SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - Mossel Bay's Garden Route Casino is bringing an exciting taste of African jazz to music lovers in the Southern Cape by hosting a three-day long jazz festival from 10 to 12 April.
Local jazz connoisseurs will be spoilt for choice with a great line-up of accomplished musicians. The festival will feature jazz legend Dawnay on 10 April, followed by the popular R&B/pop outfit The Rockets on 11 April, culminating in the Battle of the Jazz Bands on 12 April.
In a career that has spanned 30 years, Dawnay has made an indelible mark on the South African solo music scene.
His most recent album, 'Like me, Love me, Hate me', offers a celebration of his career, including a journey of signature tracks and a selection of fresh sounds that pay tribute to Madiba, South Africa as it is today and life as he believes it should be lived. Audiences can expect pure jazz joy as he performs a collection of his old and new hits.
Tickets are R80 for the show and R160 for dinner and show. Tickets are available at Computicket and at the casino cash desk.
The Rockets is one of only a few bands that is able to headline its own successful nationwide tours performing to 300 000 people annually and playing at many historical musical events that have taken place in South Africa.
Performing on the second night of the festival, The Rockets is one of South Africa's most loved bands and looks set to acquire many more fans.
Tickets are R80 for the show and R160 for dinner and show. Tickets are available at Computicket and at the casino cash desk.
The Battle of the Jazz Bands will get underway on 12 April with judges searching for that unique jazz style and sound. Bands will battle it out to win the prestigious title of the Garden Route Jazz Band of 2015.
"This is a great line-up featuring the best of local entertainment at the Garden Route Casino's Bravo Lounge and we are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase such talent. We are anticipating large numbers so bookings are essential," says Tryana Potgieter, Garden Route Casino promotions coordinator.
Entry to watch The Battle of the Jazz Bands is free of charge.
For more information on forthcoming shows please visit www.gardenroutecasino.co.za or phone 044 606 7777.
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