Our next event
Watch the press for details for any up-coming events scheduled for the area. Currently no details are available for events during the latter part of 2012.
Ben Badenhorst & Neil vd Walt
Thunderbolt Sound Theatre is a collaboration between Ben Badenhorst (Guitar and Vox) and Neil Van Der Walt (Bass and Loops). Their music is a fresh mixture of African, Indian and Jazz elements.
Deep, danceable grooves, lush textures, catchy melodies and a firm emphasis on improvisation make for an invigorating sonic trip. Ben Badenhorst is notable for his unusually clear, broad-spectrum tone, extreme definition and clarity at high speed, and highly idiosyncratic and unusual choice of notes....
Neil V.D. Walt is notable for his Deep, fat and Punchy sound, machine-like consistency and old school onstage cool:)
Mali Korsten
Mali Korsten, 21, has been writing and performing her own brand of country-tinged folk for four years. Born in the UK to guitarist Dedi Madden (who has worked with the likes of Zero 7, Sia and Bob Geldof), Mali has gigged extensively across continents, acquiring fans all over the world.
Her unique vocal sound and profoundly personal songs have earned her radio airplay in various countries, and her debut single, “Heal Me,” has been play-listed on some of the top radio stations in South Africa, where she lives when not touring.
Korsten’s debut album, “Atlases & Astronauts”, was released in December 2010 and was produced by husband Cuan Korsten, also a distinguished musician. “Atlases & Astronauts” has been well received by both fans and critics and continues to sell steadily through various online mediums such as iTunes and CD Baby.
In 2011, she won the 16th Annual Barleycorn Songwriter's Competition for her song, "Heart of Faith".
Mali is currently writing material for her next album, due for release in early 2012. She will begin a tour of the UK in October of this year.
http://malikorsten.com/
Her unique vocal sound and profoundly personal songs have earned her radio airplay in various countries, and her debut single, “Heal Me,” has been play-listed on some of the top radio stations in South Africa, where she lives when not touring.
Korsten’s debut album, “Atlases & Astronauts”, was released in December 2010 and was produced by husband Cuan Korsten, also a distinguished musician. “Atlases & Astronauts” has been well received by both fans and critics and continues to sell steadily through various online mediums such as iTunes and CD Baby.
In 2011, she won the 16th Annual Barleycorn Songwriter's Competition for her song, "Heart of Faith".
Mali is currently writing material for her next album, due for release in early 2012. She will begin a tour of the UK in October of this year.
http://malikorsten.com/
Brent & Lorette
Brent & Lorette are a satirical-folk duo residing in Knysna on the Garden route of South Africa.
Dedicated self-tuition and practice yielded the skills required for Brent to enjoy years of regular gigging after having started in 1991 as a professional. Notable bands Brent participated in were Black Coffee, The Long Haired Freaky People as well as collaborations with Rowland Gutsche, Wendy Oldfield and the occasional guitar spot for Duck Chowles and Mike McCullough, amongst others.
The pair will be singing songs from Brent’s debut album, The Rice Paddy Tour, which was successfully launched at the 2010 Grahamstown Arts Festival, receiving much attention and acclaim.
http://brentkozakrocks.com
Dedicated self-tuition and practice yielded the skills required for Brent to enjoy years of regular gigging after having started in 1991 as a professional. Notable bands Brent participated in were Black Coffee, The Long Haired Freaky People as well as collaborations with Rowland Gutsche, Wendy Oldfield and the occasional guitar spot for Duck Chowles and Mike McCullough, amongst others.
The pair will be singing songs from Brent’s debut album, The Rice Paddy Tour, which was successfully launched at the 2010 Grahamstown Arts Festival, receiving much attention and acclaim.
http://brentkozakrocks.com
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.
David Vermeulen
David Vermeulen: Full time musician. Part time human. Attends the University of Life. Beatle fanatic and Dave Matthews Band devotee. Owner of a towel.
Gaining knowledge from an excessive amount of different teachers starting at the age of 7, he plays many different genres including Blues, Acoustic Rock, Jazz, and Metal, and received his Trinity Rockschool Grade 8 guitar exam with distinction. His instrumental arsenal includes Harmonica, Vocals, Electric and Acoustic guitar, and one or two instruments that aren’t pronouncable by non-Peruvians.
He is currently working on expanding his originality by composing originals.
Gaining knowledge from an excessive amount of different teachers starting at the age of 7, he plays many different genres including Blues, Acoustic Rock, Jazz, and Metal, and received his Trinity Rockschool Grade 8 guitar exam with distinction. His instrumental arsenal includes Harmonica, Vocals, Electric and Acoustic guitar, and one or two instruments that aren’t pronouncable by non-Peruvians.
He is currently working on expanding his originality by composing originals.
Perpetual Blues
Chess-loving bluesmen – Brent Kozak & Cuan Korsten - join forces to create a sensational streetblues duo, “Perpetual Blues”.
They perform lively, authentic blues featuring stylistic vocals and a combination of acoustic, electric and slide guitar accompanied by some tasteful foot percussion.
Their shows are characterised by energetic improv sections as they ride the blues train to its destination.
http://facebook.com/perpetualblues
http://twitter.com/perpetualblues
http://reverbnation.com/perpetualblues
They perform lively, authentic blues featuring stylistic vocals and a combination of acoustic, electric and slide guitar accompanied by some tasteful foot percussion.
Their shows are characterised by energetic improv sections as they ride the blues train to its destination.
http://facebook.com/perpetualblues
http://twitter.com/perpetualblues
http://reverbnation.com/perpetualblues
