The Whitireia music students again!  Drawn from the certificate and degree programmes at Te Auaha creative arts centre, a few doors away from Capital Blues club, the students will once again be bringing their take on some blues, Funk, Rock, Reggae and R’n’B. The night will feature 8 bands, some students are already performing with … Continue reading "Whitireia Student Bands"

The 22nd Annual General Meeting of the Capital Blues Incorporated will be held on Monday 2 SEPTEMBER at 5.30pm at the JACK HACKETT'S IRISH PUB. All paid members are very welcome to join us. Drinks and nibbles provided. See you there!

Twelve years and counting, the Gospel Project has been down at the crossroads, where the Blues and Gospel meet. They don’t let the devil ride, and down in the hole is where he/she stays. With many amazing guests over the years, this gig features Wayne Mason on keys, Richard Te One on drums, Miklin Halstead on … Continue reading "The Gospel Project"

Performing on average 150 shows a year across Australia, New Zealand and the USA Nick Charles is known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”. He has released a dozen albums on Australian and US labels including his latest “The River Flows” which saw him awarded the 2016 “Blues Album of the Year”, … Continue reading "Nick Charles"

Brannigan Kaa is probably the most popular recording artist on the Maori Radio Network – his 90’s classic Maumahara Noa Ahau (originally released on Tangiora 2) is always on the most-requested lists. His vocal performances are standout. Brannigan can sing blues, funk, reggae, pop, R’n’B, big band sounds and his original compositions are innovative and … Continue reading "Brannigan Kaa"

26 September at Jack Hackett’s Irish Pub at the Crossroads will be jam night, the longest and best night, and the first since July!  This is a chance to bring your songs and play with the house band. Our aim is to promote live blues/roots music through performance, education and marketing, and to foster emerging … Continue reading "Jam in September"

These long-standing devotees of blues music, Carol, Terry and Dave, will swap and turn-about their original tunes and their musical styles, either backing each other up or egging each other on. Dave’s take on finger-picking style blues, Terry’s blistering harp, and Carol’s guitar hooks and bluesy voice promise a night of variety and fun backed … Continue reading "Carol Bean, Terry Casey, Dave Murphy"