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June Blues Jam Night

Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New Zealand

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 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 "June Blues Jam Night"

Shaken Not Stirred

Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New Zealand

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"

Sharp Fours

Hotel Bristol 131-133 Cuba St, Te Aro , Wellington, New Zealand

A 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 Zealand

Erna 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 Zealand

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 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 Zealand

Capital 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"