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.
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.
20h45: Over The Edge
Over The Edge is a four-piece contemporary band whose
original music is a fusion of diverse musical influences, with a sound that is
both compelling and thought-provoking. Driving rhythms, strong melodies and
vocal harmonies provide an engaging listening experience. Pop, ska, rock and
reggae are melded, sometimes with an African flavour. Their lyrics provide
social and political commentary, leaning at times towards social protest. Kevin
is on guitar and vocals, Mark is on vocals and bass, Ashleigh is on keyboards
and vocals, and Greg is on drums. All the members have a rich history of
involvement in various bands from KwaZulu-Natal and Botswana. Over the Edge is
based in Kloof, Durban and will be bringing their unique sound to MiTH for what
promises to be a fantastic evening.
19h45: Roly
Struckmeyer
Having been a fixture on the music scene in KwaZulu-Natal
since the late 80s, Pietermaritzburg-born acoustic guitarist and vocalist Roly Struckmeyer started playing the guitar at the age of seven.
His music career began when he returned from England in 1989 to form a band
known as House On The Hill. During his career as a performer, Roly has toured
and performed with names such as Wonderboom and Landscape Prayers. He has also
featured at Splashy Fen. He worked with Syd Kitchen in the early 2000s, and
with Perez from 2001. He did a solo album in 2007, and has spent the decade and
more in cover bands – No Fly Zone, A-frame and more recently, Rustic Spring. Struckmeyer
is excited to still be playing and creating music, and to be back at MiTH.
19h00: Kevin Gurney
Kevin Gurney is a guitarist and singer from Eston who has
been playing and performing for several years. He plays a range of acoustic
folk, and blues songs - including some originals. His influences include
legends such as Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Marley, and Bob
Dylan, and more current artists like Benjamin Tod, Tyler Childers, The Hill
Country Devil, and Mumford and Sons.
Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions.
Musicians can contact mithbookings@gmail.com for slots.
For more information contact 082 331 7271
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.