(Dave Starke &Too
Bit Mac)
The recently upgraded Rhumbelow Theatre in
Durban will present a slightly theatrical, mostly musical tribute to two of the
foremost singer/songwriters of the 1960s in Tribute
To James Taylor & Carole King.
Take the butter-like voice of James Taylor
that made famous songs like Carolina on
My Mind, You Can Close Your Eyes, Sweet Baby James and Fire and Rain and contrast it with the soulful, rich voice of
Carole King in songs like So Far Away,
Natural Woman, You’ve got a Friend and Will
you Still Love Me Tomorrow. The result is mellow, emotional journey through
the lives of these two friends and lovers, their music and their madness.
Presented by Dave Starke and a stellar cast
of visiting musicians, the show promises to be a powerful examination of these
two timeless singers.
Starke is a Cape Town-born guitarist and
singer. Former frontman for acoustic rock band, Soulfire, he is now a full-time
solo performer and composer. Dave appeared on the first season of The Voice South Africa and in addition
to performing at theatres and weddings, he composes music for film and
television.
Too Bit Mac is South African born singer
who was educated in the USA. On her return to South Africa, she performed in High School Music South Africa. She is
currently the vocalist in KZN corporate show band Brandy Bossa Nova.
Jaran Lienig is based in Granvin, Norway,
and holds a master’s degree in music. He helped to establish a music school in
KZN in 2010 and has been a regular visitor to South Africa ever since.
Lizzie Gaisford is a guitarist and
accordion player based in Cape Town where she is the lead singer for The
Fishwives.
Geir Daasvand from Oslo, Norway is an alto
and tenor saxophonist and member of the legendary “Frank Znort Quartet”.
Shows take place on July 27 and 28 at 20h00
and on July 29 at 14h00. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic
dinner.
Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners and tables of
eight or more).
Take along food picnic baskets. Braais will
be available. There is limited secure parking and booking is essential. A cash
bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Rhumbelow
Durban is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo.
Booking is through Computicket or contact
Roland on 082 499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net (also for group booking
discounts of 20 or more) or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com
See
Keith Millar’s review for artSMart at http://news.artsmart.co.za/2018/06/a-tribute-to-james-taylor-and-carole.html
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