Eleanor presents The Band Stand on Saturday night from 7pm to 10pm.
When I was seventeen “It Was A Very Good Year” – so goes the song made famous in the 60s by Frank Sinatra and for me that was so true. I had just started working and was earning my first salary, so as a teenager I had spending power!
On the radio I was listening to the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eddie Cochrane, Petula Clark and Gary Puckett and The Union Gap but I was buying the LPs of music from the Bandstand era. Every weekend in our home my dad would be playing tunes of the Big Bands and we would hear the voices of Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.
The sounds of the Ray Conniff Orchestra and Chorus would permeate every room in the house and unknowingly by osmosis I grew to love it all and many years and many salaries later I am still happily spending on CDs to further increase my collection, only now I’m privileged to be able to share it on Saturday evenings!
Like many of the listeners, the music of the Bandstand era is the music of my childhood and it brings back warm and wonderful memories. |
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ANDRIETTE NORMAN SHOW
Andriette will perform at Saronsberg Theatre in Tulbagh, Western Cape
Venue: Saronsberg Theatre, Tulbagh.
Contact details: 023-2301 782 | Date:2012/02/04 - 2012/02/04
Time:20:00
Entrance:R100.00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | SIMON ORANGE STANDS IN FOR STEVE D
The artist known for his superb rendering of great songs such as The man who plays the mandolino, Kom saam vanaand (kykNET - Daar doer in die Fliek) and Sawends, and also key initiator of the Helping Hand Fund for the Elderly, Steve D, was admitted to hospital during December 2011 with drastic blood loss due to a bleeding ulcer. He is now in a stable condition. Steve D was scheduled to perform at the One&Only at the V&A Waterfront on 5, 12, 19 and 26 January 2012.
Due to this unfortunate set back, Steve D, will unfortunately not be able to travel to Cape Town, but renowned artist, Simon Orange, will be standing in for him on these dates at the Vista Bar in the One&Only. Steve D sincerely hopes to be well enough soon in order to come and perform at One&Only soon.
Simon Orange plays a mixture of voodoo blues, deep fried jazz and boogie woogie. His vocal and piano work is influenced by the likes of Dr. John (Mac Rebennack), Ray Charles and Nina Simone and his live show mixes covers and original compositions. Simon has become a sought after session musician and regularly plays in theatres and studios across the country. His band, the Blues Broers recently released their fifth album and will be promoting it during the first half of 2012 with shows at the Kirstenbosch summer concert season and the Up the Creek festival.
Venue: One&Only Cape Town
Vista Bar
Contact details: One&Only Cape Town
021 431 5888 | Date:2012/01/19 - 2012/01/19
Time:18h00 - 20h45
Entrance:N/A
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | SIMON ORANGE STANDS IN FOR STEVE D
The artist known for his superb rendering of great songs such as The man who plays the mandolino, Kom saam vanaand (kykNET - Daar doer in die Fliek) and Sawends, and also key initiator of the Helping Hand Fund for the Elderly, Steve D, was admitted to hospital during December 2011 with drastic blood loss due to a bleeding ulcer. He is now in a stable condition. Steve D was scheduled to perform at the One&Only at the V&A Waterfront on 5, 12, 19 and 26 January 2012. Due to this unfortunate set back, Steve D, will unfortunately not be able to travel to Cape Town, but renowned artist, Simon Orange, will be standing in for him on these dates at the Vista Bar in the One&Only. Steve D sincerely hopes to be well enough soon in order to come and perform at One&Only soon.
Simon Orange plays a mixture of voodoo blues, deep fried jazz and boogie woogie. His vocal and piano work is influenced by the likes of Dr. John (Mac Rebennack), Ray Charles and Nina Simone and his live show mixes covers and original compositions. Simon has become a sought after session musician and regularly plays in theatres and studios across the country. His band, the Blues Broers recently released their fifth album and will be promoting it during the first half of 2012 with shows at the Kirstenbosch summer concert season and the Up the Creek festival.
Venue: One&Only Cape Town
Contact details: One&Only Cape Town
021 431 5888 | Date:2012/01/05 - 2012/01/05
Time:18h00 - 20h45
Entrance:N/A
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | ROUND TABLE NODDY CHRISTMAS PARTY
A charitable fundraiser, the Noddy Christmas Party held by Round Table in Rondebosch offers a wonderful fun-filled evening to families with children. Our Christmas Parties have been running annually for 30 years and are organised and manned by volunteers. All proceeds are spent on worthy charitable causes. A event definately not to be missed!
Venue: Round Table
Contact details: www.noddy.co.za | Date:2011/12/01 - 2011/12/10
Time:6pm - 9.30pm
Entrance:R40.00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | JAZZ AND ALL THAT JAZZ AT THE GREYTON ROSE FESTIVA
Guitar virtuoso Louwtjie Rothman and jazz pianist Chad Zerf will be performing “Jazz and all that Jazz” in the garden of The Post House on Saturday 29 October, at 16h00. Tickets for the afternoon concert are R60 each and available from the Post House, 028 254 9995.
The Loutjie Rothman/Chad Zerf concert is presented by Coeniev Promotions as part of the Greyton Friends of Classics for All initiative.
Venue: The Post House, Greyton
Contact details: Louis or Marike, 0282549995
Coenie 0825762160 | Date:2011/10/29 - 2011/10/29
Time:16h00 - 18h00
Entrance:R60
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL 40TH CELEBRATION FESTIVAL
Bubbly lovers can look forward to the birthday bash of the year when Simonsig Estate celebrates the 40th anniversary of SA’s first Cap Classique, the iconic Kaapse Vonkel with four events every Saturday evening from the 8th, 15, 22 and 29th October.
Ticket: R400 / R350.00 for group bookings of 6 or more. Includes wines & Cap Classiques during the evening served with delicious canapés on arrival and remainder of the evening culminating in a 3-course gourmet dinner at Cuvee Restaurant. A cellar journey & bubbly degorging with 3 live music performances by Mike Laatz; Digaritmo guitar duo and Carol Thorns - South Africa`s leading electric cellist. Guests will leave with a limited edition, Kaapse Vonkel gift to enjoy at home.
For more info visit www.kaapse-vonkel.co.za
Venue: Simonsig Wine Estate
Contact details: Visit Computicket to buy online or contact us Simonsig at 021 888 4915 for more information
http://online.computicket.com/web/event/kaapse_vonkel_40th_celebration/422123946/0/33062273 | Date:2011/10/08 - 2011/10/29
Time:18:00
Entrance:R400pp or R350pp for 6+ bookings
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | SEKUNJALO EDUJAZZ CONCERT
The Sekunjalo Edujazz Concert brings together a culmination of school jazz bands mentored under some of the Western Cape’s most talented educators. This year the schools featured include Rondebosch East Primary Orchestra, Edujazz Collaboration and Alexander Sinton Jazz Band. Audiences can expect a spectacular night of jazz, fun and music.Audiences can expect a spectacular night of jazz, fun and music. As in the past, the proceeds provide educational bursaries for disadvantaged students and promote the rich culture of jazz music amongst our youth.
South African legend and musical pioneer, Vicky Sampson, will headline this year’s concert. The concert raises funds for educational bursaries which unifies disadvantaged youth and provides a platform for inspiration and hope. Over 75 schools benefit annually from this exciting musical project. Workshops are held throughout the year in various schools and the product of these workshops is The Edujazz Collaboration.Tickets are on sale at Computicket .
Venue: Baxter Theatre
Contact details: Cherie Hendricks or Adri Senekal on 021 427 1400 | Date:2011/09/30 - 2011/09/30
Time:19h30
Entrance:R75.00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | OMMIETAFEL MET STORIES
OMMIETAFEL MET STORIES – regstreekste uitsending op RSG
Aangebied in samewerking met LitNet
Kom geniet ’n heerlike buffet-ete en luister na reisstories van oraloor in die gesellige atmosfeer van die Taalmuseum se Historium Konferensiesentrum. Reis saam deur die ervarings van die sanger Mathys Roets, die akteur en musikant Alistair Izobell, die woord- en visuele kunstenaar Carina Stander en die reisskrywer Gerrit Rautenbach. Moenie hierdie avontuur, met die RSG-aanbieders Martelize Brink en Johann Rademan as “toergidse”, misloop nie! Besoek die Taalmuseum ná afloop van die program.
Datum: Saterdag 29 Oktober
Tyd: 12:00 – 14:00
Venue: Historium Konferensiesentrum, Afrikaanse Taalmuseum, Pastorielaan 11
Kaartjieprys: R200.00 (buffet-ete en Leopard’s Leap-wyn ingesluit)
Venue: Historium Conference Centre Paarl
Contact details: Cultivaria: 021 872 9754 | Date:2011/10/29 - 2011/10/29
Time:12:00 - 14:00
Entrance:R200
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | COMEDY SHOWCASE
Encore Restaurant Presents a 2 Night comedy showcase on 26 + 27 August 2011. Tickets inlcude a 3 course meal and show. Contact us for the menu on offer.
Line up: Martin Davis
KG
Martin Evans
Brent Niemandt
Venue: Encore Restaurant and Conference Centre
Contact details: Tel: 021 558 1091
Book with Ursula | Date:2011/08/26 - 2011/08/28
Time:19h00
Entrance:R140.00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | SPRING BALL
BELLVILLE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL IS HAVING A SPRING BALL TO RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS. WE ARE ASKING EVERYONE TO SUPPORT US IN THIS ENDEAVOUR. THE BAND PLAYING IS IKEY GAMBA
Venue: BELLVILLE SOUTH CIVIC, BELLVILLE SOUTH
Contact details: ROSLYN FOSTER 021 951 5270 / 0725791546 | Date:2011/09/02 - 2011/09/02
Time:8PM
Entrance:R70
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | PATRONAL FESTIVAL DANCE
St Augustines Parish Lotus River will be hosting its annual Patronal Festival Snack Dance. Being your own Platter and XYZ
Venue: Grassy Park Civic Centre
Contact details: Yolanda 083 874 8201 | Date:2011/08/26 - 2011/08/26
Time:19h00 (7pm)
Entrance:R70
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | ST. AUGUSTINES PARISH DANCE
Patronal Festival Snack Dance, bring your own Plater and XYZ. Elginairs Dance Band in attendance
Venue: Grassy Park Civic Centre
Contact details: Yolanda 083 874 8201 | Date:2011/08/26 - 2011/08/26
Time:19h00
Entrance:R70
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | JAZZ EVENING
CrazyCorsa Club presents a Jazz Evening with the Gio band & dj Lee.
Venue: Kensington Community Hall
Contact details: Ladyboss 071 6001 538 or Xavi 072 1882 476 | Date:2011/10/07 - 2011/10/07
Time:19:30pm till late
Entrance:R50
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | LOURENSFORD FAMILY MARKET
The Lourensford Family Market is held at the beautiful Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West. There will be a big selection of warm, winter food, estate wines, local beers, live entertainment and lots of arts & crafts.
There will also be a variety entertainment for the kids.
The Lourensford Wine Estate is situated at the end of Lourensford Road in Somerset West.
Venue: Lourensford Wine Estate
Contact details: Zelda Grobler
071 544 8544
021 856 2745 | Date:2011/06/04 - 2011/06/05
Time:09:00 untill 14:00
Entrance:Free Entry
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE PRESENTS HOTWATER | TIDAL WAVES
HOTWATER | TIDAL WAVES ON A DOUBLE BILL! When last have we seen them? at KKNK? these have not really played in CAPE TOWN CBD at all over the last 5 months! TIDAL WAVES have also recently returned from their successful tour to the USA. So great to have them back on home soil.
2 AMAZING BANDS | 1 AWESOME VENUE | ECLECTIC COMPOSITIONS | RIDICULOUS SPECIALS | ONE GREAT VIBE!!!!
IF YOU ARE IN THE MOOD FOR GREAT MUSIC THEN THIS WILL BE YOUR GIG! MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!
Late Sunday Evenings will never be the same!
Venue: The Purple Turtle
31 Shortmarket Street
Cape Town
Contact details: Please call Marius on 0767557499 or get tickets on www.webtickets.co.za | Date:2011/05/22 - 2011/05/23
Time:21:00
Entrance:R50
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | FASHION FUSION FASHION SHOW
The Nocturnal kiss with N8fusion Entertainment lounge will be hosting a fashion show to promote young up and coming fashion designers. Come and support local talent.
Venue: 145 Main Road
Somerset West
Contact details: 0837725778 | Date:2011/05/28 - 2011/05/28
Time:19H00
Entrance:R40-R50
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | CAPE TOWN BIG BAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival hit’s the Baxter
The Festival will run from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 May, starting 19.45.
What started off as a one night-only affair has since grown into a three day jam-packed Festival with music by alumni, school and college bands.
The Festival, unique in South Africa and devised by the late Dennis Barr in 1999 has become the annual showcase of school and college talent in big band jazz. This year 21 bands will participate.
Venue: Baxter Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre Complex, Rondebosch
Contact details: Ann Barr 021 797 6657 or 082 451 3696 | Date:2011/05/19 - 2011/05/20
Time:19h45
Entrance:R40 scholars/ R70 adults
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | CAPE TOWN GOEMA ORCHESTRA-GOEMA SYMPHONY NR.1
The Ghoema Orchestra will be performing Sat the 26th at the SABC studios in Beach Road @ 20:00. For contemporary/jazz lovers, this is a must see, composers like Mac McKenzie's works' will be performed along with other featured composers of Cape Town Composers' Workshop
Venue: SABC Studios Auditorium
209 Beach Road
Sea Point, Cape Town
Contact details: 084 604 3448 (Jeanne) | Date:2011/03/26 - 2011/03/26
Time:doors open 19:30, starts 20:00
Entrance:entrance R150, students & pensioners R100
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | TAPAS AND JAZZ AT HARTENBERG WINE ESTATE
Come and enjoy an evening of Gipsy Jazz and delicious tapas at Hartenberg Wine Estate. The evenings festivities will take place outside therefore promising to be an unforgettable evening. The cost is R150 per couple for entry and a bottle of wine. Tapas can be bought seperately with prices ranging from R10 to R60.
Venue: Hartenberg Wine Estate
Contact details: 021 865 2541
info@hartenbergestate.com | Date:2011/03/05 - 2011/03/05
Time:17:00
Entrance:R150
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | DESIGN INDABA FILMFEST 2011
As part of the annual Design Indaba series of events, the Design Indaba Filmfest 2011 will run from the 18-27 February at the all new Freeworld Design Centre. Ten thought-provoking design documentaries and feature films will be screened to audiences in the comfortable Freeworld Design Centre auditorium twice daily.
Documentaries and films in the line-up include the Banksy-directed Exit Through the Gift Shop, a story about design duo the Vignelli’s, a study of Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Buckminster Fuller.
Venue: The Freeworld Design Centre Auditorium, Cape Waters Building, 71 Waterkant Street, Cape Town City Centre
Contact details: Telephone: +27 21 465 9966
Website: www.designindaba.com/filmfest | Date:2011/02/18 - 2011/02/27
Time:18h30
Entrance:R30
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | FEAST OF THE GRAPE AT NITIDA WINE FARM
Head down to Nitida wine farm, in the heart of the idyllic Durbanville Wine Valley, to celebrate the end of their harvest. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the electric sounds of the sensational female quartet, Sterling EQ, and a sundowner picnic around the dam on Sunday, 20 March or join in the fun by making your own grape jam on Monday, 21 March.
Feast of the Grape is all about celebrating Nitida’s successful harvest and with their superb wines, sumptuous food and the company of good friends and family, this is one celebration not to be missed.
From 16h00 on Sunday, 20 March, bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a sunset picnic with lots of delectable finger foods prepared by Cassia, the signature restaurant on the farm, while listening to the electrifying music of Sterling EQ. Their crowd pleasing melodies and show stoppers will take you down memory lane with legendary instrumentals such as the theme from Caravans and Chic Corea’s Spain.
On Monday, 21 March from 11h00 to 16h00 join in the fun and bring your black pot to make your very own grape jam on the outstretched Nitida lawns surrounding the tranquil dam teeming with wild life. This promises to be loads of fun for mom, dad and the kids. If you’re not into jamming, bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a day of relaxation in the sun with Nitida’s award winning wines while listening to live music of Ricky Nass. The kids will be entertained with jumping castles, face painting and canoeing while mom and dad are enjoying the wine.
Venue: Nitida wine farm
Contact details: 021 976 1476 | Date:2011/03/20 - 2011/03/21
Time:16:00
Entrance:R120 per person
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | A NIGHT WITH THE STARS
Jeremiah's Youth Organization will be hosting a variety show. Should you wish to strut your stuff, whether it be in dance, sing or comedy. You will have to register and supply us with your music by the 26th of January.
Venue: Lobelia Hall, Lentegeur, Mitchell's Plain
Contact details: Beyonifer Fisher 0213726121 or 0833980302 | Date:2011/01/29 - 2011/01/29
Time:18:30 - 21:30
Entrance:R10
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | NEW YEARS EVE BALL
Belhar Community Forum presents
A New Years Eve Ball
Featuring Kallies Dance Band.
Bring your own platter and XYZ
Dress Smart
Venue: Belhar Civic Centre
Contact details: 021 952 9055
0780466941 | Date:2010/12/31 - 2011/01/01
Time:20h00 till late into the new year
Entrance:R100
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | THAT FUNKY 70'S SHOW
Take a picnic basket , your platforms, bell bottoms and kinky afro wig and relive the golden 70's. From disco hits to pop rock standards, Vernon Barnard will get your feet tapping and fingers clicking with this nostalgic revue. Expect to songs from Hot Chocolate, Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Marvin Gaye, Abba, Sister Sledge and many more...Book early not to miss!
Venue: Villa Pascal, 28 vd westhuizen street, Durbanille
Contact details: Tel: 0219752566 /0825694147 | Date:2010/11/27 - 2010/11/27
Time:19h00
Entrance:R80 pp, R60 groups of 10 or more
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | SHANNON MOWDAY AND MOTE
Award-winning saxophonist and composer Shannon Mowday presents her Norwegian project, “MOTE” in a once-off performance featuring guest artists Shane Cooper and Dizu Plaatjies.
Enhancing small musical cells from selected source material, information is manipulated either electronically or naturally through each musician’s filters according to their individual perspectives. It’s then reprocessed and together with compositional tools, improvisation and interconnected synergy, new musical structures as a collective are formed. This combines the worlds of jazz, modern, electronica, African, folk, world, free improvisation, classical and embodies the fusion of all these musicians’ experiences and those they encounter moving towards a non-labelled genre.
Venue: Artscape thetare, Artscape Theatre Complex
Contact details: 082 331 4062 | Date:2010/12/10 - 2010/12/10
Time:19:00
Entrance:R100
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | MAUREEN MALAN GUITAR CONCERT
70 kids from Maureen's guitar school participating in this yearly event, accompanied by seasoned musicians, playing songs from ABBA, old folk songs, contemporary, rock&roll and the waka waka. The audience is seated around tables and may bring their own picnic baskets. Food and cold drinks also for sale.
Venue: Beaumont Primary School, Van der Merwe St, Somerset West
Contact details: Maureen 083 484 7922 | Date:2010/09/20 - 2010/09/20
Time:19h00
Entrance:R30
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | CHATURANG
International dancers from India... Experience the complex rhythms, varied footwork and vivid-story-telling of these enduring Indian dance forms -- Bharatha Natyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and Odissi -- through the performances which is a first time ever for South Africa.
Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium, corner of Protea and Klipfontein Roads, Athlone, Cape Town
Contact details: For Tickets, contact Maya on 0837994043 or 0217614043 Or buy between 10am and 1pm, daily at Starling Primary School, Athlone (on the corners of Repulse and Belmore Avenue)
Or... Darshana Rama 082 333 6826 | Date:2010/09/04 - 2010/09/04
Time:7pm
Entrance:R70 & R80
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | COMEDY WEDNESDAY - STARDUST THEATRICAL DINING
Join in on Wednesday 18 August at Stardust Theatrical Dining for a very special star-studded comedy line-up. We have the Godfather of South African comedy- Mel Miller - joining us, as well as Cape Town's favourite comedian - Kurt Schoonraad.
The comedy starts 19:30 for 20:00 and bookings are encouraged to avoid disapointment.
Book @ 021 6866280
...Tickets R95 / R75 for students, pensioners or block bookings of 10 or more.
Tracy Klass - The sassy lady from Seapoint
Russel Fox - magician extraordinaire
Kurt Schoonraad - Cape Town's favourite comedian
Mel Miller - The Legend, for one night only
Venue: Stardust Theatrical Dining - Tyger Lake
Contact details: 021 68 66280 | Date:2010/08/18 - 2010/08/18
Time:19:30
Entrance:R95 / R75 for students, pensioners and block bookings
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | KYLE SHEPHERD TRIO CD LAUNCH CONCERT
Renowned South African Jazz pianist, Kyle Shepherd launches his 2nd Album, “A Portrait of Home” at 8pm, Saturday, 14 August 2010 at the UCT College of Music, Rondebosch.
“A Portrait of Home”, a 10-track CD, features 9 original compositions of which 7 are brand new, and is a live recording of Shepherd’s Trio in concert at Stellenbosch University’s Music Conservatory in August 2009. The CD features Shepherd on piano, SHANE COOPER on double bass and JONNO SWEETMAN on drums; all of whom will be performing at the launch concert.
“In ‘A Portrait of Home’ we are painting a picture of ourselves, in our lives, thoughts and emotions. With this offering we are also acknowledging the home of our spirit, the home of our people, our musical masters, the legacy of our country's past, our present and the promise of our future,” says Shepherd.
Venue: UCT College of Music [C7], behind Baxter Theatre, Baxter St, off Woolsack Drive, Rondebosch
Contact details: Theo Lawrence 0792569030 | Date:2010/08/14 - 2010/08/14
Time:20:00
Entrance:R60 / R40 students & pensioners
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | THE RAINBOW ROOM
The Rainbow Room, Cape Town's newest Music Venue is located in the heart of the Cape Town CBD in the upmarket established Mandela Rhodes Place Lifestyle Centre. This vibrant & charming upmarket basement-venue, draws crowds of locals and tourists to experience performances by SA's finest musicians and is being set-up to stand up to the standards of top international Jazz venues. Expect Madala Kunene & Bella V performing live.
Venue: The Rainbow Room, Mandela Rhodes Place, Church Street, Cape Town
Contact details: webtickets: www.webtickets.co.za or e-mail: events@therainbowexperience.co.za or phone: 072 875 9723/021- 422 1428 | Date:2010/08/21 - 2010/08/21
Time:19H00
Entrance:R50,00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | THE RAINBOW ROOM
The Rainbow Room, Cape Town's newest Music Venue is located in the heart of the Cape Town CBD in the upmarket established Mandela Rhodes Place Lifestyle Centre. This vibrant & charming upmarket basement-venue, draws crowds of locals and tourists to experience performances by SA's finest musicians and is being set-up to stand up to the standards of top international Jazz venues. Expereince Nicky Shrire performing live.
Venue: The Rainbow Room, Mandela Rhodes Place, Church Street, Cape Town
Contact details: webtickets: www.webtickets.co.za or e-mail: events@therainbowexperience.co.za or phone: 072 875 9723/021- 422 1428 | Date:2010/08/28 - 2010/08/28
Time:19H00
Entrance:R50,00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | THE RAINBOW ROOM
The Rainbow Room, Cape Town's newest Music Venue is located in the heart of the Cape Town CBD in the upmarket established Mandela Rhodes Place Lifestyle Centre. This vibrant & charming upmarket basement-venue, draws crowds of locals and tourists to experience performances by SA's finest musicians and is being set-up to stand up to the standards of top international Jazz venues.
The will be having Allou April performing live.
Venue: The Rainbow Room, Mandela Rhodes Place, Church Street, Cape Town
Contact details: webtickets: www.webtickets.co.za or e-mail: events@therainbowexperience.co.za or phone: 072 875 9723/021- 422 1428 | Date:2010/08/14 - 2010/08/14
Time:19H00
Entrance:R50,00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | THE RAINBOW ROOM
The Rainbow Room, Cape Town's newest Music Venue is located in the heart of the Cape Town CBD in the upmarket established Mandela Rhodes Place Lifestyle Centre. This vibrant & charming upmarket basement-venue, draws crowds of locals and tourists to experience performances by SA's finest musicians and is being set-up to stand up to the standards of top international Jazz venues.
They will have Hilton Schilder performing live.
Venue: The Rainbow Room, Mandela Rhodes Place, Church Street, Cape Town
Contact details: webtickets: www.webtickets.co.za or e-mail: events@therainbowexperience.co.za or phone: 072 875 9723/021- 422 1428 | Date:2010/08/07 - 2010/08/07
Time:19H00
Entrance:R50,00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | THE RAINBOW ROOM
The Rainbow Room, Cape Town's newest Music Venue is located in the heart of the Cape Town CBD in the upmarket established Mandela Rhodes Place Lifestyle Centre. This vibrant & charming upmarket basement-venue, draws crowds of locals and tourists to experience performances by SA's finest musicians and is being set-up to stand up to the standards of top international Jazz venues.
Venue: The Rainbow Room, Mandela Rhodes Place, Church Street, Cape Town
Contact details: webtickets: www.webtickets.co.za or e-mail: events@therainbowexperience.co.za or phone: 072 875 9723/021- 422 1428 | Date:2010/07/31 - 2010/07/31
Time:17H00
Entrance:R50,00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | THE RAINBOW ROOM
The Rainbow Room, Cape Town's newest Music Venue is located in the heart of the Cape Town CBD in the upmarket established Mandela Rhodes Place Lifestyle Centre. This vibrant & charming upmarket basement-venue, draws crowds of locals and tourists to experience performances by SA's finest musicians and is being set-up to stand up to the standards of top international Jazz venues.
Venue: The Rainbow Room, Mandela Rhodes Place, Church Street, Cape Town
Contact details: webtickets: www.webtickets.co.za or e-mail: events@therainbowexperience.co.za or phone: 072 875 9723/021- 422 1428 | Date:2010/08/01 - 2010/08/30
Time:17H00
Entrance:R100
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | ARTSCAPE WOMEN'S FESTIVAL....JAM-PACKED PROGRAMME
Artscape Women’s Festival straight to the heart with ‘Love Responsibly’ theme
This year’s Artscape Women’s Festival will strike at the heart with its thoughtful ‘Love Responsibly’ theme presented via four theatre productions and 13 workshops in August.
This annual gathering of gender activists, artists and anyone interested in celebrating women’s achievements and to experience cutting edge workshops that intends to address the need in our society to empower and enlighten our men and women how to appreciate each other as human beings. This will take place at Artscape Theatre in central Cape Town during the first week of August. And let’s not forget that it will most definitely also entertain. Marlene Le Roux, director of Artscape Theatre’s Audience Development and Education Department that runs the festival, says the event speaks to an urgent need that a caring society needs to be instilled in South Africa. “Consider the dangerous manner in which women in South Africa love and are loved. Consider that South African women have the highest incidence of HIV/Aids in the world; that violence against women is directly linked to causing this epidemic,” elaborates Le Roux. “Ours is a country in which men need to learn to love responsibly, love in a way that no longer carries risks for women.” Her words indicate that men are also role-players in advancing women’s rights and security. After all, men are society’s fathers, brothers and women’s partners.
The anchor of this festival is a well-respected clinical sexologist, Dr Marlene Wasserman a.k.a. Dr Eve, who will host sessions about the importance of the holistic well-being of women and men. Dr Eve’s workshops, which run August 5 to 7, will unpack a host of fascinating topics. This includes ‘sex when you are sick’, ‘know your legal rights and understand the power of education’ and ‘how to raise sexually healthy children’. Among the partners that form the panel discussions within workshops are Famsa, SASHA and the Triangle Project. Dr Eve will also partner with Nia Dance Technique South Africa to present a ‘Danceshop’ that opens an understanding “for women to reconnect to their sexuality”. A full programme of workshops and seminars beyond Dr Eve’s involvement has also been scheduled.
Gender Dynamix will host a workshop to question the meaning of an ‘African woman’. Another seminar will investigate how race, class, sexual orientation and gender identity can serve as barriers when accessing services such as shelters. There’s even a belly dancing workshop to experience the feeling of moving like a belly dancer in your own body. The ‘Men’s Discussion Forum’ brings on board male voices via the Sonke Gender Justice group which hosts a discussion and debate around gender equality, discrimination and gender-based violence.
On the theatre front, entertainment will enliven the passion that we all need to share regarding women’s rights. The line-up includes ‘I, Claudia’ which is an award-winning one-woman play that humourously unpacks critical teen issues of identity, individuality, transformation, peer pressure and parental and family relations. This award-winning one-woman play is written by Kristen Thomson from Canada, features unique masks created by Melani-Rene Louwrens and is directed by Lara Bye. Experienced performer Euodia Samson meanwhile directs a play ‘Dêns Wit Me’ that depicts the lives of ordinary women. It tells the story of a cleaner who puts her dancing talent to the test and comes out tops. Women’s voices will also come together on stage for the ‘Sistahood and Women Unite in Concert’ show.
This concert will feature Sistahood, the all-women band under the leadership of Celeste Williams, and Thandi Swartbooi’s all women marimba band Women Unite. They will focus on Cape Town’s rich and unique diversity through music, dance and poetry.
Venue: Artscape Theatre
Contact details: www.artscape.co.za | Date:2010/08/05 - 2010/08/07
Time:20:15
Entrance:Varioius
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS DINNER DANCE
The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) are having their annual fundraiser dance on Saturday, 31st July 2010, the theme being “A Chinese Christmas in July Dinner”, at the Chinese Conference Centre, Liesbeeck Avenue, Valkenberg Estate, Observatory (opposite the River Club – on the same side).Entertainment includes:
3 course meal
dancers
band and dj
dancing
auction and many prizes
We are totally dependent on voluntary donations - we do not receive any government funding to support our work. Furthermore most of our clients are not able to contribute towards the cost of the required treatment and/or surgery. We have grown to an extent, where this year we treated between 200 – 235 000 companion animals, who would otherwise not have received any alternative treatment and are not able to speak.
The proceeds of this event will be used to acquire surgical equipment for our hospitals - there is a great need for this equipment as it enables us to offer the best veterinary service in all our hospitals.
Venue: Chinese Community Centre
Valkenberg Estate
Observatory
Contact details: Melanie or Sandy 021-6385134
0710680643 | Date:2010/07/31 - 2010/07/31
Time:18.00 for 19.00
Entrance:R125
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | LIVE JAZZ CONCERT
BMC (Belhar Music Collective) will be hosting a Jazz concert on Saturday, 19th July at the Main Hall of The Settlers High School in Bellville from 3-6pm.
There will be a great line up of both professional and developing artists which will include amongst others;
Alvin Dyers Trio, Claire Phillips, Le-Anne Fortuin, Richard and Vaughan Ceaser.
This fundraiser event is for a Youth Jazz Band (learners from Settlers & Belhar Community) who has been selected to be featured at the Grahamstown Youth Jazz Festival at the end of June. The proceeds will assist with their expenses.
Venue: Main Hall, The Settlers High School, Settlers Road (off Mike Pienaar Blvd, Bellville.
Contact details: Keith 073 268 7444 OR
Lisa 082 427 8924 | Date:2010/06/19 - 2010/06/19
Time:3-6 pm
Entrance:R40
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | COMEDY WEDNESDAYS
Entertainment & Arts - HumorDescription:Stardust Theatrical Dining in Tygervalley prides itself in hosting SA's best comedians on Wednesday nights- twice a month. With rave reviews, star-studded line-ups, great food and drinks specials - this has fast become one of Cape Town's premier entertainment spots.
Wednesday 2 June
MC: ROB VAN VUUREN - Twakkie from Corne and Twakkie
STUART TAYLOR - Learner Husband
DAVID NEWTON - National Arts Fest winner of best stand-up comedian 2008 + 2009
PAUL SNODGRASS - Ball of pent up energy
SIV NGESI - Fresh from his one man show
Venue: Stardust Theatrical Dining Tyger Lake, Tygervalley.
Contact details: 021 6866280 | Date:2010/06/02 - 2010/06/02
Time:19:30
Entrance:R95 or R75 for students, pensioners and block bookings of 10 or more
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | BELLY POWER
This is not to be missed! A party to remember!
22 May 2010, 8pm
St.Joseph’s Marist College, Rondebosh,
Ajsa Samia’s International Oriental Dancing School from Cape Town
and Oriental Dance Theatre Palace of the Winds
invites you to celebrate
BELLY POWER
and
the 5th Anniversary of their existence in SA
Belly Dancing students of Ajsa Samia, performing a variety of styles: Classical Oriental Belly Dance,
Oriental Folklore, Arabic Flamenco, Gypsy dances various countries, on all levels, from beginners to professional. Ajsa Samia, the international belly dance performer, teacher and choreographer will crown the performance. After the performances is party time and dancing for all!
Get inspired to become a belly dancer or a belly dance fan!
Women of all ages and weight can enjoy the benefits of belly dance.
The Ajsa Samia’s International Oriental Dancing School provides people with a great opportunity to learn
one of the oldest kinds of dance forms for various reasons:
• Exercise to keep fit and look after general health
• Spiritual balance
• Social Interaction
• Build Self Esteem
• An opportunity to become a confident performer on your own
• An opportunity to be a part of The Oriental Dance Theatre, Palace of the Winds, performing Nationally and Internationally
• An opportunity to become a professional belly dancer
• An opportunity to become a belly dance teacher
At Ajsa Samia`s International Oriental Dancing Schools, woman of every, colour, shape and social background, enjoy each other’s company and dancing together.
Venue: St Joseph's Marist College, Rondebosh
Contact details: Marina 073 810 9208 | Date:2010/05/22 - 2010/05/22
Time:20:00 to 22:00
Entrance:R50
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | FRANK SINATRA TRIBUTE
Chris Swanepoel "Probably the best Crooner in Town" is doing a Frank Sinatra Tribute at Avocado Restaurant and Bar on Saturday evening 7pm. Entrance Fee includes a welcome drink and main meal.
Venue: Avocado Restaurant & Bar
Oxford Street, Durbanville
Contact details: Sandra Viljoen
084 511 5777 | Date:2010/04/24 - 2010/04/24
Time:7pm
Entrance:R120
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | CLASSIC JAZZ WITH GUITARIST JOHN RUSSELL
Jazz guitarist John Russell and his Trio are playing at Signal Restaurant in the Cape Grace Hotel every Saturday from 19h30 to 22h30.
Venue: Signal Restaurant, Cape Grace Hotel, V&A Waterfront,
Contact details: 021 410 7080
info@capegrace.com | Date:2010/04/17 - 2010/04/30
Time:19h30
Entrance:n/a
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | GANGA - SACRED JOURNEY
Vadhini Indian Arts Academy presents
Ganga - Sacred Journey
Sunday 2 May 2010 at the Joseph Stone Auditorium
Presentations at 3pm & 7pm
Tickets on sale at the Office at 021 637 0581 on Mon, Wed and Fri from 10am to 1pm.
The office is located at the Belmont Primary School in Athlone.
Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium
Contact details: For further information contact Darshana 082 333 6826 or Maya 083 799 4043. | Date:2010/05/02 - 2010/05/02
Time:3pm & 7pm
Entrance:Tickets R50
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | JAZZZZZZZZZ
The Famous Tutu Puone and Ewout Pierreux performing live in The Rainbow Room. A show not to be missed! Delicious soul food and great social drinks available.
Venue: The Rainbow Room, Mandela Rhodes Place, 23 Church Street, Cape Town.
Contact details: Sarah on: events@therainbowexperience.co.za or 021 422 1428 or 072 875 9723. | Date:2010/04/12 - 2010/04/12
Time:19H00 to 22h30-23H00
Entrance:R80-00 per head
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | STARDUST THEATRICAL DINING TYGERFALLS TYGERVALLEY
Stardust Diner in Tygervalley, Tyger Lake Mall, will be hosting South Africa’s best comedians on Wednesday 14th April and Wednesday 21 April from 19:30. The line-up includes:
21 April: Stuart Taylor (The Learner Husband and Going Nowhere Slowly presenter)
Rob van Vuuren
Mark Palmer
Martin Evans
Shimmy Isaacs
Open mic
Entrance: R95 / R75 for students, pensioners and block bookings of 10 or more.
BOOKING LINE: 021 6866 280 please book now to avoid disappointment!
Delicious food menu and drinks specials. SAFE PARKING!
Venue: Stardust Theatrical Dining Tygerfalls, Tygervalley
Contact details: 02166866280 | Date:2010/04/21 - 2010/04/21
Time:19:30
Entrance:R95 / R75 for students, pensioners and block bookings
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | CPUT SUNSET SESSION FUNDRAISING PARTY
CPUT Fundrasing event. Sunset Sessions is an exhilarating jazz and commercial music experience. Exploring and mixing the different sounds of Angola, Cameroon, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and South Africa adding a Latin feel to their sound. that will ease its way into the Monday Public Holiday. Snacks and cocktails will be served on arrival from 16h00 and allow guests to meet and greet. tickets are reasonably priced at R 40.00 and dress is Smart Casual
Venue: Club 24 in Bree Street
Contact details: Ra’isa Hathey. Student Intern: Public Relations Department
Tel: 021 460 9079 / Fax: 021 460 3553 / Cell: 076 574 4873
| Date:2010/03/21 - 2010/03/22
Time:17h00 till late
Entrance:R 40.00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | JAMES KIBBY PROJECT @ THE RAINBOW ROOM
Coming from a strong Funk, Acid Jazz and Acid Blues background, James is a veteran of the local music scene and having played alongside many of SA's top artists. James is currently front man for Acid Blues as well as his recent and quite successful solo endeavour, 'The James Kibby projects'. Catch him live at The Rainbow Room this Saturday.
Venue: The Rainbow Room, Mandela Rhodes Place, Church Street, Cape Town
Contact details: 021 4221428 / manager@therainbowexperience.co.za | Date:2010/03/06 - 2010/03/06
Time:19h00
Entrance:R50.00
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | FUNNY BONES COMEDY
This week there will be a fantastic treat for all comedy fans. UK comedian Martin Davis will be hosting the Funny Bones Comedy at Purple Turtle. Having performed in Johannesburg, London and Cape Town, this very experienced comedian has a comedic style that is an astonishing mix of wit, intellect and energy.
He will be hosting Piet Potgieter, Ryan Carelse, Mum-z (Real Heaveyweigh Comedy Jam), Rustum August and Rob Van Vuuren (From Korne and Twakkie).
Doors open at 8pm and the comedy will begin promptly at 9h15pm...
Bookings can be made through:
Marius Van Der Westhuizen on 021 424 0811
Mamello "Mum-z" Mokoena on 076 801 2113
Venue: The Purple Turtle
31Shortsmarket Street
Cape Town
8000
Contact details: Marius Van Der Westhuizen on 021 424 0811
Mamello "Mum-z" Mokoena on 076 801 2113 | Date:2010/02/16 - 2010/02/17
Time:21H15
Entrance:R30
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | CHEMISTRY
Chemistry live at Casa Do Mar in Table View. Go and listen to great Rock music and have fun, Keyboards & Vocals Bobby Forbes ex Late Final, Fanie Marais Bass Guitarist and Vocals ex Magnum 4, Tiaan Eksteen Lead Guitar & Vocals ( Joe Public), Pieter Heyns on Drums ( Joe Public ).
Venue: Casa Do Mar Table View
Contact details: Angelique
071 6701336 | Date:2010/02/12 - 2010/02/13
Time:9pm until Late
Entrance:Free entrance
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz | THE MUSICALS UNPLUGGED
Angela Kilian and Robert Finlayson (both recently seen in CATS) takes you on a musical journey. Accompanied by pianist, Wessel Odendaal, they create an intimate mood, singing their most cherished songs and sharing anecdotes from their careers.
Go and spread your blankets on the lawns of the historic Mountain Shadows homestead for a special Valentines
Day picnic from 18:00 onwards and as the sun sets listen to some of the greatest show tunes of all time, including hits from Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady and many more.
Venue: Mountain Shadows Manor, just outside Paarl
Contact details: Contact Kathy on (021) 862 3192. | Date:2010/02/14 - 2010/02/14
Time:Picnic from 18:00 onwards
Entrance:R100
Type of Event: Swing bands, Standards, Show Tunes, Jazz |
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The Big Band Musical Appreciation Society
The Society meets on the second Sunday afternoon of each month in St Johns College, Houghton, Johannesburg, and their secretary, Barney Segal, can be contacted for any information on 011 615 3412.
The society was formed in the 1990’s and housed in Sable House in Braamfonteirn, before moving four years ago to their present location at the Jeffrey Auditorium in Houghton. Their chairman, Jack Mink, has emphasized the need for younger members to join the society. Their motto is “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got swing” and this describes exactly the music that is either shown on videos or DVD’s at their meetings, or is played from CD’s. Music collectors and speakers, such as Don Albert and Harry Fidler, will often give informative talks on the music of the 30’s and 40’s, and showcase those talks with slides and shows form their own personal collections.
A tea is served during the afternoon and is a chance for like-minded musicians and those with a love of Big Band music to get together and reminisce.
The Society meets on the second Sunday afternoon of each month in St Johns College, Houghton, Johannesburg, and their secretary, Barney Segal, can be contacted for any information on 011 615 3412. |
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Track Five is a five-voice vocal group, specialising in tasteful arrangements of well-known, popular jazz favourites and original compositions. The group performs A Cappella as well as with trio or big band and was formed in 1995 by director and arranger Gavin Fullard (formerly director of Tangerine Vocal Group). Their influences include the unfailingly exciting sounds of great vocal groups such as Four Freshmen, Manhattan Transfer, Take 6, New York Voices and the Real Group as well as the nostalgia and magic evoked by groups of the Big Band era.
They have just released their third CD: Track Five A Cappella, which includes songs such as Waltz for Debbie, Cherokee, Ntjilo Ntjilo, Have you met Miss Jones, etc. Track Five hopes to do concerts in Johannesburg on 13 and 14 March 2010. For more information visit their website www.track5.co.za |
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