Gig Guide — 4 July 2014
Jazz and rap are included this week, just to spice things up.
Woes Rand — Jazz and rap are included this week, just to spice things up. Don’t worry, though, your favourite events are still all right here.
Thursday 3 July
Don’t miss Ragga Nights at Bassline in Newtown. Johannesburg is the place to be on a Thursday. Party with Jah Seed, Admiral and Bobotical. The party starts at 9pm and entrance costs R80 per person. For more information contact Bassline on 011 838 9142 or via email at info@bassline.co.za.
Thursday 3 July
Every Thursday is Howl night at Wolves. They host the best in up-and-coming local music. This week, all the way from Australia, Tom Thum and Jamie MacDowell will be performing. One is good with his fingers, the other is good with his mouth! MacDowell and Thum are two honest, unpolished but highly skilled performers, simply doing what they love. MacDowell’s brand of heartfelt songwriting and melodic finger-work is elevated when combined with Thum’s heavy hitting, world-class beatboxing. Entrance is free of charge. For more information contact Wolves on 011 447 2360 or via email at hello@wolves.co.za.
Friday 4 July
Join the crowd at Amuse Café for an evening of sound experimentation like you’ve never heard before. Johannesburg-based Albino Beach has been experimenting with the instrumental genre for more than seven years and is acknowledged as one of South Africa’s more diverse live music acts. Having started as a three-piece in 2007, Albino Beach released its début, self-titled EP with American label Forgotten Empire Records the following year, which garnered the band interest globally. After a two-year hiatus, Albino Beach returns with a six-piece outfit, featuring acclaimed violinist Waldo Alexander and Serbian noise guitarist Nenad Djelic. The band is known for fusing various genres including free jazz, post and progressive rock, Afro beat, funk and electronica. The show starts at 8pm and costs R60 per person. For more information contact Amuse Café at 084 555 5252 or via email at amuse@lantic.net.
Friday 4 July
Slide guitar, harmonica, African blues guitar stylings and soul vocals all feature in the fresh and vibrant roots sound of Robin Auld. As an award-winning artist with an international CV spanning 20 albums, he is a powerful and accomplished performer. The show starts at 7pm and booking is essential. Tickets cost R250 per person and includes a welcome drink, dinner and dessert. For more information contact Hotspot Concerts on 082 478 9555 or via email at info@hotspotconcerts.co.za.
Saturday 5 July
My Band Project Finale at Roodepoort Theatre. Catch the My Band Project Finale on Saturday in the Roodepoort Theatre’s Main Auditorium. The final line-up of Quintisential, Nongoma VS The Groove, Thee Apex and BeVonk the Band is not to be missed. The event is made possible by Roodepoort Theatre, Joburg City Theatres, Lunika Productions, Shaw Music Studios and Music Mate. The show starts at 5pm and tickets cost R50 per person. For more information contact Nevolan Reddy on 011 674 1356 or via email at nevolan@roodepoorttheatre.com.
Sunday 6 July
There is no better way to unwind on a Sunday than at Chicago’s Piano Bar. With a live band at 3pm, Dj Mike at 4pm and DJ Tony followed by saxophone sessions, there is not much more you could ask for on a Sunday afternoon. Come along and enjoy. Entrance is free of charge. For more information contact Kathy Holls on 011 794 3383 or via email at kathyholls@gmail.com.
