Black Market has played at various venues in and around Cape Town, including the Green Dolphin, Zula Bar, and at various wine farms, and comprises three professional Cape Town-based freelance musicians – Andrew Lilley on organ, Heinrich Goosen on drums and Brydon Bolton. on double bass.

Individually they have performed with top names in the industry such as Tutu Puoane, Hanepoot & The Biggish Band and Benguela.

Heinrich studied Jazz at UCT under Mike Campbell and Kevin Gibson, specialising in drumming. He played at the Oude Libertas theatre in December 2009 with Tutu Puoane and often plays with Hanepoot & The Biggish Band.

Andrew Lilley recieved a scholarship at Berkeley College of Music in Boston, USA after completing a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at UCT, where he graduated summa cum laude in Music Synthesis.
He has written numerous film scores for local and international releases and continues to perform actively in the local jazz scene.
He is also an Associate Professor in Jazz Studies at the South African Collage of Music – UCT.

Brydon Bolton started playing double bass in Port Elizabeth. He learnt classical technique at an academy from a Yugoslavian cellist and jazz improvisation from the jazz players in the surrounding townships. He has performed and recorded with many renowned South African musicians, such as Alex van Heerden, Derek Gripper, Robbie Jansen, Tony Cox and Frank Mallows. He is a regular performer on the Cape Town music scene with various groups, notably Benguela.

Brydon is also a music educator, sound artist, curator of music and sound events, composer of contemporary classical music, and a sound designer for dance and theatre performances. Over the years, he has collaborated with various individuals, including poets, playwrights, dancers and artists. His work focuses on developing music and sound forms that challenge idiomatic or conventional expressions.

Pack a picnic, arrive early and enjoy the sunset and excellent performers. The concert starts at 17:30 and tickets can be bought at the gate. The cost is R30 per adult and R10 for scholars. There is no admission fee for children under the age of five. The proceeds of the concerts are used to support environmental education projects at the Reserve.

Please call the Information Centre for more information.
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.

A copy is available for download as a pdf. MWEEC-Newsletter-2010-03

Dressed in their traditional McDonald Tartan, the Caledonian Pipe Band will play a variety of standard items, but expect a few numbers you might not have heard before. This band is a regular at various functions – especially those with a Scottish flavour such as Burns Nicht at Kelvin Grove.

The band was the overall winner of the Eastern Gathering in 2009 and also led the procession against women and children violence through the streets of Cape Town.

The ever popular Caledonian Pipe Band at the Helderberg Nature Reserve

The Army Band, that can hold its own with any international military band, is also the premier music training institution in the SANDF and has trained numerous musicians from neighbouring African countries. The band’s enduring popularity is due to its wide repertoire and excellence.

Pack a picnic, arrive early and enjoy the sunset and excellent performers. The concert starts at 17:30 and tickets can be bought at the gate. The cost is R30 per adult and R10 for scholars. There is no admission fee for children under the age of five. The proceeds of the concerts are used to support environmental education projects at the Reserve.

The sunset concert series wraps up the season with Black Market on 14 March. Be sure not to miss it.

Please call the Information Centre for more information.
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.

The band was formed two years ago in Somerset West by Gavin Bingham when he gathered a group of highly talented like-minded local musicians for casual jamming sessions. The band soon evolved to what it is today – 14 players of different generations comprising music teachers, B.Mus jazz students, learners and professional businessmen.

The band’s repertoire includes amongst others Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood, Mack the Knife, Lady Marmalade, Mpumalanga Sunrise, Dudu, Hit the Road Jack, Cry me a River, I’m a Believer, Way Back Fifties and Roxanne.

Gavin’s vision was to provide a forum for young players to continue sharpening their talents by being around experienced musicians. Some of the music with a township jazz flavour has been specifically written for the band by Prof Mike Campbell, Convenor of the Jazz Studies Programme at UCT.

Banned in Evolution

The members are Dean Bellingam – first year Law student at Stellenbosch University on Alto Sax, Duncan Combe – Music teacher at Parel Vallei High School, also on Alto Sax, Daniel Bowley – third year jazz student at UCT on guitar and vocals, Brad Bennell – Glass Sales Assistant on  keyboard, Gavin Bingham – Ophthalmologist on Tenor Sax, Jo Car – Gig Muso and Equestrianne, also on Tenor Sax, Dylan Campbell – Learner at Somerset College on Trumpet, Tessa Roos, who is studying voice at Stellenbosch University on Lead Vocals, Patrick Cordery – Brass teacher at Somerset College on Trumpet, Jeane Combe – Drum Teacher at Do Re Me Music School on Drums, Louise Smith – Brass teacher at Somerset College on Trombone, Robert Bingham – studying Graphic Design on Bass, David Watkyns, fourth year Jazz student at UCT on Trumpet and Simon Chapman, Head of the Music Department of Somerset College on Alto Sax.

The concert starts at 17:30 and tickets can be bought at the gate. The cost is R30 per adult and R10 for scholars. There is no admission fee for children under the age of five. The proceeds of the concerts are used to support environmental education projects at the Reserve.

Only two concerts remain in this year’s line up. On 28 February the well-known Army and Caledonian Bands take to the stage before the sunset concert series wraps up the season with Black Market on 14 March.

Please call the Information Centre for more information.
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.

Sunset concert patrons will have the privilege of experiencing the unique harmonies of the a capella Abaqondisi Brothers at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West on 7 February 2010 before they wing their way to Sweden and Norway to perform with the famed Norwegian artist, Mari Boine. This invitation follows the success of their collaboration with her during King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway’s state visit to South Africa on 25 November 2009.

The 10-12 member a capella group from Stellenbosch, under the leadership of Mongezi Hermans, marketing manager and lead singer, has a mission to spread a message of hope through hard work as a great recipe for success. Abaqondisi Brothers has managed to not only preserve a truly traditional male harmony singing style within their own community, but has enriched many national and international festivals with their powerful presence.

Abaqondisi Brothers

Since the inception of Abaqondisi Brothers (Brothers of Understanding) in 1992, the group has consistently moved the crowds with their magical voices wherever they have performed. Whilst comparisons with Ladysmith Black Mambazo are inevitable, they have forged unique harmony structures in various styles and languages that include Isicathamiya, Gospel, Traditional, IsiXhosa, English, IsiZulu, SeSotho and Afrikaans.

The group’s vast track record ranges from a performance at Nelson Mandela’s 80th birthday party to singing both the South African and Italian national anthems during the Italian rugby team’s visit to South Africa. The group also featured in the 2002 film, The Piano Player, starring Christopher Lambert and Dennis Hopper as well as in Faith like Potatoes (2006).

The concert starts at 17:30 and tickets can be bought at the gate. The cost is R30 per adult and R10 for scholars. There is no admission fee for children under the age of five. The proceeds of the concerts are used to support environmental education projects at the Reserve.

Only three concerts remain in this year’s line up. The 12-member jazz band, Banned in Evolution, follows on 14 February. On 28 February the well-known Army and Caledonian Bands take to the stage before the sunset concert series wraps up the season with Black Market on 14 March.

Please call the Information Centre for more information.
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.

Newsletter-2010-01

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Well-known to Radio Helderberg listeners, this singer, songwriter, radio announcer, vocal coach and cabaret artist does not need much of an introduction. Tommy has performed all over the world and has won several awards in addition to representing South Africa more than once in Nashville, USA.

After making his debut DVD Tommy Dell at Home, he decided to team up with the boys from Bellville — Vissie on bass, Kobus on lead, Frikkie on keyboards and newcomer, Alwyn, on drums. They promise to take you on a merry-go-round of music from country, to rock, to comedy plus everything in between.

Tommy Dell

Tommy and his band promise you an afternoon of nostalgia and sing-a-long songs. CDs and DVDs will be on sale at the performance.

Bring your blankets and chairs, your friends and refreshments and come and enjoy the music of Tommy Dell and Roadhouse at the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Remember you can tune in to Tommy’s Breakfast Show on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 06:00 – 09:00 on 93.6 FM.

The concert starts at 17:30 and tickets can be bought at the gate. The cost is R30 per adult and R10 for scholars. There is no admission fee for children under the age of five. The proceeds of the concerts are used to support environmental education projects at the Reserve.

Only four concerts remain in this year’s line up. The performance by Abaqondisi on 3 January had to be cancelled due to rain and we are pleased to welcome them to the Reserve on 7 February. The 12-member jazz band, Banned in Evolution, follows on 14 February. On 28 February the well-known Army and Caledonian Bands take to the stage before the sunset concert series wraps up for the season with jazz from Black Market on 14 March.

Please call the Information Centre for more information.
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.

Three members of Shiraz might be better remembered as the chart-topping family group from the UK, The Dooleys. Anne and Rob Walsh and Helen Dooley were members of the original Dooleys who came to South Africa in 1982. Here Terry Weyer teamed up with them and soon their combined talents were winning awards for musicals.

Shiraz

Helen is on keyboards, Terry on lead/rhythm guitar and Rob on bass guitar. Lead vocals usually falls to Anne, but all four members contribute giving Shiraz a varied repertoire of popular music from the 60’s to the present. As an added treat this year, they will be joined on stage by some talented friends and family from the UK.

Be sure to be there, and be there early! Do bring your picnic and blankets or chairs and enjoy an evening of song in unsurpassed natural surroundings with the Friends of the Helderberg.

The concert starts at 17:30 and tickets can be bought at the gate. The cost is R30 per adult and R10 for scholars. There is no admission fee for children under the age of five. The proceeds of the concerts are used to support environmental education projects at the Reserve.

Please call the Information Centre for more information.
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.

The 10-12 member a capella group from Stellenbosch, under the leadership of Mongezi Hermans, marketing manager and lead singer, has a mission to spread a message of hope through hard work as a great recipe for success. Abaqondisi Brothers has managed to not only preserve a truly traditional male harmony singing style within their own community, but has enriched many national and international festivals with their powerful presence.

Abaqondisi Brothers

Since the inception of Abaqondisi Brothers (Brothers of Understanding) in 1992, the group has consistently moved the crowds with their magical voices wherever they have performed. Whilst comparisons with Ladysmith Black Mambazo are inevitable, they have forged unique harmony structures in various styles and languages that include Isicathamiya, Gospel, Traditional, IsiXhosa, English, IsiZulu, SeSotho and Afrikaans.

The group’s vast track record ranges from a performance at Nelson Mandela’s 80th birthday party to singing both the South African and Italian national anthems during the Italian rugby team’s visit to South Africa. The group also featured in the 2002 film, The Piano Player, starring Christopher Lambert and Dennis Hopper as well as in Faith like Potatoes (2006).

Please join us on the lawns of our lovely Reserve for this Sunday concert. As in the past the concert starts at 17:30 and tickets will be on sale at the gate for R30 for adults and R10 for scholars. There is no admission fee for children under the age of five. The proceeds of the concerts are used to support environmental education projects at the Reserve.

Do bring your picnic and blankets or chairs and join us.

Please call the Information Centre for more information.
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.

Newsletter-2009-12

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