Funky blues, swingin' blues, old blues, bent blues and stinky blues rounding off a delightful program of musical items. Shaken not Stirred feature the horn section of Andre Paris and Damian Forlong, the vocals and bass playing of Geoff Hern with Deane Hunter on guitar and Andrew Richardson  on drums. Special guest artist, Jamin Forlong … Continue reading "Shaken Not Stirred"

For ANZAC Day, Blues at the Crossroads is delighted to host the Capital City Big Band.  CCBB for short (formally know as the Aspire Big Band) specialises in the Swing music of the 1930s and 40s. However, since 2011 they have also developed a Latin, funk and modern big band repertoire.  Some of these more modern … Continue reading "Capital City Big Band"

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"