Priya Boshoff, Rhiannon Reid & Tim Maddock

MiTH 15^th February 2023

INFO: 082 331 7271

ENTRANCE: R50.00 – Cash or Zapper at the Door

VENUE: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm

9pm: Priya Boshoff

Priya is a natural stage performer, who has enjoyed the privilege of performing in a variety of artistic fields, from singing to classical dance from the age of 6. Equally at ease in front of a large and intimate audiences, she has entertained audiences across KwaZulu Natal. She has earned favourable attention from her fellow musicians, and music-lovers alike, for her soothing vocal tone, sense of timing, natural stage presence, and phrasing of songs whilst maintaining respect to the meaning and story of the lyrics.

After 8 years in a corporate setting, and starting a family, Priya became aware of how limited time is, and left the corporate world to dive into her passion for singing and performing. Her classical vocal training under Mr Lionel Mkwanazi has helped her to understand and fine-tune her vocal instrument, allowing her to bring her poetic stories to life.

Priya’s vocal talents will be elevated with the accompaniment of piano, bass, and drums. Shemual “Shem” Mahabeer, with his wealth of experience in the music industry, will put his qualification in jazz piano performance, composition, and arranging to use on the MiTH stage. Talent “Mzukulu” Mbatha, a versatile bassist hailing from Nongoma in Northern KwaZulu Natal, will add his unique bass style influenced by genres such as maskandi, mbhaqanga, jazz, pop, contemporary rock, soul, and fusion. Rounding out the sound will be Donovan Jacob, a Durban-based drummer/percussionist with impressive versatility gained over more than 30 years of experience.

8pm: Rhiannon Reid

Well known to MiTH from performing with the Reid Family Band, Rhiannon Reid is a local musician, and now a published author. Previously a student of Kech Sanchez, and a singer in the Howick High School band, she has honed her skills on guitar and vocals over the years. For this event she will be accompanied by her dad, Vince, who has had an interest in music from a young age and is mainly self-taught. He plays keyboard, guitar, and recently, harmonica.

7pm: Tim Maddock

Tim Maddock is a young muso from the Midlands who will be gracing the stage for the opening set at MiTH on the 15th of February. Rooted in the blues, he strives to bring back the guitar-centric virtuosity seen in the revolutionary classic rock era. Armed with an electric guitar, loop station, and soothing vocals, come join Tim for some timeless classics with a hint of the blues in every song.

ABOUT MiTH: Arguably the KZN Midlands’ best-loved music venue, Music in The Hills (MiTH) is an opportunity for beginners, professionals, and passionate music fans to share the joy of music at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm. Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Musicians can contact mithbookings@gmail.com for slots.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: MiTH takes place every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Doors open at 6pm and the music will kick off at 7pm. Entrance is R50 at the door. Bring your own booze. Food and soft drinks are available for sale.

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 Crossways Pub) 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.