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"

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"

Legendary NZ blues man, Bullfrog Rata, lays it down at Jack Hackett's on Friday 13 November 2020. His brand of earthy, primal blues has been a work in progress, from standing on street corners, busking in towns like Levin and Wairoa to jaunts on jet planes to play in some of London’s most packed bars. Though … Continue reading "Bullfrog Rata and Friends"

Capital Blues is proud to contribute to the Wellington Jazz Festival, a series of blues gigs at Jack Hackett’s at the Crossroads. The headline gig for Capital Blues will be Grant Haua – on Friday 20 November at 9pm and also Saturday 21 November at 8pm. This will be preceded by After 5 with the … Continue reading "Wellington Jazz Festival – Blues at Jack Hackett’s at the Crossroads!"

The Superheaters - Richard Te One Diggity Drummer, Miklin Halstead - Bass Boomer and Chris Armour - Guitar Geek sit behind Wayne Mason - then *Boom* we add Mr Terry Casey and like a magic trick we have The Inclinators... a brand new band with exactly the same excellence with a plus!