Guitar guru for Music at the Lake
The big blues are set to rock the Durban Botanic Gardens on 17 July.
INTERNATIONAL blues maestro Dan Patlansky and acclaimed artist Albert Frost will bring the party to the Durban Botanic Gardens on Sunday, 17 July, when the blues meets rock as part of the popular Old Mutual Music at the Lake series, starting at 2pm.
Whether you are into blues or rock, the experience is guaranteed to be a sizzling mix of electrifying world-class music, pleasant weather, sub-tropical flora and a great crowd.
Dan Patlansky, fresh from his hugely successful European tour with Joe Satriani, has become one of the most respected blues/rock artists to emerge from South Africa and was recently voted as one of the Top Ten best rock guitarists in the world today.
Fans will get the chance to hear the maestro play acoustic song versions from his albums, 20 Stones (2012), Wooden Thoughts (2013) and Dear Silence Thieves (2014). They will also be in for a special treat when Dan plays acoustic versions of brand new songs from his latest offering, released in April, as well as classic covers modernised with a touch of blues and rock influences.
Albert Frost is a highly accomplished guitarist whose energetic performances have been dazzling audiences for 20 years, as he deftly alternates between rhythm and lead, showcasing acoustic and electric guitars. He has performed with every major artist in South Africa and recorded with Arno Carstens, Koos Kombuis, Chris Chameleon and the Blues Broers, among many others. He has also toured with Simple Minds and Rem, and supported the Rolling Stones.
Also appearing on the day is Cape Town-based artist Hezron Chetty, who is best known for performing the violin through a loop station. Bringing a fresh and progressive approach to instrumental music, he has captured the attention of the music scene, both locally and abroad.
Tickets are available online at www.webtickets.co.za at R140, or at the gate for R160 on the day. Pay R60 for chidren between eight and 12, children under eight are free. All children are welcome at the KidZone for fun and games.
Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome.
Gates open at 1pm.
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The competition will run until Wednesday 13 July.
