(Above: Kerry Hiles)
The show is just charming and is filled with loads of familiar songs across a variety of genres. Do not miss this uplifting musical experience. (Review by Jean van Elden of the performance at the recent Hilton Arts)
Them Double Blues recently seen at the Hilton Festival comes to Rhumbelow Theatre tomorrow and Saturday.
Kerry Hiles pays tribute to Eva Cassidy, a remarkable yet relatively unknown American singer whose fame only came after her untimely death. Hiles tells the tragic life story of this talented artist with admiration and empathy through fascinating narration and song.
Eva was known locally around the Washington DC area and prided herself in only singing songs she connected with. She sang Blues, Country, Gospel and Jazz but refused to buckle to the pressure of Record Companies to limit her to specific styles and genres. Sadly, she never managed to land any recording contracts as a result of this and never benefitted financially from her music. She died of cancer in 1996 at the tender age of 33.
Hiles has the voice of an angel and emulates Cassidy’s style and silky-smooth voice quality with remarkable accuracy. Hiles is also very at home playing the bass guitar. Stand-out songs include Fields of Gold and Autumn Leaves. Pure magic! She is supported by talented musicians, Rob Thompson on guitar and drummer, Kristo Zondagh.
The show is just charming and is filled with loads of familiar songs across a variety of genres. Do not miss this uplifting musical experience. If you are not already familiar with the music of Eva Cassidy, you will leave the show Googling her albums and listening to her on Spotify.
Them Double Blues runs at Rhumbelow Theatre on September 30 and October 1, 2022, with performances at 19h00. Tickets R180 (Venue opens 90 minutes before show for snacks/drinks)
Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue. A full bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Limited secure parking available.
Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or through Computicket.
For more information contact Roland Stansell on 082 499 8636 or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/
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