TONIGHT
• Villa Brae, 16 Jameson Terrace, Kloof, presents guitarist Dan Patlansky. 8pm. R150. Call 031 709 1242.
• Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Rd, Morningside, presents Zoe the Seed. 7pm. R80. Call Oliver at 031 303 8398.
• Tiger Tiger, 67 Isaiah Ntshangase (Walter Gilbert) St, Morningside, presents Month-end Madness with Black Friday. 8pm. R40 for members, R50 for non members. Call 031 303 7864.
• The Dutch, cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell sts, uMhlanga, presents Keeping it Dutch with Bruce Baker and The Black Lapels. 8.30pm. Free. Call 031 561 6969.
• The Dance Café presents ‘80s Flashback Party featuring The Nu Savoys today and Fearless tomorrow accompanied by DJs Mino Leroy. 9pm. Dress code: smart casual. Call Glen Oliver at 083 279 3597.
• Salty Dog at Mojo’s, The Riverside Hotel, Kenneth Kaunda Rd, Durban North, from 5pm. Free. Call 031 563 0600.
• Zack’s in North Beach host DJ Amigo Santana and guest DJs. 7pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
• 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, presents old-school Fridays with DJ Preggie and the band Fearless. 9pm. R80. Call 071 515 4995.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, presents acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
• Krakatoa Show Bar, Sibaya Casino, Sibaya Drive, uMhlanga Rocks, hosts bhangra music with DJ Elvis and the Durban Desi Crew, featuring DJs Sandesh, Reckless and Anesh. Ladies must be over 21 and gents over 23. 10pm. R60. Call 031 580 5170.
TOMORROW
• Maritzburg College, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, presents EDM Fest South Africa featuring Euphonik, Syzo B, Funky B and Chocolate Milk. No over-18s. 7pm. R40 to R220 at Webtickets.
• Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Rd, Morningside, presents Thandi Ntuli. 7pm. R100. Call 031 303 8398.
• BAT Centre, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), presents Soulful Sessions when DJ Sabzak hosts The Lounge Episodes. 8pm. R40. Call 031 332 0451.
• The Dutch, cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell sts, uMhlanga, presents Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers with some American rock. 8.30pm. R100. Call 031 561 6969.
• Join DJ Redeye – SA reggae DJ national champion – at Cool Runnings, 49 Milne St, Durban. 9pm. Free. Call 084 701 6912.
• Bruce Eaves and Heather Groove play Bertoua Cafe Lounge (221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Road, Durban). This forms part of the Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua every Saturday. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.
• Funky B, Amigo, Lewis, Shugga, G Major, Joni P, Courtnae Paul, Syzo B, Ty Campbell, Funks, Slimbeats, Ryan Stylz, Park and more at origin, 9 Clark Road,Lower Glenwood. Non-members R80, R100 for guys after 11pm, members R60. See www.theorigin.co.za.
SUNDAY
• The Dutch, cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell sts, uMhlanga, presents The Debbie Mari Quartet. 4pm. Call 031 561 6969.
• Salty Dog at Beach Bums, Casuarina Beach, Westbrook, from 12.30pm. Free. Call 032 943 1132.
• New York Restaurant and Bar, 101 Innes Rd, Morningside, hosts deep house music. 2pm. Free. Call 031 312 9605.
• 47th 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 with the George Mari band. 3pm to 5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, presents jazz and R&B hosted by the cover band, 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 entry, R5 parking fee for non-members. Call 084 446 3581.
TUESDAY
• UKZN, Howard College, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, present Iain “Ewok” Robinson and Charles Amblard (France). Experience the essence of the band Blue Gene. 6pm. R50, R30 for pensioners, R15 for students. E-mail [email protected]. Call 031 260 3385.
WEDNESDAY
• UKZN, Howard College, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, presents multi-instrumentalist Steve Dyer. 6pm. R50, R30 for pensioners, R15 for students. Call 031 260 3385 or e-mail [email protected].
• It’s Taboo, 226 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, presents live music. 7pm, band from 8pm to 10pm. R50. E-mail [email protected]
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd , presents acoustic sets. Free. 7.30pm. Call 031 312 0755.
THURSDAY
• Durban City Hall, Pixley Ka Seme (West) St, Durban, presents KZN Philharmonic. Conductor: Daniel Bocio. 7.30pm. R55 to R220 at Computicket.
• Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Rd, Morningside, presents the Peter Auret Trio. 7pm. R80 includes a drink. Call 031 303 8398.
• Salty Rits hosts Open Mic at Harlequins, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 8pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
• Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Durban, presents Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua every Thursday. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.
• To be featured in the Gig Guide, e-mail all gig-related details to [email protected]; subject: gig guide, by Wednesday.
GIG OF THE WEEK
Vocal Queens
Mandisa Dlanga, Faith Kekana and Stella Khumalo in concert
Lacoste Lounge (Sunday)
On Sunday, the Headroom Studios begin their 2015 circuit with three singers who are often seen providing backing vocals for top artists. They are Mandisa Dlanga, Faith Kenana and Stella Khumalo who will perform at the Lacoste Lounge in Kwa-Mashu and also visit Nwabi High School in Engonyameni for a free school concert and workshop.
A press release states that these vocalists have wowed audiences with their versatile repertoire, performing with the likes of Victor Ntoni, Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbuli, Angelique Kidjo, Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba.
On their upcoming visit to KZN, the vocalists said: “It’s time to come together again, thank those who supported us back then, give them a gift of feel-good nostalgia and connect with new, younger audiences”.
The press release further states that this performance offers their audience the dynamism and energy of original ’80s and ’90s internationally renowned
South African sounds while encapsulating the nuances of
the individual songstress’ characters, with individual performances and magnetic harmonising. Their music spans many genres from mbaqanga,
funk and jazz to good old adult contemporary. – Tonight Reporter
• Lacoste Lounge, E 1137 Ntombela Rd, KwaMashu. 1.30pm. R50 at the door. Bookings: 074 804 5703.