OUR MUSIC

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

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ORIGINAL SONGS

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CROSSROADS TRAFFIC was 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.
2025 was another great year for Rich and the Poor Boys, with regular gigs at The Wakefield Hotel, The Boathouse and Tasman Bay Blues Club, to The Honest Lawyer,  The Tahuna Summer Sounds Festival, private functions, and the prestigious Blues On the Point Festival 2025.  

This year we've had some great gigs on our calendar.  Marchfest was a first for us and we were pretty damn stoked to be invited to participate (check out the video below.)  A fantastic craft beer and music festival under the hot summer sun.  Doesn't get any better!

Our next gig is back at The Honest Lawyer on Saturday 25th July.  Join us there from 1-3pm to enjoy a chilled out afternoon of Blues with Friends (surprise guests included!)   Another first for the Band is an invitation to perform at the prestigious Nelson Centre of Musical Arts on Friday 31st July - full details for both events on the posters.  

The following day, (Saturday 1st August) we're celebrating International Blues Music Day at Tasman Bay Blues Club's The Barn (behind The Honest Lawyer).  Details of a great line-up of musicians celebrating the Best of the Blues to follow, so be sure to check our Facebook and Website pages for updates.

 

 

VIDEO:  MARCHFEST 2026

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GOLDEN BEAR MARCH 2026

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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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