OUR MUSIC

"I'm a keen writer of original Blues music - whether it be shuffles, stomps - with flavours of Ska or Funk it's always rooted in the Blues.      You can hear some originals in RICH AND THE POOR BOYS - all of the band members are able to write, so this is a real strength.   All band members are also able to play at least one other instrument proficiently."   ANDREW

ORIGINAL SONGS

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CROSSROADS TRAFFIC Is the first original song to hit our Set List, with lyrics by Rich, music by The Poor Boys (acknowledgements to John Mayer, Sting and Jimi Hendrix!) Check out our International Blues Music Day 2024 video ... Crossroads Traffic is first up.

Up next, Denny's  SHOOTING YARD and another Band collaboration - CELL PHONE JUNKIE, both featured below.  Meanwhile the Band are on a creative roll with more original songs in the pipeline.

GIGS

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Another great year for Rich and the Poor Boys, 2024 has seen regular gigs at The Boathouse, Fairfield House and The Wakefield Hotel, plus Festivals, private functions and, of course, Jam Nights at Tasman Bay Blues Club - Nelson's very own 'Home of the Blues'.

But the highlight of 2024 has to be TBBC's Blues at the Point Festival, playing alongside an impressive line-up of Nelson's finest musicians, to a huge crowd gathered to celebrate all things Blues. The event was a massive success. 

For those who missed out  (and are still kicking themselves) the news is all good.  On 1 February TBBC is hosting its second Blues On the Point Festival with another fantastic line-up.  This time it's a ticketed event, and they're selling fast, so BOOK NOW!  (click the following link to grab your tickets):   Blues at the Point Festival 2025 and enjoy one great big Blues party down at Monaco, in the gardens of The Honest Lawyer.

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YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK

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I'M A KING BEE

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BAND ORIGINALS: SHOOTING YARD and CELL PHONE JUNKIE

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INTERNATIONAL BLUES MUSIC DAY 2024

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CROSSROADS TRAFFIC

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INTERNATIONAL BLUES MUSIC DAY 2024 COMPILATION

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BLUES AT THE POINT FESTIVAL. MARCH 2024

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RICH AND THE POOR BOYS AT FAIRFIELD HOUSE. FEBRUARY 2024

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Testimonials

Jace Hobbs, NZ

Rich and The Poor Boys rocked out our dance party. They did a great job of weaving toe-tapping up-tempo blues numbers to keep our hundred plus guests entertained. I was impressed with the tightness of their playing, and the way they kept the music coming so the dancers stayed up and going. Very pro attitude about the sound and quality of the various mic levels, and i have been a long-standing performer that knows the difference. You won't be sorry to book them in. They deliver!

Resident: Waimea Plains Village

Eleanor Fey

Rich and the Poor Boys recently played at a Blues, Brews and Barbecues evening at Waimea Plains Lifestyle Village. To say they were well received is an understatement. This Nelson/Tasman based band commenced playing while we consumed our desserts. They generously continued playing well past their allotted 90 minutes. Although we engaged them to add background ambience to our themed evening, it wasn’t long before keen dancers took to the floor. Those who didn’t partake in the dancing showed their enjoyment with foot tapping and singing along well into the evening. We plan to ask Rich and the Poor Boys back to play on our lawn this coming summer. We’re sure to invite them back for other occasions too. We highly recommend them!

 
 

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