Bowstring, Summer du Preez & Rowan Stuart

MiTH (Music in The Hills) THIS WEEK 02/08/2017 – Open Mic, Bowstring, Summer du Preez & Rowan Stuart.

Time: 7pm, entry R25, bring your own booze. Food and soft drinks are available for sale.

7pm – OPEN MIC

7.30pm – 8.15pm – BOWSTRING

This father-daughter duo (Rebecca and Charles Webster) will be bringing you the vocal harmonies and the funky rhythm they have become known for – with a mix of original and cover material, there is much emotion and much musicality in this team. With influences ranging from John Mayer and the Beatles to Simon & Garfunkel, game soundtrack legend Christopher Tin and rockers like Led Zeppelin and Evanescence. The father-daughter dynamic is special.

8.15pm – 9.00pm – SUMMER DU PREEZ

Summer du Preez is a musician based is Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Afrcia. From originals to covers Summer makes her style of music shine through. Even though it’s just her and her guitar Summer aims to capture the audience with her sweet yet powerful voice. Her Music is described as follk indie. With influences such as Alanis Morissette and the Cranberries, Summer wants to be an artist with a distinct difference from the other musicians. Music has been her passion from a young age. Her favourite musicians are Ben Howard, Daughter, Birdy, James Bay and many more the list could go on forever.

9.00pm – 10.00pm – ROWAN STUART

South African musician Rowan Stuart has created an inimitable brand of ‘folk-meets-pop’ music, seamlessly crossing over from acoustic singer-songwriter to radio charting pop artist, while retaining his signature depth of content. Recalling Sting’s imaginative storytelling, Death Cab For Cutie’s sense of space and beauty, and John Mayer’s tight grooves, Rowan uses his notable prowess on the guitar as the foundation for his creativity.

Rowan’s career came into full swing in 2014 with the release of his acoustic album ‘Hidden Doors’. He has since toured South Africa, and opened for some of the country’s biggest acts, including The Parlotones, Prime Circle, Matthew Mole and many others. A maestro guitarist, Rowan is a brand ambassador for Cort Guitars.

His single “Silver Balloon” , released late in 2016, was play-listed on major radio stations across South Africa, including 5FM, East Coast Radio, Algoa FM, KFM, 947 and more. Independent music journalist Claire Martens wrote: “Silver Balloon juxtaposes Rowan’s earlier acoustic focus, working in a house/urban beat that provides a strong undercurrent for his signature lyrical content – storytelling at its best. This song is at once recognisable and different, indicating a fresh, new direction for the young guitar maestro. Produced by Shotgun Fakes – the husband and wife duo Stef and Pam Myburgh, previously of The Arrows – “Silver Balloon” carries with it the capacity for universal appeal. This is typical of Rowan, whose formula of both discerning, yet uplifting pop songs always hits the sweet spot.”

Rowan is currently continuing his touring schedule while preparing for the release of his next single later this year.

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!

Musicians who want to play at MiTH, please contact mithbookings@gmail.com, Bill Pocket cell 076 684 7647 or Charles Webster cell 082 331 7271 or Doug Borain cell 072 340 7034

DIRECTIONS TO MiTH:

ROADWORKS ARE COMPLETE! The approach to MiTH is now safe and well-marked, so don’t let a bit of MiTHt keep you away.

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.