TONIGHT
lRob Taylor & Pete “Bones” Ball at the Keg & Eagle, Hendrik Potgieter St, from 8pm. Sing along with all your favourite songs. Free. Tel: 011 475 2427.
lMusos Jam Nite at O’Hagan’s, cnr Baker and Harris sts, Edenglen, Edenvale, bottom of the Orion Building. 8pm. Backline equipment provided. Parking. Free. Tel: 082 719 0605 or e-mail [email protected]
lFetish at Arcade Empire, Highway St, cnr Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria. 8.30pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 087 980 3531.
lOld School Music Sessions with Sosh Radio DJs, Morula Casino and Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. 7pm. Free entry. Tel: 012 799 0000.
lThe Crystal Boudoir cabaret show at Morula Casino and Hotel, Razoos, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. 10pm, 11.30pm. Free entry. Tel: 012 799 0000.
lMembership at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R30. 9pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
TOMORROW
lRichard Thompson at Gilroy’s Pub, Ngwenya Glass Village, cnr Beyers Naudé Drive, off R114, Muldersdrift. 1pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 796 3020 or 073 357 2897.
lBrian Chubb (specialises in jazz and blues music for the evening) at Lesvos Restaurant and Deli, Farrarmere Shopping Centre, cnr Bayley and Sheridan sts, Benoni. 7pm. Free. Tel: 011 849 6448. And Wednesday.
lAfropop with Melo at Morula Casino & Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. 9pm to midnight. Free entry. Tel: 012 799 0000.
lKabaal and Flint ‘n’ tinder at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R40. 9pm. For details, call 012 345 3602.
SUNDAY
lPeter B at Gilroy’s Pub, Ngwenya Glass Village, cnr Beyers Naudé Drive, off R114, Muldersdrift. 1pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 796 3020 or 073 357 2897.
lSunday Jazz with Medleko at Morula Casino & Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. Free. 3pm to 6pm. Tel: 012 799 0000.
lMike Rowe and Ko-Ko, with special guest artist Sez Adamson (pedal steel/guitar/vocals), at Saloon Route 66, Hartbeeshoek Road, Hartbeespoort Dam. 10am to 3pm. Call 083 372 8118 or 083 261 2602.
lThe Rock vs Metal II gig featuring Occam’s Razor, Glen’s End, Burning Blue, Kiss for Goodbye, Leven and Predomination at Rumours, shop 20 Palm Court, Cornelius St, Weltevreden Park. Tel: 079 825 7995.
lDJ Mondli’s Birthday Party at Lesakeng Shisanyama, cnr Park and Jubilee sts, Kempton Park. With record label Soul Candi’s DJ Fistaz Mixwell from midnight to 2am. Cooler boxes allowed before 3pm. Free and dress smart. Tel: 071 964 2945.
TUESDAY
lRoy Schoombie’s Musos’ Jam Nite at O’Hagan’s Rock Cottage, cnr Christiaan de Wet and John Vorster rds, Welte- vreden Park. Get on the mic and do your thing. 8pm. Free. Tel: 073 152 7831.
WEDNESDAY
lComedy Evening at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R30. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
THURSDAY
lKaraoke with Lorenzo Jooste, at Morula Casino & Hotel, Lethabong Tavern, Molefe Makinta (Lucas Mangope) Highway, Mabopane. Free. 9pm to midnight. Tel: 012 799 0000.
lErik-L at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R30. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
lOpen Mic Nite. TJ’s Acoustic Club, Mark’s Park, Judith Rd, Emmarentia, 8pm. R25. Tel: 079 729-0294. Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook. com/#!/pages/TJs-Music-Club
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GIG OF THE WEEK:
Bongeziwe Mabandla
The Ascot Boutique, Norwood
(Tomorrow)
Bongeziwe Mabandla (pictured) is one of South Africa’s well-kept secrets. Well, that’s the problem right there, isn’t it? How can a musician who makes great music aspire to be a secret? Something is definitely wrong.
After studying the music industry for a few years, Mabandla made the call to release his debut album because he felt he was ready.
But whether the market was ready is another story because someone in his camp clearly does not give a damn when it comes to promoting this youngster, who has incredible talent and potential.
Okay, so you might be wondering why I am going on and on about this singer/songwriter and the answer to that lies in his aforementioned debut offering, Umlilo, an African traditional folk offering that will blow your socks off.
Yes, who, from the top of your head, is young and doing folk music? That’s what I thought.
Mabandla takes you back to a time when music was simple and came from the soul. His craft is a fusion of Xhosa folk rhythms that are mixed with contemporary sounds and hints of mbaqanga, soul and hip hop. If you tell me you have heard his music, I’d have to say you’re lying.
So, if you haven’t heard this man do his thing, make your way tomorrow to The Ascot Boutique (59 Grant Ave, Norwood).
It’s free and all your food and drink needs will be on sale.
Info: 011 483 3371 or e-mail [email protected]