Andrew London And The Swing Voters
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandAndrew has played in numerous blues and jazz bands around the Greater Wellington Region. He performs with various configurations of top Wellington musicians and Capital Blues favourites like, James Cameron (bass), Lance Philip (drums), Wayne Mason (keys), guitarist Nick Granville, Anita Schwaab on piano, Dan Hayles, and saxophonists, Nils Olsen or James Tait-Jamieson plus Kirsten London on bass. The … Continue reading "Andrew London And The Swing Voters"
Sneez-O-Tron
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe 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
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandRed 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
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandSnakebone 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"
Oscar Laven’s Rock N Roll Sax special guest Eugene Wolfin
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandOscar Laven's Rock N Roll Sax special guest Eugene Wolfin Oscar needs no introduction for regulars to the Wellington music scene. He can be heard frequently playing around town, in different styles, all superbly performed. This time, Oscar is bringing back his raunchy rock ‘n’ roll sax with a few nods to the likes of … Continue reading "Oscar Laven’s Rock N Roll Sax special guest Eugene Wolfin"
Good Friday Closed
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThere is no Capital Blues on Good Friday.