Legendary local artists unite to fight cancer
The 10 will perform at the fundraiser concert in aid of the Vrede Foundation, an initiative that helps educate young people about cancer
FANS of South African rock music are in for a superlative treat on July 18 when no less than 10 of the country’s top artists unite for a one-night-only concert, Blood Brothers, at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena.
On the bill for the rare music event are Francois Van Coke, of Fokofpolisiekar and VanCoke Kartel fame, Kobus de Kock jnr from Black Cat Bones, Arno Carstens from Springbok Nude Girls, George Van Der Spuy of the bands Taxi Violence and Goodnight Wembley, and Albert Frost, from the Blues Broers.
They will be backed by Hunter Kennedy (Fokofpolisiekar and Heuwels Fantasties) and Rian Zietsman (Taxi Violence and Beast) on guitar; Loedi Van Reenen (Taxi Violence) on bass, and Jason Hinch (Black Cat Bones) and Isaac Klawansky (Shadowclub) on drums.
Carnival City’s entertainment manager Matthew Cook said the concert was a fund-raiser in aid of the Vrede Foundation, an initiative that helps educate young people about cancer.
“We are counting down to what promises to be one of the highlights of Carnival City’s winter entertainment line-up. Revelers can look forward to three hours of non-stop power hits by some of South Africa’s most notable singers and musicians. We urge people to book in advance because we anticipate a capacity crowd for this show,” said Cook.
“Blood Brothers is South Africa’s first rock super group, and these local music legends are standing together for an excellent cause,” he added.
Each super group band member has been cherry-picked from South Africa’s premier crop of musicians and bands. The choices are bold, the talent undeniable, and the result will be unforgettable.
As one band, they’ll unite to conquer in their biggest struggle yet. They’ll perform the major hits that made them famous, plus they’ll take on songs from the international bands that influenced their sound. Never before have so many local legends agreed to partake in a venture of this magnitude for a good cause. History has been made even before the bloody battle against cancer begins.
Tickets are on sale at www.webtickets.co.za
