15th July – no Capital Blues
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThere is no Capital Blues this week due to the Irish rugby fans taking over the venue for the weekend. It is an Irish bar so I guess it's ok. … Continue reading "15th July – no Capital Blues"
Pip Payne and Neil Billington
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandPip Payne, master of the resonator (Dobro style) slide guitar, and New Zealand’s best blues and chromatic harmonica player, Neil Billington, are playing again for Capital Blues. Their show was … Continue reading "Pip Payne and Neil Billington"
The Nick Granville Blues Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandNick 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 … Continue reading "The Nick Granville Blues Band"
The Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThis is a new blues band but one stacked with familiar faces, and outstanding talent. A quick look at the musicians in the band will tell you that you … Continue reading "The Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band"
Ras Judah & Culture Embassy
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandRas Judah and Culture Embassy is a 10-piece Wellington-based band of varying cultural backgrounds, hence the name. The band has been playing since 2013 and features musicians from around … Continue reading "Ras Judah & Culture Embassy"
Red Dog Saloon Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandIf you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band. The Red Dog Saloon Band members know the … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"