Paint it black Duck Chowles, as Mick Jagger.
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Blues Albert Frost and Jake Gunn
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Mel Botes Mel Botes
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* The legendary guitar maestro, Mel Botes, is set to perform his popular “Dominoes” (Stripped down) show, featuring the best of Pink Floyd, Dire Straits and Mel Botes, at The Drama Factory, on Saturday March 22, at 7.30pm.
As a guitarist, Mel's mastery of various styles, from rock to jazz, folk, and blues, has earned him widespread acclaim, and his playing is characterised by precision, passion, and a deep understanding of the instrument.
Tickets cost R255 and R230.
* Award-winning blues/rock guitarist/singer Albert Frost has captured audiences worldwide, and is dubbed the “South African Hendrix”.
Frost, who deftly alternates between rhythm and lead, showcasing his extraordinary skills on the acoustic and electric guitars, will be joined by fellow blues rock musician Jake Gunn, at The Drama Factory, on Thursday March 27, at 7.30pm.
Usually a guitarist, Gunn has recently been surprising audiences with his unique and straight-forward piano style, and the two will be paying homage to their musical heroes, like The Rolling Stones, as well as performing their own original songs.
Tickets cost R255 and R230.
* Rolling Stones fans are in for a treat, when Duck Chowles, like a veritable chameleon, changes his mannerisms and voice to adopt the persona of his alter ego, Mick Jagger... in a special Rolling Stones tribute, “Paint It Black” at The Drama Factory, on Saturday April 5, at 7.30pm.
Entertainer extraordinaire, Duck, who has won acclaim for his spellbinding, authentic and sterling impersonations of Mick Jagger, will in the guise of this flamboyant rocker with his exuberant stage presence, bring the house down with Andy Murray on lead guitar and vocals and The Retro Rewind Band performing gems like Gimme Shelter, You Can’t Always Get What You Want, Angie, Ruby Tuesday, Miss You and Jumping Jack Flash, among others.
Tickets cost R285 and R265.
Book at www.thedramafactory.co.za - the Drama Factory is at 10 Comprop Square, Asla Business Park. For more information, call 073 215 2290.