Tag: cover versions in Port Elizabeth

Asanda Mqiki is an award-winning vocalist and composer who has wowed audiences from Sweden to Australia, and all around South Africa. Coming from the strong choral tradition of the Eastern Cape, Asanda studied at the National School of the Arts before launching her professional career in 2000. She has become a highly respected voice, with her signature musical style that Read more...

Joe van der Linden on lead guitar and vocals has lived at length in Cape Town but missed Port Elizabeth too much so returned. He enjoys old 60’s amps and a variety of guitars to plug through them. In his time, he has played with Valiant Swart, Sons of trout, Delta Blue, The Zaps, Zolani Mahola and more. He writes Read more...

Formerly known as ‘The Brothers Of Other Mothers’, hail from Port Elizabeth, the windy, friendly city, where they skank up a little storm with their band of reggae, funk and rock, infused with heady doses of improvisation – a unique genre known as Skafrican. The group are like a good curry, made up of various flavours and textures. At times Read more...

Nico was born in Klerksdorp, but grew up in a small Mining Village called Beeshoek, near the town of Postmasburg in the far Northern Cape Province. In 1996 Nico started a 2-piece band with his younger brother and called the act ‘Jonnix’ and they performed at various pubs in the Klersdorp area. He later moved to JHB for work and Read more...

Bullet’s music days started off at the young age of 12 when he was accepted to the famous Drakensberg Boys Choir School in South Africa. It was there that he taught myself to play guitar. He knew straight away that his calling was to be a full time professional musician. = He got onto the ‘The Voice’ South Africa Season Read more...

Letters from Jane is a Female acoustic duo from Nelson Mandela Bay. The Band was established in January 2017 when vocalist, Michelle Olivier and guitarist Leandra Grobler came together to create this unique duo. Both are accomplished performers in their own right, but when they joined forces, their musical connection was electric, which is plain to see when they share Read more...

Denzil Africa is a well known act in the metro and has a large crowd following. He is accompanied by the Vusa band, which is made up of some of Port Elizabeth’s top musicians. This well known local band performs a wide range of styles and genres and is experienced in vocal and instrumental interpretations of classic African jazz and Read more...

Black Velvet is a 2 piece duo (Husband and Wife, Sean and Jacqui Lategan) which began in 2008, originally based in East London and now based in Port Elizabeth since 2012, with more than 10 years’ experience, Black Velvet offers dynamic vocals, electric guitar and keyboard with Backing Tracks accompaniment. Black Velvet offer live music entertainment for any event or Read more...

Since then BRENT AND LORETTE have been a regular feature on the Garden Route; performing both original shows and background jazz, as the need arises, and working with EUGENE VAN PLETZEN in the band TEN CANOES. Notable partnerships in the last ten years include a Blues Duo with local guitarist CUAN KORSTEN, some shows with ex-Capetonian, and songwriter extraordinare, DAX Read more...

Blaze Jazz Band, originating from Port Elizabeth formed in 2005 and comprises of members; Lee Anne Wales on vocals; Enrico Damons on vocals; Saki Nompozolo on Drums; Curtis K on Saxophone; Mzwanele Maqhosha on Keyboard and Thembani Khubashe on Bass Guitar. This popular, energetic band has performed with the cream of South African jazz musicians and has been a regular Read more...

Ten Thousand Spoons is duo from Port Elizabeth, consisting of Sarah and Patrick Massey-Hicks. We first played music together in high school in a band fronted by Sarah, and Claire Venn. Our first gigs as a duo came in 2001 doing coffee shop and pub gigs. In the mid 2000’s, life (getting married and having kids etc) happened and music Read more...

Daniel Jay, singer/songwriter, originates from Port Elizabeth, who recently appeared on the TV show ‘The Voice SA’. He has recently, in collaboration with Francois Van Coke from Fokofpolisiekar, recorded his first original called ‘Glimlag Check’ and is currently working on his first album, which will be released through the course of 2020. He has opened for many acts, such as; Read more...

Claire Venn has spent her entire adult life as a professional musician. With a background in theatre and choir, she has always found deep fulfillment in the performance arts and with a love for music and adventure it was her obvious dream job. The best part about music is how it affects our emotions, and the best part of playing Read more...

Derryn Lynn Fuller is a musician/guitarist hailing from Port Elizabeth. Born and raised on the Coast, she was clearly fated to play music having been raised in a family teeming with musicians. Her grandparents played and sang Jazz music in the classic smoke – filled clubs of the 50’s and her father, Glenn Fuller, is a well renowned musician playing Read more...

Nigel Edkins and Jesseca Barnes make up this amazing duo act called ‘Face for Radio’. Originating in Port Elizabeth, they have performed at many pubs and clubs in the area. They are available for all functions and events. Spread the love and SHARE Read more...

Gerard O’Brien is an accomplished jazz guitarist based in Port Elizabeth. He has played in various bands and is proficient in several styles including jazz, Brazilian, blues, ethnic and contemporary music. Gerard has played with two dance bands, “Cubans”, “Avenue Combo,” and three jazz bands including “Maiden Voyage”, “Feather” and the “Southern Sun Circuit band.” He has recorded with original Read more...

The band prides itself on their ability to offer music lovers & party-goers a dynamic experience. Their vast musical tastes afford them the luxury of being able to cater to a wide variety of listeners. Spread the love and SHARE Read more...

We are a family band with a variety of styles in our arsenal. Band members are Simon Shaw on guitar, vocals and kick drum, his girlfriend Megan Smith on piano and vocals and Simon’s sister Amy on vocals and kazoo (arguably not a real musical instrument). All the band members are solo performers in their own right but as a Read more...

Italian brothers Eppie, Fernando, Emma and Silvio Angileri originally comprised of the popular band ‘Eppie and the Boys’, have been playing together for the past 30 years around South Africa. They have entertained crowds at various Latin American shows and have been the opening act and cover band for a variety of international and national acts such as; Judy Page, Read more...

The Bayside Blues Band performs a variety of traditional acoustic blues songs as well as contemporary electric blues and rock&roll. The band is based in Port Elizabeth and consists of five members: Bayside Blues Band 2010 – Keith Yoko, Kobie Botha, Eugene Roberts, Neilson Hall, Mike Nowick Boasting a combined musical experience of more than 100 years (thanks mostly to Read more...

Patrick Lindoor, affectionately known throughout the length and breadth of our country as Tururu, started his musical career as a gospel singer in the 80’s. He became a household name as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the popular langarm band The Royal Sounds, before joining Kwanobuhle’s Nature Jazz Band. Apart from performing at every local and national festival, Tururu Read more...

Jacaranda Muse is a quartet that was formed at the beginning of 2011 when 4 musicians with varying musical backgrounds sat down and decided to come up with a new sound in Zimbabwe. The ensemble comprises a Saxophonist, a Cellist, a Pianist and a Percussionist. With a healthy mix of Jazz and Classical training, the ensemble composes and arranges music Read more...

I started playing the piano when I was 13 years old. 2 years later I started playing the flute and a few years after that I took up the clarinet. In 2010 took up the saxophone, started with the alto and took up the tenor and soprano sax I have been playing music for the last 8 years now and Read more...

Paul Basel is a professional singer/guitarist, performing in and around Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape Spread the love and SHARE Read more...