SHOWCASE

The next regular Showcase feature at Musketeers Restaurant at the German Club will take place on August 1. Hosted by Tiffany, the programme offers an eclectic line-up.

The Meditators are Durban’s own reggae band and normally comprise seven full time members in Dan Msomi (guitar), Sfiso Mpanza (keys), Bunny Mkhize (drums), Shante Bekwa (vocals/guitar). Albert Chemane (percussion), Simphiwe Mtembu (trombone)and Barret Hlela (bass).

They have tailored their sound so as to offer something more acoustic for the Durban showcase audience. With four albums to their credit, with a fifth due in December 2012, their performance highlights include a curtain raiser for Rita Marley and I-threes. The Meditators have been resident at uShaka Marine World since 2004.

Krystle T has a vocal range that enables her to sing most genres, and she has an impressive CV of theatrical productions and contest placings. She resigned from her day job to compete in Idols in 2009 and recently released her first album, Closer to the Fire, which features the work of John Ellis and Josh Klynsmith. This feisty, upbeat artist is following her passion in life - to sing and to make her voice heard.

Anika Hari is a South African now living in Switzerland, who writes soulful acoustic music. Her first performances took place at the age of 15 in folk clubs in KZN. Since 2000, she has focused on her career as singer/songwriter. Her albums include Killing Time (2002) and Hovering (2005). Samples of her material can be heard on her website http://www.anikahari.ch/ For this month only she is back to show her love for her mother country and has to grace audiences with her clear and vibrant voice.

Raven "Ray" Rudolph says that music is his passion, and part of every aspect of his life. Inspiration for his songs come from within him but he acknowledges the following influences: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayer and Jack Johnson.

The Showcase takes place at its usual venue, the Musketeers Restaurant at the German Club in Barham Road, Westville. The music starts at 19h30 but if you arrive early, you get to hear the soundchecks! Tickets R30 - bookings through Gena on 031 266 0839.