Unfortunately we have had to cancel the event Sunday 12th due to the poor weather.

Finished Business

Finished Business play jazz mainly from the pre-bebop period, which they call Vintage Jazz, covering favourite vocal standards, instrumental features from Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt and others.

They’ve recently relaxed their rule of only playing songs that are older than they are, because some of our current members are young enough to qualify them to play Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock!

They’ve played at Markets around Christchurch, Riverside, parties and Corporate gigs, and regularly play at Jazz After Work at ARA, as well as usually to be found at the Commoners in Lyttelton every Tuesday night at 7:30pm.

The players are:

Allan Hawes, clarinet, sax, flute, vocals.

Michael Russell, trumpet, flugelhorn.

Cathy Boscolo, vocals, guitar and sax.

Bert Parrant, guitar.

Peter Stephen, double bass.

Serena Bayles, drums.

Kay Duncan Band

The Kay Duncan Band was formed from musical connections, both old and new, between a group of professional Christchurch-based musicians, working together initially on Kay’s Debut Album release concert back in 2022. They’re inspired by the opportunity to play originals in a band and have fun along the way.

The interest in the refreshing diversity of the songs and mix of genres ignited an energy which has fuelled powerful creative inputs from every band member. The outcome of this collaborative approach is an originals band that delivers a vibrant and noteworthy performance high in energy, intensity and fun. One which is smouldering with groovy, funky rhythms, interesting and sublime melodies and thought - provoking lyrics. All with a distinctive style encompassing the mix of genres.

Band members are Kay Duncan - vocals and acoustic guitar

Guy Hobson – Keyboard

Geoff Cox – Bass

John Weir-Kincaid – Drums

Rob Tate – Lead Guitar  

Ben Blackett – harmonica, keyboard & percussion

Cathy Boscolo – Backing vocals

Mike Bickers – Trumpet & Muted Trumpet

Allan Hawes – Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute.

Midnite Delta Blues Band

Midnight Delta are an all-women blues band based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
Their musical talent is matched by an eclectic repertoire choice, navigating between blues, rock, jazz and soul.