Red Dog Saloon Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandAnother of our regular bands, shifting back to our roots in the blues. In fact, Dougal Speir, the lead guitarist, is one of our founders over 26 years ago. … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"
The Swing Session
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThey are lots of fun, with some outstanding players. The house band, which changes each week, plays a few numbers, then we have other musicians stepping up to jam. … Continue reading "The Swing Session"
The Nick Granville Blues Band
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe Nick Granville Blues Band features some of the busiest and finest musicians playing in New Zealand today. They are coming together again for an extravaganza of Chicago blues. … Continue reading "The Nick Granville Blues Band"
The Swing Session
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandOur weekly jazz jam. Last week was superb by all accounts. These Swing Sessions have a three-piece house band joined by some fabulous musicians out for a jam. Jack Hackett's … Continue reading "The Swing Session"
High Society Swingers
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandNicole Chesterman and The High Society Swingers are getting "Stone-washed" in the blues again. The band features the fabulous: Aslan Rowlands - guitar/vox (Capital City BB, Blues Clues) "Mad … Continue reading "High Society Swingers"
NZSM Big Band 1 and Big Band 2 plus Guitar Ensemble
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandWe showcased the two NZSM Big Bands in July and what incredible performances they gave us. The standard of music from the July gigs was exceptional for such young players. … Continue reading "NZSM Big Band 1 and Big Band 2 plus Guitar Ensemble"