TONIGHT
• Jazz and African Music Nights: Vusi Mahlasela and Phindi Mqala. State Theatre, Rendezvous, 320 Pretorius St, Pretoria CBD. 8pm. R100 at Computicket.
• Bok van Blerk at 9pm, Francois and Landman at 8pm at Rafters, cnr Garsfontein Drive and Blesbok St, Pretoria East (opposite Mooikloof Estate). R120. Call Arline: 082 600 3469.
• Ecavc Records artist launch at Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown. 7pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 838 9145.
• Lucas Modiba’s birthday party with DJ Sphectacula, Naves, Trendy L, Jaws and others at House 22, 22 Van Boeschoten Ave, Sunnyside. 8pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 072 322 1497.
• Sepultura (Brazil) and Groinchurn with Boargazm at Carfax, Newtown St, Newtown. 8.30pm. R550 at Computicket. Tel: 011 834 9187.
TOMORROW
• Naakmusiq (MJ Generations) and Mo Flava alongside Hunose, Tyga, Karri and Jackson at Blue Room, cnr Festival and Arcadia sts, Hatfield. 6pm till late. Call Tumelo: 072 436 5949.
• ALT Presents Major 7, X-Noise, Oxia, Niskerone, Das Kapital, Grimehouse, Sedge Warbler, Sound Sensible, Metro Ticket, Adamski, BenSon and many more at Carfax, Newtown St, Newtown. 8.30pm. R250. Tel: 011 834 9187.
• Metro FM DJs On The Decks: Paul Mtirara, Ismail Abrahams and Amon Mokoena at News Café , Keylargo Centre, Shop 15, cnr Northrand and Trichard rds, Boksburg. 5pm. Free. Tel: 011 894 6814.
• National No Pants Day with Jeremy Loops, Grassy Spark, Flint Meet Spark, Mr Green, Phizicist and Kid Robot at Arcade Empire, 265 The Highway St, Equestria, Pretoria East. 7pm. R60. Tel: 087 980 3531.
• Rocking The Boh! with After Robot, Raoul and Black Friday as well as Raggamuffin at The Bohemian, 167 Perth Rd, Westdene. 7pm. R40. Tel: 011 482 1725.
• Ryan Dent, Ashton Gardner and Kinetik at Truth, Old Pretoria Rd, Midrand. 9pm. Tel: 011 315 9295.
• Pink Floyd Tribute at Café Barcelona , Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Barnard Rd and Delmas St, Pretoria. 7pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 012 345 3602 or info@cafe barcelona.co.za.
SUNDAY
• Sunday Unplugged Sessions – The Black Cat Bones and Jack Stone from Cape Town at Tings an’ Times, Shop 36, Waterglen Centre, cnr January Masilela (Gen Louis Botha) and Garsfontein rds. Free, but booking a must: 012 993 0234.
• For the Love of Guitar at Rumours Lounge, Shop 20, Palm Court, Cornelius St, Weltevreden Park. 2pm. R40. Tel: 082 208 0324.
• Mandla Mlangeni’s Amandla Freedom Ensemble at The Orbit Home of Jazz, 81 de Korte St, Braamfontein. 8.30pm. R100. Tel: 011 339 6645.
TUESDAY
• Live Music at Capeesh? Restaurant, cnr Middle and Fehrsen sts, Brooklyn. 7pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 012 346 1932 or 087 151 4733.
WEDNESDAY
• Vibey Wednesday at News Café, At Ease Centre, Shop 1, Gerhard St, Centurion. 8pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 012 664 7201.
THURSDAY
• Admiral and Jah Seedat Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown. R100. Tel: 011 838 9145.
• Bad Habits at Café Barcelona, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Barnard Rd and Delmas St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. 8pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 012 345 3602 or [email protected]
• TJ’s Acoustic Club, Mark’s Park, Judith Rd, Emmarentia, presents old and contemporary live music. 8pm. R25. Tel: Celia 079 729-0294.
• To be listed in Friday’s Gig Guide, e-mail all gig details, with “gig guide” as subject, to clare.braun@inl. co.za or [email protected] by Wednesday.
GIG OF THE WEEK
The Parlotones
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (Sunday)
IF YOU survive Joburg Day and are still up for more partying, then check out The Parlotones who will be performing at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden.
This gig marks the the group’s first performance since lead singer Kahn Morbee’s operation on his vocal chords to remove polyps so you’ll have to be patient if Giant Mistake doesn’t sound like it usually does.
The Parlotones have done pretty well over the years and this show will be like a “greatest hits” affair where we can all sing along. From Colourful to Push Me To The Floor, there will be no limit to the amount of fun and memories.
One thing that is not clear, however, is how much of Morbee’s new material we will hear since he is on a solo path these days. It would be great to hear what the lead singer’s solo project, Milk, sounds like.
Supporting The Parlotones will be up-and-comer, Naming James, who has graced the Old Mutual Music In The Gardens stage before to great delight of all show goers.
• Gates to the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens open at 11am and the music starts at 1pm. Tickets are available in advance on the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens Facebook page or at the gardens from R120. Tickets will cost R150 on the day of the concert.
JOBURG DAY
(AKA, LCNVL, VAN COKE KARTEL, DJ KENT, BEATENBERG and more)
Crocodile Creek Polo Club Joburg (tomorrow)
Coinciding with the lovely spring weather is the Joburg Day Festival which is an annual event for all those who want some fun in the sun.
In the past, the likes of Lloyd Cele, Elvis Blue and The Parlotones have put on memorable performances on the Joburg Day stage. Last year, David Hasselhoff came out to celebrate the day, while Baywatch and Knight Rider fans had a ball.
This year the line-up includes the likes of AKA, Lcnvl, Van Coke Kartel, DJ Kent, Beatenburg and many more.
AKA has just released his second album, Levels, which is doing very well on the charts. He features other prominent rappers like KO, Da Les and Reason. It’s something out of a Lil’ Wayne studio, yet it maintains its South African flavour.
DJ Kent is obviously riding on the success of his hit Pluto (Remember You) which features Beatenberg. Since Beatenberg will be part of the line-up too, it’s obvious they will perform the hit song together.
Look out for acts like Pascal and Pierce, Mafikizolo, Prime Circle and Mi Casa. – Munya Vomo