The James Edward Project, Eastenders & Bridgitt Leahy Live @ MiTH

MiTH 17 July 2024

INFO: 082 331 7271

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

VENUE: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm

8:45 pm: The James Edward Project

The James Edward project is a collaboration of some of SA’s finest artists.

James Edward has been in the music industry for the greater part of 20 years. “Eyes of Sunglasses”, the first single off his debut EP hit No.1 on the SA Top 40 on Mix FM last year. He has written and performed as James Robertson as a member of Spoonfeedas, a multi-charting South African group achieving number 1 on 5fm as well as other charting singles in the Top 10 and Top 20.

He then went on to form Cubic Inch and again enjoyed radio popularity and opened for Bryan Adams on his tour to South Africa. After this, he formed Serrotone along with Peter Guthrie and Billy Kruger and they have performed alongside Freshly Ground, Prime Circle, and Wonderboom, to name a few.

Billy Kruger is the man behind the drums. He is arguably Durban’s finest drummer with a wealth of experience having studied under Mark Temporado and playing both locally and internationally. Sharing the stage with Delirious in Holland has been one of the highlights of his career.

Hylton Blignaut is a master on bass guitar with many years of experience in the music scene having played in multiple bands (most recently with Stormy Monday and Amplified Heat) as a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist.

Joining them on lead guitar is Rogan Ward. Rogan has played for bands like Caffeine Substitute as well as New Flying Machine in Cape Town and rounds this four-piece off perfectly.

7:35 pm: Eastenders

Rudi Engelbrecht (Benoni) and Charles Webster (Kensington) grew up to the East of Johannesburg, Gauteng. Now they’re both firmly entrenched in the Midlands music scene, and ready to bring you a sneak preview of some Simon and Garfunkel tunes from an upcoming show they’re involved in. Come and try the apéritif!

7pm: Bridgitt Leahy

Bridgitt is an acoustic artist who grew up in a small town called Creighton where she was surrounded by her dad’s music and singing. This inspired her to pick up a guitar at 15 years old. With a passion for indie, folk, alternative, and country, she has always found inspiration in the unique sounds and stories that these genres offer.

She draws inspiration from artists such as Bob Dylan, Rodriguez, and Bon Iver. Although she took a break from performing for the past few years, Bridgitt is now eagerly preparing to once again share her passion with an audience. This will be Bridgitt’s second outing at MiTH for 2024 – she blew us away last time and she has graciously agreed to share her prodigious talents as another performer had to drop out for personal reasons.

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. Food and soft drinks are available for sale. A cash bar is available.

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.