12 May2017

Cross Country at Laddsworth Primary School

laddsworth ccOn Friday, 5 May Laddsworth Primary School hosted 24 schools at its Annual Inter-Schools Cross Country Meeting.

Over 800 children participated in this event. 

The Laddsworth team consisted of 178 children. Our team did extremely well and many of our runners were placed in the top 10.

Well done to all the participants.

Pictured from L to R: Andrew Marshall and Sophie Hobden.

News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

 

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11 May2017

Tri-Colours for Grace College Head Boy

carl brann honours blazer media650x572This week during assembly our Head Boy, Carl Brann, was awarded an Honours Blazer. This recognition was bestowed for achieving tri-colour status; Carl has earned full colours in drama, debating and academics.
 
Pictured L-R: Carolyn Brann, Carl Brann, Vincent Luksich (Headmaster at Grace College) and Grant Brann.
 
News supplied by Grace College. 
10 May2017

St Anne’s Athlete ranked 20th in the world

Busi Thwala Jessica Bompas and Nobuhle Moyana 002Jessica Bompas, a Grade 10 pupil at St Anne’s Diocesan College, is currently ranked 20th in the world for the 200m distance, in the U18 age group category. Jessica competed during the April school holidays and won the 200m U17 race and set the fastest time for the season in KZN out of all athletes including seniors. She ran 24.02, narrowly missing the SA record of 24.00 seconds. She also came 3rd in the 100m U17 race. In Cape Town she ran in the U18 division and was beaten by 2 older girls to come 3rd in the 200m and 3rd again in the 100m. She was visited at school by Busi Thwala (Department of Sports and Recreation) and Nobuhle Moyana (Department of Education) who presented her with a trophy and certificate from SASA (South African Schools Athletics) in recognition of her achievements. Jessica has been considered for the National Team to represent South Africa at the African Youth Games and World Youth Games which will be held in Bata and Kenya during June 2017. We wish her luck with the selection.
 
News supplied by St Anne's Diocesan College. 
10 May2017

Another successful Grace College Night Relay

ash rock media 002650x572Grace College recently hosted their annual Night Relay. We invite teams of four to complete a 2,5km lap around the school grounds and through the plantations.
 
Congratulations are due to Team De Scally, they earned 1st place on the night.
 
We value the following feedback from a competitor, “I would like to congratulate the organizers of the Night Relay, so well organized, a great route and a fun evening. We would definitely do this again and bring more friends!”
 
Pictured L-R: Martin, Nick, Chris and Lauren De Scally.
 
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08 May2017

Sail in style from Cape Town to Sydney with Cunard, visiting vibrant and historical ports along the way.

hilton travel 250x220Sail in style from Cape Town to Sydney with Cunard, visiting vibrant and historical ports along the way.
 
You’ll embark Queen Mary 2 in colourful Cape Town for your cruise to Sydney. While on board this majestic cruise ship you could dance in the largest ballroom at sea, take gaming lessons in the casino, or be entertained by a polished production in the Royal Court Theatre. With a 3D cinema, spa treatments, RADA workshops and golf simulators, there is truly something for everyone on board.
 
You’ll stop at a variety of ports, beginning with Port Elizabeth, famous for its Art Nouveau architecture. Known as ‘The Friendly City’, this bustling metropolis has nature parks and a heritage trail that reveals charming Victorian landmarks.
 
Enjoy stunning island scenery in Réunion: with its emerald forests and waterfalls, you’ll want to keep your camera fully charged. In Mauritius you’ll find clear waters and white beaches, along with beach side restaurants serving fish caught fresh that morning. You’ll then cross the Indian Ocean, spending a few days at sea: ample time to further explore the ship’s spectacular facilities.
 
Spend time discovering Fremantle’s history with visits to the city’s convict-built, colonial-era structures. Why not visit the Round House, the oldest remaining intact building in Western Australia? You’ll cruise next to Busselton, gateway to Margaret River’s premium wine region. This destination also has a charming timber jetty, the longest in the southern hemisphere. Venture further afield to Mammoth Cave, where jagged stalactites descend from the ceiling in this natural time capsule, where you’ll find ancient fossilized remains embedded in the limestone walls.
 
Sample the gastronomic delights in easy-going Adelaide, before you reach Melbourne’s cosmopolitan charms. Then it’s on to the aptly-named Kangaroo Island, containing several nature reserves abundant with wildlife – and fantastic scenery – before you disembark in Sydney.
 
News supplied by Hilton Travel.
 
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04 May2017

John the Barber

bodes barber shop john the barberJohn The Barber is a Highly Qualified Barber for WALK-INS ! ! !
 
Pop in for a Haircut from John The Barber. Bode's Barber Shop 
 
• Cuts • Shaves • Rock n Roll •
 
39 Hilton Avenue, Suite 1B. ( Same centre as gasworx, remax and party and bake ), +27 (0)82 307 8128.
03 May2017

Music in The Hills 10 May 2017

CHLOE mith 10 may 2017Time: 7pm, R25 entry. Food and soft drinks on sale, bring your own booze. Musicians who want to play at MiTH contact Bill Pocket on 076 684 7647 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Visit www.mith.co.za for more details.
 
DIRECTIONS TO MiTH:
The Knoll, 1 Knoll Drive, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal: Take the N3 to Hilton, take the Hilton turnoff and go South into the Village (away from Hilton College). Travel 5,2km along Hilton Avenue (past two sets of traffic lights and Old Main Brewery) and keep going straight as Hilton Avenue turns into Dennis Shepstone Drive. At the 5,2km mark, Knoll Drive will be on your right – the entrance to MiTH is the *second* entrance on your left into The Knoll Historic Guest Farm. (Dennis Shepstone Drive is currently under heavy construction – so please be very cautious.)
 
7pm – OPEN MIC
 
7.30pm - AND THE RIDDLE
We describe our genre as "acoustic cross-pollination" with Jacky van Staden on vocals, guitar, ukulele, harmonica and percussion Daniel Winterbach on guitar, percussion and vocals. Influences include Fokofpolisiekar, aKING, Mumford & Sons, of Monsters and Men, andtheRiddle are free-spirited and fiercely independent multi-instrumentalists intent on creating something honest and sustainable in an inherently dishonest and unsustainable modern world.
 
8.15pm – CHLOE CLARK
Durban based singer, pianist and songwriter, Chloe Clark, moved to Durban from her little farm town, Weenen and enrolled at the University of KwaZulu Natal where she studied music full-time and graduated with a BA Music degree in 2013. Not only is Chloe Clark a well-known Durban performer and MC, but she garnered national attention in 2014 when she made it to the Top 30 of Idols SA. You may also have seen Chloe singing backing vocals for Ronan Keating at the Star Light Pop Orchestra in 2015. Chloe has upped her game since, completing her honours in vocal technique and jazz vocal performance at the end of last year and more recently wowing viewers of The Voice. In her Blind Audition, Chloe gave a charming jazz interpretation of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”, which prompted coaches Bobby and Kahn (Kahn Morbee, frontman of The Parlotones) to woo her into their teams.
 
9pm - MANY MOORE
Comprised of five gifted souls Many Moore, though reluctant to categorize our music, we see “Urban Poetic Soul” as by far the most fitting label for our craft. Through harmonies, lyrics and sound we tell our stories. We have Andile “The Maestro” Sikhakhana who charms the ears with guitar and vocals; Lindani “Master Lee” Dlalisa with his flawless vocal aerobics has a rare gift and guitar player, Thulani “Headship” Ngcobo is a creator, sound pilot and the brains behind a lot of the words you hear - occasionally he hits a note or two; Fiona-Donna “The First Lady” Young adds a very Jazzy element with her evolving scatting skills and feels most comfortable existing in an unconventional space, Lastly Buthelezi is the newest member of Many Moore - he’s a djembe and congo drum player extraordinaire.
 
News supplied by MiTH. 
25 Apr2017

DON’T MiTH THE MICHAELHOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL

serrotone2The third edition of the annual Michaelhouse Music Festival is set to take place 27-30 April, 2017. A new addition to the festival this year is a hospitality tent being hosted by Music in The Hills (MiTH). MiTH has become a favourite venue for music aficionados and performers alike, and for this weekend will move from its usual home at The Knoll in Hilton to the majestc grounds of Michaelhouse School in Balgowan.
 
The tent will feature a continuous flow of live music – from open mic artists, novices and soloists to professionals and bigger rock bands - at no charge. It will also provide a spot for patrons of the festival to relax and listen to live music while enjoying a refreshment between other shows. Tickets for paid shows at the festival can be purchased at Ticket Hut. Entrance to the school, and to the MiTH tent, is free. The MiTH tent line-up is as follows:
 
Saturday April 29th
• 10h00 Nishalin Pillay and Jesse Martins – a local acoustic/percussion duo featuring a mix of original and cover material.
 
• 11h00 Bianca Santoro – still in her tender teens, local talent Bianca Santoro has made a name for herself as a Midlands singer-songrwriter.
 
• 12h00 Mbijana Sibisi – Durban-based singer-songwriter Mbijana Sibisi has a haunting vocal ad delivers a treasure trove of fresh material while throwing in the odd Johnny Clegg cover.
 
• 13h00 Bowstring – this daughter-father (Charles and Rebecca Webster) duo has become known for vocal harmonies and a funky rhythm section – mix of cover and original.
 
• 14h00 Whipland Marsh – Durban-based rockers with striking vocals and plenty of attitude.
 
• 15h00 Kodiak – Pietermaritzburg-based pop-rock band lead by Dave Rossouw, whose soaring vocals deliver impressive originals and covers with finesse!
 
• 16h00 Antonio Ravell Band – lead by the man of the same name, this band is well-known all over KZN for its skilful delivery of rock songs and artful ballads.
 
• 17h00 Serrotone - Pete Guthrie, vocalist and a prolific songwriter with Spoonfeedas for 12 years has teamed up with James Robertson and close friend, superb drummer Billy Kruger. Robertson who sang and wrote material for Spoonfeedas in 2001, also went on to form Cubic Inch. Between Guthrie and Robertson they have been part of writing and performing more than 10 charting singles (including 2 no 1 singles and a handful of top 10's) on South African radio. With Spoonfeedas Guthrie has opened for artists like Muse, Velvet Revolver, Simple Plan and Metallica. He has also performed the National anthem in Christchurch NZ before a Trinations rugby test. James has opened for Bryan Adams on his SA tour with his band Cubic Inch while Billy has played with a variety of established artists at some impressive events like the Youth Day concert in Amsterdam with group MIC where they performed after Delirious at Ajax Football Stadium in front of 140 000 people. A recently added feature is the inclusion of Nick Ames who is possibly one of the finest trumpet players in South Africa. Don’t miss them.
 
• 18h00 Rusty Red Escapade - Led by Midlands guitar (and now, vocal) legend, Rusty Red (aka Luke Wyngaard) and backed by Skippy Kubheka on bass and Baviaan (Chris Melling) on drums, Rusty Red Escapade brings a gutsy blues-rock sound to the stage. The band will be performing original material from a new EP and might throw in a few covers. If you're a fan of blues, rock, and the likes of Stevie-Ray Vaughn, these chaps will please your ear greatly!
Sunday April 30th
 
• 10h00 Open Mic
 
• 11h00 Open Mic
 
• 12h00 Matt Gardiner - Matt is a young musician born and bred in Pietermaritzburg, and performs Indie Folk with a slight Rock undertone, with influences including Mumford and Sons, Matthew Mole and John Mayer.
 
• 13h00 Cheryl Engel - Cheryl Engel is a singer/songwriter. She started singing and performing from the age of 9 and spent several years singing in studio as a session singer. Cheryl draws on her life experiences to craft poetry that forms the lyrical basis of her heartfelt and memorable songs, her style of music can be described as folk/rock with hints of country. Her style has been compared with that of Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Civil Wars, Cranberries and Taylor Swift.
 
• 14h00 Summer du Preez - Summer du Preez is a musician based in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. She started her musical journey at MiTH, among a few other places, and it’s wonderful to welcome her back. She and her guitar capture the audience with her folk indie approach.
 
• 15h00 Pillarbox Red - Pillarbox Red is a four man band that came together to study subject music at Michaelhouse, and then discovered that when performing together, they created a unique sound that they really enjoyed. Debuting in the relatively small community that is Michaelhouse, they found that they loved performing and soon were given the opportunities to share their sound with more people. The band does covers of modern pop songs with their own little twist.
 
They draw their name from the official Michaelhouse school colour, which they decided sounds quite cool.
 
Pictured: Serrotone: L-R James Robertson, Billy Kruger, Peter Guthrie, Nick Ames.
 
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11 May2017

St Anne’s Hockey Teams on a winning streak

Daniella Rhodes Striker of the Tournament 002The St Anne’s hockey girls are enjoying superb form this season with all teams currently unbeaten in the local league. The 1st Team travelled to Gauteng in the April holidays where they gave an outstanding performance at the St Mary’s Waverley Tournament, up against 32 top schools from around Southern Africa. St Anne’s made it through to the finals, their highest achievement at the tournament to date, where they were beaten 3-1 by forth-time reigning champions, Meisieskool Oranje . Daniella Rhodes was named one of the Strikers of the tournament and Brady Wiseman as a Defender of the tournament. They went on to participate in the Saints Festival and won all of their matches. Also in the school holidays, both the U14A and U16A Teams won their age group categories at the tournament they played in Bloemfontein. The St Anne’s Sports Department introduced a High Performance Programme this year which has been embraced by the girls and their hard work appears to be paying off on the hockey field.
 
News supplied by St Anne's Diocesan College.
 
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10 May2017

Grace College pupils visit Christian Life Academy

outreach tabitha web grace collegeEight Grade 8 pupils from Grace College visited Tabitha Ministries School, Christian Life Academy, where they read to the pupils, played sport with the pupils and helped with deconstructing an old carport. This cleared a space for future development of the facilities.
 
Our students enjoyed the reading experience; Adam Mohamed shared loads of information about sharks following on from the book he read. Kezia Philip took notable delight in a game of Frisbee rounders with Grade 3, 4 and 5 children.
 
We’d like to thank Eric Khumalo for the opportunity to spend valuable time with your pupils.
 
Pictured here is Sebastian Homan reading to a huddle of Christian Life Academy pupils.
 
News supplied by Grace College. 
10 May2017

Family Lawyer honoured by her St Anne's Alumnae

St annesThe St Anne’s Old Girls’ Guild recently honoured one of their remarkable Old Girls by presenting Susan Abro (Class of 1981) with The Award of Excellence.
 
This award is presented to an Old Girl who models determination, success and excellence in her chosen field of endeavour and Susan certainly fulfils all these criteria.
 
Susan has always been passionate about her career and is highly regarded as an authority in Family Law where she has focused on the rights of women and children.
 
She is an international specialist on Family Law matters and has worked worldwide, mostly in connection with Hague Convention Applications, centering on the abduction of minor children.
 
She was the first woman vice-president of the KZN Law Society, is a member of the Law Society of South Africa, and the Chairperson of the Family Law Committee of South Africa.
 
Susan has been involved with the introduction of addressing Parliament in respect of numerous pieces of draft legislation, mostly with regard to the rights of women and children.
 
Her involvement with training and preparation of Arbitration in Family Law matters in South Africa, led to her meeting the Deputy Minister of Justice in October 2016 to persuade him to amend the Law and allow for Arbitration in Family Law matters in South Africa, which it currently does not.
 
The outstanding accolade of being named South Africa’s Family Lawyer of the Year for 2016 is a credit to her integrity, dedication and skill. Susan’s firm was also recently named the South African Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year for 2017.
She is an incredible role model who has forged her way through commitment to her chosen career and the community she has served.
 
The St Anne’s girls were delighted to be addressed by Susan and to hear her advice and insight into pursuing a career in Law as well as a few light hearted stories of her time at St Anne's.
 
Pictured from left to right : Debbie Martin (Deputy Head, Pastoral Care), Susan Abro (Award Recipient) and Kari Greene (Old Girls' Guild Chairperson)
News supplied by St Anne's Diocesan College.
06 May2017

Pruning 2017 with Tanglewood Nursery

tanglewood nursery logo 250x220Greetings to all our fellow gardeners,
 
This newsletter will hopefully provide you with some guidelines on how to prune your fuchsias, roses, berries and other plants. Pruning is meant to be done when the weather gets cooler, but as I write this, it has been a hot, dry day with temperatures in the early 30◦C’s. Some of our garden fuchsias are having another flush of blooms. But the cooler weather is close and then we can do some pruning ...
 
PRUNING FUCHSIAS
Seasoned gardeners will tell you that the time to prune your fuchsias (and your roses) are the months with a “J” in them, i.e. January, June and July. Those old gardeners are quite correct, but to me this is a flexible guide and should be adapted to the area you live in and also the seasonal changes, taking into account global warming effects on the temperatures.
So what happens in January? Your fuchsias, if you’ve cared for them properly, should have flowered from the end of September to December. By January they may be getting a bit leggy with a few flowers at the ends. It is time for a HALF prune to promote a second flush of flowers. How much to cut back? The plant will tell you where to cut back to. Prune back the branches by about 30% to a new shoot. These shoots are just waiting to grow and flower. As soon as you remove the ends of the branches, the energy will be redirected to these young shoots. With a boost of feeding these young shoots will provide you with a second flush of flowers until at least Autumn. It is always good to remind ourselves that fuchsias flower on new growth. So promoting new, healthy growth on your plants is the aim.
Let’s now get to the main prune (June and July). Why do fuchsias (like many other plants) need a winter pruning? There are a number of reasons, viz :
1. to remove dead and diseased growth,
2. to remove weak branches,
3. to shape the plant,
4. to promote strong growth,
5. to promote flowering, and
6. to re-direct the plant’s “energy” to the most beneficial areas.
 
Your winter pruning could start as early as May or as late as the end of July to August, depending on how cold the Winter is in your area. Pruning in May will give you a chance of earlier flowering, but also the possibility of Uncle Jack Frost damaging those young shoots! Hopefully this Winter will be a mild one!
 
So how to prune? I like to take a good look at a plant and see which branches are the strong ones and those that are weak or dead. Using sharpened and disinfected pruning shears, remove all the dead and weak branches. The next step is to cut back the sturdy, last season’s branches by ½ to ⅔’s. Cut just above a node, about 10mm, with a clean right angled cut. It is best to prune to about 2 nodes above the old growth. Pruning into the old wood may cause that particular branch to die back. Remove any remaining leaves that may be harbouring any bugs or diseases.
 
Garden plants should now be well watered. Next add a 25cm layer of compost around the base, two handfuls of mature chicken manure and then cover with a layer of mulch, eg coarse pine bark, hay etc. Then give a good watering again. This gives the roots constant, slow-release nutrition, keeps them warm in Winter and cool in Summer. It is not necessary to loosen the soil around the plants as the worms will do this for you as they feed off the organic material. In addition, the mulch will give a good control over weed growth.
 
For those plants in pots, hold the pot on its side and scrape off some of the top of the potting mix. Take care not to damage those fragile surface feeder roots. Now top-dress with a mixture of potting mix, compost and chicken manure (proportion 4:4:2). Water, but take care not to over-water at this stage.
 
If your plant is still in its first season, and there has not been much growth, then pruning back 2/3 of the growth may be a bit drastic. In such a case, do a light pruning.
If nature works with you, the new growth will start to show in about 2 – 3 weeks time.
 
Root pruning
It is good practice to check the root health of potted plants at pruning time. Place your hand on top of the pot and turn it upside down. Firmly tap the pot on the edge of a table and it should pop off. You can now examine the root system.
If all looks in good shape and some healthy white roots are visible, replace into the same pot.
If there are a great number of matted roots, and particularly if they are circling the pot – it is time to root prune. Remove the old roots at the base, but leave the root ball beneath and around the main stem intact. Re-pot into a new pot with a mixture of compost and potting mix.
Take care after root pruning and re-potting, not to over-water or fertilise the plant. At this stage there are no leaves to make use of the fertiliser and the plant may die as a result.
My experience is that it is best to let the roots be. We have plants that have been in 25 cm pots for over 15 years without root pruning and are still perfectly healthy.
Let your motto be “If in doubt, prune – but not the roots”.
 
PRUNING ROSES
The same principles apply to pruning roses. Roses, however, prefer to be pruned slightly later in the season – about July. But a couple of weeks either side will not make too much difference.
Hybrid-T roses generally prefer the traditional process, as set out above. Floribundas and related types are more forgiving. These can be trimmed and shaped even using some hedge clippers.
With garden roses don’t worry about outward facing bud-eyes and five leaflet leaf sets. Just prune to strong, healthy growth at your desired height. And if you don’t know what a five leaflet leaf set or bud-eye is, don’t worry about it.
Pruning isn’t just for “pruning season”. Feel free to shape your roses all season long like you would any other plant in your garden. While you are deadheading is a great time! You may make a few mistakes, but never fear, it will grow back!
Mulch your roses as discussed for the fuchsias. The only difference being that with roses it is important to aerate the soil around the plants. This is particularly important in areas with “heavy” soils. Loosen the soil around the plants to a full fork length.
Spraying with a lime sulphur solution after pruning will help in keeping your roses healthy. Sealing the pruned ends with a sealant can be beneficial, if you have the time and patience. But if you don’t have either – don’t worry!
 
OTHER PLANTS
 
BERRIES :
For those who have reaped the benefit of growing your own nutritious berries, they can be pruned in about June. Raspberries and youngberries will benefit if you cut them back to old stems at ground level and then mulch them with ample compost. Our raspberries are still producing berries for us for breakfast and should continue for another six weeks or so. Young suckers can be transplanted to new areas.
The same applies to blueberries where the old stems are cut back.
With gooseberries, pruning is optional. If the plant is getting too wide for its allocated area, then give it a trim. Otherwise you can let it keep on flowering and providing you with free berries.
 
HYDRANGEAS :
These can be pruned in about July. There are two chains of thought with regard to pruning hydrangeas. The one is cutting back all the stems quite hard, whereas the other is cutting back only the stems that have flowered down to a healthy new shoot. If your plants are getting sufficient sunshine they will be okay, but if they are in the shade then you may only get a few blooms late in the season.
With the latter option, you should get your first flush of flowers in December (giving them the name of “Christmas roses”) and the second flush in about March. So you choose which is the best for your garden, or do some experimenting.
 
BULBOUS PLANTS :
Normally bulbous plants shouldn’t be cut back while the stems are still green. All the goodness in the stem needs to be absorbed back in to the bulb. The dried stems can be cut off to neaten the dormant bulb, or just left as natural mulch. My favourite super-food herb, the turmeric, is a typical example of this. Turmeric goes dormant quite late in the season, when it is time to harvest the matured tubers.
 
GENERAL:
We have all you need for your mulching – compost, mature chicken manure and coarse pine bark.
Please note that the nursery will be closed from Saturday, 13th, until Saturday, 20th May 2017. We will be taking a family “walk on the wild side”. We reopen for business from Monday, 22nd May 2017.
 
News supplied by Tanglewood Nursery.
04 May2017

La Popote Mother's Day Lunch

la popote mothers day lunch250x220We will be trying something new and interesting for Mother's day lunch. Limited space available, get your bookings done early to avoid disappointment. La Popote +27 (0)33 343 2352.
 
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23 Apr2017

Music in The Hills 26 April 2017

mith logo 250x220Time: 7pm, R25 entry, bring your own booze. Meals and soft drinks are available for sale. Musicians who want to play at MiTH contact Bill Pocket on +27 76 684 7647 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
DIRECTIONS TO MiTH:
Take the N3 to Hilton, take the Hilton turnoff and go South into the Village (away from Hilton College). Travel 5,2km along Hilton Avenue (past two sets of traffic lights and Old Main Brewery) and keep going straight as Hilton Avenue turns into Dennis Shepstone Drive. At the 5,2km mark, Knoll Drive will be on your right – the entrance to MiTH is the *second* entrance on your left into The Knoll Historic Guest Farm. Dennis Shepstone Drive is currently under heavy construction – so please be very cautious.
 
7pm - Open Mic
 
7.15pm - Bowstring
A daughter-father duo (with Rebecca and Charles Webster), Bowstring performs melodically interesting acoustic originals and covers incorporating vocal harmonies, guitar, percussion and whatever instrumentation is appropriate. Prepare yourself for both the new and the familiar – but always for the haunting and hopefully memorable. Special moments.
 
8pm – Ilan Lax
Local human rights lawyer, Ilan Lax, graces the MiTH stage once again. This time it's just Ilan and his guitar, doing a unique mixture of blues and folk. Major influences include CSNY, John Martyn, (many old blues legends) Marley, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, etc. More recent favourites of Ilan's are Ben Harper, Dave Mathews and Norah Jones. Says Ilan: "I have been a singer and songwriter for more years than I can remember. Music was around me in my mother’s womb and remains a mainstay and fundamental component contributing to my life-force. I write songs that reflect the many facets of my life experience, from love and family to work, the world around me and the things that move me – in the words of Douglas Adams: “Life, the Universe and Everything."
 
9pm – Freaky Lizards
Freaky Lizards are a fresh out of the box three-piece band from Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and are ready and eager to take to the stage. The band consists of Warrick Lunn of the Super Llama fame on guitar and vocals, Cuan Stretch on bass and Jarryd Lunn on drums. With their debut a year ago, the handsome band have done nothing but impress audience members in and around PMB. Jamming funky beats, running riffs and sneaky licks, Freaky Lizards are hoping to be welcomed into the South African music scene with a bang
 
ABOUT MiTH:
MiTH is a semi-open mic music club. An opportunity for musicians to share the joy of their music with a friendly audience which includes fellow musicians – who have all “been there” too. (Non-musicians welcome too!) Whether you’re a newbie looking for your first opportunity to perform publicly, or a more experienced / mature musician simply looking for people who are as passionate about music as you are – come along and join us!
Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions.
 
News supplied by MiTH.
 
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