Tonight
lLive – the Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Rd, Morningside, presents Mr Cat and the Jackal. Support acts Paper Planes and The Trees. 8pm. R50. Call 084 510 3107. Strictly no under-18s.
lOrigin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood, presents Showcase featuring Alex Kenji (Italy) with hip hop and electronica music. From Mzanzi will be Lady Lea and Coco Loco. R100 at Street Gear (Pavilion) 031 265 1378, (Gateway) 031 566 6456, Street Beats, 076 725 7624, Musgrave 083 671 8793. Call 031 265 1378.
luShaka Marine World, 1 Bell St, presents Dolphins by Starlight until Sunday. Features a 12- piece orchestra. 7pm. R135 at Computicket. Call 031 328 8000.
lBeginners Djembe Drumming at Lifestyle Market, 9 Jacko Jackson Drive, Morningside, 4-5pm and 6-7pm. R50 for Adults and R25 for under 12. Also takes place on Sunday and Wednesday. Book with Jonathan on 083 704 4879.
lMr White’s All White Xmas Party at Uber Zulu, 295 Florida Rd, Morningside. DJs Rod Hallet, Bhashkar Lee, Marc Porter, Jared Seager and Coco Loco. 6pm. R50, free if you dress in white and have a gift for the SPCA. Call 031 303 5708.
lMeercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Sea Level featuring Lance Goldman. 8pm. Free. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
lZack’s, Lillian Ngoyi Rd, Windermere, presents acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
l Karaoke at the Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, with DJ Tony. 8pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
TOMORROW
lGolden Horse Casino, 45 New England Rd, Pietermaritzburg hosts SA Idols 2013.On the bill is the winner, Musa Sukwene, and three favourites from this year’s competition, Brenden Ledwaba, Zoe Zana, and Crystalene Nair. 7pm. Tickets are R100 from the casino’s cash desk. Call 033 395 8136.
lVogue, 672 Umgeni Rd, Durban, presents Battle Royale featuring Ryan the DJ vs Trevor the DJ and more. R60, R80 for gents before 11pm. Call 031 303 8836.
lLive – the Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Rd, Morningside, presents Fuzigush with support act, The Accidentals. 8pm. R60, R100 with their new CD. Call 084 510 3107.
lJack Rabbit’s hosts a Christmas party, 203 Peter Mokaba (North Ridge) Rd, with A-Frame. Food and drink specials. 7pm. Call 031 207 6735.
lZack’s North Beach, OR Tambo (Lower Marine) Parade, presents Tropical Beats, a reggae and R&B band. 3pm until late. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
lAlliance Francaise of Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside presents a jazz band with lunch. 11.30am to 1.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 9582.
lRockin’ Back: one-man band with Jeff. Classic rock music at The Galley, Ballito, 17 Compensation Beach Rd, Dolphin Coast. On the deck, weather permitting. From noon. Call 032 946 2546.
SUNDAY
lBotanic Gardens, 9A Zikhale (Sydenham) Rd, presents Old Mutual Music at the Lake, Carols by Candlelight featuring the Durban City Orchestra. 5.30pm. R110 at www.webtickets.co.za or R130 on the day. Kids eight to12 pay R50, kids under eight free.
lThe Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club, Shop 6, 23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown, presents jazz musician Brian Thusi. 1pm. R60 at www.webtickets.co.za Call 031 702 9161.
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Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Lance Goldman. 12.30pm to 5pm. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
lMeercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Sea Level featuring Lance Goldman. 8pm. Free. Call 031 776 3872/ 079 878 8051.
lZack’s North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade), presents Sensations FM House Music from 2pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
lZacks, Winderemere, Lillian Ngoyi Rd (Windermere), presents jazz and R&B, hosted by Too Close. 4pm-8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
lZack’s, Wilson’s Wharf, presents Tony Rezac on saxophone. 2pm-5pm. Call 031 305 1677.
MONDAY
lSummerfest at the Wavehouse, Shop No G83, Gateway, uMhlanga. Line-up includes Pascal and Pearce, Euphonik, Dino Bravo, Roger Goode and more. Noon. Tickets R180 to R350 at Computicket.
lSouth African rockers Prime Circle at the Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, uMhlanga. 8pm. R160 at www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
lWestridge Park Stadium, 100 King Cetshwayo (Jan Smuts) Highway, presents Siygiya Durban International Music and Cultural Carnival. Features Lira, Hugh Masekela. Themba Mkhize and more. 5pm. R120 to R280 at Computicket.
lThe Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club, Shop 6, 23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown, presents Mdu Mahlobo’s album launch, unplugged. 1pm. R20. Call 031 702 9161.
TUESDAY
lOpen mic at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff. 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
WEDNESDAY
lSt Clement’s, Musgrave Rd, presents the second in the series of acoustic guitar music lessons. Features music by the Ellis Brothers, Richard (guitar, percussion, vocals), Graham (guitar and vocals), guitarist Riaz Carim and more. 6pm to 8pm. R30. Call 031 202 2511.
lAcoustic sets at Zacks, Wilson’s Wharf, 14 Boatmans Rd. Hosted by John Chamier. Free. Call 031 312 0755
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lLive entertainment at Cafe Goa, 6B Purity Lane, Malvern, presents Justin Snyman. From 7pm. Call 031 464 7292 or 083 301 3396.
lHorse 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.
lMykonos Restaurant, uMhlanga Ridge, presents Crescendos playing young and old folks from 70s to current music. From today until Sunday. 6.30pm. Booking essential. Call 031 566 7031.
THURSDAY
lOpen mic at Harlequins Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff. 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
lHorse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts live music, one-man band Robbie Dalton. 7pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
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GIG OF THE WEEK
Durban electronic Music Festival
Berea Rovers| (Tomorrow)
CALLING all Durban music lovers: it’s time to heat up this summer with the Durban Electronic Music Festival (Demf) as well as the Maher Zain concert, both going down tomorrow.
The Demf event takes place
at Berea Rovers, while the Zain concert takes place at Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium.
Demf is the first official Durban Electronic Music Festival, and features a staggering array of
top-flight entertainment, two international artists, the world’s sexiest DJ, Juicy M and 10 top South African acts and showcases the hottest talent on the Durban scene right now.
Backing the event are Durban’s power-house entertainment brands, including The Origin Nightclub, New School Productions and Ultra Kru Events.
Headliner Juicy M is from Ukraine and is currently the most-watched DJ on YouTube. And for good reason. She’s been voted Most Sexy DJ on the Planet.
Also in the line-up are Niskerone, Liquideep, Napalma, 5FM stalwarts Kent and Euphonik and Pascal and Pearce.
As for the multi-platinum-selling artist Zain, he is set to wow crowds in his debut South African concert.
The 32-year-old Muslim Swedish R&B singer, songwriter and music producer has won more than 40 platinum awards and is recognised worldwide for his songs that inspire, entertain and spread messages of peace, unity and hope.
His music mixes the sounds of R&B with traditional spiritual, soul and contemporary pop music, and draws on both Eastern and Western influences.
Catch the Demf tomorrow at Berea Rovers from 11am until midnight. Strictly over-18s only.
Tickets are R100 at Computicket. Visit www.demf.biz.
Zain also performs tomorrow, at Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium. 8pm. Tickets are R150 to R1 000 at Computicket. – Tonight Reporter