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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

MITH OCTOBER 25 2023

 

(Above: Angus Burns)

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 next programme will take place at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm on October 25, 2023.

21h00: Angus Burns & Friends

Angus Burns makes the trip down from Newcastle for a classic rock treat in his own unique, unmissable style.

Angus is no stranger to Midlands music lovers, having spent several years as part of local heroes, The Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters, during his time in Maritzburg, as well as the band Montana Nymph.

A man of many talents, Angus is an environmental scientist by profession, contributing to our biodiversity as part of the national management team of The World Wide Fund for Nature.

A massively skilful guitarist and singer, Angus was the front man of Durban hard rock/metal band, Stoned Henge, in his early years. He will be joined on the night by Chris Palframan, Brian Bedingfield, Roly Struckmeyer, Chris Smith and guest vocalist, Martin Godfrey.

Get ready for some blues/rock classics, with a few original songs thrown in. And bring your dancing shoes!

 

20h00: Brian Bedingfield

Local Bob Dylan wanna-be, Brian Bedingfield has curated a one-man show all about a peculiar obsession: Who would be the next Bob Dylan?

With some research assistance from Rob Boyd, Brian dives into this subject, with its origins in 1966, when Bob Dylan was out of the public eye for a virtual nano-second. Fuelled by the weekly music industry press of the time, rumour mills were working overtime, causing fans and record execs alike to scramble about in a desperate quest to find the next Bob Dylan.

With a smattering of choice Dylan songs thrown in for good measure, the story weaves through musical contributions from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Loudon Wainwright III, Randy Newman, and many others.

 

19h00: Chris and Kaylee

Kaylee and Christopher come from very different musical backgrounds. Kaylee sang in choirs and came from a more classical background. Christopher played with various bands over the years such as The Hairies, The Bandits, and The Willie Jones Boere Orkes. They have come together as a husband-and-wife duo to share their love of various types of music.

 

Entrance: R50 - Cash or Zapper at the Door

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.

 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: MiTH takes place every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Doors open at 18h00 and the music will kick off at 19h00. Entrance is R50 at the door. Food and soft drinks are available for sale. A cash bar is available.

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.

ABOUT MiTH: 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. Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Musicians can contact mithbookings@gmail.com for slots.