NIBS VAN DER SPUY & DARANGO

Much-loved acoustic guitarist returns to Luna Kloof on June 26.

Much-loved acoustic guitarist Nibs van der Spuy with guest star Darango can be seen on June 26 at the Luna Lounge in Kloof.

An acoustic guitar legend of Southern Africa, Nibs van der Spuy’s impressive style was first taken notice of, with his band, Landscape Prayers, performing live and on their four highly acclaimed Acoustic/Instrumental albums, between 1993 and 2003. His diversity as a songwriter, singer and finger stylist, reached a broader audience with the release of his solo albums; Lines on my face(1999) and Flower in the Rain (2002). Both these acoustic gems were nominated in the best instrumental category at the South African Music Awards in their respective years of release.

Nibs's versatility to cross-pollinate various musical styles, from, African, Classical, Celtic, World, Maskanda, Indian and folk can be traced back to his formative years growing up in the old mining town of Benoni, 20 miles east of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nibs recorded a beautiful duo album, Sweet-Thorn (2004) with Mozambican, Gito Baloi and Hadeda (2004) with drummer extraordinaire, Barry van Zyl, from Johnny Clegg's band. He has also got to perform and record with folk legend, Shawn Phillips and Italian band, the Modena City Ramblers. Mostly touring as a soloist, Nibs also plays across the globe with his young virtuoso guitarist/multi instrumentalist friend Guy Buttery and the incredible violist, Brendan Jury.

A Bird in the Hand comes hot on the heels of his internationally critically acclaimed, Beautiful Feet.

Having just returned from a tour of Europe, Nibs van der Spuy and guest artist Darango, who has recently produced his first album, can be seen at 19h30 on June 26. Entrance R60 booked on 074 1192 999. Luna Lounge Kloof is situated at 16 Dan Pienaar Road, near Kloof High School.