I want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all you fabulous Pledger's who have come to the party and supported The Sound of You. Without you we would not be on 82%!
We are so very close now.. all we need is another 18% to reach our goal then we can finally get to record this album!
If you haven’t jumped on board yet, please do go and make a pledge, because every little bit helps and every single pledge is appreciated.
South Africa
is my home from home, but after being away for more than 3 months it’s good to
be waking up in my own bed for a change!
After a fantastic time in South Africa, I can't wait to get into the studio to get The Sound of You recorded! The new music was very well received and I am excited about getting the CD out there, to YOU!
After a fantastic time in South Africa, I can't wait to get into the studio to get The Sound of You recorded! The new music was very well received and I am excited about getting the CD out there, to YOU!
Our first Sound of You gig was at The Crypt in St Georges Cathedral followed by two nights at intimate listening venue Straight No Chaser. A highlight of the Cape Town run, was being invited by Martin Myers to speak at the Music Exchange Conference 2014.
Three lovely starter gigs kicking off in Cape Town, next stop Johannesburg. Herbie and I flew the following day and Kevin joined us on the 19th of March.
Three lovely starter gigs kicking off in Cape Town, next stop Johannesburg. Herbie and I flew the following day and Kevin joined us on the 19th of March.
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| Photo taken at The Orbit Jazz Club on the 19th of March 2014 by Siphiwe Mhlambi |
We performed the first ever Wednesday night on the 19th of March at brand new state of
the art jazz club, The Orbit. The Sound of You was up and running and in
Gauteng! Back over the Easter weekend on the 19th of April with Herbie Tsoaeli on
bass, Prince Lengoasa on trumpet and flugelhorn and Tumi Mogorosi on
drums, we had a ball!
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| Photo of me and Herbie Tsoaeli by Jan Van Heerden |
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| Prince Lengoasa photo by Jan Van Heerden |
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| Photo of Tumi Mogorosi by Jan Van Heerden |
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| Afrikan Freedom Station - the room at the back |
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| Photo by Bobby Marie taken at Afrikan Freedom Station |
After a performance for Jazz & African Music Nights at The State Theatre we did a special evening at The Lucky Bean in Melville. Every gig was a highlight for me, but our trip to Durban
to celebrate 20 years of democracy in South Africa at The
Rainbow Restaurant in Pinetown tops the list.
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| Photo of Herbie Tsoaeli at The Rainbow by Mzi van der Mtola |
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| Photo of Kevin Gibson at The Rainbow by Mzi van der Mtola |
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| Photo at The Rainbow by Mzi van der Mtola |
We raised enough at the door for at least two cleft palate operations for Operation Smile and it was a joy to do something for this very worthy cause. Owners Neil and Nicola Comfort run a tight ship, but the vibe here on a Sunday afternoon is unmatched. Thanks goes to Concerts SA and SA Breweries for taking care of the costs.
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| With Mamsie at The Rainbow |
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| Taking a bow at UKZN. Photo by Mamsie Ntshangase |
Here are some memorable moments in the Dinokeng Game Reserve taken by my friend Marie Vlok.
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| Dinokeng Sunset |
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| I think that fence gives you a false sense of security. I found out after I had been sitting there for an hour having my morning coffee and enjoying these beauties who had come to drink, that they think nothing of backing into an electric fence and charging. |
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| This young fellow had me backing away... |
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| Dinokeng Sunrise in the bush. Photo by Marie Vlok |
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| Quality time with Einstein the parrot in Muizenberg Cape Town Plans are in the pipeline for a follow up tour in October in South Africa and two concerts are already confirmed. In the meantime, there's still time to make a pledge so please click HERE! Thank you for reading! Hugs and love xx Estelle |
