A big welcome back for Pip Payne and the band.   Pip is always popular at Capital Blues with his down-home, slide resonator guitar work. He creates a truly authentic sound coupled with some great arrangements of classic blues and rock songs.  He is how The Stones would have sounded if they had stayed in … Continue reading "Pip Payne and the Playboys"

Capital Blues is thrilled to present Lady Sings the Blues, four singers, Erna Ferry - Carol Bean - Lauren Armstrong - Julie Lamb, with varied styles and fun in mind. They are backed by the stellar Richard Te One (drums), Elliot Fuimaono, (bass), Nick Granville (guitar), and Michael Crawford (keys).   The irrepressible, Erna Ferry. … Continue reading "Lady Sings the Blues"

Sgt. Pepper and his Lonely-Hearts Club Band brought happiness through its music, even causing troops in World Wars I and II to stop fighting. In August 1958, Sgt. Pepper died of a heart attack in the middle of a performance. He left the band's magical musical instruments to the town; so long as they remain … Continue reading "The Uptakes"