As usual, I'm waiting to hear who's playing at some of the venues; if they bother to let me know, I'll add details as I get them. Please let me know of any gigs you know about (JAZZ ONLY PLEASE): email mikelaatz@telkomsa.net
Here are the gigs I've been told about:
Monday 20 Feb
The famous jazz jam with Alvin Dyers and band (with lots of guest artists) happens every Monday night at Swingers, Wetton; music starts at about 10.00pm
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Tuesday 21 Feb
Soul Agents: Jason Reolon, Jonno Sweetman, Nick Williams & Lee Thomson play at Asoka from 8.30 to 10.30pm Phone 021 422 0909
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Wednesday 22 Feb
Live jazz at the Mahogany Room, 79 Buitenkant street, from 8.00pm. Phone 076 679 2697 ..................................................................................
Thursday 23 Feb
Tina Schouw is at iBuyambo,11 Bree street, at 8.30pm. Bookings: 082 569 9316
Andrew Ford plays with Beverley Scott Brown, Sammy Webber, China van Rensberg at Pigalle, Greenpoint.
Live music play at Alba Lounge, V&A Waterfront, above Hildebrand Restaurant, from 7.00 to 10.00pm
Alvin and Errol Dyers are at Pizzeria Villagio in the Howard Centre, Pinelands from 7-9pm.
Live jazz at the Mahogany Room, 79 Buitenkant street, from 8.30pm.Phone 076 679 2697
Charles Louw and his band ATLANTIQUE play at The Blue Chip Restaurant, Wetton road,Wetton every Thursday from 9pm.Contact 0790254572
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Friday 24 Feb
Live music at Bertha’s, Simonstown, from 7.00 to 10.00pm
Live music at Mahogany Room, 79 Buitenkant street, from 8.30pm.Phone 076 679 2697
Keith Tabisher and friends in a concert called “Love Stories” at 7.00pm at iBuyambo Music and Art Exhibition Centre, 11 Bree Street, Cape Town
Darren English Quintet plays at the Melting Pot, Muizenberg Phone 021 7090785
Cape Dutch Connection plays at La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek from 6.00 to 9.30 Bookings: 021 876 3016
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Saturday 25 Feb
Jazz jam at the Plaasteater: Marius Doubell bass, Johan Seim guitar, Raleen sax, Rozane vocals, Johan Kotze drums. 2.00 to 5.00pm. Phone Marius Doubell 081 270 8599 for info.
Manouche band plays at Hartenberg Estate “Tapas and Wine” from 4.30 to 10.00pm
Lola G ( vocals), Adolf Thelen (Piano & keyboard), Marino Tricarico (Bass) and Mark Augustin (Drums) play at C'est la Vie, Somerset West Phone 021 851 8504
Keith Macfarlane and Alan Bowen play at Manuka, Steenberg Village, from 7.00 to 9.00
Live music at Mahogany Room, 79 Buitenkant street, from 8.30pm.Phone 076 679 2697
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Sunday 26 Feb
Live jazz at Catharina's, Steenberg, from 12.00. Lunch buffet costs R240, bookings at 021 7132222.
Emily Bruce Trio play at the Mount Nelson Oasis Restaurant from 12.00 to 3.00
plays at the Black Marlin, Simonstown, from 3.00 to 6.00pm.
Dan Shout’s band play at Lyra’s, Rondebosch, from 2.00 to 4.00pm
Dave Ledbetter and The Clearing play at Polana, Kalk Bay, from 4.30 to 6.30pm.
Len Richey and Andrew Ford play at the Morituri Italian restaurant at The Old Bakery-Woolworths Centre, Main Road, Lakeside, from 6.30 to 8.30.
Brunch at Winchester Mansions: Sylvia Mdunyelwa and the African connection
trumpeter Lwanda Gogwana plays at the Amphitheatre, V&A Waterfront, from 6.00 to 7.00
Riverboat Jazz Band plays at Ferrymans, V&A Waterfront, from 7.00 to 9.00pm, weather permitting.
Gavin Minter (guitar and vocals) - Mark Fransman (piano accordion) and Dave Ledbetter (guitar) - Alma Cafe 19h00
Rheza Khota plays at iBuyambo,11 Bree street, at 8.30pm. Bookings: 082 569 9316
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Monday 27 Feb
The famous jazz jam with Alvin Dyers and band (with lots of guest artists) happens every Monday night at Swingers, Wetton; music starts at about 10.00pm