(Richard
Haslop, Will Wallace & Mike Raftery)
If history is the story of man’s struggle
for betterment, then protest music – the Chimes
of Freedom - is the soundtrack to the struggle.
Multi-instrumentalist Richard Haslop,
veteran bluesman Will Wallace and folk musician Mike Raftery join forces again
at the Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban on September 24, 2019, to present “Chimes of Freedom – Songs of Protest,
Persuasion & Politics”.
Whether grabbing attention, entertaining
the people or upsetting those with a guilty conscience, protest songs have
always reflected and sometimes even influenced the changing times.
Armed with seven instruments – acoustic and
electric guitars, dobro, mandolin, resonator, weissenborn and bouzouki - this
unique trio will present powerful songs - some familiar (Bob Dylan, Bruce
Springsteen, Paul Simon) and some that just have to be heard, ranging from the
1700’s Jacobite rebellions to today’s Brexit headlines.
Shows take place on September 24 at 14h00 and
18h30. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.
Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners, students
with a valid student card and tables of eight or more).
Take along food picnic baskets. Braais will
be available and food is available to purchase at the venue. 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
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