Hot Water
Hot Water’s live performance is a dynamic and often spontaneous tapestry of inspired songs from one of their two albums and their upcoming third album. Donovan compares the band to a wheel, seeing himself as the hub in the centre while the band and collaborators hold and help the whole wheel spin
Stark Raving Sane
Their self-appointed genre ‘World rock’ is a clue to influences that range from classical, Indian, and African music, Heavy Metal, Hip hop, Rock and Folk right through Jazz and Electronic music. They are well known for their plethora of exotic instruments on stage, becoming famous for being ‘the three guys with thirty instruments’. Anything from African and Indian percussion instruments (kitchi gbo, talking drum and tabla respectively) and Tibetan singing bowls...
Andrew James
We are Andrew Jamieson (Guitars, Vox) and James van Minnen (Drums / Percussion). It is the intricacy of two musicians exploring what complex subtleties can be created in the stripped down context of guitar and drums. The songs range from delicately crafted ballads through to improvised soundscapes layered with looped guitar textures, sounds and effects. There is a stark originality and spontaneity to our compositions but they remain authentic as songs and stories in...
EJ von Lyrik
EJ von Lyrik hails from a town called Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town, South Africa. Her music is an eclectic mix of funk, rock, dancehall, hip hop, soul and roots reggae. She is a strong advocate for human upliftment and inspiration through the medium of music and therefore her lyrics carry positive messages. EJ von Lyrik is a prolific and dynamic songwriter, music producer and performer and would grace any stage locally as well as internationally with her confident...
Flat Stanley
Melodic acoustic rock hardly comes better than that crafted by South Africa’s Flatstanley. Seem a confident boast? Well the accolades earned by the Cape Town-based three-piece over their two studio albums – 2004’s ‘Of Secrets and Wine’ and 2007’s ‘Between 2wo Worlds – support the contention, as does the unashamed adoration the band earns each time it plays live.
Robin Auld
Robin Auld is a rootspop guitarist and singer who incorporates African, Celtic, country, folk and pop into his music.
McCree
McCree is a 4 piece rock band from Cape Town, formed by ex Kelvin Declined singer, Mark McCree. Having almost finished recording their debut album, the band has already had offers from record companies who have spotted something special within them. The band consists of Mark McCree (Vocals and guitar), Richard Brodrick (Drums), Tristan Carmichael (guitar/Keys) and Lorne McGregor (Bass). Their music has a solid rock base with catchy melodies and hook-laden guitar riffs.
Boulevard Blues
The Boulevard Blues band has been rocking music lovers at venues, events and festivals in South Africa for over a decade, liberating their fans with nourishing soulful Blues and Rock. The band sets high standards in both music genres with their pure quality music that’s easy to listen to, and offering an unprecedented and entertaining live performance.
Craig Hinds of Watershed
Popular South African piano-based rock band headed by lead singer and songsmith Craig Hinds who will be performing a solo gig at the Cape Farmhouse. Not to be missed!
Dan Patlansky
What Dan Patlansky can do with a six-string Fender Stratocaster at the age of 28, most critically acclaimed guitarists will never quite achieve in a lifetime. In only ten years on the music scene, Dan Patlansky is one of the busiest and most respected blues artists to ever come out of South Africa. Constant touring as a teenager, won Dan the hearts of even the most hardened blues critics.
Summer Shade
Summer Shade is one of the freshest bands to emerge from the South African music scene. The Cape Town based trio have been together since 2007 and have gone from strength to strength. From the start they were lucky enough to be given the platform that all aspiring musicians strive for. Their natural blend of unique influences and musical abilities has created a genre unto themselves.
Jack Mantis
This is a five-piece in the rising… Jack and bassist Jimi Curve have long been in each other’s lives, performing in various projects in and around Cape Town. With the inclusion of saxophinist George Sax, pianist Dom Benigno and drummer Jon Case the five piece is complete. Jack’s masterful, ‘Adam Duritz‘ way with lyrics, his booming voice and love of guitar suggest that the band is all acoustic with backup from the drums and bass. However, the acoustic element...
Lancaster Band
Lancaster Band became renowned for its power-house performances, attracting a wide spectrum of enthusiastic audiences amidst the control of segregated entertainment imposed by the apartheid government. More than thirty years later Lancaster Band delivers an energetic show, anchored by the consistency of its long-standing line up.