Fronted by Wellington soul man Louis Thompson-Munn on keys + vocals, join him and his band this Thursday 17th October at Jack Hackett's as they stretch out on vintage funk, soul, jazz & blues vibes - anything that feels groovy, these guys have got it. Show starts 8.30 pm. No cover charge! Louis TM - … Continue reading "The Uptakes featuring Louis Thompson-Munn"

Internationally touring Blues & Roots singer-songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player, Mike 'Dr Blue' brings his 'unique brand of early Blues' (Blues in Britain) to the Wellington Blues Club for the first time as headliner. Don't miss it! 'Keeping a swinging bluesy pulse to accompany his raw edged vocals' Adelaide Advertiser Then, the Resident Doggos!  In … Continue reading "Dr Blue followed by the Red Dog Saloon Band, with special guest John O’Connor"

The 888 Band feature top Kiwi musicians/singers Michael Stirling and Geoffry Hern. Add Andrew Richardson on drums and Deane Hunter on guitar to the mix and you have one of the best ensembles EVER! Truly stellar musicians, and tonight they're joined by André Paris on Saxophone... And here's a bit more about André: Originally from … Continue reading "The 888’s with André Paris on Saxophone"

With support from Carlos Navae. Latin Grammy-winning artist from New York City with the most skilled, fiercest and best smelling musicians Wellington city has to offer: Paul Mouncey on bass, Ayrton Foote on keys and Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa on drums, with fellow New York City-based Andy Averbuch on guitar. Mireya Ramos is of Mexican and Dominican … Continue reading "Wednesday Night Jazz Festival Special – Mireya Ramos Band"

Crumbly Jack is a four-piece with the fabulous Eden Brown from Palmerston North on vocals. This band of multi-instrumentalists are energetic and entertaining and recent joint winners of the national youth jazz competition at the Tauranga National Jazz Festival.