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"

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"

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"