15 May 2013

Jazz and Blues on the Bay Harbour Sound Stage this Weekend

Submitted by: Ian Dickinson

HOUT BAY, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, 13 May 2013: The Bay Harbour Sound Stage comes alive this weekend with free musical performances from Larry Amos and Steve Van, The Room Trio and Upfront. Browse the stalls or grab a bite to eat while you enjoy the tunes at Cape Town’s most vibrant market!

Hitting the Bay Harbour Sound Stage for Friday Nite LIVE! on May 17 is blues maestro Larry Amos and SA music legend Steve Van. Larry is no stranger to the SA music scene having wowed audiences all over the country with his masterful guitar playing and powerful blues voice. Steve Van has enjoyed success on the local music scene with various bands including Junglebook Vultures, Rust and the Vans. This is a performance you don’t want to miss!

Playing on Saturday May 18 is acoustic blues band The Room Trio. Matt Murdoch and James Middleton hail from a blues background and have been jamming together for over 4 years covering artists like Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and Dire Straits. The band has taken on a new dimension with the addition of percussionist Brian van Vuuren. The Room Trio play a wide range of original and cover songs including tunes from the likes of Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Dire Straits and The Doors.

Taking to the stage on Sunday May 19 is eclectic jazz band UPfront. Led by founding member Brad Saunders on guitar and vocals, UPfront is a collective of experienced and talented musicians. Bassist Wayne de Smidt has toured the SA hotel circuit with top Cape Town musicians, while drummer Joshua Anthony is an upcoming talent who recently filled in for Freshly Ground's Peter Cohen. Keyboardist Charlie Louw has played with influential SA jazz musos and has toured extensively across SA and Asia. This is one group of accomplished musicians you can't afford to miss!

As well as awesome live music, the Bay Harbour Market is home to over 100 stalls featuring arts, crafts, fashion, decor and delicious cuisine; a platform for the country’s finest creativity! Viva Republica.

Venue: Bay Harbour Market, Hout Bay
Artists: Larry Amos, Steve Van, The Room Trio, UPfront
Address: 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806
Date: 17-19 May 2013
Time: Friday: 5pm-9pm; Saturday and Sunday: 9h30am-4pm
Website: http://www.bayharbour.co.za 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bayharbour 
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bayharbourmkt 
More information: Tel: 082 570 5997; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.