Rocky Ridge hosts solo, stripped acoustic show

ACCLAIMED Durban singer and songwriter Rowan Stuart will include a gig at Rocky Ridge, Ramsgate, on Sunday, August 20 at noon for 2pm, as part of the two-month national solo tour he is embarking on this month.

Rowan has created an inimitable brand of ‘folk-meets-pop’ music, seamlessly crossing over from acoustic singer-songwriter to radio-charting pop artist, while retaining his signature depth of content. Recalling Sting’s imaginative storytelling, the ‘Death Cab For Cutie’ sense of space and beauty and John Mayer’s tight grooves, he uses his notable prowess on the guitar as the foundation for his creativity.

Rowan’s career came into full swing in 2014 with the release of his acoustic album ‘Hidden Doors’. He has since toured South Africa and opened for some of the country’s biggest acts like The Parlotones, Prime Circle, Matthew Mole and many others. A maestro guitarist, Rowan is a brand ambassador for Cort Guitars. His single ‘Silver Balloon’, released late in 2016, was play-listed on major radio stations across South Africa, including 5fm, East Coast Radio, Algoa fm, kfm, 947 and more.

“I’m a natural introvert and I live mostly in my head. Sometimes my inner world filters through into the songs I write. The stage is my favourite place to share this inner universe with others – where words and music turn my thoughts into reality for a moment,” Rowan said.

The Innerworld Tour performances will include brand new unreleased material, acoustic interpretations of songs from Rowan’s five albums and reimagined cover versions, as well as his hit single, ‘Silver Balloon’.

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