TONIGHT

l Paul van Dyk’s Evolution World Tour at Wavehouse, shop G83, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, uMhlanga Ridge. Doors open 2pm, show at 4pm. R230 to R430 at Computicket. Call 031 584 9400.

l Platform Jazz plays authentic 1920s toe-tapping jazz at The Rhumbelow Shellhole, 42 Cunningham Rd (off Bartle Rd) Umbilo. Today and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 6.30pm. R100. Call 031 205 7602.

l Nibs van der Spuy and Guy Buttery launch their first album at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, Howard College Campus, Mazisi Kunene Rd. 8pm. R90 at Computicket. Call 031260 2296.

l Bandwagon at The Boardroom Pub and Grill, 117 Kingsway Rd, Warner Beach, from 8pm until late. Call 073 318 0112.

TOMORROW

l Chinese New Year Celebration Concert at Sibaya Casino, iZulu Theatre. Performing will be the KZN Youth Wind Band. 6.30pm. Free.

Call 031 502 2050.

l Mamma Country, Sally Vaughn and Lee Vaughn at Shunter’s Pub, Cosmos Rd, Cleland, Pietermaritzburg. 8pm. R100 at 033 396 6623.

l Fund-raiser for the KZN Musicians’ Trust Fund at Musketeers Bar and Restaurant, 19 Conabor Rd, Malvern. The line-up includes Late Edition, Electric Arc, Ashwood, F ‘n’ Rits. R20. 7pm. Call 031 464 9903.

l Murphy at the Willowvale Hotel, 406 Umbilo Rd, Glenwood. 6pm until late. Free. Call 031 205 8427.

l Sushi Saki Saturdays at Czar, 178 Florida Rd, Morningside, features half price Saki bombs. Music by Reggie Mac. 9pm. Free. Call 031 312 8001.

SUNDAY

l Mamma Country, Sally Vaughn and Lee Vaughn at Fynnlands Sports Club, 55 Smith Drive, Fynnlands. 1pm until 5pm. R60 from Carol at the club. Call 031 466 2010.

l The Dancing in the Street party at the Barnyard Theatre, shop F222, Gateway, uMhlanga Ridge. Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R130 Wednesday to Saturday, R95 Tuesday and Sunday. Call 031 566 3045.

l Murphy at Coimbra, Queensmead Mall, 95 Teignmouth Rd, Umbilo. Free. 6pm. Call 072 329 2238.

l The Boardroom Pub and Grill 117, Kingsway Rd, Warner Beach, brings you Guy from Bandwagon. 2pm until late. Call 073 318 0112.

l Too Close at Zack’s, Windermere, shop L12, Windermere Centre, 163/177 Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd. 3.30pm until late. Free. Call 031 312 0755.

MONDAY

l Live music at Zack’s, Wilsons Wharf, shop 23, 14 Boatmans Rd, hosted by Reg Stuart. 7.30pm. Call 031 305 1677.

TUESDAY

l Friends of Music host Cristina Ortiz (Brazilian pianist) at the Durban Jewish Centre, 44 Old Fort Rd (KE Masinga Rd). 7.45pm. Mozart, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Brahms and Villa-Lobos will be covered. Non-members: R70, members: R60, orchestral, students: R20 at Computicket. Call 083 253 7387.

l The Blues Train at Zack’s, Wilson’s Wharf, shop 23, 14 Boatmans Rd. 7.30pm. Call 031 305 1671.

l Jazz with Lola and friends at Club Casa Nostra, 170 Florida Rd, Morningside. 7pm. Bookings: 031 312 6434.

WEDNESDAY

l Join the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra for a free sundowner concert featuring highlights of the forthcoming Summer Symphony Season. Hillcrest Primary School, cnr Hospital and Emoyeni sts, Hillcrest. 6pm to 7pm. Free. Call 031 369 9438.

l Karaoke by Murphy at the Willowvale Hotel, 406 Umbilo Rd, Glenwood. Free. 6pm. Call 031 205 8427.

l At Burn Nightclub, 16 Walls Ave, Stamford Hill, it’s Student Night with drink specials and good music. DJ Harry “Boy Wonder” Allan on the decks. 8pm. R20, students free before 10pm.

l Acoustic sets hosted by John Chamier at Zack’s, Windermere Centre; shop L12, Windermere Centre, 163/177 Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.

THURSDAY

l The Real Group, a Swedish a cappella group, and Kearsney College Choir at City Hill Church Hillcrest, Green Meadow Lane, Hillcrest. 7pm. R70 to R130 at Computicket. Call 086 11 22 331.

l Zack’s, North Beach, Top Level 139, Lower Marine Parade, see Tammy Saville host a night of acoustic music from 7.30pm. Call 031 368 6800.

l Join the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra for a free sundowner concert. Westville Boys’ High School, Wandsbeck Ave, Westville. 6pm to 7pm. Free. Call 031 369 9438.

l E-mail info to nomkhosi.biyela @inl.co.za; subject: “gig guide”, by 9am on Wednesday.

GIG OF THE WEEK

Bob marley earth day reggae music festival

uShaka Marine World

The worldwide celebration of reggae legend Bob Marley’s birthday will be held at uShaka Marine World, outside Wahooz Bar on the promenade.

The reggae band and organisers of the Bob Marley Earth Day Reggae Music Festival, The Meditators, said the event would put everyone in high spirit and that last year’s event had hundreds of fans in attendance.

A group member, Sista Free, said Marley spread the spirit of unity and humanity, something that was no longer practised in the world: “We want to restore the unity while keeping his spirit alive. He spread the spirit of togetherness, unity and humanity through his music.”

Marley is best known for his hits No Woman, No Cry, One Love and I Shot the Sheriff.

According to Sista Free, Marley was also credited with successfully spreading Jamaican music and the Rastafari move-ment across the globe.

The line-up includes KZN reggae bands Rasta Rhythm, Tuff Masters Family, Queen Tshepi and the Undivided Roots Family Band, to name a few and the David Yaso Band from Bloemfontein.

“We are not sponsored, but they volunteered as a remem-brance to Marley. We are expecting more people to come and witness this amazing moment,” Sista Free said.

The Meditators are a local eight-piece reggae band which organise the annual Bob Marley Earth Day Reggae Music Festival.

They released their first album in 1993, followed by a second in 2000. They have performed with Rita Marley. – Khosi Biyela

• Bob Marley Earth Day Reggae Music Festival starts at 10am and runs until 6pm at uShaka Marine World. Free. Call 031 328 8000.