TONIGHT
l Bluestockings, Kloof, presents American singer-songwriter Jaspar Lepak and Durban-based musician Rowan Stuart. 7 for 7.30pm. R100. Call Narene on 083 659 3628.
l Live-The Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Rd presents Australian punk rockers, Dune Rats. 8pm. R75. Call 084 510 3107.
l BAT Centre, Sipho Gumede Hall, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment) presents music workshops where various facilitators share their experience and skills of live performance. 12pm-3pm. Call 083 477 3171.
l 47th Avenue, 47 Intersite Avenue, Umgeni Business Park presents the resident band, Fearless, plus DJs Preggie and Doogs. 9 pm. R80. Call 081 258 4451.
l Zacks North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade) presents DJ Amigo and various guest DJs. 7pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
l Karaoke at the Horse n Hound Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North with DJ Tony. 8pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
TOMORROW
l Live-The Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Rd presents hit percussion band from the 90s, THC, for a one-off reunion concert. Support act is The Incidentals. 8pm. R100. Call 084 510 3107.
l Wavehouse, Gateway, uMhlanga presents P Square live in SA with Prinston, Dream Team, DJ cndo, Malini and more. 7pm. R480-R650 at webtickets. Call 081 749 9286.
l Aquafest at Durban New Beach with Celeste Siam, Euphonik, DJ Fresh, Ryan the DJ and more. 2pm. Tickets are R175 for general access and R300 for VIP at Computicket. Visit www.aquafestsa.co.za
l Royal Riot at The Pavilion Shopping Centre, Westville, with Neelix (Germany), Matty Lincoln (Australia), International Tba, Veranda Panda and more. 1pm. R80-R180 at Computicket.
l 1OAK, 33rd Floor John Ross House above Roma Revolving Restaurant, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment) featuring resident DJs. Free before 9pm. 082 662 5030.
l Alliance Francaise of Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside, presents a Jazz band live music lunch. 11.30am-1.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 9582.
l Rockin’ Back one-man band with Jeff. Classic rock music at The Galley, Ballito, 17 Compensation Beach Rd – on the deck. Weather permitting. From noon Call 032 946 2546.
l Zacks North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade) presents Tropical Beats Reggae & R&B band. 3pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
SUNDAY
l Durban City Hall, in Pixley Ka Seme (West) St, presents the Melting Pot Choral Festival Tribute to Oliver Tambo, celebrating 20 years of democracy in South Africa. Features the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, Zakes Bantwini, Zonke Dikana, Abanqobi and more. 11am till late. E-mail [email protected]
l Mother Nature’s Son at The Beach Cabin Pub, Moth Shellhole, Warner Beach, from 2pm. Guest appearance by Rikki Rix on guitar/vocals. Free. Call 074 723 2699.
l Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Shopping Mall, uMhlanga presents Johnny Cash Tribute Show. 8pm. R120. Call 031 566 3045.
l Unity Colour Fest at Durban New Beach at 12pm. Line-up includes Pascal & Pearce, Veranda Panda, Funky B, DJ Brent Crude and more. R190-R300 at Computicket.
l The Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club, Shop 6, Stanfield Lane. Pinetown presents Estelle Kokot, Herbie Tsoaeli and Kevin Gibson to celebrate the 20th anniversary of freedom. Doors open at 1pm, starts at 2pm. R60 at webtickets.
l BAT Centre, Afriportico Jazz Lounge, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment)presents presents Jazz Sundowners with Durban’s bass guitarist, Philani Ngidi. 2-5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.
l Yossi’s Café, 127 Helen Joseph (Davenport), presents live jazz, 4pm-8pm. Free. Call 031 201 0090.
l “Rockin’Back”, one-man band with Jeff. Classic rock music at Gordons, uMhlanga, 4pm-8pm. Call 083 660 8012.
l Club 101, Monty Naicker Rd (Pine Street) presents jazz with Bongani Nkwanyana. R40 plus one free drink. From 2pm. Call 082 488 4009
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l Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Sea Level featuring Lance Goldman. 8pm. Free. Call 031 776 3872/ 079 878 8051.
l Zacks North Beach, OR Tambo (Lower Marine ) Parade presents Sensations FM House Music from 2pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
l Zacks, Winderemere, Lillian Ngoyi Rd (Winderemere) presents Jazz and R&B, hosted by Too Close. 4pm-8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
MONDAY
l Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Shopping Mall, uMhlanga presents Arno Carstens & Francois van Coke. 8pm. R150. Call 031 566 3045.
l Horse n Hound Kenneth Kaunda Rd (Northway), Durban North, hosts one man band Robbie Dalton. 7pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
l Open Mic Night at Harlequins Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
TUESDAY
l The Barcelona – David Salleras and Christopher Duigan perform at St Agnes Auditorium, 53 Abelia Rd, Kloof. 7.30pm. R100. Booking essential at [email protected] or St Agnes Church Tel 031 764 2037.
WEDNESDAY
l BAT Centre, Sipho Gumede Hall, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment) presents an open day where music students perform. Public invited. 10am- 2pm. Free. E-mail [email protected]
l It’s Taboo, 226 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, presents jazz/funk/pop gigs. 7pm and band plays from 8pm-10pm. R50. E-mail [email protected]
l Live entertainment at Cafe Goa, 6 B Purity Lane, Malvern presents Justin Snyman. From 7pm. Call 031 464 7292 or 083 301 3396.
l Horse n Hound Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts Rockin’ Back one-man band with Jeff. Classic rock music. 6-10pm. Call 083 660 8012.
l Zacks, Winderemere, Lillian Ngoyi Rd (Winderemere) presents acoustic sets. Free. 7.30pm. Call 031 312 0755.
THURSDAY
l Open Mic Night at Harlequins Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
l Horse n Hound Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North hosts live music, one-man band Robbie Dalton. 7pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
l E-mail all gig-related details to [email protected]; subject: gig guide, by 9am on Wednesday
GIG OF THE WEEK
HEELs OVER HEAD FREEDOM EVENING CELEBRATION
Jazzy Rainbow (Tomorrow)
THERE’S a special Freedom Day celebration tomorrow, the evening before Freedom Day, at the Jazzy Rainbow in Morningside. All-female jazz sensation Heels Over Head (pictured) will be the main source of entertainment.
This day is especially significant for Heels over Head.
The group’s drummer, Rebekah Pillay, says: “If not for democracy in this country, we would not be allowed to be together as a unit in this band and perform on one stage.
“We would like to celebrate this through music and with our fans.”
Heels over Head have been around a while and the girls keep busy on the popular and private circuit with their particular brand of smooth jazz, which cunningly combines contemporary African musical phrases, evocative popular African standards, dance-inducing rhythms and happy melodic vocals.
Dressed to kill, they present well, combining glamour and warmth. Their latest offering, Sondela, has just enough of the African jazz feel to keep it in the ring with well-trained voices and strong rhythms.
The line-up of the evening: Thulile Zama (vocals), Nomkhosi Mazibuko (vocals), Rebekah Pillay (drums), Susan Barry (keyboards) and Arianna Carini (keyboards).
– Tonight Reporter
• The Jazzy Rainbow is in Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Road, Morningside, Durban. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Visit www.heelsoverheadband.com