# Event Details - **Event Name**: Jan Boogie Woogie Preston Duo Plays The Shed - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 am – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am - **Event Description**: Doors open 3pm for a 3.30pm start. Presales via Humanitix.com $25 (door sales $30) JAN PRESTON is a knockout singer and pianist who has captured audiences around the world. Delighted to be returning to Wellington in March, Jan has a special connection with the area, where she lived before moving to Sydney. Indeed in Wellington she played in her first band with NZ blues icon, Midge Marsden, friend and mentor. She has now created her own blues/boogie style trademarked by exceptional piano playing together with her vibrant singing and songwriting. Jan also composes soundtracks, including music for her sister Dame Gaylene Preston’s films. Together with her drummer Mike Pullman, Jan’s boogie groove is magnetic. Prepare to move and tap your feet! The two set show will highlight the recent 50 Years In Pianoland album . Where the irrepressible Jan Preston comes clean on her longstanding and sometimes bumpy road to piano stardom. Jan will spin yarns from dives in Manhattan to the concert halls of Europe, from her early days in Wellington’s Red Mole Theatre Troupe to a pop hit with Auckland rock band Coup D’Etat, relocating to Sydney, and her enduring 50 year career as a piano player, singer/songwriter and composer. Jan’s duo will perform her original songs and compositions, providing a perfect counterpoint to her story. Doors open 3.15 pm for a 3.30 pm show Seated matinee show event at The Shed in Alicetown Lower Hutt https://events.humanitix.com/jan-boogie-woogie-preston-duo-plays-the-shed The Shed is an unlicensed boutique seated venue. Ltd tickets available from Humanitix online or in person with Guy at Forage Merchants Press reviews One woman, a piano and a whole lot of talent. 3 Weeks Edinburgh From boogie woogie to ragtime the air pulsates with the magical rhythms she produces….a forceful presence and a huge performance energy. ChCh Star NZ One of the best pianists of our time, Preston masters the piano like a maestro juggling the keys. Her voice is suave and sensual, with finesse and sensibility. Crossroads France Australia’s finest female blues talent Drum Media Sydney This New Zealander is a discovery for friends of excellent boogie based music. Blues News Germany Jan Preston is a crusader of the keys…she carries the torch for the piano culture. Melbourne Age She sings with a delivery which speaks of empowerment and hope….she’s got the blues in her heart, mardi gras in her fingers, and a Trans-Tasman attitude in her songs. Rhythms Magazine Australia At the piano she is queen. ChCh Press NZ Technically strong, full of character, dripping with life. American Blues Review - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lower-hutt/jan-boogie-woogie-preston-duo-plays-the-shed/200029701190941 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 6 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lower Hutt - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 46a Victoria St Alicetown, Lower Hutt, New Zealand - **lat**: -41.21505 - **long**: 174.89332 - **full address**: 46a Victoria St Alicetown, Lower Hutt, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Jan Boogie Woogie Preston Duo Plays The Shed - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8fe6cecdc8e0bd51cc501c344f611d6870103e30ae6e57760c23736dbb80a0d2-rimg-w1200-h800-dca8a8a8-gmir?v=1773028090 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Jan Boogie Woogie Preston Duo Plays The Shed being held? - **A:** Jan Boogie Woogie Preston Duo Plays The Shed takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am at 46a Victoria St Alicetown, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Jan Boogie Woogie Preston Duo Plays The Shed? - **A:** Jan Boogie Woogie Preston Duo Plays The Shed is organized by The Shed . - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Jan Boogie Woogie Preston Duo Plays The Shed is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lower Hutt, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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