Slow Festival Blues
The Slowtown Blues Concert will take place on Saturday the 30th March 2013 at Forest Lodge, as part of the annual Slowtown Festival in Sedgefield. The Festival takes place over the Easter Weekend and features many activities for the entire family to enjoy.
The year marks the introduction of a Blues Concert to the program, taking place on the Saturday afternoon from 12pm.
Albert Frost, well known South African Blues guitarist will head the line-up, with local band Wild Lettuce being the support act.
The Super 15 game, Stormers versus Crusaders will be shown on the big screen at 7pm, followed by DJ's all night
Tickets will be available at the door costing R80.00. For pre-sales, contact info@situpandlisten.co.za, we will be selling complete tables, of 6 - 10 seats per table. So book your table now!
There will be a full bar and meals served, with bands performing from 2pm, followed by DJ's later in the evening.
For more details on the concert, contact us on info@situpandlisten.co.za
The year marks the introduction of a Blues Concert to the program, taking place on the Saturday afternoon from 12pm.
Albert Frost, well known South African Blues guitarist will head the line-up, with local band Wild Lettuce being the support act.
The Super 15 game, Stormers versus Crusaders will be shown on the big screen at 7pm, followed by DJ's all night
Tickets will be available at the door costing R80.00. For pre-sales, contact info@situpandlisten.co.za, we will be selling complete tables, of 6 - 10 seats per table. So book your table now!
There will be a full bar and meals served, with bands performing from 2pm, followed by DJ's later in the evening.
For more details on the concert, contact us on info@situpandlisten.co.za
Albert Frost
lbert Frost, undoubtedly one of the most accomplished guitarists in South Africa, has proved himself in the blues and rock genre with great success.
While still at school he started performing with the Blues Broers.
His strength is his live performances, his forte collaborations with numerous artists. Albert Frost has shared stages with South Africa’s finest as well as international acts like The Rolling Stones, Tim Robbins and being part of the REM tour. He performed at the presidential inauguration and celebration of the 10 years of democracy to Nelson Mandela to an audience of 70 000. He has collaborated with double Grammy Award winning Malian legend, Ali Farka Toure.
Albert has played at the Isle of Wight Festival and toured in Germany, London and France.
He has played at every major festival in the country - Oppikoppi, Splashy Fen, KKNK, Aardklop, and Grahamstown - as well as Isle of Wight and Pukkelpop internationally.
Albert Frost continues to tour the country with various acts. He has recently re-invented himself with a solo show incorporating a loop pedal which enables him to showcase his considerable ability with both acoustic and electric guitars. This he illustrated most effectively to a worldwide audience from the 20th storey rooftop of a skyscraper in the Johannesburg CBD through SkyroomLive.
“...the dark prince of South African blues .....he’s one of those rare guitarists who refuses to sacrifice any riff for simple showmanship. So he snakes his slow-burning frost-bite through back and between the collaborations with (various artists)..“ .
Anton Marshall and Miles Keylock, The Rolling Stone SA March 2012
Albert Frost will hold you spellbound with his prowess.
While still at school he started performing with the Blues Broers.
His strength is his live performances, his forte collaborations with numerous artists. Albert Frost has shared stages with South Africa’s finest as well as international acts like The Rolling Stones, Tim Robbins and being part of the REM tour. He performed at the presidential inauguration and celebration of the 10 years of democracy to Nelson Mandela to an audience of 70 000. He has collaborated with double Grammy Award winning Malian legend, Ali Farka Toure.
Albert has played at the Isle of Wight Festival and toured in Germany, London and France.
He has played at every major festival in the country - Oppikoppi, Splashy Fen, KKNK, Aardklop, and Grahamstown - as well as Isle of Wight and Pukkelpop internationally.
Albert Frost continues to tour the country with various acts. He has recently re-invented himself with a solo show incorporating a loop pedal which enables him to showcase his considerable ability with both acoustic and electric guitars. This he illustrated most effectively to a worldwide audience from the 20th storey rooftop of a skyscraper in the Johannesburg CBD through SkyroomLive.
“...the dark prince of South African blues .....he’s one of those rare guitarists who refuses to sacrifice any riff for simple showmanship. So he snakes his slow-burning frost-bite through back and between the collaborations with (various artists)..“ .
Anton Marshall and Miles Keylock, The Rolling Stone SA March 2012
Albert Frost will hold you spellbound with his prowess.
Wild Lettuce
The support act will be the local band from Wilderness, Wild Lettuce.
In the beginning of 2010 Reinhardt Buhr formed a duo acoustic instrumental fusion acoustic rock band called "Wild Lettuce" with a drummer/percussionist Eugene van Pletzen. The duo quickly became known for their wild live shows around the Garden Route, crazy and unpredictable rhythms, beautiful flamenco melodies to exotic metal sounding solos to the mesmerizing sounds of the Australian Didgeridoo ...to some funky Jimi Hendrix style rock licks! It’s only been a couple of months since they started when they opened for one of South Africa's best rock bands like "Prime Circle" at the international golf course "Fancourt" and the likes of Arno Carstens recently. Wild Lettuce has also toured Zanzibar which is a small island just off the coast of Tanzania with hundreds of hotels for almost 2 months! Reinhardt Buhr uses a live looping pedal that makes him sound like two different guitarists at the same time combined with some crazy multi effects, where Eugene van Pletzen plays the Spanish "cajon", Drums and a handful of other percussion instruments including the Australian Didgeridoo at the same time! For a duo band these guys can truly make you feel that you listen to a full piece acoustic rock band!
In the beginning of 2010 Reinhardt Buhr formed a duo acoustic instrumental fusion acoustic rock band called "Wild Lettuce" with a drummer/percussionist Eugene van Pletzen. The duo quickly became known for their wild live shows around the Garden Route, crazy and unpredictable rhythms, beautiful flamenco melodies to exotic metal sounding solos to the mesmerizing sounds of the Australian Didgeridoo ...to some funky Jimi Hendrix style rock licks! It’s only been a couple of months since they started when they opened for one of South Africa's best rock bands like "Prime Circle" at the international golf course "Fancourt" and the likes of Arno Carstens recently. Wild Lettuce has also toured Zanzibar which is a small island just off the coast of Tanzania with hundreds of hotels for almost 2 months! Reinhardt Buhr uses a live looping pedal that makes him sound like two different guitarists at the same time combined with some crazy multi effects, where Eugene van Pletzen plays the Spanish "cajon", Drums and a handful of other percussion instruments including the Australian Didgeridoo at the same time! For a duo band these guys can truly make you feel that you listen to a full piece acoustic rock band!
Tigger Reunert
Tigger’s love for music and entertaining people started at an early age performing in choirs and in various musical productions.
After leaving school, He performed on the “pub circuit” for a few years in various pubs and restaurants in Johannesburg and KZN.
1988 saw Tigger relocating to Los Angeles where he studied at the Musicians Institute where he had the opportunity to study under some of the great American guitarists.
The un-banning of the ANC, the release of Nelson Mandela and the collapse of the apartheid regime encouraged Tigger to return to South Africa and it was at this time that he started performing with some of this country’s top musicians.
Artists he toured and recorded with over the next twenty years include PJ Powers, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Wendy Oldfield, Lionel Bastos, Little Sister, Kate Normington, Vusi Khumalo and Fana Zulu.
He performed at the 1st and 2nd Freedom Day celebrations at the Union Buildings for President Nelson Mandela as well as doing a Royal Command Performance in Durban for Queen Elizabeth. He also performed at numerous functions around the country during this time.
He has fronted various blues bands over the years including The Token Jesters, Keep the Change, the Pranksters and Los Desperados
He has opened for a number of international artists like Mike and the Mechanics, Wet Wet Wet as well as performing throughout Africa, The United States and Europe
Tigger still performs solo or in duos and bands at corporate launches and functions, sporting events and celebrations as well as performing in clubs and bars around the country where his infectious style and energetic performances continue to thrill audiences.
He has two children, Candice and Sebastian.
He now lives on Leisure Isle in beautiful Knysna with his girlfriend Paula, and a spaniel called Stokie.
After leaving school, He performed on the “pub circuit” for a few years in various pubs and restaurants in Johannesburg and KZN.
1988 saw Tigger relocating to Los Angeles where he studied at the Musicians Institute where he had the opportunity to study under some of the great American guitarists.
The un-banning of the ANC, the release of Nelson Mandela and the collapse of the apartheid regime encouraged Tigger to return to South Africa and it was at this time that he started performing with some of this country’s top musicians.
Artists he toured and recorded with over the next twenty years include PJ Powers, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Wendy Oldfield, Lionel Bastos, Little Sister, Kate Normington, Vusi Khumalo and Fana Zulu.
He performed at the 1st and 2nd Freedom Day celebrations at the Union Buildings for President Nelson Mandela as well as doing a Royal Command Performance in Durban for Queen Elizabeth. He also performed at numerous functions around the country during this time.
He has fronted various blues bands over the years including The Token Jesters, Keep the Change, the Pranksters and Los Desperados
He has opened for a number of international artists like Mike and the Mechanics, Wet Wet Wet as well as performing throughout Africa, The United States and Europe
Tigger still performs solo or in duos and bands at corporate launches and functions, sporting events and celebrations as well as performing in clubs and bars around the country where his infectious style and energetic performances continue to thrill audiences.
He has two children, Candice and Sebastian.
He now lives on Leisure Isle in beautiful Knysna with his girlfriend Paula, and a spaniel called Stokie.
Book your table!
Book a table, any size, contact us on info@situpandlisten.co.za for banking details for ticket purchases.
Concerts
Sit up and Listen supports local music and the arts. For years we have been promoting South African artists and bringing the arts to the Garden route. Throughout the year we provide entertainment for the local market, holiday makers, and corporate clients.
We provide full service support for concerts from event logistics, equipment rental, staff, artist bookings, and media support.
Should you be looking for entertainment for your function, or wish to plan a public concert, please contact us for some ideas and costings.
We provide full service support for concerts from event logistics, equipment rental, staff, artist bookings, and media support.
Should you be looking for entertainment for your function, or wish to plan a public concert, please contact us for some ideas and costings.
