(Nibs van der Spuy)
Nibs van der Spuy
will launch his new album, Crossing
Borders, Driving North, at one show only at the Hexagon DIVE in Pietermaritzburg
on November 14.
An acclaimed South
African guitarist and songwriter, Nibs made his first profiled performances 25
years ago. From his humble beginnings at the Durban Folk Club to international
stages, it has culminated in the newly released, deluxe (2CD) anthology album Crossing Borders, Driving North. It
spans the creative and diverse body of work from his nine highly acclaimed solo
albums.
The bonus second
disc, Catching Trains - Nibs solo
live through Europe - traces his footsteps through his many tours through
France, Germany and the UK. These intimate solo ‘live’ performances were
recorded in theatres, music halls, open air festivals and from within the walls
of a maximum security prison.
It seems almost
poetic justice that Crossing Borders,
Driving North should translate into “a journey without limitations” so it
is a fitting retribution to the rites of passage of his work to date and for
what is still to come.
His virtuosic
acoustic guitar style and mesmeric whispering voice have attracted a worldwide
following for its intelligent folk, World and African overtones. He has been
nominated seven times at the South African Music awards, performed with the KZN
Philharmonic Orchestra and shared stages across the world with the likes of Ben
Harper, Bonnie Rait and Taj Mahal.
In September 2013,
Nibs returned to France and the UK, promoting his new album.
Nibs will present
the launch of Crossing Borders, Driving North
at the Hexagon Dive on the University
of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg campus for one performance only on November 14
at 19h00 for 19h30. Bring picnic baskets and own food, but no drinks. Cash bar available.
Tickets R70 booked through email: hexagon@ukzn.ac.za
Directions: The
entrance is off Golf Road directly opposite Hutchinson Road; look out for the University
of KwaZulu-Natal Golf Road Campus sign. The theatre has free, safe off-street
parking for its patrons.
Crossing Borders, Driving North’ is available on CD and digital download at http://nibsvanderspuy.bandcamp.com and on iTunes and will be available at each
concert.
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