Josie Field

The mesmerizing Josie Field, live in Cape Town during her 2007 Mercury tour.

Natalia

Cape Town singer-songwriter Natalia, live at the Independent Armchair Theatre, Observatory.
December 2007.

Laurie Levine

Laurie Levine live on stage at the Obz Cafe Theatre.
October 2007.

Simon Van Gend

Simon Van Gend, live at the Obz Cafe Theatre.
October 2007.

Harris Tweed

Cherilyn MacNeil of Harris Tweed in full cry.

One of SA's most promising up-and-coming new bands, they have a remarkable stage presence which is focused through the shining talent of lead singer Cherilyn McNeil and guitarist/electrical musician Darryl Torr.

They render a sparkling mix of Indi folk-rock and acoustic experimentation, which is perfectly suited to the delightfully quirky stage presence and lyricism of the lovely lead vocalist.

Check them out on www.harristweedmusic.com

Fly Paper Jet

Lance Herman of Fly Paper Jet, on stage at the Independant Armchair Theatre in Observatory. August, 2007.

'Fly Paper Jet' is a South African duo consisting of Lance Herman and Josh Ginsberg.

An innovative and funky blend of narrative overlays carried through with their style of acoustic folk/jazz they're fascinating to watch, Josh's deadpan an entertaining foil to Lance's quirky and characterful stage vibe.

Normally performing as a quartet, they've created a delivery around the concept of Travelling Salesmen with a visual, vocal and lyrical theme.

Fly Paper Jet

Lance Herman of Fly Paper Jet, live at the Independent Armchair Theatre, Observatory.
August, 2007.

The Problematiques

The Problematiques, live at the Obz Cafe Theatre. January 2008.

The Problematiques

Sulene van der Walt, of the Problematiques, live at the Obz Cafe Theatre. January 2008.

Piet Botha

Piet Botha live and unplugged, at the Dorp Straat Teater. February, 2008.

Piet Botha is one of the living legends of local music. With his band Jack Hammer, he has remained true to his own brand of South African rock, with cutting lyrics and powerful melodies, digging deep into the South African psyche.

I've been a fan of his music for some time, but only managed to see him live in a rare, rapid Cape tour in February, where he performed a sell-out set in Stellenbosch with longtime colleague Jonathan Martin. They did a mix of new material, which Piet says is being 'played into shape' for a new album, some covers, and old favourites.

Imposing, at times haunting, always very, very real, it was a mesmerising set from an icon of SA music.

Karma

Karma-Ann Swanepoel, of Henry Ate, performing live in Cape Town during
a once-off tour of South Africa with Julian Sun.
May 2008.