ROCK GUITAR LEGENDS – REVIEW

(Pic by Barry Meehan)

When I saw the show in March, I suggested that it was one of the best of a long list of marvellous tribute shows by The Reals. Nothing I saw last night changed my mind. (Review by Keith Millar)

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

That is exactly the case with this exceptional tribute show presented at the Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo by Durban’s popular and multi-talented rock band, The Reals.

It was first performed in March this year (2019), to considerable critical acclaim, at the Rhumbelow venue at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof. Now it is back, untouched and unchanged, in all its back to basics, stripped down rock and roll glory.

Paying homage to many great rock guitarists the show features everyone from the elegant Hank Marvin of the Shadows through to the off-the-wall genius of Jimi Hendrix, with the likes of Eric Clapton, Brian May, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore, Slash, David Gilmour and Ritchie Blackmore in between. All played with consummate skill and musicality by our own Barry Thomson.

When I saw the show in March, I suggested that it was one of the best of a long list of marvellous tribute shows by The Reals. Nothing I saw last night changed my mind.

So in the spirit of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” I refer you to the review I wrote at that time as my sentiments about the show remain exactly the same. See http://news.artsmart.co.za/2019/03/rock-guitar-legends_14.html

Rock Guitar Legends has performances again from November 1 to 3, 2019, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 20h00 and Sundays at 14h00. 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). Discounts first weekend only.

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 – Keith Millar