TONIGHT
• The Playhouse Company, 231 Anton Lembede (Smith) St, Durban, presents Judith Sephuma and the second leg of The Experience of a Legacy Tour. 8pm. R200 to R300 at Computicket.
• The Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood, presents Sex and Candy’s 10th anniversary with Joni P, Dutchman, Darren le Funk, Temptantrum, Bob Perfect, Nightcrawler and more. R80 before 10pm, R100 thereafter. Call 031 201 9959.
• Crush, 25 Sandra Rd, Ballito, presents DJs Graeme and Blair. 8pm. R30. Call 032 946 3764.
• Toti Chainsaw Massacre at Ollie’s Pub, 379 Rosslyn Rd, Amanzimtoti Lagoon, with Fools of Fate and Gus Brown. 8pm. R30. Call 074 602 9226.
• 10AK, 33rd Floor, John Ross House, above Roma Revolving Restaurant, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), presents DJs Sash and Darli. Free before 9pm. Open 5pm to 2am. Call 082 662 5030 or 082 777 8654.
• Zack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo (Lower Marine) Parade, presents DJ Amigo and guest DJs. 7pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
• Zack’s, Lilian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, Morningside, presents acoustic sets hosted by the Hinds brothers. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
• Karaoke at the Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, with DJ Tony. 8pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
• Rocca Bar, 7 Cobham Grove, Durban, present Royal K, Mark E Mark, Syzo B, Park, Keegan Beats and many more. Call 031 303 7568.
• Sibot and Toyota at Tokio Nightclub, Harvey Rd, Stamfordhill. R40 before 10pm, R60 thereafter. Call 031 312 9255.
TOMORROW
• Live – The Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Rd, Morningside, presents Young Guns, Lieutenant Vinyl, Majozi and The Majestics. R40. 8pm. Call 084 510 3107.
• Boulevard, 153 Florida Rd, Morningside, presents Pride after party with Bent and Link with Lee Smooth, Lee Smallz, Granny D and more. 8pm. R50. Call Colette at 083 394 7373.
• Uber Zulu, 295 Florida Rd, Morningside, presents Soul Revival birthday edition with an expression of soul through music. 3pm. R100. Call 072 078 0989.
• The Monarch Bikers’ Club charity fund-raiser at The Garden Of Eden, Rosslyn Rd, Amanzimtoti. Music by Salty Dog. 9am. R50. Call 084 446 3581.
• Hazelmere Dam presents Fun in the Sun Festival with Paul Makuta, Pascal and Pearce, Chris Taylor, Beat Army, Syzo B and many more. From 6am. R250 at Computicket. Visit www.fitsfest.co.za.
• 10AK, 33rd Floor John Ross House above Roma Revolving Restaurant, Margaret Mncadi (Victoria Embankment) features resident DJs. Free before 9pm. Call 082 662 5030 or 082 777 8654.
• Rockin’ Back: one-man band Jeff with classic rock at The Galley, Ballito, 17 Compensation Beach Rd. On the deck from noon. Call 032 946 2546.
• Zack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo (Lower Marine) Parade, presents Tropical Beats, a reggae and R&B band. 3pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
SUNDAY
• Pharoez Lounge and restaurant at The Royal Hotel, Anton Lembede (Smith) St, Durban, presents a tribute show to South African jazz guitarist Ronny Jordan. Doors open at 1pm, show starts at 2pm. Free. For table bookings, call 031 831 6800.
• Ollie’s Pub, 379 Rosslyn Rd, Amanzimtoti Lagoon, presents The Kickstands. 1pm. Free. Call 074 602 9226.
• The Chantecler Hotel, 27 Clement Stot Rd, Botha’s Hill, Hillcrest, presents Mike Goosen and Sandy Lawrence. Noon. R85. Call 031 765 2613.
• 7th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, presents karaoke with resident DJs. 2pm. Free. Call 071 515 4995.
• BAT Centre, Afriportico Jazz Lounge, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), presents jazz sundowners. 2pm to 5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.
• Yossi’s Café, 127 Helen Joseph (Davenport) Rd, Glenwood, presents live jazz. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 201 0090.
• Rockin’ Back: one-man band Jeff with classic rock music at Gordon’s, uMhlanga, from 4pm to 8pm. Call 083 660 8012.
• Club 101, Monty Naicker Rd (Pine St), presents jazz with Bongani Nkwanyana. R40 plus one free drink. From 2pm. Call 082 488 4009.
• Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Lance Goldman. 12.30pm to 5pm. And Sea Level with Goldman at 8pm. Free. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
• Zack’s, North Beach, ORTambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade), presents Sensations FM house music from 2pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, Morningside, presents jazz and R&B, hosted by Too Close. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
MONDAY
• Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda Rd, (Northway), Durban North, hosts Robbie Dalton. 7pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
• Open mic night at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
WEDNESDAY
• It’s Taboo, 226 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, Morningside, presents live music. 7pm. R50. E-mail [email protected].
• Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts Rockin’ Back: one-man band Jeff with classic rock music. 6pm to 10pm. Call 083 660 8012.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, Morningside, presents acoustic sets. Free. 7.30pm. Call 031 312 0755.
THURSDAY
• 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, presents Jazz On 47th with live jazz bands. 9pm. Free. Call 071 515 4995.
• Salty Dog hosts open mic night at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 7.30pm.Free. Call 084 446 3581.
• Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts one-man band Robbie Dalton. 7pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
• Zaffa – brother Rob and Garth Warren – at the Oyster Box, 2 Lighthouse Rd, uMhlanga Rocks, uMhlanga. 6.30pm. Free.
• To be featured in Gig Guide, e-mail your gig-related details to [email protected]; subject: gig guide, by 9am on Wednesday.
GIG OF THE WEEK:
Nibs van der Spuy
KZNSA Gallery and Tatham Art Gallery (Tonight and Tomorrow)
ACCLAIMED South African troubadour, Nibs Van der Spuy, will perform two concerts under the Concerts SA banner tonight at KZNSA Gallery and tomorrow afternoon at The Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermartizburg.
Concerts SA is a South African/Norwegian initiative which supports venues and artists in the country by creating sustainable live music platforms.
A press release states that Van der Spuy is trained in a variety of guitar styles.
A huge breakthrough in his career was his decision to sing and when the words emerged they were humble and wise observations from a man with a philosophical approach to life.
He has also wisely capitalised on the beautiful, small venues in which he has performed to record some of his works live. He launched Beautiful Feet in France, an event which gave him a sense of achievement and a belief in his destiny.
He followed this with the double CD Driving North, Crossing Borders, a collection of old and new compositions, featuring collaborations with old friends as well as solo performances.
“The older I get the more I realise how music breaks barriers; it is extremely gratifying to have people come and tell me that my music has helped them solve a problem or heal a hurt. For me, that is profound. It means I am doing the right thing,” he says.
• Catch Nibs van der Spuy tonight at KZNSA Gallery at 7pm. R60. Bookings: 031 201 9969. Tomorrow, he plays at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg at 2pm. R50. Bookings: 033 392 2818.
– Tonight Reporter