The Name On The Drum, Dawn Melanie & Skippy Kubheka Live @ MiTH

MiTH 11 September 2024

INFO: 082 331 7271

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

VENUE: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm

8:30pm: The Name On The Drum

The Name On The Drum is an alternative, folk, and indie band with a wide range of sounds. Squalling electric guitar, subtle percussion, harmonicas, and acoustic guitars feature in their distinctive sound, along with a unique blend of honest, thought-provoking song-writing. The writing, composition, recording, and production is done by brothers Ben and Nat Bruzas.

Their music contains two very different styles that seem to complement each other while adding variety and dynamics. Their philosophy around what they create is very much, “If it makes you feel something, keep it.”

The Name On The Drum has performed around South Africa, including touring Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. They recently took part in Darling Brew’s “Just Make Music” competition, which saw them taking to the stage in Darling, Western Cape, at their winter fest, alongside acts such as Die Heuwels Fantasties and Karen Zoid. The Name On The Drum has also been featured at several music festivals including the renowned Splashy Fen.

7:40pm: Dawn Melanie

Dawn Melanie is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her music is an eclectic range of originals, with strong Celtic folk, African maskandi and folk influences. Her wonderful story-telling lyrics hold deep meaning, and take the listener on a journey to somewhere mystical. Her lyrics often hold connections to folklore and mythology, whilst also telling the stories of the human experience as it is today, connecting the past and the present. On stage she is backed by Dustyn Froise on the djembe drum, and Ben Bruzas on electric guitar, harmonica, and vocal harmonies, allowing her to create a full and diverse audio landscape.

Dawn Melanie has played many venues and festivals across South Africa, including the likes of Earth Dance, Kwasuka Sukela, Folk Xmas, Monteseel Music Festival, The Aesthete Experience, MiTH, and Splashy Fen Music Festival, at which she has become a regular feature on their line up. Her recorded works feature not only Ben and Dustyn but also the talents of Nat Bruzas, Guy Buttery, Skippy Kubheka, and the Afreekan Sons of God. She has released a full album titled ‘Here and Now’, and an EP titled ‘Be The Light’, which has achieved international acclaim, and has a second album scheduled for release later this year.

7pm: Skippy Kubheka

Skippy Kubheka is a local musician from Hilton who has been performing since 2014. He’s been seen performing with out-of-this-world musicians, like bass with Mali Zulu, and drums for Matt Gardiner. He’s the current front-person for the MMM…Band, and has been known to appear in an occasional collaboration or two.

But this time around, he’s heading to the MiTH stage solo for what promises to be a fantastic evening!

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.