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: Michaela-Skye
Michaela-Skye is a passionate vocalist whose soulful sound
captivates audiences with its blend of jazz and blues. Reminiscent of Norah
Jones, her voice exudes warmth and depth.
Michaela discovered her love for singing at the age of 12
and has been immersed in music ever since. Accompanying her is the talented
pianist St. John Haw, whose skills add a rich layer to their performances.
Together, they create a mesmerizing musical experience that leaves listeners
wanting more.
19h50: andtheRiddle
andtheRiddle are free-spirited and fiercely independent
multi-instrumentalists with Jacky van Staden on vocals, guitar, ukulele,
harmonica and percussion, and Daniel Winterbach on guitar, percussion and
vocals. Influences include Fokofpolisiekar, aKING, Mumford & Sons, and of
Monsters and Men. Intent on creating something honest and sustainable in an
inherently dishonest and unsustainable modern world, they describe their genre
as “acoustic cross-pollination”.
andtheRiddle live, write, rehearse, record, mix, design,
edit and produce everything in-house. Devoting their energy to the pursuit of
reason, happiness and harmony, they embody this philosophy in the powerful,
percussive acoustic melodies they create, and look forward to once again
treating MiTH patrons to a feast of eclectic and captivating sound.
20h50: Lotshiwe Tshabalala
Lotshiwe Tshabalala is an independent soul and reggae artist based in Pietermaritzburg. Her love for music is indescribable; music is everything.
Her musical journey started at a very young age. She sang in church and school choirs, and decided to learn the guitar at the age of 19. She has since had the opportunity to perform at many venues across KZN, including markets, festivals, and even the Conversing Kingdoms One Woman Poetry Show by Luleka Mhlanzi. She also curates and organises festivals with Undivided Roots, and plays with an all-female band that promotes the magic of women. She has also worked on an award-winning tuberculosis-awareness film with Oros Mampofu.
Lotshiwe is currently working on an EP covering all the
experiences she has endured in life through melody. She will be accompanied by
Heaven Khwezi Cele on drums, Nompumelelo Zikode on bass, and Rainbow Cele on
keys serving up beautiful melodies and grooves to keep you on your feet.
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.