Capital city blues band Wellington Heads will be our headline this week. They’ll be playing their blend of original jump blues and swing, '40s / '50s rhythm & blues styles, plus Hawaiian sounds, Caribbean beats, and funky New Orleans grooves. Playing songs from their latest album ‘Southern Night Sky’ as well as a bunch of … Continue reading "Wellington Heads"

Two of Wellington's incendiary musicians join together again for an extravaganza of Chicago blues.   Neil Billington, described as 'the Hendrix of the harmonica', will be joined by Nick Granville, a guitar player of his own extraordinary reputation. Together they will be backed by a powerhouse rhythm section of Michael Crawford on keys, Elliott Fuimaono … Continue reading "Neil and Nick"

If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band.   The Red Dog Saloon Band members know the blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington music circuit for over 30 years.   During that time, they have become masters of … Continue reading "Red Dog Saloon Band"

Jingle Blues, Jingle Blues, 3 Chords All The Way It’s that time of year when Santa gets his guitar out. Dougal Speir, Warwick Murray, and a large cast of revelers produce a Yuletide log of awesome proportions. A drunk Santa and a Christmas ham may put in an appearance.