The Skeletons are a boogie and blues trio, formed as an alter ego to local Wellington rock and roll band Sea Mouse. The trio perform a collection of haunting blues classics with Seamus Johnson on guitar and vocals, Scott Maynard on bass guitar, Thomas Friggens on drum set, and are joined by special guest Dayle Jellyman … Continue reading "The Skeletons"

Starting at 6.30 is some rollicking New Orleans and honkey tonk (piano needs a tune) vibe from the ever entertaining Louis Thompson-Munn over your din dins ... followed by this fabulousness: At 8.30, led by the 107th best guitarist to come out of Stokes Valley, Aleister James Campbell, the origins of the Hutt River Ritual … Continue reading "Louis Thompson-Munn followed by the Aleister James Incident"

The Superheaters are a Wellington-based Rhythm & Blues/Rock N Roll outfit featuring the much celebrated songwriter, Wayne Mason who, in collaboration with an equally polished and accomplished band, brings a distinctly personal and unaffected take on the American Roots idiom by mixing Blues, early Rock N Roll, Country and New Orleans second line into a melting pot … Continue reading "The Superheaters"

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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"