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Pip Payne and Neil Billington
Pip Payne and Neil Billington
Pip Payne, master of the resonator (Dobro style) slide guitar, and New Zealand’s best blues and chromatic harmonica player, Neil Billington, are playing again for Capital Blues. Their show was so hot last time, we brought them back for you. They will be appearing with a killer rhythm section laying down some fat grooves, with … Continue reading "Pip Payne and Neil Billington"
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Michael Barker
Michael Barker
This week we have a double bill and Michael will be opening the show on Friday. Michael’s career as a drummer and percussionist has spanned some 20+ bands (including The John Butler Trio, Split Enz, Neil and Tim Finn, The Black Sorrows). Combining this with his orchestral percussion training along with a passion for … Continue reading "Michael Barker"
The Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band
The Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band
After their first gig for Capital Blues, it was only a short matter of time before we rebooked them. This is a new blues band but one stacked with familiar faces, and outstanding talent. A quick look at the musicians in the band will tell you that you can expect some top-class playing. … Continue reading "The Blain Fitzpatrick Blues Band"
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Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax
Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax
This is always a high-energy, mucho boogie, fun night. The energy from the virtuoso bandleader, Oscar Lavën, brings the band to life, and quickly spreads around the room so the audience is dancing and grooving before you know it. Oscar is an eclectic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, is well known around Wellington music venues … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock n Roll Sax"
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The Julie Lamb Outfit
The Julie Lamb Outfit
19th The Julie Lamb Outfit - 7.30 - $10 or FREE for Capital Blues Club Inc members Picture the opening night of the Wellington Jazz Festival. Town is buzzing, even on a school night. There is so much on offer you're spinning on the spot - looking like the glorious dancing dervish you most definitely … Continue reading "The Julie Lamb Outfit"
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The James Guilford, Kaito Walley Brass Explosion
The James Guilford, Kaito Walley Brass Explosion
20th - The James Guilford, Kaito Walley Brass Explosion – 6.30pm - FREE Two of the hottest young brass players in town front and centre of a hot band playing both kinds of jazz, hot and cool. James Guilford, trumpet, (The Rodger Fox Big Band, Culture Embassy) and Kaito Walley, trombone, (The Rodger Fox Big … Continue reading "The James Guilford, Kaito Walley Brass Explosion"
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The Skeletons
The Skeletons
21st The Skeletons – 7.30pm - FREE The Skeletons are a boogie and blues trio, formed as an alter ego to local Wellington rock and roll band Sea Mouse. The trio performs a collection of haunting blues classics with Seamus Johnson on guitar and vocals, Scott Maynard on bass guitar, Thomas Friggens on drums, and … Continue reading "The Skeletons"
The Bullfrog Rata Express
The Bullfrog Rata Express
21st - The Bullfrog Rata Express 10pm - FREE Bullfrog Rata’s musical journey has been wide and varied. From busking on the streets in towns like Wairoa and Waipukerau to flying on jets to play for US billionaires. He as been lucky enough to open for and share the stage with many of his … Continue reading "The Bullfrog Rata Express"
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The Wellington City Shake-Em-On-Downers
The Wellington City Shake-Em-On-Downers
22nd The Wellington City Shake-Em-On-Downers – 12pm - $20, $10 Capital Blues Inc members The Wellington City Shake-Em-On-Downers are, quite bafflingly, New Zealand's most popular swing septet, with a cult following of thrilled audiences and startled wildlife from Waiheke to Milford Sound and a variety of desolate spaces in between. Clean your bathroom because we suggest … Continue reading "The Wellington City Shake-Em-On-Downers"
Mel Stevenson
Mel Stevenson
22nd - Mel Stevenson - 7.30 - FREE Mel Stevenson is an award-winning teenage horn-driven, long-haired, funk band from Wellington. Their ages range from 14 to 17 years old. They have a growing reputation in the Wellington music scene and are Cuba street regulars where they draw huge crowds of 120+ busking every Friday. Playing … Continue reading "Mel Stevenson"
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Alex Trask Quartet 12pm
Alex Trask Quartet 12pm
23rd Alex Trask Quartet - 12pm - $10 Local saxophonist Alex Trask presents two sets of swing featuring new original music mixed in with tunes by pianist Freddie Redd. Featuring Lockie Bennett (guitar), Elijah Mulheron (bass), and Abe Baillie (drums). The quartet has been together since the start of 2022, performing up north and down … Continue reading "Alex Trask Quartet 12pm"
Alex Trask Quartet – 2.30pm
Alex Trask Quartet – 2.30pm
23rd Alex Trask Quartet - 2.30pm - $10 A second set from local saxophonist Alex Trask, presenting two sets of swing featuring new original music mixed in with tunes by pianist Freddie Redd. Featuring Lockie Bennett (guitar), Elijah Mulheron (bass), and Abe Baillie (drums). The quartet has been together since the start of 2022, performing … Continue reading "Alex Trask Quartet – 2.30pm"
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Dr Thompson
Dr Thompson
Festering away in the hills of Wellington, like a slow mould, a band called Dr Thompson has been working on a bunch of songs. Dr Thompson brings a brand of ballsy, bluesy rock, with a hint of psychedelia and a touch of prog. A fun night out for all the family
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Chris Armour and Leo Ladell
Chris Armour and Leo Ladell
“King” Leo LaDell is one of Aotearoa’s best kept musical secrets. Born in Norfolk Virginia, LaDell has shared the stage with legends such as Pinetop Perkins and Bo Diddley. He brings his own powerful and dignified presence to a blend of traditional blues idioms. After moving to Otepoti, Aotearoa in 2004, Leo has … Continue reading "Chris Armour and Leo Ladell"
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