MUSIC

Backsberg Picnic Concerts

Venue: Backsberg, R45, Stellenbosch. Tel: (021) 875-5141.
Time: 5:00pm
Price: R85 (pre booked), R100 at the gate
Performances: 29 Nov 2009 - 31 Jan 2010
Genre: Various

KykNET and Backsberg Estate Wines are introducing a new live music series in the picturesque Cape Winelands. The series, which runs every Sunday from 29th November to 31st January, brings a superb musical line-up of South Africa's best-loved artists to Backsberg. Audiences can anticipate sunset acoustic performances from the likes of Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart, aKING, Lize Beekman, Gert Vlok Nel and many more.

South African's legendary rock and folk singer, Valiant "Die Mystic Boer" Swart, will be kicking the stellar line-up into full swing on the 29th of November, along with his trademark acoustic guitar and harmonica.

Multi-talented musical icon, Koos Kombuis, will perform on the 6th of December. Koos Kombuis became famous as part of a group of anti-establishment maverick Afrikaans musicians, who, under the collective name of Voëlvry (meaning "Outlawed"), toured campuses across South Africa in the 1980's.

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Cape Town based band aKING brings you a fresh new sound that is an eclectic mix of foot-tapping beats and dynamically blended musical styles. With previous performances described as intense and relentless, this acoustic set is definitely one to see. Join them on the journey that is their mind-blowing and high energy live show on the 13th of December.

The 20th of December will see acclaimed singer and songwriter, Lize Beekman, entertain audiences with her enchanting voice and beautiful melodies.

The talented singer and poet Gert Vlok Nel will be playing on the 27th of December, rounding up the month with his invigorating performance.

Performers in January are:

Robin Auld - 3 January
James Stewart - 10 January
Laurinda Hofmeyer - 17 January
Neo Muyanga - 24 January
Albert Forst - 31 January

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