Nick 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 recorded albums with some leading jazz bands and musicians too. Among the artists Nick has played with are Dave Matthews, Dave Weckl, Chris de Burgh, … Continue reading "The Nick Granville Blues Band"

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. Some might even say virtuoso.   The band is:- Vocals - Eugene Wolfin Guitar - Nick Granville Guitar - Matthew … Continue reading "The Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band"

Ras Judah and Culture Embassy is a 10-piece Wellington-based band of varying cultural backgrounds, hence the name.   The band has been playing since 2013 and features musicians from around the globe including Botswana, Cuba, Ghana, UK, Japan and Kiwi-born Indian, Malaysian, and Greek backgrounds.   The cultural diversity of the band is reflected in … Continue reading "Ras Judah & Culture Embassy"

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 … 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 Blues Band"