Craig Martens, Glass Hearts, Flatdog Blues Band Live @ MiTH

The music you love in the place you love with the people you love – join us for a very special MiTH – the Midlands’ beloved Music in The Hills hosted at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm. For just R50, you get access to the perfect blend of great music, and there’s good food, familiar faces, and drinks on sale. Every MiTH night is its own unique little treasure chest.

Venue: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm
Entrance: R50.00 (cash or Zapper at the door)
Info: 082 331 7271

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20h40 – FLATDOG BLUES BAND

Flatdog Blues Band is a new project fronted by Antonio and Joanne Ravell on guitar and vocals respectively, with Gwynn Williams on keyboard. The engine room of the band is made up of Ronnie McNamara on bass and Andrew Shuttleworth on drums – this rhythm section did a stint together with Durban legendary blues band Bobby and the Dynamites led by the late, great Will Wallace. The project allows for the band to rope in guests and play authentic blues from the heart while supporting the Flatdog Music platform in Durban that has been creating opportunities for bands to play at selected venues around town. Catch Flatdog Blues Band at MiTH on 17 June 2026.

19h40 – GLASS HEARTS

Glass Hearts are an alt-rock band from the Midlands KZN, focusing on mostly 2000s-like numbers. Debuting at Splashy Fen in 2025, Glass Hearts was a 3-piece band staring Daniel Morkel on vocals and acoustic guitar, James Isaac on electric guitar and Skippy Khubeka on drums. Since then, Glass Hearts has expanded to a quartet with Skippy moving to bass guitar, and Hayden Eilers taking over the drum throne. They have also played their second Splashy Fen, performing hits like Yellow by Coldplay, a rock cover of End of Beginning by Djo, and even an original, Colour of My Life.

19h00 – CRAIG MARTENS

Craig Martens is a Bishopstowe-based singer/guitarist who is no stranger to the MiTH stage. Born in Pietermaritzburg and growing up in KZN with a singing history from 1969 and playing guitar since 1972 Craig’s influences were John Denver, Simon and Garfunkel, Albert Hammond, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Don Williams, Glen Campbell, Flatts and Scruggs, Doc Watson and Jim Croce. Craig is a founder member of The Bandits and The Mottled Crew bluegrass and country bands. Solo performances are eclectic mixes with originals and covers by the above-mentioned artists, Van Morrison and Sam Cooke. Craig has performed on big stages including 7 Splashy Fen appearances, international polocrosse gala events, weddings, barn dances, and family and corporate events, both solo and with the bands. He has also done shows with Charles Webster, The Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters and has had resident slots at venues in the Midlands including Il Postino and Hebron Haven. Michael Webster will be accompanying Craig on cajon.

ABOUT MiTH

Food and cash bar available on site. The KZN Midlands’ favourite live music venue, MiTH is a platform for beginners, professionals and music lovers to celebrate the joy of live performance. Hosted every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Hilton.

DIRECTIONS TO MiTH

Take the N3 to Hilton. Turn into Hilton Village and drive 5.2 km along Hilton Avenue, which becomes Dennis Shepstone Drive. Look for Knoll Drive on your right – the entrance to MiTH is the second left into The Knoll Historic Guest Farm. Info: 082 331 7271, www.mith.co.za or mithbookings@gmail.com