Table Mountain Blues Summit 2010

The 2010 installment of the Table Mountain Blues Summit promises to be the highlight of the South African blues scene once again with the cream of blues musicians in South Africa and some international names for good measure. It will be held at the Bloemendal Wine Estate in Durbanville again on 27 November 2010.

Boulevard Blues

The Boulevard Blues band has been rocking music lovers at venues, events and festivals in South Africa for over a decade, liberating their fans with nourishing soulful Blues and Rock. The band sets high standards in both music genres with their pure quality music that's easy to listen to, and offering an unprecedented and entertaining live performance. Inspired by Dr John Mostert - "Doctor of the Blues" - the band has been playing mainly Blues, in its various forms since their inception in 1998. Portions of their now vast repertoire include Rock classics, some light Jazz, Soul and Funk. With the introduction of many of their own compositions, the band has tastefully added a new facet to their repertoire and high-lighted some formerly hidden talents.

Dan Patlansky

Dan Patlansky is a blues phenomenon, hailed as South Africa's blues prodigy. In 2005 and 2006 Dan was brought to New Orleans by Selwyn Miller, manager of a host of the top blues musicians in New Orleans to showcase his talent. Without a doubt the best blues guitarist to have come out of South Africa. If his guitaring doesn't make the hair on the back of your neck stand up and cover your body in goose flesh, check your pulse because this could only mean that your heart has stopped beating.

for more info visit: www.danpatlansky.com

Blues Broers with Albert Frost

The Blues Broers plied their trade for over a decade, spreading the word of the blues to all corners of the country. When they played their first gig at the Cafe Royal in November 1989, it was a sound not yet common in South Africa. They subsequently paved the way for numerous local blues bands, such as Delta Blue, Boulevard Blues Band, the BlueStones, Southern Blue as well influencing a host of other prominent musicians, such as Valiant Swart, Arno Carstens and Koos Kombuis, who all freely acknowledge the influence of the Broers on their music.

The Broers were hard at work on their 6th album for the Guava label, provisionally titled "Twelve Year Old", to commemorate their long haul. Sadly the project was abandoned as the Broers amicably parted company to pursue various solo careers.

Previous album releases are "Shake like that" (1992), "Damn Fine Mojo" (1994), "Sharp Street" (1995), "Been Around" (1996) and "Cellar Tapes" (1998).

for more info visit them on Facebook

Albert Frost

Albert Frost started playing the guitar in 1989, when he was only 12. He was voted as Best Blues guitarist in South Africa by Stage Magazine. This fact, however, shouldn't let you underestimate the man's serious Rock abilities. In 1994 he started playing alongside his father, the legendary Frank D. Frost, in the awesome blues band, the Blues Broers. Frosted Orange was created in 1996 with artist Simon Orange ,who played keyboard and vocals for Blues Broers.

for more info visit: www.albertfrost.com

Gerald Clark

Delta Blue confirmed their reputation as an ever evolving, innovative and highly original group over the last 8 years and now to carry the torch into the future. Gerald Clark has embraced it with both hands and 12 vocal chords.

Gerald Clark is in for a long long journey, like most bluesmen inevitably should.
Driven by a need to play and live this most mystical and magical of music genres, the blues has taught him much about music, life and what it means to befriend the long open road.

for more info visit: www.facebook.com/pages/Gerald-Clark

Natasha Meister

Guitarist and singer songwriter, Natasha Meister has been hitting up the music scene from a very young age. Although inspired by the blues, she has been capturing the attention of a broad audience including young and old. Natasha has gained recognition for her powerful yet controlled vocal and her mastery on the guitar at just 19 years of age.

At the age of 18, just after high school, Natasha was to study music for a year at Toronto College, but ended up dropping out early as she and her parents made a move to South Africa. This big change in Natasha’s life inspired her to start song writing.

Being less than a year in a brand new country, Natasha has already achieved so much. She performed alongside some of South Africa’s finest including, Piet Botha, Tim Parr, The Boulevard Blues Band, Dave Ferguson, Dan Patlansky, and The Jack Mantis Band. Natasha currently plays solo and fronts “Natasha Meister Band”, with Roger Bashew on bass and Paul Tizzard on drums.

for more info visit: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=402304700314&ref=ts

Dane Taylor Trio

Dane Taylor Trio is a Power-Blues/Rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. Taylor formed the Dane Taylor Trio with friends, drummer Justin Mark and bassist Rob Shaw. Rob was later replaced by Steve Deck. Dane and Justin both studied through BERKLEE SCHOOL OF MUSIC in Boston USA. Steve graduated at University of Cape Town with a degree in Music. The three of them achieved top grades, critical knowledge and skill, which play a crucial role in their songwriting, production and direction. Heavily influenced by great artists such as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Raconteurs, Kings Of Leon and John Mayer, the trio portray a keen sense of melody and groove which keeps them honest and energetic. Their first release entitled "ForeWord" was written, recorded and produced independently in 3 short months. Recorded mostly live, in the space of three days, the trio clearly wanted to capture a certain organic entity and honesty on this debut EP. The trio is currently writing and producing new material, which is to feature on their full length album set for release in 2010.
for more info visit: www.myspace.com/danetaylortrio

Akkedis

The story of Akkedis starts early in the Nineties, when twins Arthur and Rudi Dennis did their millitary duty in Youngsfield, South Africa. Although they played guitar and drums at an early age, they started working together on original material at this millitary airforce base.(Propably to kill time as well)This led to their first duo appearance in a small establishment in Melkbosstrand under the name Dennis Brothers.

Akkedis released three cd`s so far, "Husse met lang ore", "Voortvlugtend" and "Vir volk en vaderland" The members of Akkedis is Arthur Dennis on guitar and vocals.Rudi Dennis on drums and vocals and A.J.Graham on bass guitar, who joined them early in 2006. Akkedis is endorsed by Rotosound strings and Fender guitars.Jagermeister is an Akkedis supporter. A special thanks to BK Percussion.

for more info visit: www.myspace.com/akkedisband

Black Cat Bone

Also on the bill are Blaney and Heuer (Germany)

The festival will be rounded off with the Fender Bender Endorsee Jam featuring Albert Frost, Dan Patlansky and Richard Pryor. With these threee incredible guitarists sharing a stage, anything can happen but the one thing that is for sure is that it will be awesome.

One of the most incredible guitar gigs I ever had the pleasure to experience was Oppikoppi 1998 where Albert Frost and Louis Mhlanga met on stage to fill in for an act that never arrived. With it being unplanned, nothing was prepared and one of the most memorable jams was the result so maybe another similar memory will be made here.

Another highlight of the festival is the giving away of a Fender guitar to one of the audience in a lucky draw, this year will be no exception.

The video clip below is a compilation of excerpts from the 2009 festival

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Tags: Bloemendal, Wynhuis, Durbanville, Dale, Collins, Band, Gerald, Clark, Albert, Frost, Boulevard, Blues, Dan, Patlansky, Rupert, Mellor, Thunderbirds, Cape, Town, South, Africa

Highlights of the Table Mountain Blues Summit 2009, held at Bloemendal Wynhuis in Durbanville. Featuring: Dale Collins Band, Gerald Clark, Dave Ferguson and the Lonesharks, Albert Frost, Boulevard Blues, Dan Patlansky and Rupert Mellor and the Thunderbirds. I will be posting individual videos of the bands over the coming days.

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Table Mountain Blues Summit 2009 Highlights

The Table Mountain Blues Summit 2010 is presented by

We're proud to announce that www.CombustionTechnology.co.za will again be bringing you this event.

Other points worth noting by the organisers

• We have the obligatory Fender guitar giveaway...yes you could win a Fender guitar and plenty of smaller prizes.
• We will end off with the Fender Bender Endorsee Jam featuring Dan Patlansky, Richard Pryor and Albert Frost
• A huge 25000watt sound system...The best one to date we promise.
• Massive stage with moving lights and 2 projector screens
• Plenty of food and refreshment stalls, a full restaurant menu and plenty of outside bars.
• Plenty of toilets this year so as to avoid any problems that arose last year
• Plenty of Free off street parking
• Huge Marquee supplied by www.tentations.co.za
• Beautiful Rolling lawns on this charming farm where you can watch you fav bands.

Tickets:

• R180 per person
• Children under 10 free

Big Thanks to the rest of our sponsors

• www.fender.co.za
• www.capesound.co.za
• Ari and Matt at www.ACLA.co.za