GOTTA LOTTA SOUL AT TINA’S

(Back: Calli Thomson, Marion Loudon, Percy Smith & Jill Murraybrown. Front: Andy Turrell & Jason Kylen)

Soul Man, on lead male vocals, firm favourite on female vocals, on guitar and the multi-talented on drums, rock solid on bass and

Gotta Lotta Soul is a celebration of American soul music. It boasts artists such as Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Ruth Brown. The show runs at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof from September 6 to 10.

Gotta Lotta Soul is a celebration of American soul music. It boasts artists such as Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Ruth Brown, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and Wilson Pickett, to name some of the earlier golden oldies. There are also a couple of highlighted novelty artists like Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, the Blues Brothers and James Brown.

The cast consists of Durban’s very own Soul Man, Percy Smith, on lead male vocals, firm favourite Marion Loudon on female vocals, Jason Kylen on guitar and the multi-talented Andy Turrell on drums, rock solid Jill Murraybrown on bass and musical director Calli Thomson on keyboards.

Soul music, or soul, a popular music genre that originated in the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s, combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues and jazz and became popular for dancing and listening in the US, where record labels such as Motown, Atlantic and Stax were influential during the Civil Rights Movement. Soul also became popular around the world, directly influencing rock music.

Performances take place on September 6, 7 and 8 (September 9 sold out!) at 20h00 and on September 10 at 14h00 and 18h30. (Venue opens 90 minutes before show for drinks)

Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners) and tables seat 6. (No alcohol or food may be brought on to the premises). Tickets are cash or EFT only. Secure parking is available. Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland (also for large group booking discounts of 20 or more) on 082 499 8636 or email: roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/

Tina’s Hotel is situated at 4 Beryldene Road in Kloof.

(Should you wish to dine before the show at Tina’s, it is recommended that you arrive no later than 90 min before show-time for the restaurant. An a-la-carte menu is available and the Sunday buffet is R135 per head (R110 pensioners). Booking is essential as seating is limited. Payment for restaurant is cash, credit card or zapper. Contact 031 764 7843 or visit www.tinashotel.co.za/ Please indicate that you are a theatre booking when making your reservation.)