Named for an infamous Donald Trump quote reported on the day of their first official gig in early 2018, (and for the rustic nature of the first venue they played) the Stable Geniuses comprise several Kapiti-based musicians brought together at the instigation of bass player and Audiosuite studio owner Ross McDermott. Audiosuite sits next to … Continue reading "The Stable Geniuses"

Suddenly! A huge commotion is heard ricocheting around the venue. Psychedelic blues breakdowns and earth shattering rifts abundant. People are craning their necks to bear witness. Seasoned bar tenders mess up orders. A random man of indeterminate age steals a gold-plated fitting. Children and dogs scatter, and an albatross randomly flies into the room. It’s … Continue reading "Aleister J Campbell"

Funky blues, swingin' blues, old blues, bent blues and stinky blues rounding off a delightful program of musical items. Shaken not Stirred feature the horn section of Andre Paris and Damian Forlong, the vocals and bass playing of Geoff Hern with Deane Hunter on guitar and Andrew Richardson  on drums. Special guest artist, Jamin Forlong … Continue reading "Shaken Not Stirred"

For ANZAC Day, Blues at the Crossroads is delighted to host the Capital City Big Band.  CCBB for short (formally know as the Aspire Big Band) specialises in the Swing music of the 1930s and 40s. However, since 2011 they have also developed a Latin, funk and modern big band repertoire.  Some of these more modern … Continue reading "Capital City Big Band"

Formed around 1991, the definitive line up for the Wellington band ‘Tin Pan Alley’ was Blair Allen (guitar), Ron Kahu (bass) and Anje Glindemann (then Craig, on drums). Back in the day, this lean three-piece band travelled the country from the East Coast to the Chatham Islands playing their own tight and punchy versions of … Continue reading "Tin Pan Alley Reunion, with opening by Shayn Wills"