DON MCGLASHAN & THE OTHERS
Thursday 29th October 2020Performing brand new songs from his next, soon-to-be-recorded album, along with plenty of gems from his sprawling back catalogue, Don will play a string of shows with a full band comprising the mighty talents of Shayne P Carter (Dimmer, Straightjacket Fits), bassist/guitarist extraordinaire James Duncan (Dimmer, SJD, Punches) and legendary drummer/percussionist Chris O’Connor (Phoenix Foundation).
POSTPONED – GREAT GABLE
This show has been postponed – “We were really hoping to be able to get over to see you in October, but sadly with COVID travel restrictions still in place it’s not able to happen at the moment. Our team is hard at work rescheduling the shows, so in the meantime sit tight, hold on to your tickets if you can and we’ll have new dates for you ASAP” – GG
ADAM HATTAWAY & THE HAUNTERS – WASTING OUR TIME TOUR
Saturday 31st October 2020Based in Christchurch, The Haunters has been building an international reputation in the new order of alt-rock’n’roll. With sweltering hooks and raw emotional narrative, their sound says ‘put your arm around the one you love and remember that they won’t be there forever – but maybe that’s a good thing.’
REB FOUNTAIN ALBUM RELEASE TOUR
Friday 6th November 2020Award winning New Zealand singer-songwriter, Reb Fountain, announces an extensive 10-date tour in celebration of her upcoming self-titled album, her debut for Flying Nun Records. Pulling out all the stops for this collection of noir punk-folk songs, Reb is taking her band the length and breadth of the country to deliver these news songs, and some old favourites, in full glory.
THE WARRATAHS
Saturday 7th November 2020Endeared country music icons, The Warratahs return to Cassels Blue Smoke this November to lift our hearts and raise the roof. From the Far North to The Bluff and all points in-between, hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders have packed pubs, theatres, barns and dance halls and have literally grown up with The Warratahs.
GO LIVE! FESTIVAL AT CASSELS BLUE SMOKE
Thursday 19th November 2020Celebrate Ōtautahi’s local music talent at Go Live! Featuring The Wendys, Emma Dilemma, The Tacks and Imperial April. Go Live! Go Local! Cassels Blue Smoke presents the official launch party for Go Live! Festival. Expect an epic night of pop, punk and rock music.
TORA BOMBORA SOUND CHECK
Saturday 21st November 2020Tora Bombora Soundcheck presents a night of musical wāhine! Featuring Wellington’s favorite dub rockers: Dr. Reknaw & Auckland’s groove machine Molly & The Chromatics!
JACK PAGE & EMILY C BROWNING
Sunday 22nd November 2020After far too many quiet nights at home, Ōtautahi singer-songwriters Jack Page & Emily C. Browning are due to gallivant round this fine nation, playing a string of double-headlined shows this November.
PAUL UBANA JONES
Friday 27th November 2020National treasure, Paul Ubana Jones returns to Cassels Blue Smoke this November for an intimate evening of story and song. Paul Ubana Jones is so much more than one man with a guitar. He is a conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul.
YOU SHOULD BE DANCING
Saturday 12th December 2020You Should Be Dancing” is a great big DISCO DANCING celebration! A night of exceedingly danceable disco hits. Classic disco tunes you would have to be a robot not to move to. A Boogie Wonderland!
POSTPONED – DANIEL CHAMPAGNE NZ TOUR
Thursday 17th December 2020This show has been rescheduled – The young Australian born, Nashville based virtuoso recently described as ‘the finest guitar player of this generation’ has been selling out shows around the world and now brings his world tour to New Zealand playing an intimate Christchurch show April 30 at Cassels Blue Smoke!