TONIGHT
l Jennifer Rush at Emperors Palace, Theatre of Marcellus, Jones Road, Kempton Park. 8pm. R480 to R680 at Computicket. Tel: 011 928 1000. And tomorrow.
l Back in the Days: The Jacqueline’s Experience, with guest DJs Maurizio Bazan, Paul Almedia, Dean, Steve and Pete at Passion the Club (ex-Recess), Southlake Centre, Lenchen North Ave, Centurion. 7.30pm. No under-30s. R80 on the night, or R60 pre-sale tickets. Tel 012 663 7862.
l Jan Blohm at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R100. 8pm. Tel: 012 345 3602.
l The second annual Soweto International Comedy Festival (tonight and tomorrow) with Griff (Def Comedy Jam series/US), Martin Davis (UK), Andrew Eland (Can), George Kuda (Zim) and Jay Boogie (SA) at Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani and Bolani Link rds, Jabulani, Soweto. R120 to R150 at Computicket and the door. 8pm. E-mail [email protected].
l The Bobby Louw Show Band at Gilroy’s Pub, Ngwenya Glass Village, Shady Lane, off Diepsloot R114. 7pm. R60. Tel: 011 796 3020 or 073 357 2897.
TOMORROW
l Hip Hop Explosion with US hip hop icons Planet Asia, Skyzoo, Tristate and DJ Prince at Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo Str, Newtown. 7pm. R200 pre-sale, R250 at the door, R300 VIP. Tel: 011 838 9142/5/6.
l Antiquated Souls: Classic Battle 3 at MiHouse, 36 Roger St, Selby. With Miguel Tavares, Just Smart, Nick Essential, Cecil Mac, AB, Jon S, Les Afrique and The Priest. 8pm. R80 pre-sold from Dapper Streatwear at The Glen, Claudio: 082 305 1095 or Nicole: 084 505 2539 or R100 at the door. Tel: 079 957 5161.
l The Vodka Factory at Carfax, Newtown St, Newtown. Belly dancers, arcade games, exclusive drinks and house DJs. 4pm. R80 pre-sold at Xogo stores. Tel: 011 834 9187.
l Kathy Raven and Ben Amato at The Radium Beer Hall, 282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove. Tel: 011 728 3866.
l City Monks, Smith Embassy, Cupid’s Got a Shotgun, Electric Widow, Blaqseed, Kings of Melody, Story of a Stranger, Tyre Fire, St Dog and The Day at Rumours, 20 Palm Court, Cornelius St, Weltevredenpark 4pm. R30. Tel: 074 897 9326.
l The Lise Chris Band 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.
l Dave Abbott (a musician and comedian) at Gilroy’s Pub, Ngwenya Glass Village, Shady Lane, off Diepsloot R114. 7pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 796 3020 or 073 357 2897.
l Van Coke Kartel, Goodnight Wembley and Tot Stilstand at Arcade Empire, 265 The Highway Street, Equestria, Pretoria East. 7pm. R50. Tel: 087 980 3531.
l Urban house grooves with DJs Miyagi, Cybos, Tshedi and Mondli at Capital Music Café, cnr Keys and Tyrwhitt aves, Rosebank. Tel 011 880 0033.
l Pianist Andile Yenana and friends at Niki’s Oasis, 138 Bree St, Newtown Precinct, CBD. R50. Tel: 011 838 9733 or 082 448 6376. E-mail: [email protected].
l Latin, jazz and R&B sounds at the Ascot Boutique Hotel, 59 Grant Ave, Norwood. 7.30pm. Free. Tel 011 483 3371.
l DJ Fresh and Euphonik with Nick Essential, DJ Sliqe, Kyle Worde and DJ Hudson on four decks, at Vacca Matta, Montecasino, shop 66, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Road, Fourways. R100 at Computicket, R120 at the door. VIP: R150 at Computicket and R170 at the door. Tel: 011 511 0511.
SUNDAY
l Kathy Raven (guitar/lead vocals) and Ben Amato (flute/saxophone/backing vocals) at Gingko Restaurant, cnr 61 Dundalk and Roscommon aves, Parkview. 2.30 for 3pm start, ends 5.30pm. E-mail: vanessa@ gingko.co.za or call 011 486 3361.
l Sunday Unplugged Sessions with The Tidal Waves at Tings an’ Times, shop No 36, Waterglen Centre, cnr January Masilela (General Louis Botha Ave) and Garsfontein Rd, Waterglen. 3.30pm. Free. Bookings: 012 993 0234/3.
l Route 66 Band from 10am to 3pm at Saloon Route 66, Hartbeeshoek Rd, Hartbeespoort Dam. Tel 083 372 8118 or 083 261 2602.
l Lifestyle Sunday Sessions with DJs Mondli, Takalani, Gorden and more at Lesakeng Shisanyama, 21 Jubilee St, Kempton Park. Gates open at noon and cooler boxes are allowed before 3pm. Soulful deep house music. Tel: 071 964 2945. BBM Pin: 296627CE
l Peter B at Gilroy’s Pub, Ngwenya Glass Village, Shady Lane, off Diepsloot R114. 7pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 796 3020 or 073 357 2897.
TUESDAY
l Van Coke Kartel at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R60. 9pm. Tel: 012 345 3602.
WEDNESDAY
l Open mic acoustic sets at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. Admission TBA. 8pm. Tel: 012 345 3602.
THURSDAY
l Marcia Moon and Sea of Green at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R60. 8.30pm. Tel: 012 345 3602.
l E-mail gig information, subject: “gig guide” to [email protected] or [email protected] by Tuesday afternoon for publication on Friday.
GIG OF THE WEEK
Remember your roots benefit concert
Various Artists
The Havana Lounge, Westonaria (Tomorrow and Sunday)
Zakes Bantwini
A job well done to Molite Productions for giving us the |third annual Remember Your |Roots Benefit Concert.
Formed by Reggie Govner Nkabinde, the concert aims to, among other things, mobilise, equip, organise, empower and celebrate the youth through the arts.
While previous years have featured interesting line-ups, |this year’s will be the best by far.
We have a reunited Mafikizolo with their hit Khona, which is almost something out of the |Salif Keita songbook. The duo |is on point when it comes to their fashion, dancing and singing. They know their work is good so they work hard to perfect it.
Since they have just released a new album, there’s a good chance we will hear some of the new songs. But steadfast fans will also want to hear the old songs such as Ndihamba Nawe and Emlangeni which I am sure they will perform.
Still on great performers, Durban boy Zakes Bantwini |will also take to the stage with |his signature moves. He will most probably do all his favourite tracks and close his set with Karolina |or Stop Wasting My Time. At that point it won’t matter what song he closes with as Bantwini could even give the national anthem some serious oomph, making it a crazy dance tune.
If these two acts are not your cup of tea, perhaps crooner Donald will make the magic for you.
Riding high on the Denial |wave, there is no denying that the narcissistic singer is immensely gifted. At some point he will probably take some international R&B tune and give it the Donald touch. His female fans like this part of the show. The showstopper will be I Deserve, which has the people going wild from the first bass note.
Then, for those of you who are into quieter sounds that celebrate the use of the voice only, The Soil will be there to quench your thirst.
This trio really make all the 1990 boy bands wish they could come back and do what they did best – sing harmonies.
These are just some of the top artists we have space to list here, but expect to see more than 30 acts performing.
Others include, but are not limited to, Tswakae, Eddie Zondi, Paul Mtirara, Ralf Gum, Glen Lewis, China, Fistax Mixwell, Lulo Café, DJ Pepsi, DJ Ganyane, DJ Mgedeza, DJ Shabbir, DJ Zinhle, Big Nuz and DJ Thato.
The show is a double bill taking place tomorrow and Sunday. The show ends with a jazz session. |– Munya Vomo
• For more information call |084 576 2670 or e-mail mandla [email protected]