Crumbly Jack is a four-piece with the fabulous Eden Brown from Palmerston North on vocals. This band of multi-instrumentalists are energetic and entertaining and recent joint winners of the national youth jazz competition at the Tauranga National Jazz Festival.

Mel Stevenson is a vibrant and energetic seven-piece jazz/funk band that reaches all ages with its effervescence. High profile shows at the Gardens Magic concert series and the Mirimarvellous music festival have wowed audiences with their original tunes and arrangements of jazz and funk classics. With Max Ware on the bass, Nico Buhne on keys, Harry Lentell on drums, Theo Thompson on guitar, Jack … Continue reading "Jazz Week Special – Mel Stevenson"

Pip Payne’s Blues & Co dips into the deep well of gospel blues, swing, trad blues and rock'n'roll. MASTERS IN THE HOUSE! Featuring Richard Te One – Drums, Chris Armour – Guitar, Miklin Halstad – BassPip Payne Blues a

Hurricane Shayn Wills on guitar, harmonica and vocals, the unstoppable Bullfrog Rata on bass and vocals and the indomitable Des Mallon on drums, add Zephyr Wills as a mighty support act and your nights entertainment is secure! So we know about the "old guard" - but here's a little about Zephyr: Zephyr Wills is a … Continue reading "Hurricane Shayn Wills & the Zephyr Hunters with support from Zephyr Wills!"

On stage for us tonight - Nick, Kelly, Duncan Haynes, Richard Te One, Elliot Fuimaono.

New blood! First time players for the club - Tin Palace are a fresh 5 piece band playing "pop-funk-hop" with more than a touch of blues. Satisfying our love of new faces and the roots end of the spectrum, these guys groove. I (Julie) heard them at the practice space one night, and thought they … Continue reading "Tin Palace"