Gig Guide — 6 June
Local, lekker music as well as far-out acoustic sessions, international stars and techno parties.
Woes Rand — Progressive rock in the ‘burbs or fancy schmancy acoustic sounds over a four course meal. You decide.
Wednesday 4 June
Don’t miss the My Band Project gigs at Roodepoort Theatre in Christiaan de Wet Road. The project takes six youth bands and six DJs and puts them into a six months programme where the bands will have workshops conducted by music industry leaders to educate them about the music business. Each band or DJ must host one performance where they will be provided with the venue and assisted with marketing at no cost. Entrance to the Basement Theatre costs only R20 per person. The show starts at 7 pm. For more information contact Masim on 011 047 7455 or via email at masim@youthartsfestival.co.za .
Wednesday 4 June
Listen to blues at its best at Chicago’s Piano Bar in Honey Crest Shopping Centre, Randpark Ridge. Redhand will keep you toe-tappin’ all evening. A great night to spend with friends. There is no entrance charge and the show starts at 6 pm. For more information contact Kathy Holls on 011 794 3383 or via email on kathyholls@gmail.com .
Thursday 5 June
Be at Aruba Lounge on Malibongwe Drive, Northriding, for a techno party not to be missed. Sick Notes provides a weenight clubbing option to the underground-hungry and synthesiser-starved EDM fans of Johannesburg. Every week provides something different with fresh line-ups and new talent. Entrance is free and it starts at 9 pm. For more information contact Ryan on 082 604 5597 or via email at ryan@arubalounge.co.za .
Thursday 5 June
Favour the Brave presents Koji live at Wolves on Corlett Drive, Illovo. Every Thursday night at WOlves the best of the best in local music acts is showcased at Howl. Koji will be supported by special guest star, Lacey May. The party starts at 7 pm and bands will play from 9 pm. There is no entrance fee but a tip jar to keep in mind. For more information contact Wolves on 011 447 2360 or via email at hello@wolves.co.za .
Saturday 7 June
If you haven’t seen them live yet don’t miss Shadowclub playing an acoustic set at Saartjie se Garage on 2nd Avenue in Melville. Experience this rock band live and unplugged like never before. Tickets cost R290 per person and inludes a four-course dinner. For more information contact Saartjie se Garage on 082 830 8201 or via email at saartjiesegarage@gmail.com .
Saturday 7 June
If you’re a lover of progressive rock, don’t miss this exciting set of live bands at Rumours Lounge in Weltevreden Park. The TerraZAR, Tyre Fire, Savage Lucy, Paving the Labyrinth, Poverty of Ideals and New Earth will be keeping it local and lekker. Bands start at 6 pm and entrance costs R50 per person for guys and R40 per person for girls. For more information contact Matthew or Billy on 079 969 4983 or 074 414 6084 or via email at progcastsa@gmail.com .
