If you're looking to add some warmth to the chilly evenings and you're tired of hanging on the couch, we've got you covered. Here's a run down of gigs and live music events around the city this week.
5 ROOMS, Constantia: Toni Rowland, Fri. Rivertones, Sat. Gavin Minter Trio, Sun. Rus Nerwich Trio, Wesley Rustin, Jono Sweetman, Wed. Alvin Dyers Trio, Thurs.
ALMA, Rosebank: Guy Buttery, Gareth Gale, Fri, Sun. Natasha Meister, Wild Lettuce, Sat.
ASSEMBLY, Harrington St: Kataklysm SA Tour, Fri.
BARLEYCORN, Claremont: Various performers, Mon.
BARRISTERS, Newlands: Jazz, Sun, 6pm.
BAXTER, Rosebank: Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Festival, Aug 30.
BENTLEY OYSTER BAR, Claremont: Patrick Canovi and Natalie, Fri.
BERTIES, Gordon’s Bay: Boulevard Blues, Sun, 6pm.
BULLION BAR, Burg St: Fogshow, El Gordo, Footsoldier, Sat.
CAFÉ ROUX, Noordhoek: Watershed, Fri. Dan Patlansky, Sat. Guy Buttery & Gareth Gale,Wed. Daniel Baron, Thurs.
CAPE TO CUBA, Kalk Bay: Band Of Hats, Sun, 4pm.
CITY HALL, City: Cape Town World Music Festiva l, Vieux Farka Toure, Thandiswa Mazwai, DJ Clock, Beatenberg, Guy Buttery & Gareth Gale, Fri, Sat.
CLOOF WINE ESTATE, Darling: Rocking The Daisies, Oct 2-5.
CRYPT, Wale St: Abigail Petersen Quartet, Andrew Lilley, Dave Ridgeway, Simon Annett, Fri. Titilayo Adedokun Quartet, Mark Fransman, Tino Europa, Roy Davids, Sat. Rus Nerwich Quartet, Andrew Lilley, Charles Lazar, Kevin Gibson, Tues, 7pm. Nelson Malela Quartet, Buddy Wells, Frank Paco, Sylvain Baloubeta, Wed, 7pm. Cape Jazz Quintet, Ramon Alexander, Errol Dyers, Mark Fransman, Spencer Mbadu, Jack Momple, Thurs, 7pm.
DIE BOER, Durbanville: Francois van Coke, Sat. Nianell, Aug 9.
EDEN ON THE BAY, Bloubergstrand: Brian Angles, Thurs-Sat, 6.30pm. Sun, 1pm.
FREDDIES’S, Bantry Bay: Jeremy Douglas, Fri, 4pm.
GRANDWEST, Arena: Albert Hammond, Oct 11.
LIQUI FRUIT AMPHITHEATRE, Paarl: Suzie Quatro, Nov 1.
PERIGATORS, Pringle Bay: Tribal Echo, Sat.
PIRATES, Plumstead: Tauna Fire, Fri. Beshara, Sat. David Pfuhl, Sun. StuArt, Mon. Gary G, Tues. Cher “Just Me”, Wed. Good Life, Thurs. Hout Bay: Derek, Sat.
SARONSBERG, Tulbagh: Blues Broers album release, Sun.
SEC’S PLACE, NY138, 52: JNY, Jazz in the Native Yards, Blackie Tempi, George Werner, Ivan Bell, Tino Europa, Fri.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER, Buitenkant St: Francesca Biancoli, Sat. Carlo Mombeli, Sun. Basson Laubscher & the Violent Free Peace, Wed. Lance Herman, Thurs.
VILLA PASCAL, Durbanville: Elton Goslett, Acoustic Blues, July 25.
WAITING ROOM, Long St: Guy Buttery & Gareth Gale, Tues.
WINCHESTER, Sea Point: Riverboat Band, Sun.