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ONE NIGHT ONLY: DEREK GRIPPER AND GUY BUTTERY – Live at the Slave Church in Cape Town Loud Music Presents, in association with Wired for Sound – ONE NIGHT ONLY: two of South Africa’s most accomplished guitar players perform together at the Long Street Slave Church, a place not only of historical significance, but also renowned for its beautiful acoustics. In 2019 alone, between them Derek and Guy have performed sold out shows in America, France, Switzerland, Russia, Australia, Canada, Belgium, Brazil, Portugal and India – and now they come together for a very special once-off performance in Cape Town. No strangers to musical partnership, both musician’s album releases this year are collaborative: Guy Buttery has just put out Nadi: a World-Folk crossover album uncovering newfound musical territories with Indian classical musician Dr. Kanada Narahari, and Derek Gripper’s “symbiotic and synergetic” Saturday Morning in Boston is an album recorded with celebrated American Cellist and Composer Mike Block. Both albums are available now on bandcamp. Derek and Guy have known each other for years but this will be one of the first times that they sit together to create a performance of works composed specifically for this performance! Please note that …

Move to the beat of Afrikaans music legend, Theuns Jordaan, at the annual Summer Picnic Concert at Overhex Winery near Worcester on Saturday, 1 February 2020. With six solo albums and sales of more than 1,5 million since 2000, Jordaan forms part of the Afrikaans music hall of fame. Sing along to his most popular songs while enjoying the picnic style setting and relaxing with a glass of Mensa wine. Just like Jordaan’s laid back songs, Mensa wines are closely aligned to storytelling. Perfect for enjoying while listening to music with a good book, the range consists of a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, a delicious Chardonnay Pinot Noir and a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. Mensa is the perfect outdoor wine with its easy twist Helix cork closure that opens and reseals the wine without a corkscrew. Gates open at 16h00. Local artist, Michael Moore will provide the soundtrack to your late afternoon before Jordaan takes the stage. Tickets to the Overhex Summer Picnic Concert are priced at R250 per person and include a picnic basket filled with delicious goodies. Mensa wines will be available for purchase. For tickets, visit www.webtickets.co.za.