TIME IN A BOTTLE, PADLANGS & THE JINGLES Live @ MiTH

The music you love in the place 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

*20h20 – TIME IN A BOTTLE (a Jim Croce tribute show preview)*

Jim Croce rose from South Philadelphia’s working‑class grit with a gift for turning ordinary lives into unforgettable songs. Years of small gigs and odd jobs finally broke open with You Don’t Mess Around with Jim in 1972. Hits like “Operator,” “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” and “Time in a Bottle” made him a national voice almost overnight, but a 1973 plane crash cut his life short at 30. His songs endure for their tenderness, humour, and the way they make everyday stories feel luminous.

Continuing the established tradition of local musical collaborations: Mark Manley, Brian Bedingfield, Roly Struckmeyer and Rudi Engelbrecht are planning a show on the life and music of the legendary Jim Croce. They are bringing a preview of the show to MiTH, with a selection of his favourite songs.

*19h20 – PADLANGS*

“Padlangs” brings together Korné and François in an acoustic collaboration built on songwriting, harmony and a shared passion for live music. Performing originals and selected covers in Afrikaans and English, their sound draws from country, folk, rock and alternative influences. Korné has performed since childhood, played in numerous bands and enjoyed success including a Battle of the Bands win and airplay on 5FM, while François adds energy, tasteful touches and musical sensitivity. Together, “Padlangs” creates performances where feelings are communicated through the language of music.

*19h00 – THE JINGLES*

The Jingles are a four-piece amateur band featuring Sharon, Erlo and Simon on acoustic guitar and vocals, with Oliver on bass. The group meets weekly to play many of their favourite songs from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, spanning rock ’n’ roll, folk and country. Their repertoire includes classics by Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and Elvis Presley. The Jingles made their first public appearance on Valentine’s Day this year and have since performed at a 50th birthday celebration.

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