TONIGHT
l The South African Youth Orchestra at The Orbit Jazz Club, 81 de Korte St, Braamfontein. 8.30pm. R 200. Tel: 011 339 6645.
l Monkeys in Boots and Fritz Gun at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R40. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
l DJ Eupnonik and friends at At Vacca Matta Montecasino, Shop 66, Montecasino, Fourways. R100 normal and R150 VIP. 9pm. Tel: 011 511 0511.
l First Flight at KONG, 160 Jan Smuts Avenue, Rosebank.9pm. Admission TBA. Email: [email protected]
l Peasant – Circles EP Launch – at The Bohemian, 167 Perth Road Westdene. 7pm. R40. Tel: 011 482 1725 or Email: [email protected]
l Satellite Music Video Launch at Rumours Lounge, Shop 20 Palm Court Cornelius Street, Weltevreden Park, Gauteng. Admission TBA. Tel: 082 208 0324.
l Toy Toy featuring Craig Placid at And, 39a Gwi Gwi Mrwebi Street, Newtown. R50 before 10pm and R70 thereafter. Email: [email protected]
l The Three Jamigos – Jon, Jamie and Jay at Amuse Café, 34 5th St, Johannesburg. R40. 8pm. Tel: 084 555 5252
l Heuwels Fantasties at Firkin Centurion, Hendrik Verwoerd Drive & Embankment Road, Centurion. 8pm. R50. Tel: 012 663 4213.
TOMORROW
l H3 at The Orbit Jazz Club, 81 de Korte St, Braamfontein. 8.30pm. R120. Tel:011 339 6645.
l Dryfwater and Shut up it’s Sunday at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R40. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
l Metal Xmas In July at Rumours Lounge, Shop 20 Palm Court Cornelius Street, Weltevreden Park. 2pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 082 208 0324.
l An All-Out American Rock Party at The Doors, 19 van Riebeek Ave, Edenvale. To get in free, wear any American band T-Shirt; otherwise ladies R10 before 11pm or R20 thereafter. Men R20 before 11pm and R30 thereafter. 8.30pm.
Tel: 011 453 7673.
SUNDAY
l Afrika Mkhize and Peter Auret Quartet at The Orbit Jazz Club, 81 de Korte St, Braamfontein. 6pm. R100. Tel:011 339 6645.
WEDNESDAY
l The Parlotones at Atterbury Theatre – Lynnwood Bridge, Lynnwood Road & Daventry Street, Pretoria. 8pm. R200. Tel:012 471 1700.
THURSDAY
l Astronaut’s Miners at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R30. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
l Admiral and Jah Seed in the Reggae Sessions at Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown. R100. Tel: 011 838 9145.
l To appear in the Gig Guide, please e-mail information to [email protected] or [email protected] by Tuesday afternoon for publication on Friday. Please put ‘gig guide’ in the subject line of your e-mail.
GIG OF THE WEEK
Simpiwe Dana
2nd Old Mutual Music in the Gardens Pretoria show (Sunday)
It may still be a little nippy, but that should not stop you from going out with the family to see the amazing Afro-souk and jazz songbird Simphiwe Dana at Pretoria National Botanical Gardens in the 2nd Old Mutual Music in the Gardens showcase.
Often likened to the great Miriam Makeba and Dorothy Manuka, Dana surprisingly performs at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens for the first time.
Although much younger than the musicians that she’s often compared to, Dana steps up to their level with her brand of music.
After making hits like Ndiredi, Zundiqondisise, Naphakade and Sonini Nanini, among others, it was clear she was a living legend. Her ability to be make classics is unmatched and she manages to keep young people hooked.
In case you didn’t know, she is also the voice that you will hear on the theme song of the great Yizo Yizo television show. The multiple SAMA award-winning singer will be joined on stage by Sne Mdlalose the Eshowe singer and dancer. – Munya Vomo
• Tickets are available before the concert through www.plankton.mobi priced at R50 and then R100 on the day. Kids under 12 enter for free.