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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. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth Simon Shaw is a musician from Port Elizabeth who sings and plays acoustic guitarist. Simon is available to play at any event or function. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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... Category Type: Acoustic Duo Act City/Town: Port Elizabeth Jonathan Muller, legendary Port Elizabeth Musician, has been keeping the South African crowds rocking for over two decades with his unique style of singing and guitar playing skills. Jono plays acoustic guitar and performs with no backing tracks. With his astonishing repertoire of songs and magnetic stage presence, he will keep you entertained for hours. Jonathan has performed throughout South Africa and its neighbouring countries, as well as in the United Kingdom and America, entertaining the likes of Prince William, Harry and a host of well-known personalities. He recently completed a successful 5-month contract as the Principle Musician on the Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth Anton Calitz first started playing in 1989 performing the late Saturday night/ early Sunday morning slot at the iconic Its Country in Evatt street. Performing on vocals, guitar, harmonica and occasionally pan flutes, as well as being a “one man band” Anton has been performing his own music at folk music clubs and arts festivals in South Africa for almost 30 years. Anton writes and records songs around romantic themes, comedy themes, socio political themes, to fit primarily into a live, one man music cabaret show package as well as the folk or rock type album. Anton’s song “A Summertime Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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’. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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. Marc Brunsdon got the opportunity to appear on the ‘The Voice’ South Africa Season two and was chosen as one of the contestants to have a bio aired on DSTV on his musical career. He also does voice over work for radio stations and social media advertising. His love for Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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... Category Type: Classical Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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 and performing is being able to express those emotions and share them with an audience. Other hobbies and interests include gardening, crafting, hanging out with her dogs and hiking. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth Rob Thompson is one of the most talented and passionate blues rock export to come out of Port Elizabeth in the last ten years. A real triple threat as guitarist, singer and songwriter, Thompson’s heart lies in performing blues rock music. His energy and determination to play this genre and keep it alive is evident through his innovative, yet still vintage blues rock sound. After picking up the guitar at age 17, Thompson quickly fell in love with the instrument, going on to study at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University focusing on jazz and classical guitar. Read More Not limited to Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth Letters from Jane 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 a stage. With Michelle’s sultry sounds on the microphone and vibey percussion, alongside Lea with her intricate guitar style and hauntingly beautiful vocal harmonies, they will leave the audience mesmerised by their musical talents. Together they form a dynamic duo and their fresh style gives an interesting spin to any music Read more... Category Type: Acoustic Duo City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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... Category Type: Singer & Pianist City/Town: Port Elizabeth CAROLINE SWART – I live in South Africa, in a quaint coastal city called Port Elizabeth. After leaving school, I joined a pop band, touring casinos as a professional singer for three years. Once the tour ended, I studied software development, eventually obtaining a BSC Computer Science degree. To earn extra cash as a teenager, I worked at a toy store, a drive-inn theatre, and a horse racing track. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Keyboardist City/Town: Port Elizabeth Known and crowned ‘DIE RYMTE MAN, DOODKOP13 , I am an Afrikaans Dancehall Rymkletskundenaar Meli-Grey. singer and Songwriter. With more than 20 years in the music industry I base my songs mostly on hard life lessons we learn along the way and although we know how difficult life can ultimately get i ensure to make my songs as funny and relatable as possible whilst still leaving an important and everlasting message on the minds of the listener. I have very strong stage presence and choose to work the whole stage . My songs are dominant in Afrikaans with a few Read more... Category Type: Singer & Songwriter City/Town: Port Elizabeth After eventually attaining an inclusive degree in music and music technology, and after having done a year of a general diploma in music at Nelson Mandela University, the journey of FiveSidedDice remains ongoing, and the sound ever-changing and evolving. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth Wayne Kallis, singer and acoustic guitarist from Port Elizabeth. He has a great selection of songs to keep any crowd entertained for hours and promising a high quality performance. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth 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 Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth From early teens Alasdair Gillies musical influences were anything from Cliff Richard and the Shadows, to the Everly Brothers and Rock and Roll. He started playing guitar at 16 when his influences then were the new Folk and Folk Rock era, Dylan, the Byrds, Donovan, Then came to the forefront with Blues with Eric Clapton and the John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. Jimi Hendrix also became one of his obsessions. So as a novice guitarist he dabbled a bit in all these areas. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Folk Singer & Guitarist City/Town: Port Elizabeth Thuba Myeki aka 2bad, is based in Port Elizabeth and is one of production company Centrestage’s most talented and high profile artists. This performer is also spectacular at emulating current R&B chart topping artists including the likes of Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran, Usher, Chris Brown and Drake. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Singer & MC City/Town: Port Elizabeth The Brothers are a group of local musicians in Port Elizabeth who perform funky reggae music with an original edge. go to all performers Share this Page Read more... Category Type: Interactive Band City/Town: Port Elizabeth |
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