TONIGHT
• Chris Keys, Data Takashi, Andrew the DJ, Martin Audio Disco De Moda featuring Mr Ties at Kitchener’s Carvery Bar, 5 De Beer Street, Braamfontein. 7pm. R60. E-mail: [email protected]
• Factory Friday at The Tin Factory, 22 Archimedes Street, Kramerville, Sandton. 2pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 056 9069.
• The Radium Jazz Trio live at The Radium Beer Hall, 282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove. 8.45pm. No Cover Charge. Tel: 011 728 3866 or Andy 0835421044.
• Die Heuwels Fantasties at Rafters, cnr Garsfontein Drive and Blesbok St, Pretoria East (opposite Mooikloof Estate). 8pm, R100. Tel: 082 600 3469.
• Classic rock Project at Café Barcelona, Shop 24, Elarduspark Centre, Barnard St, Elarduspark. 8.30pm. R60. Tel: 012 345 3602.
• Dozi at Speak Easy Lounge, Stonecradle, 72 Game Reserve Drive, Doornkloof, Irene (Rietvleidam). 7.30pm, R100. Tel: 073 266 2555.
• Tholi B (94.7) and Ryan the DJ (5FM) plus Bekzin Terris, Nathan Major, Bazy B, Nate and Franky at Vacca Matta Montecasino, shop 66, Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways. 9pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 511 0511.
TOMORROW
• Black Cat Bones Deboned at Café Barcelona, Shop 24, Elarduspark Centre, Barnard St, Elarduspark. 8.30pm. R60. Tel: 012 345 3602.
• Timeless – a Tribute to rock Legends at Speak Easy Lounge, Stonecradle, 72 Game Reserve Drive, Doornkloof, Irene (Rietvleidam). 7.30pm, R100. Tel: 073 266 2555.
• Robin Auld with his band live at The Radium Beer Hall, 282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove. 9.00pm. Cover Charge R100. Tel: 011 7283866 or Andy at 083 542 1044.
SUNDAY
• Valiant Swart at Tings an’ Times, Waterglen Shop No 36, Waterglen Centre, c/o January Masilela (Genl Louis Botha) and Garsfontein rds, Waterglen. Free entrance – table reservations essential. 12pm. Tel: 012 993 0234.
• Mother’s Day: The Blues Broers with Albert Frost, Rob Nagel, Simon Orange and Jonno Sweetman at Café Barcelona, Shop 24, Elarduspark Centre, Barnard St, Elarduspark. Doors open noon, music begins 2pm, Tel: 012 345 3602.
• Blues Broers at Café Barcelona, Shop 24, Elarduspark Centre, Barnard St, Elarduspark. R120, 12pm. Tel: 012 345 3602.
• Moloi Hesse at Speak Easy Lounge, Stonecradle, 72 Game Reserve Drive, Doornkloof, Irene (Rietvleidam). 1pm, R100. Tel: 073 266 2555.
TUESDAY
• Live music at Capeesh? Restaurant, cnr Middle and Fehrsen sts, Brooklyn. 7pm. Tel: 012 346 1932.
WEDNESDAY
• Open Mic at Speak Easy Lounge, Stonecradle, 72 Game Reserve Drive, Doornkloof, Irene (Rietvleidam). 7.30pm. R50. Tel: 073 266 2555.
• Philip Moolman at Casa Toscana, 5 Darlington Road, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria East. R300. Tel: 012 348 8820 or e-mail [email protected].
• Vibey Wednesday at AT Ease Centre, Shop 1, Gerhard St, Centurion. 8pm. Tel: 012 664 7201.
THURSDAY
• Valiant Swart at Café Barcelona, Shop 24, Elarduspark Centre, Barnard St, Elarduspark. 8.30pm. R100. Tel 012 345 3602.
• Party Night with Andries Botha & Friends at Speak Easy Lounge, Stonecradle, 72 Game Reserve Drive, Doornkloof, Irene (Rietvleidam). 7.30pm. R100. Tel: 073 266 2555.
• Admiral and Jah Seed in the Reggae Sessions at Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown. R100. Tel: 011 838 9145.
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GIG OF THE WEEK
Turn Up With Ms Cosmo
Blue Room Hatfield
(Tuesday)
It is a golden hip hop era in South Africa and yet there aren’t any female rappers stepping up to the plate. There is a lot of room for them, but there seems to be few ladies brave enough to make the move. We have had Nadia Nakai and Gigi LaMayne, who have been making a bit of noise with singles, but we are yet to see them develop their own projects. So while we enjoy what Boyz’nBuckz and the CashTime Life crews’ put out there, we still do not have a South African Nicki Minaj or Iggy Azealea.
While we wait for that to finally take place, we can take comfort in the fact that Ms Cosmo, a renowned hip hop DJ, is holding down the hip hop fort for the ladies.
Playing on Tuesday at the Turn Up event at the Blue Room (cnr Festival and Arcadia streets, Hatfield), this skillful female DJ will show why hip hop on the decks is not exclusively a man’s game. In fact, without mentioning any names, there are some established male DJs who could learn a thing or two from this talented lady.
Like ILOVEMAKONNEN and Drake, Ms Cosmo “got the club goin’ up, on a Tuesday” and if you’ve seen her in action, you will probably forget all about your Wednesday responsibilities.
The event is hosted by Mo Flava and apart from Ms Cosmo, DJ Speedsta will also feature on the decks. – Munya Vomo
• The event starts at 8pm. Call Tumelo at 072 436 5949 for more information.