TONIGHT
• The Dutch, cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell sts, uMhlanga, presents The Motherland today and tomorrow. 8.30pm. R100. Call 031 5616969.
• Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Rd, Morningside, presents Heels over Head. 7pm. R80. Call 031 303 8398.
• Lions River Club, Natal Midlands, present an evening of original performance poetry and music by Croc E Moses with the opening acts by Vukani and Shomon. 6.30pm. R80. Visit lionsriverclub.co.za.
• City Hill Church, 4 Moss Rd, Durban, present Gangs of Ballet and Matthew Mole. 7pm. R150 to R250 at Computicket.
• Ollie’s, Beach Rd, Amanzimtoti, presents the Kickstands. 8pm. Free. Call 083 225 3890.
• Zack’s in North Beach host DJ Amigo Santana and guest DJs. 7pm. Free.
Call 031 368 6800.
• 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, presents old-school Fridays with DJ Preggie and the band Fearless. 9pm. R80. Call 071 515 4995.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd,
presents acoustic sets with Steve Fataar.
7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
• Black Math, Illegal Eagle, Jo'l Stransky and GatorWade at Winston Pub, Umbilo Rd, Umbilo. R30. Call 031 202 7889.
TOMORROW
• Durban Botanic Gardens , 9A John Zikhali Rd, present Goldfish and Crazy White Boy. Gates open 4.30pm. Show at 7pm. R60 to R140 at Webtickets.
• Live – the Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Rd, Morningside, presents Desmond and The Tutus with Yo Grapes! and Home Bru’d. 8pm. R60. Call 084 510 3107.
• Chris Saunders Park, Centenary Boulevard, uMhlanga, presents Party in the Park: Ibiza Carnival with Saubomb (Jhb), Funky B, Park, Chocolate Milk and more. Noon. R120 at Computicket.
• Durban International Convention Centre, Bram Fischer Rd, presents Metro FM Music Awards. 8pm. R300 to R600 at Computicket.
• Highway Christian Community, 10 Harvey Rd, presents Music with Friends with live performances of R&B, Soul and jazz. 2pm. R60. Call Dumi on 073 364 8512 or 061 457 8057.
• Ollie’s, Beach Rd, Amanzimtoti, presents Toppie and Poppie: sokkie langarm jol. 7pm. Free. Call 083 225 3890.
• Join DJ Redeye – SA reggae DJ national champion – at Cool Runnings, 49 Milne St, Durban. 9pm. Free. Call 084 701 6912.
• Bruce Eaves and Heather Groove play Bertoua Cafe Lounge (221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Road, Durban). This forms part of the Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua every Saturday. 4pm. Free.
Call 031 828 1979.
SUNDAY
• Barnyard Theatre, uMhlanga, Gateway, presents Dark Side of the Moon - A Tribute to Pink Floyd. 8pm. R150. Visit barnyardtheatre.co.za.
• Wahooz, uShaka, King Shaka Ave, Point, presents Andrew Young. 1pm to 4pm. Free. Call 031 328 8000.
• Ollie’s, Beach Rd, Amanzimtoti, presents Karel Jordaan. 1pm. Free. Call 083 225 3890.
• Salty Dog at Beach Bums, Casuarina Beach, Westbrook, from 12.30pm. Free. Call 032 943 1132.
• New York Restaurant and Bar, 101 Innes Rd, Morningside, hosts deep house music. 2pm. Free. Call 031 312 9605.
• BAT Centre, Afriportico Jazz Lounge, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), presents jazz sundowners. 3pm to 5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, presents jazz and R&B hosted by the cover band, Too Close. 4pm to 8pm. Free entry. Call 031 312 0755.
MONDAY
• Open Mic Night at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place,The Bluff. 7.30pm. Free entry, R5 parking fee for non-members.
Call 084 446 3581.
WEDNESDAY
• The Durban Rock Alliance Music Quiz at The Winston Pub, Umbilo Rd, Umbilo. 6.30pm. R20 for competitors. Call Dave at 083 353 6925.
• UKZN, Howard College, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, present Mabu Mhlongo. 6pm. R50, R30 for pensioners and R15 for students. Call 031 2603385 or e-mail [email protected].
• It’s Taboo, 226 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, presents live music. 7pm, band from 8pm to 10pm. R50. E-mail [email protected].
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, presents acoustic sets. Free. 7.30pm.
Call 031 312 0755.
THURSDAY
• Durban City Hall, Pixley Ka Seme (West) St, present KZN Philharmonic. Lukas Vondracek (piano), conductor Ward Stare. 7.30pm. R55 to R220 at Copmuticket.
• Salty Rits host Open Mic at Harlequins, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 8pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
• Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Durban, presents Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua every Thursday. 4pm. Free.
Call 031 828 1979.
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GIG OF THE WEEK
Steve Dyer & the Confluence Homecoming Tour
THIS weekend, music lovers can enjoy the diverse sounds of Steve Dyer (pictured) as the South African musician performs at Michaelhouse in Balgowan today, tomorrow at Le Aperitivo, uMhlanga Gateway; and on Sunday at the Rainbow Restaurant in Pinetown.
In an interview with Tonight, Dyer explains what his sixth album, titled Confluence, represents: “Confluence is the merging of rivers and more. So for me, we live in an increasingly globalised world where different cultures, ideas and value systems interact and sometimes collide with each other. I’ve tried to reflect and merge some of my musical influences past and present.”
In terms of said musical influences, the artist says they come from his life experiences:
“I started composing music from the age of 10, and was drawn to music. In my home environment,
I heard music from the Western classical masters such as Mahler, Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, from popular music such as The Beatles, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan. Also the Maskandi musicians who used to sing and play guitar while moving from A to B. I learnt to play folk guitar from this age, and sang in school choirs.
“Later at Michaelhouse, I saw music as a subject offered and wanted to take it. I am inspired not only by many great musicians,
but also other art forms and philosophy. I believe that no one culture holds the monopoly on human wisdom, and look to discover knowledge whatever
the source.
“The marginalised African collective wisdom social philosophy that shaped Baba Mandela, Tambo and others is one that can teach not only us, but also the world,” he said.
What can audiences expect from his KZN tour?
Dyer says: “The audiences can expect us to do our best to share the journey together with them.”
– Valencia Govindasamy
• Catch Steve Dyer and his Homecoming Tour tonight at 8pm at Michaelhouse in Balgowan; tomorrow at 8pm at Le Aperitivo, uMhlanga Gateway ; and Sunday at 1pm at the The Rainbow Restaurant in Pinetown.