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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

NIBS & GARETH @ ST CLEMENTS

Nibs van der Spuy has announced his performance with drummer/percussionist extraordinaire Gareth Gale at St. Clements in Musgrave Road on June 3.

Gareth met Nibs six years ago and has performed with him in France and the UK as well as recording on his internationally acclaimed last three albums. This is a performance not to be missed and booking is highly advisable. For more information, visit http://www.garethgale.com/

Internationally renowned, guitarist, singer and songwriter Nibs van der Spuy has been touring the world with his brand of insightful acoustic guitar mastery and poignant lyrics over the last four years. Journalists from all over the globe, and predominantly Europe, have cited Nibs as a fresh voice in the ‘Nu folk’ movement. With his virtuosic acoustic guitar style and mesmeric voice, he has enchanted listeners from small intimate theatres to large festival stages. With the release of his latest offering, A House across the River, France’s leading newspaper Liberation, wrote a full page article on Nibs. Back on the home front, Keith Tamkei from the Sunday Times, praised the album with a rare five stars.

Nibs van der Spuy is currently promoting the release of his first live DVD, Live at the Vagabond Café which has been nominated for this years SAMA awards.

Nibs and Gareth will perform live on June 3 at 19h00 at St Clements, 191 Musgrave Road. Entrance R50. More information on 031 202 2511.