Wellington Heads 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 … Continue reading "Wellington Heads"

Following a few Wayne Mason / Pip Payne duo gigs up the coast, we thought a spot of boogie-woogie / slide guitar blues wouldn’t go astray in the Capital.   Wayne has graced the boards of the blues club in loads of lineups, and this time he will doing a damn fine job of adding … Continue reading "Pip Payne"

Ras Judah and Culture Embassy is a 10-piece Wellington-based band of varying cultural backgrounds, hence the name.   The band has been playing since 2013 and features musicians from around the globe including Botswana, Cuba, Ghana, Japan and Kiwi-born Indian, Malaysian, and Greek backgrounds.   The cultural diversity of the band is reflected in the … Continue reading "Ras Judah & Culture Embassy"

Christopher Yeabsley, the organ maestro, is laying down some grooves with some of Wellington’s top musical talents.   With this band you can expect some stylish soul, jazz, and blues. All the musicians are masters of their craft. When they come together, it’s going to be a fantastic gig.   Christopher Yeabsley organ Lisa Tomlins … Continue reading "The Christopher Yeabsley Band"

Red Dog Saloon Band   Stalwarts of the Wellington blues scene for over 20 years. Dougal Speir, Dave Murphy, Roger Watkins (drums) and Elliot Fuimaono (bass) - taking you for a trip around the blues. They will play some of their favourites, then invite others to join them for a jam. If you like the … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

Warwick Murray and the Kingmakers   Warwick Murray is one of the most entertaining, versatile, and well-travelled multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters in New Zealand. He has recorded and played in a range of genres in over 30 countries. He is skilful playing on many instruments includes guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, drums, and harmonica.   In … Continue reading "Warwick Murray and the Kingmakers"