New Home of the Blues in Wellington!
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe Capital Blues Club has a new home at Jack Hackett’s. Formally ‘Bill Direen’s’ bar in the nineties, the stage at Jack Hackett’s hosted the very early gigs for the Blue’s Club back in 1996. After a long stint at The Bristol, the Club is fortuitously returning to its roots at the Crossroads of Dixon … Continue reading "New Home of the Blues in Wellington!"
Opening Night at Jack Hackett’s – Gospel According to the Blues!
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandLaunching our new venue at Jack Hackett's Irish Pub at the crossroads of Dixon and Taranaki streets, Roomfulla Blues invites you to feel some authentic rocking blues gospel with The Gospel According to the Blues this Thursday 22 November. To celebrate we’ll be giving away loads of freebies,food and beverage vouchers, T-Shirts, Caps and Jackets! The Gospel … Continue reading "Opening Night at Jack Hackett’s – Gospel According to the Blues!"
Jam Night at Jack Hackett’s – MC Warwick Murray
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandOur first Blues Jam in the new venue! Thursday 29 November at Jack Hackett's Irish Pub at the crossroads of Dixon and Taranaki streets. The jam night 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 … Continue reading "Jam Night at Jack Hackett’s – MC Warwick Murray"
Brannigan Kaa
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandBrannigan Kaa is probably the most popular recording artist on the Maori Radio Network – his 90’s classic Maumahara Noa Ahau (originally released on Tangiora 2) is always on the most-requested lists. His vocal performances are standout. Brannigan can sing blues, funk, reggae, pop, R’n’B, big band sounds and his original compositions are innovative and … Continue reading "Brannigan Kaa"
Doog’s, Del n Warwick’s Dirty Blues Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandAfter a highly acclaimed gig at the Mana Cruising Club in aid of Blue September - prostate awareness month - Dougal, Del and Warwick thought it would be a great idea to repeat the formula for this gig for the blues club. Featuring the triple guitar interplay of Dougal, Warwick and Del plus Warwick's harp … Continue reading "Doog’s, Del n Warwick’s Dirty Blues Band"
NEW YEAR’S EVE- Shaken Not Stirred with M.P.’s of Cool Sounds!
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandJack Hackett’s are hosting a Capital Blues NEW YEAR’S EVE! Shaken Not Stirred with a difference – Featuring Michael Petrie and Matt Pike – Yes – the M.P.’s of Cool Sounds 10pm to 1am. Come and see in the New Year with Jack Hackett’s and Capital Blues Club.