(Rockabilly: Francois Hardy, Andy Turrell, Jill Murraybrown & Marion Loudon)
With eight music concerts over two weekends between
Rhumbelow Theatre: Durban and Pietermaritzburg, the Rhumbelow Music Feast promises to be a not-to-be missed series of
performances with top Durban musicians.
Rhumbelow Music Feast
runs from April 24 to May 3 with the first weekend taking place at Rhumbelow
Durban and the second weekend’s programme running at the Alan Wilson Shellhole
in Pietermaritzburg. The programme is as follows:
DURBAN
April 24 at 20h00: More than Nothing--A Latino Journey
April 25 at13h30
& 20h00: The Story of Rockabilly
(13h30) and And Still we “Rise” (20h00)
April 26 at13h30
& 18h30: Lyra Lounge: Aural Alchemy
(13h30) and Rowan Stuart - Acoustic &
Electric (18h30)
April 27 at13h30
& 18h30: All That Jazz - We Love to
Play – Beatroute (13h30) and Celebrating
Our Jazz Heritage (18h30)
PIETERMARITZBURG
May 1 at 14h00 &
20h00: Behind The Noise (14h00) and All That Jazz - We Love to Play- Beatroute
(20h00)
May 2 at 14h00 &
20h00: And Still we “Rise” (14h00)
and Celebrating Our Jazz Heritage (20h00)
May 3 at 14h00 &
18h30: The Story of Rockabilly (14h00)
and Rowan Stuart - Acoustic &
Electric (18h30)
More than
Nothing--A Latino Journey: Johann
van der Merwe (percussion), Johnny Casquinha (guitar/lead vocals), John Skuy (bass
guitar/vocals), Nicole Couto-Leite (piano/vocals), Tony Fisher (mandolin/vocals),
Richard Ellis (drum effects/vocals), and Graham Ellis (lead guitar/guitar
effects). The magic of this show transports the audience to places where wine
is consumed under grape vines while domino and card games are played... the old
men of the Buena Vista Social Club reign supreme! It’s soulful, sexy and sassy,
giving people the opportunity to leave their inhibitions at the door, grab a
partner or just sit happily tapping their toes.
The Story of
Rockabilly : formed in 2014 by ace
guitarist Andy Turrell, it includes the dynamic Marion Loudon on vocals, the
talented Jill Murraybrown on bass guitar as well as trying her hand on the upright
bass, and the legendary Francois Hardy on drums and vocals. Rockabilly music is
timeless and has recently seen a massive worldwide revival by a new generation
of young musicians who love the rough edged country rock sounds of the 50’s.
With Rockabilly’s definitive strong rhythms, vocal twangs and common use of the
tape echo, it was popularised by artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Buddy
Holly, Wanda Jackson, the Everly Brothers, Johnny Horton, Roy Orbison, Eddie
Cochran, Bill Haley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis.
And Still we “Rise”: Colin Peddie – DJ, drum pads, keyboard &
vocals, Kerry Wood – lead singer, Simon Hampton – guitars. Rise has been
performing for seven years and has entertained at the Durban Botanic Gardens,
Mr Price Pro, World cup Rugby launch, Smoking Dragon Festival, Mkuze Cricket
tournament, Durban July and many clubs and events around SA. Rise continues to
write new original songs and recently shot their first professional music video
for the song Pop Tart that can be
viewed on Utube or their website www.riseband.co.za
Lyra Lounge: ‘Aural
Alchemy’: An afternoon in the
company of two consummate performers, Lyra Lounge’s ‘Aural Alchemy’ is a
journey through jazz and musicals that mesmerises. Lyra Lounge, vocal and piano
duo, started out with a set of great songs from great songwriters. Adding equal
parts love and passion, Chris Vale and Neil Krog have forged a palpable
chemistry that borders on alchemy. Both being classically trained, they bring
clarity and generosity to jazz standards and musical theatre pieces which have
been performed by such greats as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire
and Billie Holliday. Add to this a heady dose of Sondheim, a splash of Porter
and a scintilla of Gershwin, the resultant cocktail (garnished with some
Groban) is a recipe for an unforgettable experience.
All That Jazz - We
Love to Play: Beat-route : Daniel
Sheldon on trumpet/flugel horn/percussion; Gerald Sloan on guitar and vocals; Logan
Byrne on upright bass; Devon Hore on drums and percussion and featuring special
guests Zoe Masuku on vocals / Tom Hare on saxes (all of ‘em), trumpet/flugle
horn and percussion. Beat-Route is one of KZNs busiest and most firmly
established professional swing jazz acts. Their distinctive acoustic sound
creates the perfect ambiance for any sophisticated up-market event and their
repertoire, which explores the Great Old American Songbook of timeless Jazz
standards with some modern excursions and some great originals, will keep your
foot tapping and your ear tuned in.
Rowan Stuart -
Acoustic & Electric: Rowan
Stuart & Andy Turrell: Durban's acclaimed Alternative Pop artist Rowan
Stuart will make his debut performances on the stages of the Rhumbelow Theatres
(Durban and Pietermaritzburg), with two performances in April and May.
Alternating between the acoustic and electric guitar, and joined by long-time
friend Andy Turrell on bass guitar, Rowan paints a sonic landscape of
Alternative Pop music, incorporating elements of folk, pop, blues and world
music into a sound that is both deep and authentic.
Celebrating Our Jazz
Heritage: Melvin Peters Trio with
Melvin Peters on piano, Ildo Nandja on bass and Bruce Baker on drums. In
keeping with the commemoration of Freedom Day, it is appropriate to focus on
music that emerged from the struggle for liberation in South Africa. However,
there is a parallel between the oppression experienced in the US as well as in South
Africa, at different times in our respective histories. There is an interesting
protest music genre that has emerged out of both situations, most of which was
encapsulated under the banner of blues, jazz and beyond. The Melvin Peters Trio
will pay homage to various musicians who have composed music based on their
experiences during these oppressive times, most notably Duke Ellington and
Oscar Petersen.
Behind The Noise: Join Durbanites Barry Thomson, Jason Andrew and
Marion Loudon as they get back to the root of what makes a great song and give
the melody and lyrics space to shine. Performing some classic tunes, this team
has enjoyed finding the essence of some truly classic songs with vocals and
just acoustic instruments, singing and playing songs you had forgotten you
knew.
Tickets R120 (R100
pensioners) Bookings for three or more shows R100 per show. Venues open 90
minutes before show for picnic dinner. Bring food picnic baskets. Braais will
be available at the Durban venue only) should you wish to cook some meat. There
is a cash bar (no alcohol may not be brought on to the premises) and there is limited
secure parking.
Booking is
essential through Computicket or phone or email Roland on 082 499 8636 or email
: roland@stansell.za.net or visit www.events.durbantheatre.com
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