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http://www.henpicked.org

“Henpicked produce a stylish, unusual mix of country, folk with a bit of jazz/blues thrown in – so anyone who likes variety, clever lyrics and sweet harmonies will love it” (David Turner). On their 2^nd album Terrafirma (2012), they’ve fully developed their sound, added more dance tunes, while keeping faith with Dean Murray’s trademark political edginess.

Dean Murray- vocals, guitars, didgeridoo, harmonica; Carylann Martin- vocals, keys, accordion; Anje Glindemann- vocals, drums; Kirsten London– vocals, bass guitar

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/89186/terrafirma.html

 http://www.dirtboxcharlie.com

On the 4th of July (to some of us a time for fireworks!) comes a great  ‘Palmy’ band- Dirt Box Charlie. They play a great style of R&B, hard rockin ‘, earth-lifting blues, and dirty electric slide. Chris Gain– vocals & guitar; Michael Crawford– bass; Hayden Lauridsen– drums

27 JUNE        Roomfulla Blues Jam Night    Sponsorship by Wellington Music Works

 Our aim is to promote live blues/roots music through performance, education and marketing, and to foster emerging talent.

Jam nights are where new musicians, and the seasoned, can mix it with a great backing band and where the expected and the unexpected happen. 

 

20 JUNE       

A Roomfulla Blues favourite, Prof Warwick Electrolux Murray on guitar and vocals, brings in some funk blues with Aaron Funky Chief Nonoa on bass, and Drum Skinny Vinnie on…. da, da, da, drums! Promises of guest horns complete the line-up.

13 JUNE        Brannigan Kaa, vocalist and band leader extraordinaire, fronts this nine piece band. They’ve been playing together for the last eighteen months and have fine-tuned their groove & big band sound. Ray Tamaira– drums and vocals; Kevin Rangihura – keys; Elliotte Fuimaono – bass; Allen Saena – guitar; Brannigan Kaa – vocals.  In the horns section: Dave Conning – trombone; Andrew Stewart – trumpet; Jenny Bedford – tenor saxophone; Paul Caddis – alto saxophone.

Hard working local band Wellington Heads take to the stage at the Bristol Hotel on Thursday 6 June as part of the Wellington Jazz festival on Cuba, to play their blend of Louis Jordan inspired original jump blues and 50`s rhythm & blues ala Ray Charles. Lots of other styles too taking in Hawaiian guitars, Caribbean beats, and funky New Orleans grooves.
Featuring Neil Worboys, vocals, harmonica, guitar, banjo, Bill Wood, guitars, vocals, Geoff Keith, upright bass, vocals and also featuring the Barrett Reefers: Andrew Richardson (drums), Nils Olsen (sax), Nick van Dijk (trumpet) and Damian Forlong ( trombone).

Sponsorship by Music Works

Our aim is to promote live blues/roots music through performance, education and marketing, and to foster emerging talent.  Jam nights are where new musicians can mix it with a great backing band and where the expected and the unexpected happen. 

Specialising in Peter Green and early Fleetwood Mac blues, Manalishi delivers some of the very best music from the British Blues Boom. Del Thomas – guitar/harp/vox; Phil McLaughlin – guitar; Sean Dolan – bass; James Shanks – drums; Bob Smith – keyboards

A popular blues & groove band with humour and politics, the Real Time Liners are: Neil Worboys – vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica; Maurice Priestley – guitars, banjo; Stephen Bennet – keyboards; Kieran Monaghan – drums; Steve Carlisle – bass