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The Jive Kiwis

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Raw. Gutsy. Uncut funk from Aotearoa! Join the latest and greatest in pure funk and soul, (and blues) The Jive Kiwis at the Capital Blues club down at the Crossroads. They will be laying down the most righteous night of instrumental funk, soul, R&B (<Blues) & boogaloo this side of the equator. Featuring Louis Thompson-Munn … Continue reading "The Jive Kiwis"

Pip Payne followed by Matt Joe Gow

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

At 8.30pm, Pip Payne is one man, one slide guitar and a stomp box holding down big blues tunes with re energised interpretations! WOW - last time Pip played for the club the dance floor was packed - Brilliant. Then at 9.45pm - a SPECIAL TREAT (You've all been so good lately!): Matt Joe Gow. This … Continue reading "Pip Payne followed by Matt Joe Gow"

The 888 Band

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

The return of the 888's! The 888 Band feature top Kiwi musicians/singers Michael Stirling and Geoffry Hern. Michael is regarded by many as NZ’s best guitarist. He has featured in many top bands in over 15 years of professional entertainment. He is also a brilliant singer. Geoffry performed as Tom Jones in Sex Bomb, one … Continue reading "The 888 Band"

Wellington Heads

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Named after the striking features on Wellington’s rugged southern coastline, Wellington Heads have been playing in and around the capital city for nigh on 20 years. Wellington Heads consists of three core songwriter-musicians (Geoff Keith, Neil Worboys, and Bill Wood), who sometimes play as a three piece but more often play with a drummer and horn players … Continue reading "Wellington Heads"

Neil Billington Band

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Blues harp supremo, Neil Billington, returns to Jack Hackett's with his band, to present a night of driving Chicago blues.He is joined by Deane Hunter on guitar, Ross McDermott on bass, and Roger Watkins on drums, with special guest Cindy Muggeridge on vocals and keys. Neil has featured in festivals around the country and in … Continue reading "Neil Billington Band"

Oscar Lavën Rock n Roll Sax

Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Oscar Lavën and friends return with a special gig of nothing but raging rock n roll sax bangers in tribute to the great 1950s R&B/Blues saxophonists Sam Butera, King Curtis and Earl Bostic. The band features heavy hitters Darren Mathiassen (drums), Aleister Campbell (guitar) and  Crusher Collins (bass). A gig not to … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën Rock n Roll Sax"