The monstrous feat of human engineering that is the Sneez-O-Tron descends on Capital Blues Inc for your listening pleasure. Inspired by what Donald Byrd and Freddie Hubbard were doing in the ‘70s, local trumpeter James Guilford has assembled a team of severely repressed session players to be set loose on a selection of fusion bangers, … Continue reading "Sneez-O-Tron"

Red Dog Saloon Band Stalwarts of the Wellington blues scene for over 20 years. Dougal Speir, Dave Murphy, Roger Watkins (drums) and Elliot Fuimaono (bass) - taking you for a trip around the blues. They will play some of their favourites, then invite others to join them for a jam. If you like the blues, … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

  Snakebone Snakebone is a fusion of far-flung vibrations accumulated by the three high priests of the bone. Incorporating bargain bin funk and soul, nefarious hip-hop beats and psychedelic world music, Snakebone weave hypnotic grooves with simple melodies to create a narcotic effect. Comprising organ, guitar, drums & percussion, Snakebone are influenced by artists like … Continue reading "Snakebone"

There is no Capital Blues on Good Friday.

The Nick Granville Blues Band  The Nick Granville Blues Band features some of the busiest and finest musicians playing in New Zealand today.   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 … Continue reading "Nick Granville Blues Band"