If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band.   The Red Dog Saloon Band members know the blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington music circuit for over 30 years.   During that time, they have become masters of … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

Serving up electric swamp soul with a side of gospel and blues, Jade Eru & The Saviours reduce roots music to its most potent ingredients, offering up a thick molasses of funky bass, fat-back drums, swampy tremolo git-ar, and sanctified, soulful vocals. Featuring Jade Eru, Richard Te One, Chris Armour, and Shaun McRoberts.

The Handsome Giants, aka Hurricane Shayn Wills and Freddy Limbert, are two of the most experienced players in the country.  Between them they have played support for; John Hammond Jnr, BB King, Albert King, Canned Heat, Robert Cray, Junior Wells, Duke Robillard, and The Amazing Rhythm Aces.   Wanting a more raw and real sound, … Continue reading "Handsome Giants with special guests Bullfrog Rata and Oscar Laven"

One night only special guest, Auckland songstress, Catherine ‘Cat’ Tunks. Also featuring Warren Mendonsa (guitar) Rod Redgrave (bass), Mike Beck (drums).   Cat, the Black Sand Diva, hails from the wild west coast of Piha Beach. She has been described in the media as NZ’s Queen of Southern Soul - with her love of blues, … Continue reading "Cat Tunks"

For young guys, they really know how to rock the blues like the legends of the ‘60s and’70s. This is their third gig for Capital Blues and each time they have been a knock-out.   A quick look at the musicians in the band will tell you that you can expect some top-class playing. Some … Continue reading "Blain Fitzpatrick’s Blues Bangas"

This is always a high-energy, mucho boogie, fun night.   The energy from the virtuoso bandleader, Oscar Lavën, brings the band to life, and quickly spreads around the room so the audience is dancing and grooving before you know it.   Oscar is an eclectic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, is well known around Wellington music venues … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"