Hot summer evenings go perfectly with jazz, funky groove and sultry Latin music – all of which is on offer on 14 March 2010 as the local jazz band – Black Market – takes to the stage at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West to round off this year’s sunset concert series.

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. Continue reading this post »

The ever popular SA Army Band and Caledonian Pipe Band join forces on Sunday, 28 February 2010 to delight sunset concert patrons with their big band sound at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West. Last year both bands took part in the extremely successful SA Tattoo 2009 which was televised on SABC2. Continue reading this post »

Pack a Valentine’s picnic and enjoy a feast of Rock, Funk, Jazz and African music when the 14-piece Big Band “Banned in Evolution” takes to the stage on 14 February at the Helderberg Nature Reserve.

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. Continue reading this post »

Please note: Their previously scheduled concert on 3 January had to be cancelled due to rain and we are delighted to welcome them to the Reserve on 7 February.

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. Continue reading this post »

Country music lovers are in for a treat on Sunday, 31 January 2001 when Tommy Dell and Roadhouse take to the stage at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West.

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. Continue reading this post »

After playing to a capacity crowd of around 1 400 here last year, the ever-popular local group, Shiraz, is set to delight the audience yet again on Sunday, 17 January 2010 at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West.

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

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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 3 January 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. They have also been invited to perform at the Udon World Musiq Festival in Thailand in January 2010.

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.

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