TONIGHT
• Michaelhouse, Balgowan, present Michaelhouse Music Festival featuring Richard Cook, the KNPO with Michaelhouse Chapel Choir, Chanticleer Singers and the KZN Midlands Youth Choir. 7pm. R120 at Webtickets.
• L’Apreritivo, 9 Aurora Drive, uMhlanga, present classical Indian music with Dr Kanada Narahari accompanied by Raijish Lutchman. 7.30pm. R300. Call 031 825 2939.
• Ciao Bella Café, 162 Mahatma Ghandi Rd, Point, present Majozi’s Mountains EP launch. Guest artists: Josh Wantie, Freddy NL and Campbell Colledge. 7pm. R60. Call 031 332 5917.
• Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana Rd, Morningside, present Gugu Zulu. 7pm. R80. Call 031 303 8398.
• Salty Dog at Musketeers, Conabor Rd, Malvern. 8pm. Free. Call 031 464 9903.
• Zack’s in North Beach host DJ Amigo Santana and guest DJs. 7pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
• 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, present old-school Fridays with DJ Preggie and the band Fearless. 9pm. R80. Call 071 515 4995.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, present acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
TOMORROW
• The Pavilion Shopping Centre, Westville, present the Royal Riot featuring Kyle Cassim, Pretty Filthy, Vimo and more. Noon. R150 to R450 at Computicket.
• Winston Pub, 9 Clark Rd, Umbilo, present Goat Throne, Strage, Life Below and Brafcharge. 8pm. R40. Call 031 201 2652.
• Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana Rd, Morningside, present Zisamo Band. 7pm. R70. Call 031 303 8398.
• The Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood, present Biosphere warm-up with Coyu (Spain), Amigo, Funky G and more. 8.30pm. R60 before 10pm, R80 thereafter. Call 031 201 9959.
• Wahooz, uShaka, Bell St, present Afritude. Noon to 4pm. Free. Call 031 328 8000.
• Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) Rd, Musgrave, present live music till late tonight. And tomorrow. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
• Join DJ Redeye – South African reggae DJ national champion – at Cool Runnings, 49 Milne St, Durban. 9pm. Free. Call 084 701 6912.
• Bruce Eaves and Heather Groove play Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Durban. This forms part of the Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua every Saturday. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.
SUNDAY
• Salty Dog at Beach Bums Bar, Casuarina Beach, Westbrook, from 12.30pm. Free. Call 032 943 1132.
• Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Rd, off Bartle Rd, Umbilo, present Durban musican, Rowan Stuart featuring an acoustic set and electric set. 6.30 pm. R120 or R100 for pensioners. Bookings: [email protected].
• The Playhouse, Anton Lemebede St, Durban, present the Awesome Africa International Festival celebatring the finale of 20 years of freedom. 6pm. R175 at Computicket.
• Wavehouse, Gateway uMhlanga, present Good Sundae with performances by local artists. 2pm. R120 to R250 at Computicket.
• Moyo’s, uShaka, 1 Bell St, present The Meditators with reggae classics and original music. 1pm to 6pm. Free. Table bookings: 031 332 0606.
• Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) Rd, Musgrave, present bangra lessons followed by Bollywood supper club. 3pm. Call 031 208 3684.
• New York Restaurant and Bar, 101 Innes Rd, Morningside, host deep house music. 2pm. Free. Call 031 312 9605.
• BAT Centre, Afriportico Jazz Lounge, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), present jazz sundowners from 3pm to 5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi Rd, present jazz and R&B hosted by Too Close. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
MONDAY
• The Barnyard, Gateway, uMhlanga Ridge, presents The Campbells DVD launch. 8pm. R140. Call 031 566 3045.
• Pietermaritzburg City Hall presents the A Rutter Festival with various choirs. 6.30pm. R100 at Computicket.
• Open Mic Night at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place,The Bluff. 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
• Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) Rd, Musgrave, present karaoke at 8pm. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
TUESDAY
• UKZN Centre of Jazz and Popular Music, King George Ave, presents Rowan Stuart. 6pm. R50, pensioners R30, students R15. Call Thuli at 031 2603385
• Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) Rd, Musgrave, present jazz lessons with Lawrence Perumal at 7pm. Thereafter you can catch live music with George from Tomorrow World. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
• Zack’s, Wilson’s Wharf, present The Blue Train. Free. 7.30pm to 10pm. Call 031 305 1677
WEDNESDAY
• UKZN Centre of Jazz and popular music, King George Ave, presents Banda Banda and The Crocodiles. 7pm. R30. Call Thuli at 031 260 3385.
THURSDAY
• Bells Bass Lodge, Shakaskraal, present Biosphere 2015 featuring 200 acts including top SA live bands, international EDM Headliners, local DJs and nationwide talent. R290 to R450 at Computicket.
• Bertoua Cafe Lounge, shop 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Durban, present the Serious Jazz Sessions every Thursday afternoon. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979. E-mail [email protected].
• To be featured in the Gig Guide, please e-mail all gig-related details to [email protected]; subject: gig guide, by 9am on Wednesday.
GIG OF THE WEEK
Connell Cruise
The Barnyard (tomorrow)
The Crescendo Live Music Benefit
Westville Boys’ High School (Sunday)
FOR the first time, Connell Cruise will perform his South African tour, Into the Wild, with his last show taking place in Durban at The Barnyard tomorrow.
In an interview with Tonight, Cruise says more than anything, he’s excited to have his show on the road: “It’s been something I’ve wanted to do since my music first played on South African radio. The shows have been going great so far, sold out in Joburg and Pretoria.”
Having gone global with the release of Into the Wild, the musician says the response has been really good. So what’s in store for audiences at his gig tomorrow?
“The show is packed with all the hits from my first album and new music from my upcoming international release. This will be the first time some of those songs will be played live. Above all, it’s a show for the fans. This is my chance to say ‘thank you’, and to sing my heart out for them.”
Durbanites also have The Crescendo Concert at the Roy Couzens Auditorium in Westville Boy’s High School to look forward to. Taking place on Sunday, the show’s aim is to raise funds for local drummer, Seth Parkin, to continue his studies. There will be music by Carnage Carnival, Cartel Collective, Salty Dog, Ross Tapson, Sarah, Will Wallace, John Chamier and Andy Turrell. – Valencia Govindasamy
• Don’t miss Connell Cruise’s SA Tour tomorrow at The Barnyard. 8pm. R120. Then, on Sunday, catch The Crescendo Concert at Westville Boy’s High School. 6pm. R80 to R90. Call Marywin: 083 288 1386.