MiTH takes place every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Arguably the KZN Midlands’ best-loved music venue, Music in The Hills (MiTH) is an opportunity for beginners, professionals, and passionate music fans to share the joy of music at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm.
The programme for April 20 is as follows:
21h00: Cherry Vynil
This Cape Town based Indie Rock band started out in June
2008, premiering onstage at the V&A Waterfront shortly following their
establishment. Their first album, Busking
Cape Town, launched in 2015. Cherry Vynil performs regularly at many
hotspots: Mojo Market in Sea Point, Jack Black Breweries, Kapstadt Brauhaus,
Aces & Spades, Jackson Hall at Grand West Casino and Snowflake in
Potchefstroom. The band has shared the stage with South Africa’s much-loved
bands Freshly Ground and Prime Circle, and features Vickus Horne on lead
vocals, acoustic guitar and ukulele, Nicholas Forbes on lead guitar and backing
vocals, Christo JJ Loots on bass guitar and Jason Soloman on drums.
20h00: Nish Pillay
Nish Pillay is a highly experienced percussionist, trained
in South Africa and under a master in Bangalore, India. He specialises in the
ancient Indian drum - the Tabla but plays a variety of drums from around the
world. He has collaborated with many well-known South African artists including
Robin Auld, Dave Starke; The Jack Mantis Band and many more. Pillay has shared
the stage, as a supporting act, with American Grammy Award winner Ben Harper;
Dan Patlansky, The Parlotones, Gangs of Ballet, Arno Carstens, Soweto Gospel
Choir, Desmond and the Tutus and many more top acts, and has also extensively
toured South Africa several times over the last six years, with various
musical, theatre and social justice themed projects. Pillay brings a real and
honest interpretation and journey through sound - which is the reality he lives
in. The media describes his stage presence as ‘legendary’ and this artist is
truly someone that has found his niche!
For the first time in his music career he is exploring the
idea of a solo show - 2022 will be the year of vulnerably testing this out!
19h00: James Shead
Born and bred in the KZN Midlands, Shead has been a keen
musician since his early teens. Raised on folk, blues and rock ‘n roll, he has
developed a unique ability to blend these genres into medleys of classic and
original tracks, making for soulful listening which resonates deeply within us
all. His instrument of choice has always been the guitar and he deftly moves
between electric to 12-string and everything in between depending on what the
track requires. At present, he is working on songs that meant different things
at different times, mashing originals with covers.
Entrance: R50 - cash or zapper at the door. Doors open at
18h00 and the music will kick off at 19h00. Bring your own booze. Food and soft
drinks are available for sale.
All Covid-19 protocols observed.
Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Musicians can contact mithbookings@gmail.com for slots.
DIRECTIONS TO MiTH:
Take the N3 to Hilton, take the Hilton turnoff and go South into the Village
(away from Hilton College). Travel 5,2km along Hilton Avenue (past two sets of
traffic lights and Crossways Pub) and keep going straight as Hilton Avenue
turns into Dennis Shepstone Drive. At the 5,2km mark, Knoll Drive will be on
your right – the entrance to MiTH is the *second* entrance on your left into
The Knoll Historic Guest Farm.
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