Black Whiskey set to rock Youth Day in Durban

Elaine Rodway

THERE'S no denying the musical talent that radiates every time Black Whiskey takes to the stage.

Band members, Phillip 'Dupie' Du Plessis, Estiaan Fritze and Kelvin Bland, have established a brilliant rapport that is evident in their live performances, extending this vibe to the crowd, time after time, through the boundless energy exuding from their onstage presence, which never fails to impress audiences.

With their vast repertoire of songs, covers and originals, Black Whiskey could very well be anyone's cup of tea, catering to fans of almost every musical genre.

This popular local band will be part of the line up at Shongweni Farmers' and Craft Market on June 16, Youth Day, for what promises to be “the perfect family outing, with good food, live music and loads of vibrant market stalls,” according to a press release by the organisers of the event.

“Running from 10am to 5pm, the line-up includes Rubber Duc whose quirky and catchy songs have taken the South African music scene by storm, as well as The Lectric Monks, a vibey, upbeat folk band from Pretoria that’s guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance.”

“Also on the bill are Vryheid crowd-pleasers Black Whiskey, acoustic duo Qadasi & Maqinga performing a fusion of maskandi and folk, and to top it all off, the Celtic sounds of the 1 Med Pipe Band.”

“With its charming country setting, the venue is just half an hour from Pietermaritzburg and offers large covered seating areas, lush open spaces and fantastic views of Kirk Falls. There will also be a fun kids zone, as well as a wide variety of stalls selling delicious artisan food and beverages.”

Advance tickets cost R70 for adults and R30 for children under 12. These are available at Computicket and at the Shongweni Market every Saturday leading up to the event. Tickets will also be on sale at the gate on the day – adults pay R100 and children R30. Children under four get in free.

Gates open at 9am. No food, beverages or chairs may be brought into the venue, but blankets are welcome. For more information, visit www.c-weed.com or contact 031 563 0824.