Barney Rachabane

Barney Rachabane
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Nov 1, 2010

November: Live Jazz in Johannesburg

2 November: ** Zarcia Zacheus gives her last BMus recital at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 5pm.

2 November: ** Camron Andrews gives his last BMus recital at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 8pm to 9pm.

3 November: ** Jean-Louise Nel gives her last BMus recital at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 4:30pm-6pm. Featured instrumentalists are Jonathan Crossley (guitars), Roger Hobbs (bass), Wandile Molefe (keys), Dio Dos Santos (drums), Ilse Myburgh (piano), Ashish Joshi (tablas), Olivia von Gass (violin), Waldo Alexander (violin).

3 November: **Grant Mowatt's Final Recital is at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 8pm-9:30pm. Featuring musicians are Grant Mowatt (drums), Chris Luke (saxophone), Roger Hobbs (bass), Wandile Molefe (keys), Ilke Alexander (flute), Bongile Lecoge Zulu (flute) and Thapelo Lekoane (vocals).

3 November: **Steve Newman, Greg Georgiades, Ashish Joshi are in Concert at PETA'S PLACE (18 Second Street, Abbotsford), from 7:30-10pm.

5 November: ** The Birchwood Hotel Jazz Evening features Mimi Ntenjwa, Kunle Ayo and the Music Academy of Gauteng Jazz Orchestra. The hotel is on Viewpoint Street (Boksburg)and starts at 8-11pm and tickets are R280.

5 November: Omagugu perform at Cafe52 (Sanarcadia Shopping Centre, Arcadia, Pretoria CBD), from 8pm.

6 November: ** Feya Faku plays live at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120.

‎7 November: ** Jazz on the Corner at O.S.T (Corner Bree & Henry Nxumalo Streets, Newtown). 4-9pm, R30.

7 November: ** The 'Sound Us Out' composition concerts start at 3-4:30pm in the Atrium (South West Engineering Building, Wits East Campus) & at 5.30pm, in the Computer Labs (1st floor, Wits School of Arts).

11 November: ** Werner Spies (bass), Riaan le Roux (guitar) and Hugo Radyn (drums) perform at +27 Cafe (corner South and Duncan streets, Hatfield, Pretoria), at 7-8:30pm.

12 November: ** Latin Jazz at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown). Featured are Velaphi and Friends, from 7:30pm. Buy dinner or drinks.

12 November: ** Greg Georgiades, Steve Newman & Ashish Joshi Trio at Cube Cafe (46 Selati Street, Alphen Park, Pretoria), from 7:30-11:30pm. R60 at venue or book through e-mail at cubecafe@telkomsa.net

12 & 13 November: ** Sello Galane improvises on KiTsonga and SePedi music compositions live at The Market Theatre, 8pm. Tickets are at Computicket and The Market Theatre Box Office.

13 November: ** Zim Ngqawana is at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120 at Computicket.

20 November: ** McCoy Mrubata performs at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120 from Computicket.

26 November: ** Ngwako Manamela is at the State Theatre's African Music and Jazz Nights, from 8:15pm, for R60. (320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria).

26 & 28 November: ** N2 performs at the Oh-My-Gosh Restaurant and Pub (Honeydew Shopping Centre, corner Beyers Naude & Blueberry Street, Honeydew). R70.


REGULAR GIGS:

Wednesdays

** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm

Thursdays

** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance

** Live "Sowetan style Jazz & Blues" at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton), from 7pm. Free entry

Fridays

** The Radium Jazz Trio, featuring Stephen Kunny, plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.

** Live "Sowetan style Jazz & Blues" at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton) from 7pm. Free entry


Sundays

** Jazz Quintet performs at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 4-8pm. Featured are Judith Sephuma (vocals) & Kunle Ayo (guitar).

Aug 30, 2010

September: Jazz in Johannesburg

1-3 September: ** The Moshito Conference, Expo and Showcase will feature local and international artists each day and evening. For more information see www.moshito.co.za

2-26 September: ** The Arts Alive Festival will have various music showcases. For more details see www.artsalive.co.za

2 September: ** Ashish Joshi, Greg Georgiades and Steve Newman are at Tanz Café (Bryanston) from 8:30-11pm.

3 September: ** Gloria Bosman (vocals) will perform at The State Theatre (Pretoria) from 9-11pm. Tickets from R60-R80.

3 September: ** Louis Mhlanga will perform at ‘The Oude Meeste Ekurhuleni Comes Alive Jazz Evening in The Birchwood Hotel (Boksburg) from 9-11pm.

4 September: ** Ashish Joshi (percussions), Greg Georgiades (bouzouki,etc) and Steve Newman (guitar) are at The Bell Pepper (Queen Street, South Kensington) from 8:30 to 11pm. For enquiries 083 382 5718.

5 September: ** A Jazz Quartet plays at The Groennkloof Spring Festival (Jan Cilliers Park, Wenning Street, Groenkloof), from 11am till 10pm.

9 September: ** The Black Cat Bones will play blues at Tings & Times (1065 Arcadia Street, Pretoria), two more bands will be on stage. Starts at 8:30-11:30pm.

10 September: ** Mulatu Astatke (Ethiopia) in the Wits Great Hall, (Wits University, Braamfontein). Tickets are R145 (R80 for Wits students) from the Wits Theatre box office and Badia Productions (072 246 3814). Featured are Ayanda Sikade (drums), Herbie Tsoaeli (bass), Sidney Minisi (saxophone) and James Arben (oboe and clarinet).

16 September: ** Live Jazz Band, featuring Rudine Geer (Voice), Riaan le Roux (Guitar), Pule Makona (Keys), Riaan Diedericks (Drums), Werner Spies (Bass), performs at +27 Design Café (corner South & Duncan Street, Hatfield, Pretoria). Bring your own wine for a small corkage of R10 per bottle, from 7-11pm.

16 September: ** Asanda Bam (vocals) features Luyanda Madope (keys), Tlale Makhene (percussions) and Nkanyezi Cele (drums) at The Blues Room (Sandton) from 7:30pm. Entry fee is R70.

17 & 18 September: ** Tonik’s Wireless Silent Gigs are live at The Bioscope (286 Fox Street, JHB), from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Entrance is R100.

17 September: ** Arts Alive presents Sidney Mnisi live at the True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor) from 7-10pm.

17 September: ** Kunle Ayo Live at the Jazz & African Music Nights in The State Theatre (320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria), from 9-11pm. Entry fee is R60-R80.


18 Septmber: ** Feya Faku and Friends (Ayanda Sikade on drums, Mthunzi on saxophones, Nduduzo Makhathini on piano) are at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Columbine and John Masefield Avenues , Mondeor), from 7pm to 9pm.

19 September: ** Tonik’s Wireless Silent Gigs are live at The Platform on 18th Art Gallery (18th Street, Pretoria) from 11:30am-1:30pm. Entrance is R100.

19 September: ** The Eldorado Jazz Festival takes place at The Kremetart Par (Eldorado Park Extension 3), from 10am-6pm. Entrance is Free!

19 September: ** Arts Alive presents Andile Yenana at the True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor) from 7-10pm.

24 September: ** Zim Ngqawana performs at The State Theatre (Pretoria), 8pm.

24 September: ** Toby Benko is live at Blue Flame Grill (978 Veda Street, Etienne Lewis Lifestyle Centre, Pretoria). 7-11pm.

25 September: ** James Grace and Jonathan Crossley are performing at Olde 'n New (cnr Empire and Cedar Avenue, Auckalnd Park). Starts at 7pm, for R100, including refreshments. Bookings on 083 414 0041

30 September: ** Dina Dapo & Friends and The Fridge jam at Jozi G-Spot (Main Street, Melville), 8pm.

30 September: ** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance.


REGULAR GIGS:

Wednesday
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm

Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.

Sunday
** Bill Fairley’s Band perform at The Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways) from 12:30pm.

** Jazz Trio plays live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.

** Jazz Quintet performs at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 7pm.

Jul 2, 2010

July Jazz in Johannesburg

01 July: ** Yonela Mnana (piano) performs at Niki's Oasis (138, Bree Street, Newtown Cultural Precinct) from 10:30pm till 2am, for R50 at the door or buy refreshments.

02 July: ** 4Seasons are on the Newtown Stage (Newtown), 12:00pm-4:30pm

02 July: ** Eric Vloeiman’s (trumpet) Gatecrash, Dave Ndoro, Gloria Bosman (vocals) and Bheki Khoza (guitar) are at the Baseline (Newtown), from 9pm for R70.

02 July: ** Tempted To Turn (blues) are on stage at The Crocodile Cradle Waterfront Hartebeespoortdam, from 8-11pm.

02 July: **Afrika Mkhize is at Niki’s Oasis (Bree Str, Newtown), 10:30pm-2am, R50 or buy refreshments.

02 July: ** Strings and Skins Big Band, ft Greg Georgiades (L’ud) & Ashish Joshi (tabla), is at The State Theatre (Pretoria), 8pm. R80.

02 July: **Sydney Mnisi (saxophones) and band are at Niki’s Oasis (Bree Str, Newtown), 2am onwards, R50 or buy refreshments.

** 03 July: ** Malcom Braff (piano), Samuel Blaser (trombone), Zim Ngqawana (saxophones) are at The Baseline (Newtown), at 9pm. Entry is R50.

03 July: ** Tlale Makhene is at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm-2am. The cover charge is R50.

03 July: ** Dan Patlansky (blues) is at The Radium Beer Hall (282, Louis Botha Avenue), from 8:30pm. Reservations at 011 728 3866

‎04 July: ** Sydney Mnisi Quartet is at Jazz Maniacs (Freedom Square, Soweto), R140. 12-6pm.

04 July: ** Malcolm Braff (piano), Samuel Blaser (trombone), Zim Ngqawana (saxophones) are at The Cradle of Human Kind at 4pm.

07 July: ** Raeven Brough Jazz Quartet, with Chris Luke (saxophones), Nicholas
Mccreadie (drums), Ike Ongwuabu (bass) are at Niki's Oasis, from 7pm till 10pm. Entrance is charged at R50 or free entry if you buy refreshments. PLUS jam session from the 3rd set.

08 July: The Gauteng Jazz Orchestra is at The Linder Auditorium (St Andrews Road, Parktown), from 7:30pm. FREE

09 July: ** Mlungisi Gegana (bass) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. R50 for entry.

09 July: ** Dan Patlansky is at Tanz Cafe (Bryanston), at 8:30pm.

09 July: ** Steve Newman and Ashish Josi are at The Bell Pepper (Kensington), 8:30pm. R100.

09 July: ** Hugh Masekela is at The Teatro (Montecasino, Fourways), from 8pm. Book at Computicket.

10 July: ** Ezra Ngcukana (saxophones) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. Entrance fee is R50

11 July: ** Feya Faku (trumpet) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. The fee is R50.

14 July: ** Tonacity 4Tet is at The Sophiatown Lounge (Central Place, Newtown), 10pm. Free.

16 July: ** The University of Pretoria Music Department presents a Bulgaria Fundraiser
concert at Musaion, University of Pretoria, 18:00. The programme includes classical and jazz music. Enquiries: 083 973 9700 or 071 602 8227

18 July: ** The Afro Blues Jazz Quintet, with Lex Futshane (bass) and Lindi Maxolo (vocals) play well-known jazz standards and African originals from 1pm, at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodepoort). Entrance is R50

18 July: ** The Chris Luke Quartet will play at The East Gate Food Piazza, from 12:00-4pm. Featuring Dio Santos (drums) and Roger Hobbs (bass)

25 July: ** The Winter Jazz Concert at the Promusica Theatre (Roodepoort) starts at 5pm, featuring the Metro Jazz Ensemble, pianist Roland Moses and his Quartet, vocalist Denise Jannah (Netherlands). Tickets are R150 from Computicket

30 July: ** The Chris Luke Quartet is at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), 8pm.

30 July: ** The Black Cat Bones perform at The Bohemian (Richmond), from 8:30pm-11:30pm. Enquire at: 011 482 1725

31 July: ** RAZ plays live at The Bell Pepper (Queen Str, South Kensington). 8pm for R50.

31 July: ** The Black Cat Blues are at the Blues Fest in Cafe Barcelona (Cnr Banard and Delmas Streets, Pretoria). From 7pm, for R80. Enquire: 012 345-3602

REGULAR GIGS:

Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.

Sunday

** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, is at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways).

** Marcus Wyatt Trio, featuring Clement Benny (drums) & Carlo Mombelli (bass), is at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 1pm.

** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.

Nov 18, 2009

on the plate

21/11:

* The Prisoners of Strange, 8:30-10pm, Wits Theatre

22/11:

* Rashid Lanie & band, 3pm, The Loft (7th Str, Melville)

* Puisano Project, 2pm, ft Wafa-Wafa Sound System, Juxtapose Virtue, 4seasons and Upbeat, (at the Springs Theatre, Springs)

* Sydney Mnisi Live at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor) 18:00. Free!

24/11

* Synergy & Beyond, ft Rashid Lanie. 8-10pm, Lapa Fo (134 Barry Hertzog, Emmarentia). R50.

25/11

* Marcus Wyatt & Voice, 10pm onwards at Keans (44 Stanley Road, Milpark)

26/11

* Babu, 8:30-11pm, Espresso Jazz (60, 4th Ave, Linden)

27/11

* Andile Yenana with Jimmy Mngwadi and Sydney Mavundla, 8pm at Nikki’s Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown). Free.

* Babu, 8:30-11pm, Espresso Jazz (60, 4th Ave, Linden)

28/11

* Babu, 8:00-9:30pm, The Basement Theatre (Promusica Theatre: 100 Christian de Wit Ave., Florida, Roodepoort).

* Sydney Mnisi and Friends, 8pm at Nikki’s Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown Cultural Precinct). Free.

29/11

*Feya Faku live at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor). 6:30pm.

* Babu, 7-10pm, Lucky Bean Restaurant (7th Str, Melville)

…more info on Zim Ngqawana at the Linder Auditorium 12 Dec, (27 St Andrews Road, Parktown)

Nov 13, 2009

This sunday

* 15 November '09: Andile Yenana live at the True North Bar, Columbine Crossing, Mondeor. 18h30.

*Trespassing Allowed, ft Feya Faku & Mike Rossi: 4-6pm, Goethe Institute (119 Jan Smuts Ave.)

*Jazz at the Loft (7th Ave.), 15:00 onwards.