Original Music

Letters from Jane, a captivating female acoustic duo hailing from Nelson Mandela Bay, has enchanted audiences since their inception in January 2017. Vocalist Michelle Olivier and guitarist Leandra Grobler joined forces to craft a musical experience that is as unique as it is mesmerizing. Individually, Michelle and Leandra are accomplished performers, with each having honed their talents professionally since 2012. However, it was their partnership that truly ignited their musical synergy, evident whenever they grace the stage together. Michelle’s sultry vocals, coupled with her vibey percussion, blend seamlessly with Leandra’s intricate guitar melodies and haunting harmonies, leaving audiences spellbound by Read more...

Marc ‘Bullet’ Brunsdon is a seasoned South African singer and guitarist with a career spanning over two decades. His musical journey began at the tender age of 12 when he joined the prestigious Drakensberg Boys Choir School. It was during this formative period that he discovered his passion for guitar and solidified his ambition to become a professional musician. Marc’s talent gained recognition when he appeared on season two of ‘The Voice’ South Africa, where his musical journey was featured on DSTV. Beyond his singing and guitar skills, he is also a sought-after voice-over artist, lending his voice to radio Read more...

Denzil Africa 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 circular music. Some of the musicians they have performed with on stage include: Donald Harrison jnr, Kenny and Chante Lattimore, Winston Mankunku, Robbie Jansen, Jimmy Dludlu, P.J. Powers, Mafikizolo, Dr. Victor, Kurt Darren, the late Sipho Gumede, Mandoza, 101 and many more. The band is one of The Boardwalk’s preferred entertainment options and has been recognised as a highly professional ensemble at all of the high end corporate functions and festivals at which they Read more...

Udaka is a duo from Port Elizabeth with its founding members Ludwe Mgolombane and Sandile Bayller Suka, whom are not strangers in the Eastern Cape creative scene. The two have established a strong connection combining their skills in collaborating and birthing UDAKA. Sandile, from Port Elizabeth is a self-taught multi-disciplined instrumentalist. To have strong skills of bass; guitar; drums and lead guitar which are all naturally groomed skills. Ludwe, on the other hand, is self-taught in guitar and the master in the art of ceramic sculpture. He is a natural lover of music and art and putting the two in Read more...

Daniel Jay, originating from Port Elizabeth, has been performing on the local music circuit for a number of years, playing at pubs, restaurants and events. He has opened for many top acts such as; The Parlotones, Jeremy Loops and Francois Van Coke, to name a few. In 2019 Daniel appeared on the TV show ‘The Voice SA’, and after meeting the front man of the band ‘Fokofpolisiekar’, he collaborated with Francois Van Coke and recorded his first original song called ‘Glimlag Check’. Read more...

A Voice of Soul and Experience A beloved and respected performer in the Eastern Cape, Claire North is a seasoned South African singer and guitarist whose warm, soulful tone and heartfelt delivery have captivated audiences for over two decades. Renowned for her ability to forge a genuine connection with listeners, she performs with an honesty and emotional depth that transforms every show into a memorable experience. Her repertoire is a masterful blend of timeless favourites and thoughtfully chosen contemporary songs, each rendered in her own distinctive and authentic style. A Career Forged in Live Performance Based in Gqeberha, Claire has Read more...

Joe van der Linden is a highly talented musician, a master on the bass guitar and an equally capable singer, acoustic and electric guitarist. Joe has performed as a solo artist and session musician, and has played in top groups such as: The Brothers, Valiant Swart, Sons of trout, Delta Blue, to name a few. Read more...

Anton Calitz is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and acoustic guitarist from Port Elizabeth, known for his evocative folk and rock performances. With a career spanning over three decades, he has captivated audiences with his lyrical storytelling and distinctive one-man-band style, incorporating vocals, guitar, harmonica, and pan flutes into his performances. Anton first took to the stage in 1989, securing the late-night/early-morning slot at the iconic It’s Country in Evatt Street. Since then, he has built a reputation as a compelling live performer at folk music clubs, arts festivals, and intimate venues across South Africa. Musical Style & Themes His original Read more...

Tim Sedso has 19 years experience in the music industry who has performed in many capacities, on multiple instruments. His most notable career achievements include: Playing guitar for the Broadway musical, “Jersey Boys” from 2012 to 2014 which consisted of an 18 month long tour to Asian countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, Malaysia and SA cities, Johannesburg & Cape Town. Playing bass for Australian indie-rock band ‘Timber Bones’ which toured regularly in Australia over a span of 9 months from 2015 to 2016. In 2014 Tim Sedso released his debut album titled ‘Call for Help’. He is currently Read more...

Dave Goldblum has recorded 7 albums with local and international musicians, and toured extensively at home and abroad. His song ‘Say Africa’ was recorded by world music icon Vusi Mahlasela, and performed at the 2010 Worĺd Cup concerts, which had a couple of billion views at the time. Highlights in his performance history include support acts for Crosby, Stills and Nash, touting with folk hero Shawn Phillips, and countless festivals like Splashy Fen, Oppikoppi and the NAF in Grahamstown, as well as tours to Namibia, the UK, Austria, Switzerland and Israel. Read more...

Captivating Live Acoustic Entertainment For over two decades, Jonathan Muller (aka Jono) has captivated audiences across South Africa and abroad with his extraordinary talent as a singer and acoustic guitarist. Known for his percussive guitar style and charismatic stage presence, Jonathan delivers dynamic, heartfelt performances that resonate with audiences of all ages. Authentic Performance Style Jonathan’s approach to live entertainment is refreshingly authentic—he performs without backing tracks, relying instead on his guitar mastery and a loop pedal to create rich, layered sounds. With a repertoire of more than 700 songs, he reads the crowd with precision, tailoring each set to Read more...

Justin Horn, full-time music educator and classical and contemporary trained musician, with many years of experience in teaching and performing, was born in Durban, South Africa. His musical training started at the age of nine, when he began learning the trumpet. Throughout his school career, Justin excelled in music, attaining awards and recognition for his involvement in various music projects, bands & orchestras. During his time at Grey High School, Justin was exposed to many different musical instruments and genres, during which time he began his studies in classical guitar with The University of Port Elizabeth’s guitar lecturer, Dr Howard Read more...

Tim Parr was Born in Hillbrow Johannesburg on 28th November 1957. He discovered music in 1964 when he heard the Beatles. He got his 1st guitar at the age of 11 and found he had a natural feel for the instrument and a bond was formed that is stronger then ever. He started writing songs by the age of 15. He formed his 1st band in 1976 with South African blues legend Larry Amos. They made one record called Baxtop “Work it out ” that still gets played today on South African radio stations. Baxtop broke up in 1981 and Read more...

Simon Shaw is a musician from Port Elizabeth who sings and plays acoustic guitarist. Simon is available to play at any event or function Read more...

Chris Winterskind has strong roots in the Eastern Cape, he grew up loving the ocean and with a passion for music. Chris has been following a career as a musician for 10 years now with no intention of stopping. Touring the country in an old yellow Volkswagen combi selling his sound to everyone he meets has only inspired him further. Chris is very driven with big dreams and a lot of passion for his music and his career. With his trusty guitar, custom made box, foot pedal, harmonica and tambourine he truly is a talented musician with a large skill Read more...

Therese Smith, accomplished musician and primary school teacher, has performed all around the Eastern Cape as a solo performer, with various tops groups, renowned artists and the popular Centerstage band. She has been part of and co-ordinated various collaborative shows. Her latest projects include the all-woman show, Women of Wonder and the sensational Chimera Effect. Therese recorded her first album in 2010 titled ‘Look up’ and her original music has been described as soulful, uplifting and incorporates various feels and often touching on different genres to create a unique style and sound. Read more...

Stuart Reece currently I resides in Cape Town, but I was born in East London and moved to PE at the age of 6years. I started playing guitar when I was 13 and joined my first Punk-Rock band called Cartoon Mayhem, where I played Bass guitar. At the time we opened for big acts like The Finkelstiens and Fokoffpolisiekar. Later I formed my own band called the Stuart Reece Band and we performed around the Eastern Cape area. My style is a combination of acoustic blues/jazz and soul music and my influences are Jason Mraz, James Morrison, John Mayer, Jack Read more...

Mike Palframan, Singer, Songwriter, Folk-rock, Indie, Second Album, A Few Lines More, Released February 2020, Semi-finalist in International Songwriting Competition. Mike Palframan is no regular corporate banker.  He is a story-telling songwriter whose music is influenced by the likes of the Waterboys, Bob Dylan, Rodriguez, Dire Straits and Coldplay. He enjoys big music and varied instrumentals creating his unique and genre defying sound. You can feel the energy in his music. He will move you – make you think. Read more...

Edward Allen, singer songwriter and guitarist, was born in Port Elizabeth and started performing at the age of 18 years. He has also done a stint in Thailand and London. In 2013 he made the top 32 on idols SA. He currently plays with his band the ‘Straight Jackets’ and have recently being touring the Eastern Cape with their tribute show to the band Nirvana. go to all performers Read more...

Emile Naidu has been a part of the PE music scene since 2011, after agreeing to play a 30-minute slot at a Toni’s Place Folk club with a few friends, which would later form the first band he would be a part of. Since then, he has fostered a semi-successful solo stint playing at various pubs and restaurants around Port Elizabeth to support himself during his studies, while forming Indie-Rock Band, Too Many Chiefs, as an outlet for his personal creativity. He has released and EP and a full-length album with Too Many Chiefs, which can be found on most, Read more...

Lee Cassim is a Singer, Songwriter who moved to Port Elizabeth at a very young age where he spent most of his childhood and adult life. Being an sportsman, mainly cricket and soccer, he only found the love for music at the age of 16 while attending his local Church. Playing the drums is his main instrument where he played for the local Church for many years. While in high school, he formed a Christian band called “So What” with his twin brother and other class mates where the band had quite a Following in the Christian community. They also Read more...

Devon van Driel’s highlights so far have been traveling all over South Africa opening for the likes of PJ Powers, Desmond and the Tutu’s, Jeremy Loops, Jesse Clegg, Dan Patlanski, Majozi, Rob Thompson, Ard Matthews and a variety of amazing local artists. Read more...

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 was put on the back burner for a while with the odd Four Winds performance in between. Since 2016 we’ve made a more concerted effort to perform live more often and in 2018 we started writing some original music and for the Four Winds Manville festival in 2019 we finally gave the duo a Read more...

Damian Williams cut his teeth on the live music scene as a 14 year old, wide eyed novice, taking to the stage in Façade. This would birth lifelong friendships and seeds for future collaborations with the profoundly talented local musicians Lindey Schouw and Kendal Beadon. On a fateful afternoon in first year of his BSc, Damian’s friend David Pittaway said to him, “You play guitar, I play guitar, we should start a band!” and Parafanalia was born. Parafanalia took up residence in a shop space in Pier 14 at one point, serenading the ghosts of shoppers past till the shoppers Read more...