Greg Short, born in Grahamstown, South Africa, has carved a niche for himself as a talented electric and acoustic guitarist and singer. His passion for music ignited at the tender age of fourteen, influenced by the legendary Eric Clapton. From Cover Bands to Solo Artist Greg’s musical journey began as the lead guitarist for a three-piece cover band named “Tease.” He later joined the resident band at de Taphuijs, known as “The Belmont Valley Raiders”. Over the years, he has collaborated with several top South African musicians, playing in various cover bands and building a vast repertoire that includes classics Read more...
Khanya Matomela went to the Grahamstown Eisteddfod three times winning GOLD twice with voice (Opera) and once with piano. I started performing in front of audiences at the age of 15 with my Dad’s band I also played in jazz bands on Sundays with Pat Pasha and New Waves. I played Kwaito with the group F2F. After school I studied sound engineering at Damelin I joined the Centerstage All Star Band in 2008 as a keyboard player, I made my appearances in The Beatles, Elvis and U2 tribute shows with CenterStage and was full-time with them I have been involved Read more...
JoAsh Jazz Band Jazz Band – Joash started playing the piano when he was 13 years old. 2 years later he started playing the flute and a few years after that he 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 there is not one day that goes by that I am not grateful for having music as my passion. In 2010, in my Grade 10 year; I passed my flute Grade 8 practical exam Read more...
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 that touches on elements and or themes from both these mainstream genres mixed in with a touch of pop culture and African rhythms and sounds creates this mash of beautiful, soulful and soothing music that touches the soul. The idea behind Jacaranda Muse, both in name and in practice, was to move away from playing a type of music that could be labeled as either this or that. The idea was to just Read more...
Ciao Bella is a vibrant Latin American band based in Gqeberha, South Africa, bringing a fresh perspective to their decades-long musical journey. Originally formed as “Eppie and the Boys,” the Angileri brothers have been captivating audiences for over 30 years with their energetic performances and infectious rhythms. Their influence extends beyond South Africa, having entertained crowds at various Latin American shows and shared stages with renowned artists like Judy Page, Casper de Vries, and Nataniel. The band’s popularity soared in the mid-to-late 1980s, with their song “Dream about You” played on local radio stations, after a memorable appearance on the Read more...
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 rock fusion band, the “Genuines” for four albums (Goema, Mr Mac and the Genuines, Night with the Cape Gypsies, Chasing the Voodoo). Gerard has also played and recorded with Jennifer Ferguson and has travelled the world playing music. He has visited Germany, Holland, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Namibia. Gerard currently plays in a band he formed called “Gerard O’Brien and Friends” which features Gerard O’ Brien on guitar, Tom Russford 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 at pubs and various functions in and around Port Elizabeth. Her uncle is a professional musician who has spent his entire life playing the pro circuit throughout South Africa. go to all performers Read more...
Epic aka The ScriptWriter is a Grahamstown (South Africa) mc, currently based in Port Elizabeth. Epic has one 4/5 star hype magazine rated EP (extended play) titled ‘Epic’s Cinematography’ and he has recently released his much anticipated debut album titled ‘Green’. Epic Has worked with Ian Kamau, Gobi Beast, Nyambz, Big Zulu, K2 to mention a few and shared stages with Mobb Deep, Casper Nyovest, Knaan, AKA, Black Rock, Driemanskap, Ill Skillz, Reason, Max normal(now known as Die Antwoord),MXO,The Muffinz and many more. Performed in major events such as the South African Hip Hop Awards, Sprite uncontainable shows, FIFA world Read more...
Aston Wylie has a repertoire spanning the 20th and 21st century which he arranges between guitar, keyboard, ukulele, harmonica and loop station. Aston graduated in 2015 obtaining a BMus (Tech) Cum Laude Degree from NMMU. He has since released 2 self produced CDs namely “Fly Like You” and “Today”, played over 100 gigs with MAJOZI, toured Argentina, China and Macau with the NMMU Choir and has appeared on “The Voice SA Season 2”, “Expresso Morning Show”, “Varsity Sing”. Influences Ed Sheeren, Mumford & Sons, Micheal Buble, Frank Sinatra, Alt J, Majozi go to all performers 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...
