TONIGHT
l Hazelmere Dam present the Fun in the Sun Festival until Sunday with more than 100 live acts. R420 for a full weekend pass at Computicket or Checkers stores, R250 for a day pass at the gate. Visit fitsfest.co.za.
l The Winston Pub, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood, present The Misfits with Fultronbass, Icarus, Spek and more. 8pm. R30 before 10pm and R40 thereafter. Call 031 201 2652.
l Zack’s at North Beach host DJ Amigo Santana and guest DJs. 7pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
l Rocca Bar, 7 Cobham Grove, Morningside, present Angels and Demons with DJ Eazy, Keegan Beats, Shane V and more. R50, VIP R150. 8pm. Call 082 561 8889.
l Zack’s, Windermere Centre, 117 Lillian Ngoyi Rd, present acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
l 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, present old-school Fridays with DJ Preggie and the band Fearless. 9pm. R80. Call 071 515 4995.
l Fultronbass, Harvey Dent, James, Justin Mentel, Ash Fiction, Syzo B, Hendrik Joerges, Bhashkar, Sui-Psy-D, Shugga, Alex M, Bjorn Mohr And Bazman at Kulture Dance Club, 16 Walls Ave, Stamfordhill. R50. Call 082 893 7596.
TOMORROW
l Live – the Venue, 166 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, Morningside, present Locals Only with Gugz and The Bam Bam, Fools of Fate, Abbey Grange, Home Bru’d and Catlike Thieves. R50 at Ticibox or R70 at door. Call 082 967 2179.
l Club Altitude, 25 Silver Ave, Stamford Hill, present The Durban Pride Jol which celebrates gay pride. Hosted by Madam Malaika. 9pm. R80 to R150 at Quicket.
l The Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood, present Feedback (CT), Steve Roets, Warren Rhodes and more. 8.30pm. R60 to R100. Call 031 201 9959.
l Boulevard Nightclub, 153 Florida Rd, Morningside, present Bent Durban Pride after party with DJs Franky, Yolz, Cee Smooth and Lee Smallz. R50. Call 082 976 7997.
l Westville Theatre Club, St James Ave, Westville, present The Hinds Brothers. 7.30pm. Visit westvilletheatreclub.co.za.
l The Lounge, 226 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, Morningside, present Size Queen: Gay Pride after party with Veranda Panda and DJ Monstrosity. 9pm. R100. Call 031 303 9022.
l DLI Hall, 5 DLI Ave, Greyville, present the Dukes Combo Benefit dance featuring some Dukes classics and a stroll down memory lane. 7pm. R175 at Computicket
l Wahooz, uShaka, Bell St, present Afritude. Noon to 4pm. Free. all 031 328 8000.
l Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini Rd, Musgrave, present live music till late tonight, and tomorrow. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
l Join DJ Redeye – South African reggae DJ national champion – at Cool Runnings, 49 Milne St, Durban. 9pm. Free. Call 084 701 6912.
l Bruce Eaves and Heather Groove play Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Durban. Part of the Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua every Saturday. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.
l Feedback, Steve Roets, Warren Rhodes, Marc T, Allistair Lundall, Martin McHale, Claudio, Roddy Rogan, Ty Campbell, Will, Slim Beats, Nemesis and others at Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood. R60 before 10pm, R80 before 11pm and R100 thereafter. See http://www.theorigin.co.za.
l Rocca Bar, 7 Cobham Grove, Morningside, present DJ Eazy, Keegan Beats, Gexxx And Shane V. R50, VIP R150. 8pm. Call 082 561 8889.
l James V, Justin Mentel, I Am Rogue, Mr Black, Hendrik Joerges, Shugga, Bjorn Mohr, Bhashkar, Mellow Fellow, Terry Aronis, Nomadik and others at Kulture Dance Club, 16 Walls Ave, Stamfordhill. R50. Call 082 893 7596.
SUNDAY
l Church of the Monastery, 1 Abbot Francis Rd, Mariannhill, present Baroque 2000’s concert with soprano, Bronwen Forbay. 3pm. R120 at the door. Call Michel at 082 303 5241 or e-mail [email protected].
l Salty Rits at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff. 1pm. Free. R5 parking for non-members. Call 031 467 3136 for reservations.
l Wahooz, uShaka, Bell St, present The Warren Brothers. Free. Call 031 328 8000.
l Moyo’s uShaka, 1 Bell St, Durban, presents The Meditators performing reggae classics and original music from 1pm to 6pm. Free. For table bookings call 031 332 0606.
l Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini Rd, Musgrave, present bangra dance lessons followed by a Bollywood supper club. From 3pm. Call 031 208 3684.
l New York Restaurant and Bar, 101 Innes Rd, Morningside, host deep house music. 2pm. Free. Call 031 312 9605.
l BAT Centre, Afriportico Jazz Lounge, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), presents jazz sundowners. 3pm to 5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.
l Zack’s, Windermere Centre, 117 Lillian Ngoyi Rd, present jazz and R&B hosted by 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. Call 084 446 3581.
l Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini Rd, Musgrave, present karaoke. 8pm. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
TUESDAY
l Durban Jewish Centre, 44 KE Masinga Rd, present Baroque 2000. This recital features 17 orchestral performers and is directed by Michel Schneuwly. 7.30pm. Members, R60; non-members, R70 and orchestral and students, R20. E-mail [email protected].
l Oscar’s, Stephen Dlamini Rd, Musgrave, present jazz lessons with Lawrence Perumal at 7pm. Then catch live music with George from Tomorrow World. Free. Call 031 208 3684.
l Zack’s, Shop 23, Wilson’s Wharf, 14 Boatmans Rd, present Open Mic. Free. 7.30pm to 10pm. Call 031 305 1677.
WEDNESDAY
l Absolute, 258 Florida Rd, Morningside, present Beat the Clock Wednesdays with a mid-week explosion. 8pm. Call 082 893 7596.
l Tokio Nightclub, Harvey Rd, presents New School Movement – student night with DJ Amigo and friends. R56. Call 031 312 9255.
THURSDAY
l Open Mic with Salty Rits at Harlequin’s Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 1pm. Free, but R5 per car parking fee for non-members. Call 084 446 3581.
l Playhouse Company, Anton Lembede St, present The Avenue Block Party with Glen Lewis and Unathi. 7.30pm. R180 at Comouticket
l Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221 A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, present Serious Jazz Sessions at Bertoua. 4pm. Free. Call 031 828 1979.
l To be featured in the Gig Guide, please e-mail all gig-related details to [email protected]; subject: “gig guide”, by 9am on Wednesday.
GIG OF THE WEEK
Gangs of Ballet
The Barnyard Theatre, Gateway (tonight)
FANS of the Durban band, Gangs Of Ballet, will be glad to know they can see the group perform at the Barnyard Theatre tonight.
They will perform material off their yet-to-be-released new album, along with their known hits. On the Barnyard Theatre’s website, it states that the five-time Sama-nominated and MTV Mama award-winning band members are each accomplished musicians in their own right. They have combined their individual musical tastes and styles to create a sound that is fresh. Their music, which boasts a vibrant energy and intriguing melodies, cannot be pinned to a specific genre, but rather experiments with a mix of alternative, melodic, anthemic, electronic and dance sounds.
Gangs Of Ballet seek to stimulate the musically-minded while also providing those merely seeking a good time with a good reason to dance.
In February, the band announced the departure of bassist Hardus de Beer to focus on his career as a chiropractor, and are now a trio.
They are working on their new album, set for release soon. The band recently performed as the supporting act for US band, One Republic’s tour in Joburg and Cape Town. – Tonight Reporter
l Tickets cost R130. Call 031 566 3045 or visit www.barnyard.durban.