TONIGHT
• Jazz and African Music Nights with Elemotho and Zama Sapeta at the State Theatre, Rendevous, 320 Pretorius St, Church Square, Pretoria CBD. 8pm. R100 at Computicket. Tel: 012 392 4282.
• Acoustic Keys featuring Andries Botha and Marius Marais at Café Barcelona, Elardus Park Centre, Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R100. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
• Ensomnia: Dean Fuel, Rocca and Martini, Kyle Cassim, Mike Savv, Nick Essential, Vato Kayde, Sobrado and others at MiHouse, 36 Roger St, Selby. R100 at www.webtickets.com, R150 at the door. 8pm. Tel: 079 957 5161.
• Temple Of Doom: Goat Throne, Mad God and Corax at Amuse Cafe, cnr 4th Ave and 5th St, Linden. 7pm. R30. Tel: 084 555 5252.
• Guyy and the Fox United Tour (Australia) with Josie Field at POPArt Centre, Main St Life Building, 286 Fox St, Joburg CBD. 8pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 082 472 2559.
• Toy Toy third birthday party with Efdemin, Fabio, G- Force, Dogstarr, Sound Sensible and Andi Dill at And, 36 Stiemens St, Braamfontein. R100 at www.webtickets.com, R120 (normal) and R150 at the door. Tel: 011 447 7996.
• The Fray (US) at Coca-Cola Dome, cnr Olievenhout Ave and North-umberland Rd, North Riding. 7pm. R310 to R510 at Computicket. Tel: 011 794 5800.
TOMORROW
• Celacanto (Spanish rock band) at Café Barcelona, Elardus Park Centre, Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R40. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
• A Night With Kem at Carnival City. Intersection of the N17 toll road, Snake Rd (Heidelberg Rd or R23) and Elsburg Rd (R554), Joburg. 8pm. R495 to R1 455 at Computicket. Tel: 011 898 7000.
• Empire of Desire and Dikelo at Amuse Cafe, cnr 4th Ave and 5th St, Linden. 7.30pm. R30. Tel: 084 555 5252.
• Major League Gardens Social Festival with Black Coffee, DJ Capital, DJ Warras, DJ Dimplez, KO, Khuli Chana, Cassper Nyovest and Ricky Rick at Bidvest Wanderers Cricket Stadium, Corlett Drive, Illovo. Noon. R150, R200 at the door and R500 (VIP) at Computicket. Tel: 011 340 1500.
• Road to Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Celebrating Sibongile Khumalo and Friends featuring Sibongile Khumalo, Kabomo Vilakazi, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and Mimi Ntenjwa at Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways. 8pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 510 7000.
• Max Graham, Vimo, Richard Santana, Zaxx, Metro Ticket, Pimp Squad and a few other deck stunners at Carfax, Newtown Street: Loaded entrance. R120 to R220 at Computicket. Tel: 011 834 9187.
SUNDAY
• Unplugged Sessions with The Slashdogs at Tings an’ Times, Shop No 36, Waterglen Centre, cnr January Masilela (General Louis Botha) and Garsfontein rds, Waterglen. 3pm. Free. Tel: 012 993 0234.
• The Beat Is Sick Vol 4: Penthouse, Otters Pocket, Duchess and Martin Thomas. at Toad Hall,96 Hilton Rd, Linbro Park. Noon. R30. Tel: 010 593 7523.
TUESDAY
• Zami de Wet at Café Barcelona, Elardus Park Centre, Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. 8.30pm. R80. Tel 012 345 3602.
• Field Marshal launch a record label at Kitchener’s Carvery Bar, 5 De Beer St, Braamfontein. 7pm. R30. E-mail: [email protected].
WEDNESDAY
• Fijnwyn Food and Wine Festival at Shokran, Plot 99, Tierpoort (Luiperd St), Pretoria East. R120. 10am. Tel:082 335 5659.
• Heritage Boosh at Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Rd, Emmerentia. 9am. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 486 6011.
• Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Judith Sephuma, Simphiwe Dana, Mi Casa, Jonas Gwangwa and Paul Hanmer in the One Heart Music Festival at Sacred Heart College, 15 Eckstein St, Joburg. 2pm. R150. Tel: 011 487 9000.
THURSDAY
• Red Line Tension at Café Barcelona, Elardus Park Centre, Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R30. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
• Admiral and Jah Seed feature in the Reggae Sessions at Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown. R100. Tel: 011 838 9145.
• Standard Bank Joy of Jazz at Sandton Convention Centre, 161 Maude St, Sandton. 9am. Varied line-up, full programme can be found at www.standardbankarts.co.za/. R750 at Computicket. Tel: 011 882 9272.
• E-mail all gig information, with “gig guide” as subject, to [email protected] or [email protected] by Tuesday. Put ‘gigs’ in subject field.
GIG OF THE WEEK
Shepard Fairey – Hennessy Party
Anti Est. Braamfontein (Tomorrow)
This one is for those who love the finer things in life, those who do not compromise on the quality of their entertainment. If you see them at a party they are sipping on the finest drink and listening to the finest music.
Speaking of music and drink, have you heard how many songs come with a bit of product placement? You must have and if we are going to be honest, the most mentioned brand of alcohol is Hennessy. From Notorious B.I.G’s One More Chance to Jamie Foxx’s Blame It, there is no denying that “the Henny” is part of pop culture and both the young and old are drawn to it.
So you will be happy to know about the Hennessy Very Special gig being hosted by tomorrow by an American DJ, street artist and graphic designer who will be in the country to show us some of his best work.
For those who do not know who Shepard Fairey is, you probably have seen at least one of his works before. In 2008, in support of Barrack Obama’s presidential campaign, the artist painted the iconic “Hope” portrait (Google it).
He also has a love for music and performs under the monikers DJ Diabetic or Emcee Insulin as he is said to be diabetic.
Fairey will be available to sign some cool Hennessy bottles and merchandise. The event starts at and Anti Est. is located at cnr Juta and De Beer Streets, Braamfontein. Tickets are pegged at R695.
Tel: 074 187 2421.