TONIGHT
l Zack’s at North Beach host DJ Amigo Santana and guest DJs. 7pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
l Zack’s, Windermere Centre, 117 Lillian Ngoyi Rd, present acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
l 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, present old-school Fridays with DJ Preggie and the band Fearless. 9pm. R80. Call 071 515 4995.
TOMORROW
l The Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood, present Origin Funk Thumper featuring Veranda Panda, Mark E Mark, Lewis, Amigo, Funky B, G Major, Mull3r, Psynapse, Driva, Night Vision, Slim Beats, Dash, Ryan Stylz, Ty Stoltz, Park and Warwick French. 8:30pm. R60 to R100. Call 031 201 9959.
l GrowthPoint Kings Park Stadium, Isaiah Ntshangase Rd, present Amnesia with Coming Soon, Comah, Max Hurrell and more. 2pm. R150 at Quicket.
l Wahooz, uShaka, Bell St, present Afritude. Noon to 4pm. Free. Call 031 328 8000.
l Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) Rd, Musgrave, present live music till late tonight, and tomorrow. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
l Join DJ Redeye – South African reggae DJ national champion – at Cool Runnings, 49 Milne St, Durban. 9pm. Free. Call 084 701 6912.
l Bruce Eaves and Heather Groove play Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Durban. Part of the Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua every Saturday. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.
SUNDAY
l Makaranga Garden Lodge, 1A Igwababa Rd, Kloof, present the band Goodluck and Matthew Mole. Noon. R150 at Computicket. Call 031 764 6616.
l Moyo’s uShaka, 1 Bell St, Durban, present The Meditators performing reggae classics and original music from 1pm to 6pm. Free. Table bookings: 031 332 0606.
l Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) Rd, present bangra dance lessons followed by a Bollywood supper club. 3pm. Call 031 208 3684.
l New York Restaurant and Bar, 101 Innes Rd, Morningside, host deep house music. 2pm. Free entry. For more info, call 031 312 9605.
l BAT Centre, Afriportico Jazz Lounge, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), present jazz sundowners. 3pm to 5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.
l Zack’s, Windermere Centre, 117 Lillian Ngoyi Rd, present jazz and R&B hosted by Too Close. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
MONDAY
l Open Mic Night at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place,The Bluff. 7.30pm. Free, but R5 parking for non-members. Call 084 446 3581.
l Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) Rd, presents karaoke. From 8pm. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
TUESDAY
l Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) Rd, Musgrave, present jazz lessons with Lawrence Perumal at 7pm. Thereafter live music with George from Tomorrow World. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
l Zack’s, Shop 23, Wilson’s Wharf, 14 Boatmans Rd, present Open Mic. Free. 7.30pm to 10pm. Call 031 305 1677.
WEDNESDAY
l The Dutch, cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell sts, uMhlanga, present singer/songwriter open sessions. 8.30pm. Free. Call 031 561 6969.
l Absolute, 258 Florida Rd, Morningside, present Beat the Clock Wednesdays. From 8pm. Tickets at the door. Call 082 893 7596.
THURSDAY
l Live – the Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Rd, Morningside, present Aborted, supported by Theatre Runs Red, Become the Watcher and Vulvodynia. R450 at the door. Visit www.livethevenue.co.za.
l Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, present Serious Jazz Sessions. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.
GIG OF THE WEEK
The Dukes Combo
Sibaya iZulu Theatre
(Tomorrow and Sunday)
THIS weekend sees The Dukes Combo celebrate 50 years of music tomorrow and Sunday at Sibaya’s iZulu Theatre. The musical revue show Dukebox is a tribute which will cover some of the greatest music of the ’50s ’60s and ’70s.
A press release states that The Dukes Combo were formed in 1962 by Dee Sharma and they were at the forefront of shaping Durban’s dance band scene, thrilling crowds with their sultry sounds. The band were known for Latin ballroom music and covers of the popular music of the time. Fifty-three years later, the band is still rocking.
“The Dukes have always been the people’s band. So with Dukebox we’re letting the people choose the songs they want from the Dukes’ vast catalogue. There will be a lot of audience interaction and a lot of fun had on stage. Every show will be different,” says keyboardist, Anthony Joseph.
The press release further states that The Dukes have enjoyed much success outside of South Africa, having been well received in Swaziland and Lesotho during the isolation years. – Tonight Reporter
l Dukebox runs at Sibaya iZulu Theatre, tomorrow at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. R120 and R150 from Sibaya box office, Computicket and Shoprite.