TONIGHT
lThe Radium jazz band at the Radium Beer Hall, 282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove. 8.45pm. Tel: 011 728 3866 or Andy at 083 542 1044.
lBalkanology: Moskow Disko at Carfax, 39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown. 9pm. R120 at webtickets.co.za or R150 at the door. Tel: 011 834 9187
lSkyRoomLive: PH Fat at Lister Medical Building, 195 Jeppe St, CBD. 4pm. R150. Tel: 083 561 8536.
lThe Howlin’ Shibanski and Shotgun Tori at The Library, The Brazen Head, cnr Linden and Anne rds, Strathavon, Sandton. 8pm. R60. Tel: 011 783 6122.
lDan Patlansky (guitarist) at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R110. 7pm. Tel: 012 345 3602.
lOld-school music sessions at Morula Casino and Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. 9pm to midnight. Free. Tel: 012 799 0000.
lMongezi Conjwa Quartet with Conjwa on piano, Khaya Mahlangu on saxophone, Bernice Boikanyo on drums and Sakhile Nkosi on bass do smooth jazz at Niki’s Oasis,138 Bree St, Newtown. (Tonight and tomorrow). 9pm. R100. Tel: 011 838 9733, cell: 082 448 6376.
TOMORROW
lMonkeys in Boots ( rock and roll) and Azurdee (American singer/songwriter from Kentucky who does country, folk and rock music) at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R40. 8.30pm. Tel: 012 345 3602.
lP-Tonic does Afro-pop at Morula Casino and Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. 9pm. Free. Tel: 012 799 0000.
lBeverly Jayne (rock singer) at the Radium Beer Hall, 282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove. R70. 9pm. Tel: 011 728 3866 or Andy at 083 542 1044.
SUNDAY
lTake Four at Saloon Route 66, Hartbeeshoek Rd, Hartbeespoort Dam. 10am to 3pm. Tel 083 372 8118 or 083 261 2602.
lLesego, an all-girl jazz band, at Morula Casino and Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. 3pm to 6pm. Free. Tel: 012 799 0000.
lThe Sunday Unplugged Sessions present rockers Red Huxley from Cape Town and blues rock band Jet Black Camaro at Tings an’ Times, cnr General Louis Botha and Garsfontein rds, Waterglen. Free. 3pm. Table reservations required: 012 993 0234.
lCourtney Gibson, David Tlhakudi, Morne Erasmus, David Gillham, Lourens van der Schoor, Robyn-Angela, Breeds, Natasha Straus and Chanel Venter, Christie Wright, Steve and Ryan Greenwood (from Burning Blue) and Danielle Bowler in the The Marshall Music Acoustic Competition (run up to the semi finalss) at Rumours, Palm Court Centre, cnr JG Strydom and Cornelius sts, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort. 1pm. R30. Tel: 074 897 9326.
lJazz Elect featuring John Rautenbach, Denzil Weale and Pam Mortimer at Montagues, 4 Henley Drive, (next to Total Garage), Henley On Klip. (Just off R59 to Vereeniging). Free. Tel: 016 366 7008 or 076 301 1677.
WEDNESDAY
lMorula comedy Night with comedian Ma-kgonthe at Morula Casino and Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. 9pm to 11pm. Free. Tel: 012 799 0000.
THURSDAY
lBe at TJ’s Acoustic Club, Mark’s Park, Judith Rd, Emmarentia, for old and contemporary music, including some bluesy ballads, some ragtime and some rock. 8pm. R25. Tel: 079 729 0294.
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lKevin Baker (acoustic musician) at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R40. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
lKaraoke evenings with Lorenzo Jooste at Morula Casino & Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. 9pm to midnight. Free. Tel: 012 799 0000.
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GIG OF THE WEEK:
Now that the important people have left Gauteng for the Samas, things are about to get interesting in Joburg. We have not one, but two international acts in town. These are the legendary rock band that got me into rock, Bon Jovi, (tomorrow), and arguably the most popular kid on the planet, Justin Bieber (Sunday).
Growing up I had a strong liking for Brian Adams, Meatloaf and Bon Jovi. Although my mates believe that this does not make me a rock ’n’ roll fan, I know otherwise. Bon Jovi’s material may be softer compared to Metallica’s, but still, it does it for some people.
Which is why Soccer City will be full of fans like me singing to Bed of Roses and Keep the Faith. The show is set to be opened by two former contestants from Idols, the talented Elvis Blue and the underrated Mark Haze.
They are obviously the right people for this gig as sometimes you get a Khuli Chana or Toya Delazy at a non-hip hop gig and wonder what that’s about.
Already the word coming from Cape Town is that these guys killed it there so we can expect nothing less. Tickets range from R625 to R825.
Then comes the teen Canadian sensation, Justin Bieber (pictured) on Sunday who has already rocked Cape Town.
Calling all Beliebers out there, your king is here and on Sunday he will show you just why he is the most talked about youngster in the world.
Forget the bad press; just concentrate on the fact that you get to see him while he is in his prime, unlike the other musicians we get who are washed-up acts.
The interesting thing is you would think the teen girls of South Africa would be the happiest to see the youngster, but there are older women who’ll also be him cheering on. And, no, they will not be accompanying a kid.
Pretty dodge, that. It’s almost like seeing a grown man like me at a Selena Gomez show. But then again, we can all claim we are there for the music, right?
Like Bon Jovi, Bieber will also play at Soccer City stadium. Tickets are R315 to R750, at www.bigconcerts.co.za, or Computicket. – Munya Vomo