’ big band blues / jump swing and a little funk and R&B thrown in for … Continue reading "New Zealand School of Music with Rodger Fox"

Same hair colour, different blues styles: Forged from a love of hair and blues, Two Bluesy Blondes brings you the ultimate Jazz Blues singer Erna Ferry and her energetic, rocky sidekick Julie Lamb. These guys are funny, frightfully good, and boast a stellar band of wonderful groovers. “Two acclaimed vocalists brought together for high-energy blues” … Continue reading "Two Bluesy Blondes"

From the USA – Chris Cain, (Guitar and Vocals), Daniel Castro (Guitar and Vocals), Steve Evans (Bass), Ron E Beck (Drums), and from Nu ‘Zild – Ben Wilcock (Keys). This is a line-up of world greats who are highly regarded by other world greats... ON THE STAGE AT JACK HACKETT’S! Blues magicians who have played … Continue reading "World Blues Review 2019 featuring Chris Cain (USA)"

Thursday 30 May at Jack Hackett’s Irish Pub at the Crossroads will be jam night, the first since March.  This is a chance to bring your songs and play with the house band. Our aim is to promote live blues/roots music through performance, education and marketing, and to foster emerging talent. Make yourself known to … Continue reading "May Jam at the Crossroads"