Canterbury
blues
club
Keeping The Blues Alive In Canterbury
About Us
The Canterbury Blues Club is the place to be if you love blues music. Our club nights, along with our open mic and jam nights, offer the best blues experience around. There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the blues and meet fellow blues music lovers than at our events. We are dedicated to keeping the blues alive, and we welcome you to join us.
The Canterbury Blues Club meets at A Rolling Stone on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month. The venue has a cosy atmosphere that’s perfect for enjoying live music. There’s also a great selection of food and drinks available, with current members receiving a 10% discount.
Come along and experience the best blues Canterbury has to offer!
Whats on?
Club Night!
The Blues Professor
Get ready for The Blues Professor, Christchurch’s ultimate one-man band! Ari Freeman is taking the stage, simultaneously rocking the drums, guitar, and vocals. Expect a wild mix of gritty 1930s blues, psychedelic funk, and classic rock. He’ll blow you away with his huge vocal range, shifting from deep gravelly bass to smooth tenor. As a local legend and awesome music tutor, he brings pure, foot-stamping energy every time. Grab a drink and get ready for an unforgettable show!
Harry Harrison & Steve Driver
Steve Driver (vocalist) has been a performer, songwriter and recording artist in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S.A. Steve has supported many international acts including Fleetwood Mac, Eric Burdon, Belinda Carlisle among others. Steve enjoys singing all genres of music, particularly rock and blues.
Harry Harrison has performed across New Zealand in many jazz, blues, orchestral and popular settings. He has backed NZ music icons Dave Dobbyn and Midge Marsden, visiting international artists Renee Geyerand Mary Coughlan. Harry has been a part of the Christchurch scene since the mid 80’s.
The penny Blues Band
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of blues-infused music as the Penny Blues Band returns to The Canterbury Blues Club with a specially curated set celebrating the rich diversity of roots and blues music beyond the traditional 12-bar format. Featuring the powerhouse lineup of Andy Genge (vocals/guitar), Luke Smillie (drums), Michael Story (bass), and - making her debut with the band - Frankie Daley on keyboards, this promises to be a night of soulful grooves, heartfelt performances, and musical surprises. Adding to the excitement are special guest vocalists Lissel Stewart and Celeste Bramao, bringing their unique voices and styles to a selection of blues classics, reimagined arrangements, and deep cuts that showcase the genre’s broader musical landscape. From slow-burning ballads to driving rhythms and everything in between, this is a show for blues lovers and music fans alike.
