(Connell
Cruise)
South Africa’s latest international pop export Connell
Cruise will launch his CD, Into The Wild
at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway on April 25. This will form part of his
first tour of South Africa in 2015.
Cruise will perform music off his critically acclaimed
SAMA Award nominated debut album, including the hits Not Just Friends, 99% and
I Oughta Tell You, as well his current hit singles Forever and Into
The Wild. Fans will also be treated to exclusive new music from Cruise’s
soon to be released follow up album which is scheduled for release toward the
end of 2015.
“I can't wait to take this
show on the road, my first SA tour! My band and I have been working hard for a
while now on making this the best musical experience out there. So amped for
everyone to see what we've got planned. More than anything, I'm excited to
finally meet my fans around the country, face to face. This is going to be one
to remember,” says Cruise.
Connell Cruise is a singer, songwriter, musician and
actor from Johannesburg. His debut album released in 2013 produced three number
1 radio hit singles (Not Just Friends, 99% and I Oughta Tell You)
as well as a surprise number 1 iTunes release covering Avicii’s global smash
hit, Wake Me Up.
Cruise has enjoyed chart success in Finland, Norway,
Denmark and Sweden, as well as airplay in Switzerland, Brazil and Mexico. He
received three South African Music Award nominations in 2014 for Best Adult
Contemporary Album, a nomination in one of the most sought after and
prestigious categories for Male Artist Of The Year, as well as a nomination for
Record Of The Year for the hit single Not Just Friends. Cruise signed an
exclusive international recording deal with Island Records in New York City and
released his first American release Into the Wild in February 2015.
He will be supported by Durban artist Majozi at his
show at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway.
The Barnyard Theatre has established itself as hugely
popular live-music venue, with many of South Africa’s top bands and performers.
Part of the appeal of The Barnyard Theatre for live music is that it is an
intimate venue with great sound and lighting. It also offers a laid-back
environment where patrons are able to enjoy food and drinks before and during
the show seated at tables and counters. Audience members can also meet the
artist in the bar after the show to buy paraphernalia and get autographs.
The performance takes place on April 25. Tickets R120 pp and seating will be as for normal shows,
with no standing room. For bookings and
enquiries, phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 566 3045 or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway.
For further information e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za or
visit www.facebook.com/gatewaybarnyard