TONIGHT
lOver-30s party with DJs Stevie B, Pistol Pete´and the Wolfman with ‘80s and ‘90s musical theme. Doors open at 7.30pm. Dress smart-casual. No under-30s allowed. Pre-sale tickets R60. Passion the Club (ex Recess), Southlake Centre, Lenchen North Ave, Centurion. Tel: 012 663 7862.
lHHP and Koldproduk at Tanz Café, The Buzz Shopping Centre, Witkoppen Rd, Fourways. 8pm. R100. Tel: 011 658 0277.
lMel Miller and Tony King at Lesvos Restaurant and Deli, Sheridan Shopping centre, cnr Bayley and Sheridan sts, Benoni. 7pm. Free. Tel: 011 849 6448 or 082 975 7782.
lUnathi brings her soulful sounds to the Cheyenne Saloon, Carousel Casino & Entertainment World, Old Warmbaths Rd, Babelegi, North West. R50 at Computicket or the door. 7pm. Tel 012 718 7282.
lClassic Rock Project and Fake Leather Blues Band at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R50. 9pm. Tel: 012 345 3602.
lMusos Jam Nite at O’Hagan’s, cnr Baker and Harris sts, Edenglen, Edenvale. 8pm. Backline equipment provided. Free. Ample parking. Tel: 082 719 0605 or e-mail [email protected]
TOMORROW
lBrian Chubb at Lesvos Restaurant and Deli, Sheridan Shopping centre, cnr Bayley and Sheridan sts, Benoni. 7pm. Free. Tel: 011 849 6448 or 082 975 7782.
lVana at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. 7pm. Admission TBA. Tel 012 345 3602.
lDoe and The One Night Stands at The Bohemian, cnr 5 Park and Menton rds, Richmond/ Auckland Park. 8.30pm. R40. Tel: 011 482 1725.
lLive Summer Tour powered by 5FM with DJ Fix from 7pm to 8pm, DJ C Live from 8pm-9pm; DJ Fresh from 9pm-10pm, DJ Funky G from 10pm-10.30pm, Example and DJ Wire from 11pm-midnight; Roger Goode from 1am-2am; Ryan Dent from 2am-3am; DJ Funky G from 3am to close. R245 and R395 at Shoprite Checkers and Computicket. Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Joburg.
lSon Del Solar at L’Annexe at Le Petit, cnr Rivonia Rd and 1st Ave, Rivonia, Joburg. Estilo Cubano invites you to a night of salsa. Live entertainment and DJs to get you on the dance floor. A buffet option available. R80 pre-book, R100 at the door. 6pm. Tel: 011 784 5738.
lSpoek Mathambo and The Frown at Tanz Café, The Buzz Shopping Centre, Witkoppen Rd, Fourways. 8.30pm. R50. Tel: 011 658 0277.
lMark Pilgrim at Rhapsody’s Woodhill, cnr Garsfontein and Netcare rds, Parkview Shopping Centre, Shop G151, Moreleta Park, Pretoria. 7pm. Tel: 012 348 4101.
lTo The South, Odium, More Than Conquerors, Jenna Sighed, One Minute Later, Working Class Royalty, Sunday Punchers and After Robot at Rumours, Palm Court Centre, cnr Cornelius and JG Strydom sts, Weltevreden Park. Tel: 082 770 7524 or e-mail: [email protected].
SUNDAY
lThe Tutu Puoane Quartet with Ewout Pierreux (piano), Nic Thys (bass), Lieven Venken (drums) and Tutu Puoane (voice) at Lucky Bean, 16 7th Street, Melville. R120. Tel: 011 482 5572 or e-mail: [email protected] and see www.luckybeantree.co.za.
lDeep House Sunday Sessions at Dries Niemand Park (opposite Festival Mall), Kempton Park, with Metro FM DJ T Deep, DJ Mondli, 2winplak and the Go Deep or Go Home Crew. From 1pm. Cooler box permitted before 3pm. Bring your camp chairs and braai, chill and mingle. Tel: 071 964 2945.
lRoute 66 Band is on from10am to 3pm at Saloon Route 66, Hartbeeshoek Rd, Hartbeespoort Dam. Tel 083 372 8118 or 083 261 2602.
lChomee and crew from 6pm till late at Vick’s Café, M17, Soshanguve. Free. Tel: 012 369 5707 or 071 945 3653.
lThe second and third semi-finals of the 16th annual Emerging Sounds Challenge features Awesum Noise, Errand of Mercy, Mindblow Arcade, Burning Blue, Deaf Commission, Clockwork Surrender and Riddlebreak at Rumours, Palm Court Centre, cnr Cornelius and JG Strydom sts, Weltevreden Park. 2pm. R30. Tel: 082 770 7524 or e-mail: [email protected]
lAndrew Kroeger entertains at Seringa Café, Pierre van Ryneveld Ave, Centurion. 11am. Free. Tel: 072 434 6755.
TUESDAY
lSymphonic Rocks at Big Top Arena, Carnival City Casino, intersection of the N17 toll road, Snake Rd (Heidelberg Rd or R23) and Elsburg Rd. 8pm. R225 to R250 at Computicket. Tel 011 898 7000.
lChef, Rattle & Roll featuring Mortimer Williams, Tshepi Mashego, Genna Galloway and Elizca Coetzer at The Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City Theme Park. 8pm. Tel: 011 248 5000. Performances on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays)
WEDNESDAY
lDividable Grand at Tanz Café, The Buzz Shopping Centre, Witkoppen Rd, Fourways. 8pm. R50. Tel: 011 658 0277.
l’60s and ‘70s rock ‘n’ roll at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R50. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
lBrian Chubb at Lesvos Restaurant and Deli, Sheridan Shopping centre, cnr Bayley and Sheridan sts, Benoni. 7pm. Free. Tel: 011 849 6448 or 082 975 7782.
THURSDAY
lDividable Grand at Rumours Lounge, shop 20, Palm Court, Cornelius St, Weltevreden Park. 9pm. R30 and available at the venue. Tel: 082 464 1926.
lKabaal and Marcia Moon at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, Pretoria. R40. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
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GIG OF THE WEEK
In the City Presents Bloc Party
Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown (tonight)
It is going to be insane tonight when Vodacom Unlimited, with In The City, bring you the Bloc Party.
To be hosted at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, fans will be treated to an array of talented acts which will include The Shadow-club; Tumi (who will feature Yesterday’s Pupil); Die Antwoord; Bloc Party (pictured); and DJ Yoda.
This is undoubtedly a fiesta of sound and you will regret it if you don’t make it.
Tonight is on record as saying The Shadowclub are “the most authentic and real rock band to come out of South Africa since the Nineties. International quality. International appeal. Rock star all the way.”
If you have heard any of their singles you will know how polished and creative they can be. If not, then there is a great reason to experience a true South African rock interpretation.
And if that type of music doesn’t rock your boat then perhaps you want to try out the rapper Tumi, who will be backed by Yesterday’s Pupil – a combination that is worth the watch, as they have worked well together before.
Who needs an introduction to Die Antwoord, the duo who have made crazy fashionable but back it up with impressive music?
Yes, the zef duo will be there, so expect some incredible stage presence. It would interesting to see Tumi and Die Antwoord’s Ninja do a rap face-off.
Then we look at the international acts coming through for the gig. DJ Yoda is (as they call it today) a “sick” master of the turntables whose sound of preference is hip hop. His claim |to fame is being able to make meaningful sounds but of a cartoon nature. Just think what Alvin the Chipmunk would have on his playlist.
Bloc Party will no doubt own the night. The British indie rock band consists of Gordon Moakes, Matt Tong, Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack.
If you are a fan of Radiohead or The Cure then you will enjoy Bloc Party, as their sound is influenced by those kinds of bands.
Their most recent album, Four, was released only a few weeks ago, in August, so you will be among the first in the world to hear the material live.
Gates open at 7pm. R265 general access. Tel: 011 788 8725. – Munyaradzi Vomo