Sharp Fours
Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New ZealandA first time for Roomfulla Bluz, the Wellington-based Sharp Fours will comprise Rick Cranson drums, Mike Duffy bass, Blair Latham horns and guitar and Mat Enright guitar and vocals. They promise a night of the blues including the Piedmont blues of the greats like Josh White and, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.
Two Bluesy Blondes
Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New ZealandErna Ferry and Julie Lamb in a mash up of blonde hair and bluesy lungs... From trad to not so much... The song list is varied, and the band is grand! Stephen Fisher (Manawatu Standard) had this to say in 2016: "The women worked together superbly, bouncing off each other in performance, each inspiring the … Continue reading "Two Bluesy Blondes"
July Jam Night
Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New ZealandThe 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 foster emerging talent. Make yourself known to the MC and he’ll fit you in with the other people who come along. We limit jammers … Continue reading "July Jam Night"
Bullfrog Rata & the Troublemakers
Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New ZealandCapital Blues Inc. is pleased to welcome Bullfrog Rata & the Troublemakers, featuring Janine Knap - Vocals, Tony Faulkner - bass and vocals, and Ted Frickleton on drums. This Thursday 2 August at the Hotel Bristol. 8.30 pm to late. Blues with a Splash of Rock..!!! Bullfrog Rata is one of New Zealand’s premier blues artists who has … Continue reading "Bullfrog Rata & the Troublemakers"
KNiKi and Mike Beale – Australia
Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New ZealandNo rules blues rock !! Needing little introduction, the very popular KNiKi and Mike Beale will be back again this week at Roomfulla Blues. Based on either side of Australia this combustible, at times even competitive musical partnership creates songs and stories that reflect the nature of any relationship. Their music and lyrics provide an infectious soundtrack … Continue reading "KNiKi and Mike Beale – Australia"
Kings and Associates (Australia)
Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New ZealandKings & Associates were recently named 3 time winners in the 2018 Australian Blues Music Awards for Best Band, Best New Talent and Best Producer. Since their humble beginnings, winning the 2014 South Australian Blues and Roots Association award for 'Most Outstanding New Act', Kings & Associates have truly developed into one of Australia's most uniquely … Continue reading "Kings and Associates (Australia)"