The Red Dog Saloon Band plays for us almost every month. You might wonder why that is? The answer is easy. It’s because they are really good at playing the blues.   If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band.   The … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

Dr Thompson is making a welcome return after their debut spot in February. They brought another fresh insight into some new and classic songs. If you didn’t see them last time, don’t miss out this month.   Their promo says, “Festering away in the hills of Wellington, like a slow mould, a band called Dr … Continue reading "Dr Thompson"

Every time we have this band, the venue is full as they have a good, loyal following. Their music, a mix of roots and reggae, naturally leads to loads of dancing and great vibes.   Ras Judah and Culture Embassy is a 10-piece Wellington-based band of varying cultural backgrounds, hence the name.   The band … Continue reading "Ras Judah & Culture Embassy"

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 O2 Arena, and The Monterey Jazz Festival. A former guitar tutor at the New Zealand School of Music, he has also recorded albums with some leading jazz … Continue reading "The Nick Granville Blues Band"

Rock & Roll Sax is back! Oscar Lavën, eclectic saxophonist, joins forces with Aleister Campbell, Patrick Bleakly, Darren Mathiassen, and Damian Forlong, to present a selection of red-blooded, honking ‘50s R&B from Earl Bostic, King Curtis, The Coasters, Sydney Bechet and much, much more. You'll be up dancing before you know it. “The blues had … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"

In the last few weeks, we've had reggae, soul, rock'n'roll, this week, we are back to the blues. “A Fizzwizard dream is the cream of the crop — it's the best kind of dream a person can have’. - Roald Dahl   Infamous guitar conjurer Aleister James Campbell leads a group of groovy instrument wielders through a … Continue reading "F I Z Z W I Z A R D"