# Event Details - **Event Name**: The WBS presents: Andrew London and the Swing Voters CD Launch concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: ‘Set Me Up By The Bar’, the long-awaited new album from Andrew London and an army of collaborators loosely dubbed the Swing Voters, will be officially launched at the Wellington Bluegrass Society on 3rd July. The band will play all twelve tracks from the new album which includes several of Andrew’s signature satirical offerings about supermarket etiquette, unintentionally falling out with neighbours and the pitfalls of playing in restaurants; some poignant country/folk tunes, and a handful of rollicking western swing-inspired songs that give opportunity for jazz-style improvisation to pianist Wayne Mason, saxophone/clarinet player Oscar Laven and Andrew of course on his trademark 1959 Hofner guitar. The Swing Voters are a high energy group who allow themselves licence to extend a song as the mood takes them. This is more than obvious on the ‘Set Me Up By The Bar’ album which features no fewer than four saxophonists, namely Nils Olsen, James Tait Jamieson, Brian Omundsen and Oscar Laven. Oscar doubles on clarinet, James on Irish whistle. Kirsten and Ryan hold down the rhythm section, Mason plays keys on several tracks although Andrew contributes piano to the title track. Pedal steel guitarist Bill Bassett contributes some colour to a western swing song, and the ever-ready Neil Billington provides raunchy harmonica to the rocky ‘Shamrock Hotel’. The album will be available on CD, or to stream or download digitally from bandcamp.com. With his ever-reliable partner Kirsten on bass, and the metronomic Ryan Watson on drums, the band will also play a selection of jazz, blues and swing standards from their 2019 album ’Standard Deviations’. There will be foot-tapping at the very least. Andrew and Kirsten are delighted to be launching this album at the Wellington Bluegrass Society. Sugar Moon Andrew London Trio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGwhbby1y54 DOORS: 7.00pm SHOW STARTS: 8.00pm ENTRY: $30 / $25 members please bring cash to pay for tickets, or book prior to the day via email to: andrewbicknell2018@gmail.com Plenty of tasty treats available at the venue, come for a drink (or two) and dinner before the show starts. Here is the link for the Petone menu, and to book for dinner: www.abandonedbrewery.co.nz/taprooms#Petone - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lower-hutt/the-wbs-presents-andrew-london-and-the-swing-voters-cd-launch-concert/200030240978124 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 28 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lower Hutt - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Abandoned Petone - **lat**: -41.224607082146 - **long**: 174.8750013113 - **full address**: Abandoned Petone, 38 Fitzherbert St, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand, Lower Hutt ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The WBS presents: Andrew London and the Swing Voters CD Launch concert - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6fb0ad4ac6d00acb09bd3c03f2ceb942367f51fce2adc18607fea0332a615591-rimg-w1200-h638-dcf47714-gmir?v=1782862298 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The WBS presents: Andrew London and the Swing Voters CD Launch concert being held? - **A:** The WBS presents: Andrew London and the Swing Voters CD Launch concert takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Abandoned Petone, 38 Fitzherbert St, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand, Lower Hutt. - **Q**: Who is organizing The WBS presents: Andrew London and the Swing Voters CD Launch concert? - **A:** The WBS presents: Andrew London and the Swing Voters CD Launch concert is organized by Wellington Bluegrass Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The WBS presents: Andrew London and the Swing Voters CD Launch concert 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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