Abbott Duo is an authentic and captivating acoustic duet consisting of nylon acoustic guitar, soulful vocals and hypnotic percussion.

The duo’s repertoire is very much inspired by Latin and fusion jazz sounds. They add a unique touch to age old jazz standards as well as incorporating an inspiring original repertoire.

Members Texito Langa (Percussion/Vocal) and Guillaume de Villiers (Guitar/Vocal) are well accomplished musicians and have many years of national and international experience. Combined they have done extensive work with musicians from across the globe as well as with some of the countries finest.

Texito Langa from Mozambique brings his strong rhythmical roots to the ensemble while Guillaume de Villiers from South Africa rounds it of with a warm, soulful and melodic touch. The duo has a laid back appeal guaranteed to have you sipping cocktails and taping you’re feet before the end of the show.

Please note that by request Abbott Duo can add other instruments to the ensemble such as piano, sax, bass, drums, violin and female vocals to best suite your venue.

Shows consist of 2 x 45min sets.

Continental Chic!

Atmosferic is the definitive crossover jazz band for any hip, up-market event or celebration that requires musical excellence, a finishing touch of chic sophistication & a generous dose of pizzazz.

For those who prefer contemporary adult sounds, Atmosferic synergizes elements of tradition with avant-garde, blending & groove shifting between swinging standards, acid jazz, rhythmic Latin, retro-funk and smooth á la mode favourites.

Soak up the sultry honeyed tones, funky flair & improvisational zest of Wendy Allen …. fuse it with the deep solid grooves, passionate performance & musical wizardry of Graeme Currie….and you have the essence of Atmosferic. Wendy fronts the outfit as lead vocalist, adding her spice to the mix with spunky Latin percussion. Graeme is not called The Bass Man for nothing - masterfully transmorphing the groove on his double bass or electric Fender. HIS hip & ever evolving musical ar

The band is augmented by the country’s finest musicians. Whether as a 3-piece of vocals with piano & double bass, or with the inclusion of drum kit, guitar, saxophone, trumpet and/or trombone - Atmosferic morph their musical complement to suit the tone & vibe of any celebration. If you wish to add a splash of panache while your guests sip sundowners to the sultry sounds of a cocktail set, or create a passionate soundscape to get your party pulsing on the dance floor…

Give them the real feel…

Give them the Atmosferic experience…

Black Porcelain is an artist overflowing with passion. Her first EP, Green, is five-tracks brimming with magic, the kind of magic that could only be created right here, in South Africa, by an artist who is as passionate about life as she is about singing.

Born and raised in Soweto, Black Porcelain always wanted to sing, but abandoned the idea in favour of ‘sensible’ pursuits for a year or two. As such, Green has been a long time coming. Now that it’s finished, she describes it as “the most liberating thing I’ve ever done.”

Not one to sit around waiting for other people to turn her dreams into reality, Black Porcelain funded the project herself, and has chosen a primarily digital release. “I’m very hands on,” she says, “so the process was extremely satisfying. The EP is called Green because that’s exactly how I feel. Green also symbolises a new beginning and a fresh start, “I'm the new kid on the block- a fresh face joining the music industry.”

Not one to sit around waiting for other people to turn her dreams into reality, Black Porcelain funded the project herself, and has chosen a primarily digital release. “I’m very hands on,” she says, “so the process was extremely satisfying. The EP is called Green because that’s exactly how I feel. Green also symbolises a new beginning and a fresh start, “I'm the new kid on the block- a fresh face joining the music industry.”

Black Porcelain (whose real name is Carol Mashigo has a wide range of influences, from Aerosmith to Mos Def, Billie Holiday to Nina Simone, the Beatles to Stimela. “Music was not meant to be boxed, it's one amazing melting pot of emotion and creativity,” she says. This incredible mix of influences is another part of what makes Green so magic.

But the most important part? Her passion.

Black Porcelain is not just a singer. She’s a radio presenter for Radio 2000 (Midnight Xpress from 12- 3am) and a writer working on her first novel. She’s also a lover, a friend, a daughter, a sister, a woman and a musician. She’s a vibrant soul living life out loud. And that, at the end of the day, is what makes Green 100% undeniably magic.

Born in 1989, Zambian and armed with an electric violin. Caitlin made the brave move to Cape Town from her own little town of Kitwe at the end of 2007 to further her career. Since arriving in South Africa she has performed at major corporate events around the country that have taken her and her violin across the Western Cape, Gauteng , the Eastern Cape and into Limpopo province.

Inspired by the original electric violinist, Vanessa Mae, and the love for music which she inherited from her parents and grandmother she taught herself to play the violin, freely exploring all forms of music over the years. She has performed with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra in the U.S.A after winning a scholarship to study at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp during the Summer of 2004.

Some of Caitlin’s most memorable performances have included playing the Zambian national anthem for the late President of Zambia, Levy Mwanawasa; performing on top of a front-end loader for Atlas Copco; James Bond themed events for Southern Sun and Bell Equipment; fashion shows and night club events that have allowed her to have some fun sliding on table tops and strutting down catwalks! In more formal settings Caitlin has entertained His Royal Highness, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, she performed at the South African Opening of Parliament this year (2008), she regularly performs at corporate dinners and cocktail parties.

MUSE SQ, recently renamed Electro-Muse, is a string quartet with a difference. Armed with their futuristic and extremely funky electric or ‘silent’ instruments, Electro-Muse has become one of the most exciting bands on the South African music scene.

Electro-Muse (lending the name from daughters of Zeus presiding over the arts& sciences) is a brand with double clout. They are about a striking visual appeal as much as sound and memorable, professional performances. Their totally original performance provides both visual and auditory impact. Electro-Muse is not only known for a fusion of styles (break-beat/ elektronika & latino) atypical to any quartet, but also for an image that is as striking as their sound.

Electro-Muse is also the first choice for many of South Africa ’s top fashion events, clubs, festivals and concerts. In the past two years Electro-Muse has garnered recognition and respect from all walks of the entertainment world. They have performed with Arno Carstens and Wonderboom. They also with Godessa and Flat Stanley (on the Levi’s Vintage Album); to name a few. At the Elton John Charity Ball, they shared the stage with Soweto String Quartet in what both agreed was an innovative and vibey collaboration. The dynamic members that constitute Electro-Muse are Annemaria Henn (cello), Larah Eksteen (violin), Naomi Tagg (viola) and Olivia van Gass(violin).

THE ALBUM: “My Dance” recorded by Muse SQ in 2004

The Sound:
“Future retro electric strings”, a fusion of styles including braek-beat, elektronika, latino and swinging grooves.

Formed in 2006, James Frank and the Sticky Triggers have performed at a number of prestigious functions including Nederburg Auction, Shoprite Woman of the Year and First National Bank 2010 sponsorship launch. They have quickly made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting new bands on the music scene, largely due to their ease and ability in mixing a host of different styles with a massive, flashy delivery.

The key to James and his bands’ successes is due to his ideal that music and dance should never find themselves too distant from each other. Their varied influences: 40’s and

James Frank and the Sticky Triggers are dedicated to providing a unique, authentic evening of thrilling dance music."

Jeremy was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but has been living in Cape Town since 1995. He studied at UCT’s College of Music and graduated in 1999 with a BMus Honours in Jazz Performance. Since then he has been playing proffessionally as a solo artist and as a session musician/vocalist with many well-known musicians including Shannon Mowday, Frank Paco, Amanda Tiffin and Sarah Theron throughout South Africa as well as performing internationally at various shows, festivals and concerts.

To name a few more recent events:

Grahamstown Jazz Festival (2007), Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (2006, 2007), Cape Town International Jazz Festival (2007), Cape Town Jazzathon (2006, 2007), Leipzig International Jazz Festival, Germany (2007), Show at the Medinat Theatre, Dubai (2008).

His repertoire is varied and he is a versatile musician and vocalist covering many different genres of music.

With a wealth of musical experience, Lenny Bowes will give you music from the 70s to the present. He has performed with Jonathan Butler, Colin Penn, Melody Supreme, Afritude, Kreme, Lionel Petersen and the Rockets; as well as having leading roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat and Oliver Twist. He sings ballads, jazz, rock, R&B and pop and is experienced at performing at weddings, corporates, special birthdays, family reunions, company promotions and fundraisers.

MUSE SQ, recently renamed Electro-Muse, is a string quartet with a difference. Armed with their futuristic and extremely funky electric or ‘silent’ instruments, Electro-Muse has become one of the most exciting bands on the South African music scene.

Electro-Muse (lending the name from daughters of Zeus presiding over the arts& sciences) is a brand with double clout. They are about a striking visual appeal as much as sound and memorable, professional performances. Their totally original performance provides both visual and auditory impact. Electro-Muse is not only known for a fusion of styles (break-beat/ elektronika & latino) atypical to any quartet, but also for an image that is as striking as their sound.

Electro-Muse is also the first choice for many of South Africa ’s top fashion events, clubs, festivals and concerts. In the past two years Electro-Muse has garnered recognition and respect from all walks of the entertainment world. They have performed with Arno Carstens and Wonderboom. They also with Godessa and Flat Stanley (on the Levi’s Vintage Album); to name a few. At the Elton John Charity Ball, they shared the stage with Soweto String Quartet in what both agreed was an innovative and vibey collaboration. The dynamic members that constitute Electro-Muse are Annemaria Henn (cello), Larah Eksteen (violin), Naomi Tagg (viola) and Olivia van Gass(violin).

THE ALBUM: “My Dance” recorded by Muse SQ in 2004

The Sound:
“Future retro electric strings”, a fusion of styles including braek-beat, elektronika, latino and swinging grooves.

• Nissan's AGM (Sandton Convention Centre)
• Maserati Launches (Cape Town International Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square)
• BMW's X5 launch (Helderberg)

This smooth funky jazz outfit features Nash Reed on vocals and Mark Goliath on piano. They have played a number of corporate events and national and international festivals. The bulk of their time in the past decade has been spent performing at the elite of intercontinental eastern 6 star hotels in Indonesia, Dubai, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan.

As one of Cape Town’s busiest and liveliest bands, Tuxedo’s success is simple: “give the guests what they want to hear.” So if you are in a romantic mood for light jazz, need a nostalgic trip down memory lane or want to boogie to the latest chart toppers, then Tuxedo is your band.

The success of the evening’s performance rests on the shoulders of front man Stavro Michel, and who better to trust this important task to than this ex-Piggies DJ. Stavro cut his teeth spinning discs at some of the more famous clubs in and around Cape Town and certainly knows how to get and keep a crowd on the floor.

Tuxedo’s energy is based on their tried and trusted “Its party time” formula so whilst they play an ever-changing selection of chart toppers, you will instantly recognize just about every song that they play. Performed with their own irresistible beat and sound, its guaranteed to get you up and dancing.

Tuxedo is a six piece band that consists of Stavro Michel on lead vocals and lead guitar, Sharon Clifton on lead vocals and guitar, Annie Hvidsten on vocals and bass guitar, Peter Hunt on keyboards, Gary Horne on sax, flute and percussion and Malcolm Cassisa on drums and percussion. They are all accomplished musicians having played the South African circuit in a variety of successful bands. Everyone shares the vocal spotlight with strong harmonies evident throughout.

Their specialty is wedding functions both Christian and Jewish, where they are well known for their interpretation of traditional Jewish dancing … the Horas. The band also enjoys a fair share of the Corporate market, where they are professionally equipped to perform at any corporate function, be it a new product launch, an Annual conference, an official opening or a good old-fashioned end of year xmas function.

Their winning formula ensures a busy schedule and year-in and year-out the band has been able to add to an impressive list of satisfied clients such as the J&B Fashion Stakes, The J&B Met, Shoprite Checkers Woman of the Year Awards, Caltex, Irvin & Johnson, Standard Bank, Pam Golding Properties, Vodacom, Ernst & Young, Pick n Pay, Wooltru Group, Murray and Roberts, to name but a few. They are extremely versatile and so if it is party time you’re looking for… book TUXEDO for your next function. Tuxedo, the band that gets you moving!

In 2006 Legendary Cape Town singer/musician and songwriter Tina Schouw, Moodphase5ive diva Ernestine “Ernie” Deane and well-known writer/ performance poet Malika Ndlovu pooled their talents to create a brand new performance of their original material entitled Womantide. This production is an anthem to life and the resilience of humanity in the face of great adversity. This trio of gifted women artists use their voices to honour the human spirit. “The show is a meeting of our parallel paths, merging our perspectives on life through our words, music and womanness,” says Tina.

“It's a magical synergy,” choruses Ernie, “ and because we collectively have so much to offer, the show is constantly evolving. We have some new material to share this time too.” Womantide is a particularly joyful performance since Tina, Ernie and Malika as independent artists have long been admirers each other's work. “I think that gratitude is a core ingredient that motivates us as individuals and permeates the process of making this offering to our audiences. It's a gift of appreciation. I feel extremely blessed to do the work that I love, but also to be able to publicly put an emphasis in what we as human beings can do with what we have, rather than our suffering or what we lack,” says Malika. The first performance of Womantide took place on a rainy Friday night in May 2006 at The Labia on Orange Street, playing to a packed house which gave them the first of many subsequent a standing ovations. Womantide later had performances at Kirstenbosch, the Baxter Concert Hall, at the Cape Town Festival and most recently the Cape Town International Convention Centre, for the 2008 Inter-Parliamentary Union's Head of Delegations event. The Womantide cast have subsequently been invited to perform at several private and public events, with these multi-skilled artists drawing on their rich and ever-expanding repertoire to present tailor-made offerings for each occasion.