Durban Gig Guide - January 30, 2015

Wake Mahlobo

Wake Mahlobo

Published Jan 30, 2015

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TONIGHT

• Project Warehouse – Phase Two with Jamie Saint, Mull3r, Podmore, Nightvison, Ty Stoltz, Versatile, Shugga, Kallisto, Syzo B, Rogue and F_Ck Paris at Live – The Venue, 166 Stamford Hill Rd, Morningside. Call 084 510 3107.

• DJ Fresh and others at Cape 2 Cairo, 100 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point. Call 031 368 3517.

• 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, presents old-school Fridays with DJ Preggie and the band Fearless. 9pm. R80. Call 071 515 4995.

• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd presents acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.

• Krakatoa Show Bar, Sibaya Casino, Sibaya Drive, uMhlanga Rocks, hosts bhangra music with DJ Elvis and the Durban Desi Crew, featuring DJs Sandesh, Reckless and Anesh. Ladies must be over 21 and gents over 23. 10pm. R60. Call 031 580 5170.

• Karaoke at the Horse ’n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, with DJ Tony. 8pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.

TOMORROW

• Syzo B, Lewis and Funky B at Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood. R80. See http://www.theorigin.co.za.

• A fund raiser in aid of Keagan Herbst, head boy at Brighton Beach Junior Primary, who has cancer, at The Fynnland Combined Sports Club, Smith Drive, Fynnland, The Bluff. Noon to 10pm. Music by DJ Conrad Corrigan, Salty Rits, Calamity Jam, The Ross Tapson Trio, Jo’s Garage and Buckshot. Also karaoke, a night market, a jumping castle, a hot dog eating competition and more. Free, but donations are welcome. Call Shaun at 061 466 3081 or Carol at 072 414 8582.

• Open Strings, 16 Jameson Terrace, Kloof, presents Tomislav and Nux. 1.00pm. R90. For bookings, e-mail [email protected].

• Golden Horse Casino, 45 New England Rd, Pietermaritzburg, present a bhangra bash with performances by Tamasha aur Masti, Nagara Touch, Nerissa, Hindvani DJs, Anesh Sukhoo, Shamilla Seethal and Vinay; as well as local DJs. R50. Call 033 395 8136.

• NoiseFix presents the first Summer of Noise featuring Belgian metallic hardcore outfit Ashes and Joburg’s Conqueror, amongst others. 7pm at 27 Gresham Place, North Beach. R50. Call 031 368 2892.

• The Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood, present Syzo B, Lwis and Funky B. Doors open 8.30pm. R40 to R80. Call 031 201 9959

• Join DJ Redeye – SA reggae DJ national champion – at Cool Runnings, 49 Milne St, Durban. 9pm. Free. Call 084 701 6912.

• Bruce Eaves and Heather Groove at Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Durban. Part of the Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua every Saturday. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.

• Harvey’s Restaurant, 465 Innes Rd, Berea, present jazz dinner with vocalist Amanda Tiffin and guitarist Dave Ledbetter. 6pm. R290. Call 031 434 2351.

• (On the first Saturday of each month). Alliance Francaise of Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside, present a jazz band with lunch. 11.30 am to 1.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 9582.

• One-man band Rockin’ Back with Jeff does classic rock music at The Galley, Ballito, 17 Compensation Beach Rd, Dolphin Coast. On the deck, weather permitting. Noon. Call 032 946 2546.

• Zack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade) presents Tropical Beats, a reggae and R&B band. 3pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.

SUNDAY

• New York Restaurant and Bar, 101 Innes Rd, Morningside, host deep house Sundays from2pm. Free. Call 031 312 9605.

• The Chantecler Hotel, 27 Clement Stot Rd, Botha’s Hill, Hillcrest, presents Mike Goosen and Sandy Lawrence. Noon. R85. Call 031 765 2613.

• 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, presents karaoke with resident DJs. 2pm. Free. Call 071 515 4995.

• BAT Centre, Afriportico Jazz Lounge, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), presents jazz sundowners with the George Mari band. 3pm to 5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.

• Live jazz at Yossi’s Café, 127 Helen Joseph (Davenport) Rd. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 201 0090.

• Rockin’Back, a one-man band with Jeff. Classic rock music at Gordon’s, uMhlanga. 4pm to 8pm. Call 083 660 8012.

• Club 101, Monty Naicker Rd (Pine St), presents jazz with Bongani Nkwanyana. R40 plus one free drink. From 2pm. Call 082 488 4009.

• Karaoke and open mic by Murphy at Merseyside Pub and Tavern, the Queensmead mall, cnrs Umbilo off Hillier,Teignmouth, Rosenmead, Westwood rds. Noon. Free. Call Sandro at 031 205 3131.

• Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall presents Lance Goldman. 12:30pm-5pm. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.

• Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall presents Lance Goldman. 12.30pm to 5pm. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051. Then Waterfall presents Sea Level featuring Goldman. 8pm. Free.

• Zack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade), presents Sensations FM house music from 2pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.

• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, presents jazz and R&B hosted by Too Close. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.

MONDAY

• Open Mic Night at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place,The Bluff. 7.30pm. Free entry, R5 parking fee for non-members. Call 084 446 3581.

WEDNESDAY

• Oscar’s Café, 45 Mackeurtan Ave, Durban North, presents An Amy Winehouse Tribute. R190. Call 031 563 3703

• Oyster Box,The Lighthouse Bar, Lighthouse Rd, uMhlanga, presents Zaffa. 6.30pm. Call 031 514 5000.

• It’s Taboo, 226 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, presents live music. 7pm, band from 8pm to 10pm. R50. E-mail [email protected].

• Live entertainment at Cafe Goa, 6 B Purity Lane, Malvern, with Justin Snyman. From 7pm. Call 031 464 7292 or 083 301 3396.

• Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts one-man band Jeff. 6pm to10pm. Call 083 660 8012.

• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, presents acoustic sets. Hosted by John Carmier. Free. 7.30pm. Call 031 312 0755.

• (Every second Wednesday). Yossi’s Café, 127 Helen Joseph (Davenport) Rd, presents live jazz. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 201 0090.

• Mykonos Restaurant, Umhlanga Rocks, presents The Crescendos playing hits from the ‘70s and current music. 6.30pm. Booking is essential so call 031 5667031.

THURSDAY

• Jeremy Loops at Live – The Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, Morningside. Supported by Ginny Ruff, The Gus and Brown Band. 8pm. R90. Call 082 967 2179

• Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Road, Durban, presents Serious Jazz Sessions every Thursday. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.

• To be featured, e-mail all gig details to valencia.govindasamy @gmail.com; subject: gig guide, by 9am on Wednesday.

GIG OF THE WEEK

Wake Mahlobo Quintet

The Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club (Sunday)

Wake Mahlobo (pictured) will be performing at The Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club (Shop 6, 23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown) on Sunday.

Mfanafuthi Mahlobo, also known as Wake, was born in KwaMashu. His passion for music has sustained him for more than 35 years in the industry.

A founding member of the band Stax, and owner of the company Bring Us Through, he started his music career at an early stage as a vocalist and then switched to drumming.

He has been involved in projects as a singer or drummer, performed and recorded with giants such as the late Sandile Shange, Mandla Masuku, Mbongeni Ngema, Sipho Gumede, Brian Thusi, Hugh Masekela, the late Vuyo Mokoena, Pure Magic, Joyous Celebration, Rebecca Malope, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zim Nqawane, Duke Makasi, Dorothy Masuku, Siphokazi, Busi Mhlongo, Afro Soul, and Mafikizolo, to name a few.

The great line-up of musicians joining Wake in the quintet are Sandile Dlamini (bass) Thulani Shezi (keys and vocals) Siya Duma (sax) and Njabulo Shabalala (percussion). – Tonight Reporter

• Doors open at 1pm. Cost: R60.

Call 031 702 9161.

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