Jazz jam, Curry Club,  young talent, mature players, great vibe. It's all there at The Swing Session. Make a difference and come along to support the musicians, the venue, and Wellington's reputation for live music.

From the first bar, I said, “I like that.” I turned to my buddy, and he said, “Wow. This is good.”   BB and the Bullets had just played their first chords at Capital Blues, and they were off.   For the next two hours, they treated us to some classic blues tunes, but not … Continue reading "BB and the Bullets"

Jazz jam, Curry Club,  young talent, mature players, great vibe. It's all there at The Swing Session. Make a difference and come along to support the musicians, the venue, and Wellington's reputation for live music.

As we head into Christmas one of our favourite blues combos is back with friends to put some extra festivity into the season.   Neil Billington with his killer harmonica joins with guitar monster Nick Granville to bust Capital Blues Inc. with their versions of blues classics. They are backed by the rhythm machine of … Continue reading "Neil and Nick Christmas Bash"

Jazz jam, Curry Club, young talent, mature players, great vibe. It’s all there at The Swing Session. Make a difference and come along to support the musicians, the venue, and Wellington’s reputation for live music.

Northern Soulsters Jamie and the Numbers will be releasing their new smash Single - 7 Days Too Long at Capital Blues Club hosted by Jack Hackett's. Bring your dancing shoes, it's gonna be funky.   I’m really looking forward to this show. Jamie has one heck of a voice.   The album is tremendous. Can … Continue reading "Jamie and the Numbers"

The last jazz jam session of the year. Finish the year by supporting the tremendous young players Wellington is lucky to have. Jack Hackett's also has Curry Club.

Coming in hot from two shows in the winterless north, Shaken Not Stirred will lay some funky bluesy Christmas classics while you all go to the bar and have a nuanced and thoughtful discussion about the Boss.   Featuring: Deane Hunter Guitar Damian Forlong Trombone Geoff Hern Bass/vocals Shaun Anderson Drums   With support from … Continue reading "Shaken Not Stirred Boozy Christmas Party"