Open Strings will host Robin Auld and Ant
Cawthorn-Blazeby on December 7 from 19h00 at Open Strings in Kloof. Opening for
them will be young up-and coming local KZN guitarist Aston Creed.
After sell-out shows earlier this year, Auld
and Cawthorn-Blazeby will once again be performing at a number of venues in
KZN. 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 seeds of this collaboration were sown
at the Grahamstown festival in 2003, when musicians went to the Taphuis to jam
informally after their respective shows were finished. Never having met before,
the duo 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 stylings 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, Auld’s music has evolved from the pop sound of
his earlier recordings into a contemporary mix of blues and roots. 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.
A classically trained violinist who has
absorbed the influences of Celtic, blues and roots music, Anton
Cawthorn-Blazeby is one of SA’s most respected musicians. 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.
Their performance will take place on December
7 from 19h00 at Open Strings, Villa Brae, 16 Jameson Terrace in Kloof amongst
the beautiful indigenous KZN forest. Open Strings is hosted by husband and wife
team, Rod and Karen Nichols who have created a unique entertainment venue for
acoustic artists. Open Strings is where great music, excellent food and magic vibes
are the order of the night. Some of SA's greatest artists have graced the stage
including Arno Carstens, Ard Matthews, Farryl Purkiss, Guy Buttery, Nibs van
der Spuy, Robin Auld, the late Syd Kitchen, Gary Thomas, Shannon Hope, Luna
Paige, Albert Frost, Josie Field and Laurie Levine.
Entrance fee is R120 (dinner an optional extra
at an additional R50). There is a full bar available and safe on-site parking. Tickets
booked through Rod on 082 653 3948 e-mailing him at rodnichols@telkomsa.net
or calling Karen on 083 690 6723.
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