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Thursday, March 4, 2021

SOUTHERN ROCK CLASSICS

(Left: Aaron Saunders; Grant Halliday; Ross Tapson & Neil Ford)

Rhumbelow Theatre and In The Flesh Entertainment will present Ross Tapson, Grant Halliday, Neil Ford and Aaron Saunders in Southern Rock Classics, a tribute show celebrating the classic rock of the American south. which runs from March 12 to 14, 2021.

In The Flesh consists of veteran performers Grant Halliday (drums), Neil Ford (bass guitar) and Ross Tapson (guitar and vocals). For this show, the rotation is joined by a talented and exciting new face, Aaron Saunders (guitar and vocals).

“Aaron is great fun to be around, and the audience loves him,” says Tapson of their newest guest. “We’re very happy to have him on board.”

The show consists of faithful, energetic renditions of much-loved songs by southern greats such as CCR, Grand Funk Railroad, The Black Crowes, John Cougar Mellencamp, Tom Petty, ZZ Top, The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Walsh / The James Gang, Stevie Ray Vaughan – to name a few.

“We’ve included some things that may pleasantly surprise people too,” according to Ford.

Performances take place on Friday and Saturday (March 12 and 13) at 19h00 and on Sunday (March 14) at 14h00. (Venue opens 90 minutes before show for snacks/drinks)

“Whilst we are not changing our 2020 pricing, we would ask that if you are able to please assist us and the performers by donating a higher ticket price,” says Roland Stansell who runs the Rhumbelow Theatre circuit.

Tickets R160 (no discounts for this show). Bring food picnic baskets or buy from Kevin. A full bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises).

All seating will be at separate tables and the venue will obviously be seating co-habiting couples and/or family members together. With the current Covid levels, capacity is limited capacity to 50% max.

Limited secure parking available.

Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or through Computicket

For more information contact 082 499 8636 or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/

All Covid-19 protocols will be strictly observed.

Rhumbelow Theatre is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road, Durban.

There will be a performance of “Southern Classics” on March 20, 2021, at 19h00 at the Northlands Bowling Club in Durban North. The same booking details apply.