Blues on the Point Festival 2027
Description
In the gardens of The Honest Lawyer Pub & Restaurant, Monaco, bringing the best of blues music to Nelson.
Starring an international headline act for the first time, The Tasman Bay Blues Club is proud to host this hugely popular annual event.
Now in its fourth year, the festival will feature one of Australia's finest blues bands, plus four national and local bands - the pick of NZ talent.
This family event is not to be missed for those who love live music in a stunningly beautiful, relaxed and community focused setting. Gates open at 12.30pm
Festival Timetable
1:30 pm The HopeTones
2:20 pm West Coast Blues
3.10 pm Raven Mavens
4.10 pm Boogie Train
5.30 pm Checkerboard Lounge
Door Sales $30
Lineup
Checkerboard Lounge
An acclaimed cult-like underground blues institution from Melbourne. Led by astonishing singer, songwriter and drummer Carl Pannuzzo, joined by Richard Tankard on keys who is fully in charge of the funk and Shannon Bourne devastating on guitar, who together on stage light up the blues, ignite a raging fire under it and douse it with dazzling virtuosity, deep groove and fearless improvisation. From the first bar of the very first song the chemistry is unmistakable.
The HopeTones
There are countless examples of how blues and gospel have crossed paths. Many of the most famous blues songs and musicians come from the gospel tradition. Making their festival debut, The HopeTones connect directly to this rich heritage, add modern grooves and bring a new, exciting funk-blues sound to Nelson. Expect driving beats, fine singing, wailing harmonica and soulful slide guitar. The blues according gospel! featuring Adele Terrill, and Brendon Johnson on lead vocals; Simon Terrill driving the beats on drums; Asher Harris holding down the bass line, Paul Denny making the harmonica wail with Steve Mitchell on slide, guitar and vocals.
Raven Mavens
This Wellington based four piece who play 11 instruments between them will offer up a diverse set of the blues. Featuring Cindy Muggeridge, with banging boogie blues piano style underpinned by her solid left hand chops. Kate Marshall is a master on the fiddle and Marion Carter lively on the sax, the instrumental interplay between these two is outstanding at times. This is all pinned down by Anje Gliderman a fabulous and very lively and engaging drummer. There is a large amount of original content, all taking turns at lead vocals, with lush BVs.
Boogie Train
West Coast Blues
Venue Information
Gates Open at 12.30
Please Note:
There is limited parking so carpooling with a friend is highly recommended.
Strictly NO BYO. This is a licensed venue with full bar facilities on site.
There will be food for sale at the Honest Lawyer.
There will be ice cream and coffee available onsite
No dogs please except disability assist dogs are welcome.
There is plenty of shade so please leave umbrellas at home.
What to Bring
A deck chair or rug is a good idea, cash or card for band merchandise, ice-cream, food, drink and coffee sales, and your dancing shoes!
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