Silence of the Music at The Baxter September 22 – October 03 2010
Top Cape Town artists unite in world musical drama, Silence of the Music “In a world of diversity comes a classic tale of intercultural love united through music.” Leading world-music composer and producer Lynne Holmes-Ganief teams up with renowned theatre director Basil Appollis to create a new magical and exotic world-music drama. The star-studded cast includes Michele Maxwell (Isidingo, Scandal), Loukmaan Adams (District 6 The Musical, Kat and the Kings, Keenan Arrison (Shooting Stars), Farouk Valley-Omar (10 000 BC), Antoinette Blyth (soprano), Yusuf Ganief (Arabic vocalist), Nobuhle Ketelo (traditional African vocalist), Asmina Aleker (Indian Bollywood singer), Belinda Silbert (mezzo soprano), Bienyameen Camroodien (Spanish guitar), François Arzul (violin) and Tony Paco (Tucan Tucan – percussion). The original music includes rich and angelic opera voices, Sufi Arabic prayers, romantic ballads and African chants, all set in a diverse world-music arrangement of epic orchestration, flamenco guitar, Indian tabla and African rhythms.
Dates and Times Preview on Wednesday, 22 September, at 20:00 Opens on Thursday, 23 September, at 20:00 Thereafter Tuesday–Sunday at 20:00 Duration: 90 minutes Price: R120
Discounts: (Tuesday–Thursday only) UCT staff, students, senior citizens and block bookings of 10 or more: R100
For discounted block bookings (entire house), charities, schools, corporate bookings and fundraisers, please contact one of the following: Sharon Alexander 021 680 3962 or sharon.alexander@uct.ac.za Carmen Kearns 021 680 3993 or carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Not Just Jazz Wednesday 8 September 2010 at Lounge 021 at Swingers Jazz Club in Wetton. The weekly event features 4 live, local bands playing refreshingly good music on the backdrop of jazz, blended with hip hop, neo soul, RnB and house music.
Live musicians and artists are welcome to attend and support live Cape Town music. Bands confirmed for the launch event includes Level 5 (previously from Brown Suga), Q-Drive and Excellent Jazz, with special guests and party DJ’s. If its your birthday or celebrating something, feel free to call the venue and book a table at no extra charge.
Musicians and bands wishing to perform can contact 082 709 2433, or drop your demo at the venue.
Good Hope fm and M-Net in association with Graça are proud to present the 14th annual Nando’s Cape Town Comedy Festival. It is the largest and most credible comedy project on the African Continent and has presented over 160 international acts to well over 100 000 audiences, placing it firmly amongst the top 5 comedy events in the world.
Trevor Noah (31 Aug to 5 Sept only)
Jonathon Arons
Bobby Lee
Ian Bagg
Orny Adams
Ava Vidal (7 to 19 Sept only)
Mo Mandel
Dave Thornton
Tuesday 31 August to Saturday 18 September at 20h00.
Friday 17 and Saturday 18 September at 22h30.
Sunday 5, 12 and 19 September at 18h00.
It’s been a crazy 4 weeks with the World Cup and all that and now winter has finally come. KOL’s got some heat to keep y’all warm for this month.
On July 31st, KOL will feature one of Cape Town’s soulful bands… Soul Noir.
If you are a lover of live music, well, this one is especially for you.
Soul Noir is a neo-soul cover band, started in late 2009, and have been slowly gaining momentum since. Their repetoir consists MAINLY of neo-jazzy-soul tunes by the like of Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Les Nubian, and also some songs by South African singers like Zama Jobe and Lira.
Ill Human Nati Getuies will be bringing that raw KaapseFlakte raps. For all you raw Cape heads, hears something to sink your teeth in… but don’t bite.
Mingus & The Goodfellas aka Kool Out Trio will be providing the nights live sound with some Hip Hop, Funk and Jazz flavor.
Also, for all you MC’s, there will be a live band open mic so get your scrips right.
DJ Raiko & DJ I.D. will be on the 1s and 2s bringing you the best in Hip Hop flavors.
Finally, for all you b-boys and b-girls… there’s R500… that’s right…
R500 up for grabs on a 2 on 2 battle, as well as Butan Gear.
To enter simply sms your name to: 072 921 1345or email:- kool.out.lounge@gmail.com. All participants gain free access to the event. let us know as soon as you can.
A flagship night of the 16, plus year old Swingers Jazz Club in Wetton, Cape Town. With too many guest jazz musicians and artists to mention, the venue has hosted the biggest names in Jazz Music. From Joe Sample to Jonathan Butler, basically if you play or love jazz music, you would have been to Swingers, to be mesmerized by the music and vibe of Cape Town jazz music and its people.
The house band comprises of Alvyn Dyers,Denver Furness, Alistair Andrews and Kyle Shepherd, with guest performances from muso’s from all over the world, jamming live on stage.
Table Bookings are recommended. Call 021 762 2443 or email swingers@absamail.co.za to reserve your seat.
Dinner & Wine Menu available.
PS. Do not forget about the Sunday Cabaret with Leslie Klein-smith and his band. Hosted by Clarence Ford (Heart 104.9fm)
One of the longest running jazz clubs in Cape Town. Situated in Wetton on the Cape Flats, this venue offers live entertainment and dinner on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings.
SIGNAL RESTAURANT
Cape TownSignal Restaurant has been created to stay ahead of global trends and deliver a unique combination of mouth watering dishes that reflect the many cultures that helped to shape Cape Town’s heritage.
The Rainbow Room, Cape Town’s newest Music Venue is located in the heart of the Cape Town CBD in the upmarket established Mandela Rhodes Place Lifestyle Centre.
Mandela Rhodes Place 23 Church Street
They made it through the first round and have returned to Cape Town for their Victory Tour at Grand West’s Grand Arena on Sunday 4 July at 15h00 and Monday 5 July at 20h00. You can look forward to a thrilling game once again, with our beloved comedians giving their all for South Africa and performing to unite the nation through laughter.
The line up includes Coach Markos Santanos Bankos, Captain Barry Hilton and the players Trevor “Delicious”, Noah, Nik “Bokkie” Rabinowitz, Loyiso “Laduuuma” Gola, Marc ‘Long Shot’ Lottering, Kagiso ‘Kaka’ Ladiga, John ‘Die Voël’ Vlismas. As you would have noticed, the selection has remained the same with none of our players receiving a red card.
Make sure you have your Bafunny face on and join us for some good fun and laughter. Doors open an hour before each show and an age restriction of 16 and older applies. Tickets are available from Computicket between R120 and R200 with discounts for group bookings of 10 or more.
Time: Doors open an hour earlier
Venue: Grand West’s Grand Arena
Tickets: Tickets are priced between R120 and R200 with discounts for bookings of 10 or more
The main cities of South Africa will host the Pacha Ibiza World Tour at the end of June.
After the success of the Pacha Ibiza parties in the Far East and main cities of Europe (Rome, Berlin, Hasselt, etc) the World Tour wouldn’t miss the trendiest country at the moment.
The occasion commences on Wednesday 23rd June when an icon to the Madrid House scene, JP Candela, new resident DJ at Pacha Ibizaand Goldfish live the local boys from Cape Town, Dominic Peters and David Poole, whose genre-defying mix of jazzy house beats and searing live performances have allowed them to launch head first into the worldwide Dance Music consciousness, take to the helm of Club Origin in Durban for their first of three South African shows.
The Pacha Ibiza crew including the audacious Pacha dancers then will head to Vaudeville on Friday 25th June in Cape Town for a party that is sure to host attendees groove to the dance beats of our DJs. On Saturday 26th June sees the crew make the closing party of this tour in South Africa that will bring the summer spirit of Ibiza to a close in Taboo in Johannesburg.
Pacha Ibiza for its personality and style has become through the years an authentic emblem for clubbing culture. Fun is guaranteed on this occasion to enjoy a nonstop dancing session that will ensure the Balearic vibe flows right into this year´s World Cup Host.
To win tickets to this event, simply answer the following questions.
Voted House DJ of the Year, Jojoflores will be in Cape Town this month, with performances in Joburg as well, for the Southern African Music Conference and more club gigs.
Cape Town venue and date only disclosed to ticket holders. The Gotsoul Sessions Cape Town is a private event, and tickets are limited.
Kool Out Live back up on the block.
A flagship night of the 16, plus year old Swingers Jazz Club in Wetton, Cape Town. With too many guest jazz musicians and artists to mention, the venue has hosted the biggest names in Jazz Music. From Joe Sample to Jonathan Butler, basically if you play or love jazz music, you would have been to Swingers, to be mesmerized by the music and vibe of Cape Town jazz music and its people.
