Capital Blues Presents: Wellington Heads

Named after the rugged beauty of Wellington’s southern coastline, Wellington Heads bring their signature blend of swing, soul, and rhythm & blues to the Capital Blues Concert Series. With over 20 years of groove under their belts and a sound shaped by Kansas blue jazz, New Orleans funk, and Pacific rhythms, this six-piece is pure leg jiggle magic :)

Cooler than a southerly. Hotter than a horn solo.

Playing predominately original music, Wellington Heads have evolved their own sound through the influences of Kansas style blue jazz, the swinging rhythm n blues of Louis Jordan and Ray Charles, Chicago blues and infused with Pacific/Hawaiian rhythms, New Orleans grooves and Latino feels. They regularly delight audiences at a number of Wellington venues, and are frequently invited to perform outside of Wellington. Over the years they have played Auckland, Tauranga, Manawatu, Nelson and Wellington Jazz and Blues Festivals.

Wellington Heads have recorded six albums, their latest, ‘World Keep On Turning’ was released in December 2023. This album continues their unique sound with a mix of rhythm n’ blues, swing, soul and latino grooves. In combining this with their previous albums, Wellington Heads have built an extensive repertoire of eclectic original songs.  

Neil Worboys – vocals, guitar, harmonica, Bill Wood – guitars, Geoff Keith – bass, Nic Deighton – drums, Phil Costello – saxophone, Andy Weir – trumpet