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 the video below.


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 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!

Another first for the Band was an invitation to perform at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts  in July - bringing in a whole new audience of fans.

Celebrating International Blues Music Day 2026 in August, we double-billed with Blues Jays (Andrew and Al teaming up with 'the legend' Marcus Roebuck) in a barnstorning performance at Tasman Bay Blues Club. Our thanks to the organizers, and to a truly great audience!

Taking a break while band members travel overseas, our next gig is on 13th November at one our favourite venues, The Boathouse, followed a couple of weeks later, by Club Waimea.  Check our Facebook page and here on the website for updates and future bookings.

 

 

VIDEO:  MARCHFEST 2026

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Video 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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INTERNATIONAL BLUES MUSIC DAY 2024 COMPILATION

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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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