Tonight
l Frisky Friday with F ‘n Rits at Durban Wanderers Club, Benson Rd, Montclair. 6.30pm. Free. Call 031 462 2320.
l Beginners’ djembe drumming at Lifestyle Market, 9 Jacko Jackson Drive, Morningside. 4pm to 5pm and 6pm to 7pm. R50 adults, R25 under-12s. Also on Sunday and Wednesday. Book with Jonathan at 083 704 4879.
l Uber Zulu, 295 Florida Rd, Morningside, celebrates old-school with guest DJs. 8pm. Call 031 303 5708.
l Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Sea Level featuring Lance Goldman. 8pm. Free. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
l Karaoke at the Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, with DJ Tony. 8pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
l Janine V – Love Intelligence launch party at Empyre, 749 Chris Hani Rd, 4153 Durban, with DJs Ameeth Shah, Dre and Quakez. 8pm. Women free before 10pm. Entry to mosh pit R50. Tel: 074 121 3145.
TOMORROW
l Live – The Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Rd, Morningside, presents Taxi Violence with Mickey Burns and Sons Of Us. 8pm. R60. Call 084 510 3107.
l uShaka Marine World’s Wahooz, Bell St, Durban, presents brothers Rob Warren on guitar and vocals and Garth Warren on bass and vocals. Noon to 4pm. Call 031 328 8000.
l The Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana Rd (Goble), Morningside, presents Swazi vocalist and composer, Zoe the Seed. 7pm. R60. Call 031 303 8398.
l The Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Umbilo, presents Mark E Mark, Amigo, Nemesis and more. 8.30pm. Members free until 10pm, R60 thereafter. Public pay R60 before 10pm and R80 thereafter. Call 031 201 9959.
l Birthday celebration of Ameeth Shah and Jit C Jitz at Empyre, 749 Chris Hani Rd, 4153 Durban. With Romain Abbas, Rickstarr and DJ Dre. At the Signature floor Clinton Psyche, DJ Cals and Cam Kru and Brandon C will be on the decks for those who want to spend R100. Women free before 10pm. Doors open 8pm. Tel: 074 121 3145.
l Know Your Local at The Winston Pub, 112 Umbilo Road, Umbilo, with Bad Murphy, Loadshedders, Hyde and the Resistance. R30. 8pm. Tel: 031 202 7889.
l Phaturdays – StarFire Edition at Origin, 9 Clark Road, Lower Glenwood, Durban, with DJs Mark E Mark, Bhashkar, Claudio Perez, Brent Crude, Sybo, Amigo, Nemesis, Night Vision and more. Members free before 10pm, after that R60. Regulars R60 before 10pm, R80 thereafter. Doors open 8.30pm. Tel: 031 201 9959.
SUNDAY
l Rockin’ Back: one-man band with Jeff playing. rock at The Galley, Ballito, 17 Compensation Beach Rd, Dolphin Coast. On the deck, weather permitting. From noon. Call 032 946 2546.
l Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Lance Goldman. 12.30pm to 5pm. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
l Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Sea Level featuring Lance Goldman. 8pm. Free. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
l Zack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade), presents Sensations FM house music from 2pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
l Zack’s, Lilian Ngoyi Rd, Windermere, presents jazz and R&B, hosted by Too Close. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
l Zack’s, Wilson’s Wharf, presents Tony Rezac on saxophone. 2pm to 5pm. Call 031 305 1677.
MONDAY
l Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts one-man band Robbie Dalton. 7pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
l Open mic at Harlequins Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
TUESDAY
l Durban Jewish Centre, 44 Old Fort (KE Masinga) Rd, presents Friends of Music in association with KZN Zionist Council as they host Israeli pianist Dr Astrith Baltsan. Programme: Mozart, Chopin, Smetana, Israeli folk, pop and rock tunes. 7.45pm. R50 for members and non-members, R20 for orchestral students, R70 at Computicket. Call Vera at 083 253 7387.
WEDNESDAY
l Live entertainment at Cafe Goa, 6B Purity Lane, Malvern, with Justin Snyman on guitar playing music from the ‘60s to today’s hits. 7pm. Call 031 464 7292 or 083 301 3396.
l Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts Rockin’ Back: one-man band with Jeff. 6pm to 10pm. Call 083 660 8012.
l Mykonos Restaurant, 250 uMhlanga Rocks Drive, uMhlanga, presents The Crescendos playing hits from the ’70s to today. 6.30pm. Booking essential. Call 031 566 7031.
THURSDAY
l Durban City Hall, Pixley Ka Seme (West) St, presents pianist Ben Schoeman and cellist Anzel Gerber as they perform with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Yasuo Shinozaki. Programme: Stephenson’s Durban Overture, Grove’s double concerto based on Bushman Themes, Mozart’s Symphony No 39 and Il Seraglio Overture. 7.30pm. R50 to R210 at Computicket. Call 031 311 1111.
l Open mic night at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
l Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts live music with one-man band, Robbie Dalton. Call 083 660 8012.
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GIG OF THE WEEK
Gangs of Ballet
The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway (Monday)
FOR the first time, Durban band Gangs of Ballet will be Breaking the Silence when they perform at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway on Monday.
Gangs of Ballet is comprised of four musicians and friends – Brad Klynsmith (vocals, electric guitar), Jonathan Rich (keyboard, synths), Hardus de Beer (bass guitar) and Josh Klynsmith (drums, vocals).
According to a press release, each member is an accomplished musician in his own right and the guys have combined their individual tastes and styles to create a sound that is captivatingly fresh.
Originally formed as a side-project, Gangs of Ballet came into official existence at their debut gig opening for aKing in April 2011.Their music cannot be slotted into any specific genre, but is an eclectic mix of alternative, melodic, anthemic, electronic and dance sounds.
Expect to hear hits like Breaking the Silence and other material. – Tonight Reporter
• Doors open at 6.30pm for 8pm. Tickets R120.