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.
Make your way to Franschhoek, South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of July, where locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual Bastille Festival.
The Franschhoek Wine Valley has throughout the years been linked with the pursuit of freedom, as the destination where the French Huguenots sought refuge from persecution. Aside from the European legacy, the connection with freedom is also evident in a local context with the Drakenstein Prison (formerly Victor Verster), the prison from which the iconic Nelson Mandela was released, situated between Franschhoek and Paarl. This year in particular will be more significant as it commemorates the 20th anniversary of Mr Mandela’s release from the exact prison.
And 2010 will without a doubt be a year of celebrations. Taking into account that South Africa will be winding down from the hype and festivities of World Cup 2010, what better way to paint the town red, white and blue and join in ‘A Celebration of Freedom’. Not forgetting, it’s the only time of the year you’ll be forgiven for wearing a beret.
The Food and Wine Marquee open from 12 noon until 5pm, is always the focal point which draws people to the hub of activity, where visitors can sample fine wines from some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Sample a wide selection of cuisine, ranging from: oysters, sushi, local and French cheeses to charcuterie, hand-made chocolates and salmon trout from the area.
Not to be missed is the festival’s comprehensive sporting element featuring the usual, popular traditions and activities of: boules, Franschhoek minstrel parade, kiddies’ soccer, a barrel-rolling contest and a fun run. A farmers’ market, craft market stalls, musicians and children’s activities are also included in the line up of festival celebrations. For those wanting to appreciate French heritage in comfort, the Screening Room at Le Quartier Français will be screening French movies throughout the weekend.
Known throughout the world for its fine cuisine, Franschhoek’s award-winning restaurants will also be offering special menus exclusively prepared for this annual Festival.
So, with something for everyone, make a weekend of your visit, taking full advantage of the many Bastille accommodation packages on offer. Come celebrate the universal triumph of freedom. C’est la vie!
COST
An R100.00 per person entrance fee allows you access to the Food and Wine Marquee, which includes a tasting glass and a complimentary booklet containing 5 tasting coupons. Thereafter all tastings will be charged on consumption.
BOOKINGS
Tickets can be purchased through www.webtickets.co.za, but hurry as tickets are limited. Once the marquee is full no further patrons will be admitted.
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
Jojoflores has come a long way from his humble Montreal roots.
Today, House Music’s “Mixed Tape King” has achieved global reach, and is now a tireless ambassador of soulful dance music to every corner of the world.
In addition to being one of the genre’s most respected DJ’s;
Jojoflores is also CEO of Gotsoul Records and founder of the infamous Therapy soirees – now enjoyed in 7 cities worldwide from Cape Town to San Francisco and Toronto. Along the way, he’s found time to open up a club, own a record shop, and produce numerous records and CD’s.
Jojoflores’ reputation for rocking a dance floor has rewarded him with multiple residencies at famed clubs world-wide, including New York City’s Cielo; Nikki Beach Miami; Deep in Los Angeles; Lotus in Hawaii; along with venues in Melbourne, Dubai, Brazil, Santorini & Athens. He was voted “Best International DJ” 4 years running by NYC’s Undaground Archives.
His dedication and hard work have also garnered him a corporate client list which includes MAC Cosmetics, Apple, Hugo Boss, Vanity Fair, Puma, Details Magazine, Banana Republic, Cadillac, and The Delano Hotel. He has headlined events with Wyclef Jean, Jody Watley, K-OS, Jazzy Jeff and not to mention he’s become D-Squared’s go-to DJ in Canada.
Jojoflores’ last visit to South Africa was nothing less than inspirational, dropping tracks that almost caused me collapse on the dance floor. Rocking a beautiful, intimate crowd with Deep House classics, re-edits and a remix of a Bjork hit, created a list of excited facebook friends, awaiting his return soon after.
Well, its now 2 years later, and its officially confirmed… Jojoflores is in the building! After been invited as a guest speaker, and international DJ for the Southern African Music Conference to be held in Joburg next month, this truly inspirational DJ will perform a mind-blowing 3 hour set on 24 June 2010 at a ‘cosy’ Cape Town’ venue to be disclosed, exclusive to ticket holders.
Peep this video to witness the fitness of Jojoflores, as he rocked Toronto with fellow DJ and world famous producer Dennis Ferrer at The century Room just last week.
For more info on this event email info@capetownnightlife.net with your name and contact details. A lovely lady will then be contacting you, shortly after we have confirmed your details.
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Ocean Drive, Time Out (NYC), Elle Quebec, Montreal Mirror, Soul by the Pound (Montreal Mirror), Montreal Hour, Montreal Voir, Montreal Gazette, Winnipeg Free Press, Ottawa Sun, Eye Magazine (Toronto), Now Magazine (Toronto), Pulse (Now Toronto), Klublife (Toronto), Nitelife (Montreal), Canadian Post, Georgia Straight (Vancouver), Audrey (Asian Women’s lifestyle mag., USA), Juice (Singapore), Cleo (Singapore), ABS-CBN TV (Philippines), Radionova (Paris), & FASHION Magazine, Canada.
DISCOGRAPHY:
1. Co-produced with Rom — Isley Brothers “Speachless” jamsteady remix (Promo Release Only)
2. Add. arrangements on Miles Moore’s remix of Osunlade & Jaffa’s Native Tongue Revisited (gotsoul)
3. Executive Producer: Osunlade feat. Sambas “Obatala Y Oduduwa” (gotsoul)
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.
Events for the 11 to 18 June, 2010 period of the FIFA World Cup, have been finalized.
11 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Jimmy Dludlu, the South African afro-jazz guitarist will be the headline performance at the opening of the tournament on Friday, 11 June. Fans can also watch the games between South Africa vs Mexico at 4pm and France vs Uruguay at 11.30pm on FIFA’s special 74m2 screen. The opening ceremony is at 7.15pm.
12 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Zimbabwean born Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi will light up the stage with his husky voice and distinctive style known to his fans as Tuku Music. Live games can be viewed on the special FIFA screen at 1.30pm, 4pm and 8.30pm.
13 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Cape Town-born Dominic Peters and David Poole, better known as Goldfish, will top the day’s celebrations. Party through the day or catch any of the three games live on the special FIFA screen.
14 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
The hip-hop-soaked tunes of BLK Sonshine take to the stage at 6pm with the unique and distinctive electric strings and Afro-jazz beats of CODA in support on stage at 7.15pm. Jam to these two groups and rally with the Dutch football fans as they paint the Grand Parade “Oranje” in support of their team.
15 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Celebrate all things Portuguese and Brazilian to the contemporary jazz and world music beat of Mozambique-born Moreira Chonguica, aka Moreira Project. Back this up at 7.15pm with the African rhythms of Tucan Tucan and you will be partying from the first kick-off at 1.30pm to the last game at 8.30pm.
16 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
16 June is National Youth Day and R&B sensation Loyiso will jam out tunes as locals try to make history. Between 15 000 and 25 000 people will rehearse and dance the Biggest Diski Dance to date under the instruction of Dance4Life. Taking place in front of the special FIFA screen at 7.15pm on the Grand Parade. 17 June Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
International music group Liquideep will hit the stage with their mix of house music and African-influenced beats. Hip-hop, acousitic and soul, UK-born Paul Drew, aka Plan B, is in support. And of course, all the games are televised live.
18 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Whether you’re ending your week or starting your weekend, be sure not to miss the 21st-century Pan-African party beats of The Rudimentals. With their rocking “Mbaquanga” riffs, mixed with jazz and blues tones, they set the bar for the weekend line-up. Catch Germany vs Serbia at 1.30pm, Slovenia vs USA at 4pm or make your way to the Cape Stadium to catch England vs Algeria at 8.30pm.
Make your way to Franschhoek, South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of July, where locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual Bastille Festival.
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.
