At Capital Blues at the Crossroads this 4th July, the FMBs will perform two sets of original songs penned by Warwick Murray and/or his brother Stafford. This includes songs that have proven popular on radio in NZ (RNZ, Most FM and More FM for example) such as ‘Chicago to Invercargill’, ‘Blind’ and ‘Blow This Smoke … Continue reading " The Fabulous Murray Brothers "

Capital Blues at the Crossroads is pleased to welcome the Red Dog Saloon Band back to Jack Hackett's on the 11th. It’ll be a night of groove, Delta blues featuring Dave Murphy – ‘New Zealand’s blues man’ and that eclectic west coast kiwi style of Dougal Spier….the big man with the big sound. On drums … Continue reading "The Red Dog Saloon Band"

Capital Blues Inc. proudly presents the X-Ray Catz this Thursday 18th July at Jack Hackett's Irish Pub. The X-Ray Catz (XRC) are New Zealand’s premiere 1950’s Rock n Roll/ Rockabilly band playing classic rockabilly/surf/R&B guaranteed to get you on your feet. Featuring Antony Maddock (guitar), Wayne Mason (keys), Gordon Barrell (bass), Richard Te One (drums).

25 July at Jack Hackett’s Irish Pub at the Crossroads will be jam night, the longest and best night!  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 "Jam in July – MC Micheal Petrie"

Del Thomas and his band are next up at the Crossroads this Thursday 1 August. Band lineup: Dougal Speir – guitar; Elliot Fuimoano – bass; Mo Phillips – drums.; Del Thomas – guitar and vocals.  The band will be joined by Al Norman on keys and A Nother as a special guest! “The Mac influence … Continue reading "The Del Thomas Band"

A must see on the 8th is the New Zealand School of Music returning to the Crossroads.  For this presentation Rodger Fox and the students will launch onto the Jack Hackett’s Stage with a dynamic range of bands, sounds and excitement. A great night of swinging’ big band blues / jump swing and a little … Continue reading "NZ School of Music"