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Ann Jangle at Cafe Roux

Posted on: May 24, 2017

Fri 12 May 2017 Ann Jangle always puts on a captivating show, and her performance at Cafe Roux (accompanied by guitarist Basson Laubscher and Jess van der Merwe on the sax) was no exception, including interesting anecdotes and even a … Continue reading →

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Tribes’ Got Soul: Assembling The Good Folk

Posted on: May 18, 2017

Sun 7 May 2017 A night of (at times a bit frustrating) musical collaboration, American Willy Mason headlined this Sunday show at Mercury, featuring Frenchmen Yoann Minkoff and Kris Nolly, Brits Emily Capell and Matt Cowley and Capetonian Mark Fransman. … Continue reading →

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ROAR relaunch: Jack Parow, Ohgod, Alive at Midnight & CC Project

Posted on: May 17, 2017

Sat 22 April 2017 ROAR did a bit of revamp and chose a diverse lineup for the inauguration. Jack Parow headlined with one of the craziest sets I’ve seen in a long while – featuring the whole front row of … Continue reading →

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QOTSA Tribute 2017 at Mercury

Posted on: April 18, 2017

Thurs 6 April 2017 Last year’s Queens of the Stone Age tribute show at Manila was one of the standout gigs of the year for me, great energy and vibe and loads of fun. Unfortunately this year’s edition just wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Belly of the beast: The Tazers, Southern Wild, Stoker and In Bloom at Mercury

Posted on: April 17, 2017

Sat 1 April 2017 Here’s a look at the April 1st gig – ‘Belly of the Beast’ – at Mercury, which featured The Tazers, Stoker, Southern Wild and In Bloom.