Absinthé at Gold Reef City

Back on a Jozi stage by popular demand; Absinthè present their unique take on classic covers, for one night only, at Gold Reef City’s fine-dining establishment, Back O’ The Moon Restaurant on Saturday November 2. Absinthè is the acoustic rock collaboration between two of the country’s finest powerhouse performers; Cito and Paul E Flynn; lead singers of Wonderboom and Sugardrive. They have been teasing the South African audiences with very select shows from their group, Absinthè, over the past few years, taking them on an elaborate musical journey.

Absinthè perfectly embodies the spirit of the project with a simple concept. No originals, just covers.

Cito and Paul have taken an informal approach to some of their favourite songs from the last century. The duo is a laid-back fusion of two unique and diverse voices accompanied by both on acoustic guitars. Intended to charm those in an unplugged environment, Absinthè has entertained music lovers with an awesome show of great alternative classics to contemporary favourites.

Through jamming together, Cito and Paul found that they had similar taste in music. They thought it’d be a unique concept to keep them busy and having fun interpreting mutually admired songs by their great legendary influences such as Joy Division, the Verve, Pixies, Placebo, House of Love, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Johnny Cash, The Mission and many others. Cito and Paul have chosen this format to pay tribute to a way of life, and some great music, with their own unique signature.

Taken from their Double CD debut album “A Rendezvous at Nirvana”, last year saw the duo release their long-awaited Music Video for the Joy Division hit, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” to a great response and culminated in an MK Award Nomination earlier this year.

Watch the video, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2C1Tz4aD5M

Back O’ The Moon have specially prepared an enticing 3-course set menu with a wide variety of tantalising options, for this event, setting the evening apart from regular dining at this exquisite restaurant and coupled with the inclusion of this beguiling musical experience, it will be an evening not easily forgotten by patrons.

For those wanting to make a night of it, DJ JP Silver will get the dance grooves going after Absinthè’s performance.

The cost of just R290 per person includes a mouth-watering three-course dinner as well as the unforgettable musical performance by two of South Africa’s finest musicians.

Arrival time is from 19:00 for 19:30 and advanced bookings are essential as it’s expected this evening will sell out ahead of time. Bookings are to be made with Back O’ The Moon directly by calling 011 248 5222 or e-mailing backof.themoon@tsogosun.com

For more information on Back O’ The Moon Restaurant and Gold Reef City, visit their website: www.goldreefcity.co.za