Beautiful Wgtn Weather... The Courtyard Is Calling
Beautiful Wellington Weather... The Courtyard Is Calling!
The weather is perfect for after work drinks and diner in the open air surrounds of the Matterhorn courtyard; embrace it while you can. Anyone who lives here knows, you can't count on this beautiful Wellington weather!
If you are missing your favorite Matterhorn bar person, pop down to The New Jazz Transplant at The Old St Johns in Cable street. This is also where you will find an array of Matterhorn DJs and live acts playing over the next two weeks.
Manuel Bundy won't be playing at The 'Horn this month, but you can catch him at The New Jazz Transplant on Friday with Vee and again at Electric Brazil on the Sunday of Labor weekend. Manuel will be joined by Cuffy and Zen and exotic percussionists from around the world. Meanwhile things are still happening at The Horn, make sure you pop along on Wednesday 18th for Jonathan Crayford and the Wednesday after for DJ Koa.
This week at The Matterhorn: Wednesday 18 th The Domestic Lounge with Jonathan Crayford. Catch Jonathan Crayford¹s worldly jazz bake from the man who has played with the monther-funker of all time, James Brown! Experience a live encounter full of the tangy jazz flavor the Jonathan is known for. Join Jonathan and friends as they spice up the Domestic Lounge with noodly jazz jams.
Thursday 19th- Expansions with b-lo Bass Frontiers resident b-lo is our man on the drum and bass scene, his Thursday night residency at The Matterhorn is a popular weekend warm-up. b-lo plays all styles with the resolution that they be smart, sexy and full of the funk we associate with the ŒHorn. b-lo's dancefloor is never an empty one, try it out for a great alternative to the packed weekend nights at The Matterhorn.
Friday 20th - Mu & Zen Unwind with MU and Zen your Friday night Matterhorn flavors, there¹s a party going on every Friday with these chaps, who supply a subtle padding of sleek beats to end your week with a blast, pop in say hello to your favorite cocktail, and feel the woes slip awayŠ
Saturday 21st The Late Show with Vee and Grasshopper. Vee IS the party, a little bit of everything in his bag will get your feet moving on Saturdays at The ŒHorn. If he¹s not slurping shots from the bar, he¹ll be mixing it up with a supple blend of hip hop, house and the big party tunes, don¹t be scared though, Vee has no cheese, just sweet, sweet rhythms. This week Grasshopper guests on the wheels of steel, a little bit of roots, a little bit of drum and bass. Its sure to be funky.
Sunday October 22nd Gilles Peterson's Worldwide radio show bought to you courtesy of The Matterhorn, Every Sunday night from 5-7pm on Radio Active 89Fm
Wednesday 25th The Domestic Lounge with DJ Koa. Koa takes the controls for a whole evening on the wheels of steel. This old school Roots Foundation DJ believes in balancing his sets with little bit of roots, a little bit of NYC house and a lot of style. Koa is Wellington¹s own Manuel Bundy disciple, who usually commands quite an audience in the back bar of studio nine. Join Koa for listening pleasure in a chic and refined atmosphere This Wednesday as The Domestic Lounge; paying homage to our dazzling local DJs.
and next week...
Thursday 26th- Expansions with b-lo Bass Frontiers resident b-lo is our man on the drum and bass scene, his Thursday night residency at The Matterhorn is a popular weekend warm-up. b-lo plays all styles with the resolution that they be smart, sexy and full of the funk we associate with the ŒHorn. b-lo's dancefloor is never an empty one, try it out for a great alternative to the packed weekend nights at The Matterhorn.
Friday 27th - Mu & Zen Unwind with MU and Zen your Friday night Matterhorn flavors, there¹s a party going on every Friday with these chaps, who supply a subtle padding of sleek beats to end your week with a blast, pop in say hello to your favorite cocktail, and feel the woes slip awayŠ
Saturday 28th The Late Show with Vee and Clinton Smiley. Vee IS the party, a little bit of everything in his bag will get your feet moving on Saturdays at The ŒHorn. If he¹s not slurping shots from the bar, he¹ll be mixing it up with a supple blend of hip hop, house and the big party tunes, don¹t be scared though, Vee has no cheese, just sweet, sweet rhythms. This week Local Clinton Smiley guests on the wheels of steel, a little bit of house, 2 step, and loads of stunning tunes. Its sure to be funky.
Sunday October 29th Gilles Peterson's Worldwide radio show bought to you courtesy of The Matterhorn, Every Sunday night from 5-7pm on Radio Active 89Fm
Wednesday November 1st The Domestic Lounge with Twinset Get with the smooth styling of the Twinset, a regular monthly favorite from this delightful trio of lounging jazz musos. Twinset play a fine blend of new and old, in their slick dress suits, join us for some classic dining and dancing
all events at The Matterhorn are free unless indicated otherwise