FIZZWIZARD
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandNB - this is a postponement from last week. “A Fizzwizard dream is the cream of the crop — it's the best kind of dream a person can have’. - Roald Dahl Infamous guitar conjurer Aleister James Campbell leads a group of groovy instrument wielders through a mystical assortment of blues-based originals and classics, with … Continue reading "FIZZWIZARD"
Whanganui Blues Buffet featuring Erna Ferry
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandHailing from the River City, Whanganui - this mighty blues band features the Loveridge Brothers, who’ve featured in many a Wellington band over the years - Captain Custard and the 1860 Band to name a few. The Blues Buffet started out in 2008 jamming on Sunday afternoons at the Red Lion tavern in their … Continue reading "Whanganui Blues Buffet featuring Erna Ferry"
WELLINGTON HEADS
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandCelebrating the new WELLINGTON HEADS Album – ‘World Keep On Turning’ They’ll be playing all the songs from their new album ‘World Keep On Turning’ as well as a bunch of numbers from their extensive back catalogue – a mix of jump blues and swing, 40s / 50s rhythm & blues styles and Hawaiian sounds, … Continue reading "WELLINGTON HEADS"
Shaken Not Stirred Christmas Special with guests
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandFunky blues, swingin’ blues, old blues, bent blues stinky blues and some smokin’ hot freshly scented blues and some sleezy funk just because we can. Shaken Not Stirred features the horn section of Damian Forlong, and Dylan Holmes, the vocals and bass playing of Geoffrey Hern with Deane Hunter on guitar, and Darren Mathiassen on … Continue reading "Shaken Not Stirred Christmas Special with guests"
Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThis is always a high-energy, fun night with lots of dancing. Oscar Lavën’s high energy brings the band to life which quickly spreads around the room, so the audience is dancing and grooving before you know it. Oscar is an outstanding saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, able to perform many styles with great dexterity. Whether … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"
Double-header – Seamus Johnson and Red Dog Saloon Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandA special end-of-year double header event. Seamus Johnson is one of the city's brightest young blues guitar talents. You may have seen him with The Skeletons or Sea Mouse. Tonight he will be playing some fabulous acoustic blues, both originals and classic blues numbers. His energy as a solo performer is just as high as … Continue reading "Double-header – Seamus Johnson and Red Dog Saloon Band"