AULD & CAWTHORN-BLAZEBY FOR TATHAM

The Maritzburg Musicians Club will present a concert at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg featuring Robin Auld and Anton Cawthorn-Blazeby on July 26.

Following their sell-out shows earlier this year, Robin Auld and Ant Cawthorn-Blazeby will be performing in Durban and KZN between July 25 and 29. The seeds of this collaboration were sown at the Grahamstown festival in 2003, when musicians would come to the Taphuis to jam informally after their respective shows were finished.

Never having met before, Robin and Anton connected musically in an improvised performance that blew the roof off. Doing some shows together has been a long time in coming as they have been following their respective paths, but the idea has always been there waiting for the right moment and Durban’s music lovers are in for a real treat!

Slide guitar, harmonica, African blues guitar styling and soul vocals all feature in the fresh rootspop sound of Robin Auld. Well-known to South Africans from his hits such as Baby you been good, All of woman, Love Kills, Zen Surfing and many others, Robin’s music has evolved from the pop sound of his earlier recordings into a contemporary mix of blues and roots.

Currently based in the UK, he has performed and recorded in New York, London, Glasgow and Nashville, opening for and performing with acts such as Lloyd Cole, Angelique Kidjo, Michelle Shocked and Seasick Steve.

Anton Cawthorn-Blazeby is one of South Africa’s most respected musicians. A classically trained violinist, he has absorbed the influences of Celtic, blues and roots music. Well-known for his work with SAMA nominated instrumentalists Landscape Prayers, which he formed with Nibs van der Spuy, he has also worked with many of SA’s top artists such Steve Newman, Steve Fataar, Guy Buttery, Greg Georgiades and Squeal.

The mix of Celtic and African influences in both artists results in a musical language of vibrant and unique improvisation … an evening of entertainment that will enthuse and uplift!

The performance will take place on July 26 at 19h00 in the Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R100 including wine/beer. Contact Michele on 072 8799306 or email: michele.larkin2010@gmail.com