Muddy Mamas Blues Band: Bluesy Seasoned With Jazz & Fun

Vitalising songs and an awe-inspiring pot pourri of musical talent to entertain you

You are invited to lose yourself in some wondrous blues and jazz rhythms, the aim is simple: great music, great fun. Join us as the band holds down a smouldering groove behind Judi’s sultry, bluesy voice and passionate stage presence, for this concert designed to showcase talents and the love of song in a sincere spirit of musical expression.

Judi Smitheram – Vocal, Mary Ruston – Piano, Cyril Hector – Saxophone, Tim Wilkinson, Dr Tim – Bass strings, Lynden Jackson – Drums, Susan Grant – Slide Guitar and Davey Backyard – Harmonica.

A Christchurch band made up of some of the best blues musicians around, and led by the inimitable Judi Smitheram – Mama Judi with her powerful bluesy vocals bringing the magic, with support from the epic keys talent of Mary Ruston, with bass, drums, guitar and harmonica (shout out to Davey Backyard!) in the mix.

‘The Muddy Mama’s are one of the best discoveries Swingtown has made in recent years’
‘They wowed us on the dance floor most recently at last year’s PCX Saturday late night’. Swingtown Rebels 2024

The Irish Society Hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.

Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm

How do I get tickets to concerts?

In advance: Book your tickets online.

On the day: Purchase tickets at the venue from 7:15pm, if not sold out prior.

Please Bring Cash For: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break, also bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility. Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at bar.