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 in Hilton.
19h00: Paul Nijs
Paul Nijs is a music enthusiast with a deep
love for all genres and types of music. From an early age, he developed a
passion for the guitar and taught himself to play at the tender age of twelve.
Starting with a nylon string guitar, he immersed himself in classical guitar
music performed by artists like Andres Segovia and Narciso Yepes, finding
himself captivated by the enchanting sounds of flamenco music. Exploring the
airwaves, he stumbled upon radio programmes that introduced him to the unique
guitar chords of bossa nova music, further fuelling his desire to master
various guitar styles.
As Paul honed his guitar skills, his love
for singing grew as well. By the time he reached 20, he began performing as a
solo act or with bands in his hometown's vibrant music scene, gracing the
stages of bars, restaurants, and street festivals. This musical pursuit
accompanied him when he relocated to South Africa in 1984, initially settling
in White River before eventually making his home in Pietermaritzburg in 1988.
It was here that Paul actively engaged with the local folk club, leaving a lasting
impression with his performances as a member of the memorable band
"Alright on the Night" and captivating audiences at events like
Splashy Fen.
Paul invites you to join him on a musical
journey through a collection of songs he loves. Prepare to be transported as he
shares his passion and talent with you at MiTH.
20h00: Erin Fourie
Erin Fourie is a Midlands-based musician
who first began working the KZN music scene in 2003. Singing since she was a
child, she began playing guitar at 13 in her high school music club and is
still learning. With an Honours in Drama and performance studies from UKZN PMB,
and later working ad hoc for the Hexagon Theatre, Erin was afforded the
opportunity to perform in several musical productions and many dinner theatre music
shows. She was a regular entertainer at Hebron Haven Hotel for 15 years as well
as at private functions, restaurants, pubs and music clubs. Further afield, her
achievements include being a top 10 Idols contestant and Sister Berthe in the
Durban Playhouse's 2016 production of The Sound of Music. Erin’s style
is rooted in acoustic folk, pulling the songs she likes to play from many
genres. Currently Erin is performing alongside Grace Botha and Kath McClelland
in their show Joni and the Joans, which has two performances currently
scheduled in July and August. She can also regularly be found singing at the
Karkloof Market.
21h00: Gravel and Lace
Brian Bedingfield and Tanya Nicolson have
both been spotted bunking school, and people have started talking. It turns out
that they have found each other from opposite corners of the playground (and
vocal spectrum) and taken a few tentative steps to turn a side project into
something memorable.
Schooled in the art of performance, Tanya
has added her distinctive jazzy voice to many shows and ensembles, much loved
by the MiTH audience.
A one-time Hairy Legged Lentil Eater, Brian
provides guitar accompaniment, and turns on his best gravelly Tom Waits/Satchmo
voice as an enticing foil to Tanya’s lacy tones.
Expect a heady mix of jazz-infused and
popular tunes that will highlight Tanya’s superb voice, as well as duets in the
great Satchmo and Ella tradition.
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
purchase.
For more information contact 082 331 7271. Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Musicians can contact mithbookings@gmail.com for slots.
MiTH takes place at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton.
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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