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The Flaming Mudcats http://www.theflamingmudcats.com/

This hard rockin’ Auckland blues band has just returned from playing in the USA, mainly Chicago, the Windy City where the blues went electric. The Mudcats were invited to open the inaugural Field of Blues Festival in Rockford, Illinois. “It doesn’t get any better than that… on our first night in town we visited Buddy Guy’s Legends. No sleep till Sunday was the rallying cry. A good deal of shopping in the city’s mind-blowing instrument and record shops occupied our only free day in town. That evening we went to two of the iconic blues clubs, B.L.U.E.S. Chicago and Kingston Mines. We were invited up to play at both these clubs, which was unplanned, totally amazing and a moving experience for us all. To be up on the stages where our heroes have stood, playing with some of Chicago’s older hands and regulars watching on is an experience that money can’t buy”. This story just gets better. Chase it on: http://www.theflamingmudcats.com/latest-news/

Craig Bracken– harmonica/vox; Doug Bygrave– guitar; Sean McCarthy– bass guitar; Ian Thomson– drums

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“Sheffield’s answer to Lightnin’ Hopkins,” – NME.  “You don’t hear that anymore. Beautiful groove, beautiful tunes!” – Derek Trucks.
Rodwell’s music is based in hard blues minimalism, but filtered through an improvisatory, no-fixed-arrangements approach. His internationally acclaimed debut album Live Humble is a “…manifesto of electrified country-blues, based on slave-era spirituals, work-songs and low-tech blues music”… with the foot stomp thing going on! Photo by Liz Clarkson.

Blues Buffet Rockin and Bloozin in the Capital

Wanganui band Blues Buffet are favoured regulars at Roomfulla Blues. Their crazy in the water dvd Dirty Water is a blast http://www.bluesbuffet.co.nz/?page_id=43  Also check out their album All You Can Eat Baby! http://www.bluesbuffet.co.nz/

Paul Wilson– keyboards; Nigel Bateman– drums; Murray (Dusty) Loveridge– bass; Fred Loveridge– guitar

A Halloween spook off- jam night , run by the scary and delightful Julie Lamb, so come prepared to take the stage with the Capital Blues house band. Sponsored by Music Works.

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One of New Zealand’s foremost  blues and roots singers, and with more than four decades of live performance to her credit, Marg Layton still holds the same passion and love for her music. Her band: Bill Lake– guitar, vocals; Chris Prowse– guitar, vocals; Andrew Clouston– sax; Patrick Bleakley– upright bass; John Rae– drums

  https://www.mrwills.co.nz  Shayn Wills– guitar vocals; Ian Parker– drums; Bullfrog Rata– bass

Smokey voiced, relaxed, and gifted with ‘stage presence’ Shayn Wills is one of the original black Mississippi Blues legends, reincarnated and living in New Zealand” (Julie Oakley, a reviewer for “Real Groove”). Between 1992 and 2006, Shayn Wills played support for legendary innovative musicians Albert King, Junior Wells, Robert Cray, John Hammond Jnr, Canned Heat, Duke Robilard.  “His ability to play harmonica, guitar and sing all at once is astounding and entertaining” (Midge Marsden).  He has his own unique style of playing, which comes from a place of sincerity and heartfelt passion. There is something about his playing that is distinctly New Zealand. You could say he has created the term “New Zealand Blues”. His voice, guitar and harmonica playing have matured into something extremely special and unique.  His complex guitar rhythms, innovative harmonica riffs and melodic voice make him a must see act.

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For tonight’s performance, Nick has gathered some stunning talent around him, foremost being the New Caledonian soul-jazz organist, composer and artistic director of  de l’AMJ-BECA, Michel Benebig and his jazz & blues vocalist wife Shem. This will be a very special night.  Lauren Ellis– drums; Michel Benebig– organ; Nick Granville– guitar; Shem Benebig– vocals

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A featured event at Roomfulla Blues, the School of Music take the stage for a night of Big Band music led by their mentor and inspiration, the formidable Rodger Fox. Wall to wall excitement!

 

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.

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