There is a national school big band competition this week in Wellington. This year, we’ve invited the band from Tauranga Boys College to play a set for us.   We had a band from Christchurch a couple of years ago and they were outstanding. Given the number of top musicians we have playing in Wellington … Continue reading "The Tauranga Boys College Big Band"

Another of our residency bands.   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 where he is a … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"

We are bringing you another new band this week. New to Capital Blues that is.   The Bucks are new and hot on the rock scene in Welly.  It's a shared love of blues-rock and rolled cigarettes that brought this Irish / American / Kiwi 3-piece together.   They give you driving sounds and wailing … Continue reading "The Bucks"

Capital Blues super group exclusive. The Fitzpatrick brothers Blain on bass, Matthew on guitar Warwick Murray vocals and guitar Michael Barker drums.   Starting with acoustic blues classics and originals leading into a full-on mix of stomping blues-rock classics with plenty of expert improv to keep it all fresh and funky. Don't forget to slip-slop-slap 'cause … Continue reading "Blond Faith"

A welcome return for Blues Clues. It’s been a long while since we last had them.   Blues Clues is a Wellington-based blues band that brings down & dirty, old-school blues into the modern age. Classic blues songs by Muddy Waters, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, and more, passionately and energetically performed by … Continue reading "Blues Clues"

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"