Classical is the flavour for this week, but it ends with a bang! DJ Sammy, whose Heaven has reached platinum status, is featured at 3-30 on Thursday.
Tickets are R50 from Idols, Musgrave Centre. Read more next week.
The KwaZulu-Natal Youth Orchestra performs at Westville Boys' High School tonight. Music starts at 6pm and don't forget your picnic goodies. Call 031 266 8584.
The Gateway Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Palm Court, Gateway at 4pm on Sunday. There is no charge for attending. Call 031 566 2332.
Pianist Christopher Duigan plays Chopin at 3.30pm at the Church of the Ascension in Hilton on Sunday (033 343 3012), and again at Gateway's Grillroomcafé at 7pm on Monday. Entrance is R110. Call 031 566 5321.
Today
Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, University of Natal: Musicians from Sweden in concert from 5.15pm. Call 031 260 3385.
Chasers Bar, Thousand Hills Hotel: Salty Dog from 7.30pm. Call Joan at 082 726 4334.
Cliffy's, Pietermaritzburg: Beth Reporting and Deja Vu from 7pm. Entrance is R10. Call 083 994 3940.
Fat Tuesdays, 148 Point Road, Durban: PHAT after 10pm. Call Alan at 072 246 2320.
Hillcrest Sports Club, Hospital Road: Justin Lee from 6.30pm. Call 031 765 3994.
Home, Windermere Road, Morningside: DJ Toine and Mr Min. Call 031 303 3694.
Hot Rock Café, Amanzimtoti: DV8 at 8pm. Call 031 904 2101.
New Light, North Beach: Kombi Zidubu with afro-jazz and soul from 8pm.
Call 031 332 4117.
Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club, Pinetown: Zwakala at 5pm. Call 083 463 8044.
The Red Baron, Old Fort Road: Norma Gold. Call 031 332 5205.
TransAfrica Express, Bat Centre: Vincent Mtetwa Trio at 6pm. Call 031 332 0804.
Wave House, Gateway: Reggae night featuring Da Meditators and Da Island Crew. Call Dallas at 031 570 9244.
Tomorrow
Bat Centre, Small Craft Harbour: Knock-out round of the Slam Poetry competition features Keith Kunene, Mputlana waBofelo, Ayanda-Beryl Thusi, Xolani Sithole and Jabulani Ndwandwe. Call 083 364 8312.
Burn, Umbilo: See story above.
Home, Windermere Road, Morningside: DJ Gavin Hall.
Call 031 303 3694.
Hot Rock Café, Amanzimtoti: Slipstream from 8pm. Call 031 904 2101.
New Light Tavern, North Beach: The Tony Darrell Trio from 1.30pm. Jazz and fusion with Zwakala at 8pm. Call 031 332 4117.
Pistols Saloon, Ramsgate: Reflex from 8.30pm. Call 083 727 8480.
Thatchers, Parkview Hotel: Now and Then at 8pm. Call 031 337 4311.
Zacks, Wilson's Wharf: Error Nine from 2.30pm. Call 031 305 1677.
Sunday
Bellair Hotel: Tony Darrell Trio at 12.30pm. Call 031 465 6865.
Home, Windermere Road, Morningside: Djs Ian and dN from 7pm. Call 031 303 3694.
Hot Rock Café, Amanzimtoti: Spanish Talk from noon.
Call 031 904 2101.
Matador Restaurant, Durban North: Pianist Les Dolley at 12.30pm. Call Lise at 031 563 0533.
New Light Tavern, North Beach: Butch and Ken. Call Bheki at 031 332 4117.
Shlurp, Pinetown: Bytesize at 4pm and Reflex at 8pm. Call 083 727 8480.
Thatchers, Parkview Hotel: Now and Then at 3pm. Call 031 337 4311.
The Red Baron, Old Fort Road: Salty Dog. Call 031 465 2577.
TransAfrica Express, Bat Centre: Afro-jazz with the Ndiko Xaba Quartet from 3pm.
Call 031 332 0804.
Zacks, Musgrave: Lounge Act from 4pm to 8.30pm. Call 031 201 4768.
Zacks, Wilson's Wharf: "The Cat and the Fiddle" from 9am to noon. Call 031 305 1677.
Monday
Durban Folk Club, Montclair: Bullet Proof from Botha's Hill is featured at 8pm. Call Fiona at 031 776 3458.
Howard College Theatre, University of Natal: Piano recital by Benjamin Fourie at 12.15pm plays works by Etienne van Rensburg and Stefans Grove. Call 031 260 3353.
Tuesday
Hot Rock Café, Amanzimtoti: Flipside at 8pm. Call 031 904 2101.
Rivets, The Durban Hilton: The Gerald Sloane Trio at 7.30pm. Call 031 336 8100.
Wednesday
Howard College Theatre, University of Natal: Lieder recital by Nomthandazo Mkize (mezzo soprano) and Andrew Warburton at 12.30pm. Call 031 260 3353.
Hot Rock Café, Amanzimtoti: LMB at 8pm. Call 031 904 2101.
Zacks, Musgrave: John Edwards and Debi Mari from 7pm. (031 201 4768)
Thrusday
New Light Tavern, North Beach: Reggae night with Soul Revival Sound System from 8pm. Call 031 332 4117.
Rivets, Durban Hilton Hotel: Afro-jazz quartet Consonance led by guitarist Nhlahla Mnikathi. Doors open at 8pm. Call 031 336 8100.
The Jam, Cock 'n Tail, Margate: Cape Town-based trio Peculiar People. Call 082 496 3545.
Details to Colleen Els on fax 031 308 2398
or email: [email protected] Monday.