Blues

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• The Great New Zealand Survey (www.kiwisurveys.co.nz)

  Be in to win $5,000 cash by taking part in The Great New Zealand Survey.

• Acoustic music   (www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Delta/5447/othr_mus.html)

  Learn about a variety of music such as blues, celtic and much more.

• Alibis Jump Swing Band   (www.alibisjumpswing.co.nz)

  The Auckland-based Alibis play swing and jump blues music from the 1950s and 1960s rhythm and blues era and the 1990s swing revival. Performers at NZ jazz, blues, food and wine festivals, weddings, private parties and corporate functions.

• Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival   (www.jazz-blues.co.nz)

  The Bay of Islands will come alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from all over New Zealand and beyond for the 16th annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.

• Bluekeys Taylor   (www.bluekeys.co.nz)

  This is the place of sweet Blues piano player Simen 'bluekeys' Taylor, currently living and performing in Auckland.

• Blues and Views (www.bluesandviews.com)

  Rythmn and Blues originals and covers written, performed and recorded by Christchurch based New Zealand artist Nigel Spiers and friends.

• Bullfrog Rata   (www.bullfrograta.co.nz)

  He may not have sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads, and his accent maybe more Manawatu than Mississippi, but Bullfrog Rata is a bluesman heart and soul.

• Capital Blues   (www.capitalblues.co.nz)

  The best in local blues and roots music, showcasing a different band each week, with Mojosound Jam Night on the last Thursday of the month, open to all musicians.

• Cross Creek Blues Club   (www.crosscreekblues.co.nz)

  Established to promote blues music in the Wairarapa region. They meet on the first Wednesday of every month at The Tin Hut, Tauhereinaku.

• Darren Watson   (www.darrenwatson.com)

  The online home of New Zealand's blues man. Free audio files and a complete discography.

• Fuser Kiwi Band   (www.fuser.co.nz)

  The demo versions of songs "Independent Woman" and "Power of Two" are available free.

• Good Vibrations   (www.4guitars.co.nz)

  Products and services for musicians.

• Hammond Gamble   (www.hammondgamble.co.nz)

  A New Zealand blues guitarist and songwriter.

• Kokomo Music   (www.kokomo-music.co.nz)

  Music with attitude, blues and beyond.

• Lil' Ian Goodsman   (www.iangoodsman.com)

  A Wellington acoustic blues guitarist, available to play at special events.

• Mike Garner   (www.mikegarner.co.nz)

  A musician living and working in New Zealand. Mike Garner grew up listening to and playing blues in England and moved to New Zealand in 1988. He has experience playing in New Zealand, England, Australia, Italy and Germany.

• New Zealand Blues Society   (www.blues.co.nz)

  News from around the world, interviews and articles, plus profiles of New Zealand blues artists.

• NZBlues (www.nzblues.com)

  Digital media coverage of some of New Zealand's most experienced and respected blues musicians, including Windy City Strugglers, Jubilation and Rick Bryant.

• Southern Blues Bar   (www.whatson.org/nightlife/bluesbar.htm)

  A blues bar with an atmosphere that has to be seen to be believed. Great live music seven nights a week.

• The Blue Jaffas   (www.bluejaffas.com)

  An Auckland based rhythm and blues originals and covers band, playing swampy, funky, bluesy grooves. Their repertoire includes original material plus a fascinating blend of songs from artists such as Steely Dan, Little Feat, Tony Joe White and JJ Cale.

• The Gary Harvey Band   (www.garyharvey.co.nz)

  A New Zealand blues band with influences ranging from the Mississippi Delta, through to Chicago and to the heart of Texas, with a few stops along Route 66 and the South. They play a blend of blues, rock and classic rock.

• The Jukes   (www.thejukes.net)

  The Jukes' material consists of 1950's and 1960's Chicago blues tunes. Their set list includes classics from such legends as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed and Slim Harpo. The Jukes are available for festivals, pub gigs, corporate events and private parties.

• Tracie de Jong   (www.traciedejong.com)

  The online home of New Zealand jazz and blues vocalist, Tracie de Jong. her singing has been described as "subtle and beautifully understated...with a smooth and delicate flow."

• Twinset   (www.twinset.co.nz)

  A Wellington based groovy organ trio. Twinset plays a style of music which originated in America in the 1960s and was pioneered by legendary Hammond organists like Jimmy Smith and Big John Patton. The sound is characterised by a pulsing organ bass, rich textural chords and a driving rhythm and blues style beat.

• Tyree Robertson   (www.tyreerobertson.co.nz)

  A combination of kiwi blues, rock and comedy: Tyree Robertson is a one-off entertainment experience in the kiwi music scene.

• Windy City Strugglers   (www.windycitystrugglers.co.nz)

  New Zealand band who have been playing their jug band and blues based music since 1968.