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[ South African electroacoustic artist, mandolin player, teacher, visual artist, writer ]
 

Zimmer, Erasmus, Bussy Meet and Play

Mbira attacks, drums counter, mandolin returns.

An unexpected and wholly spontaneous encounter between three seasoned improvisors using drums, saxophone, mandolin, african instruments and surprise.

Niklas Zimmer (drums) is a German-South African artist and musician working in photography, sound and performance. As a progressive percussionist, he has collaborated with James Webb and Brydon Bolton. He is founder of the Upland07 music label. www.upland07.com

Garth Erasmus (saxophone and traditional african instruments) is a painter, instrument maker and musician. Since 1999 he has performed most often with Khoi Khonnexion, and frequently collaborates with the poet Malika Ndlovu as well as the dancer / choreographer Jacki Job and the free jazz outfit Riempie Vasmaak. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Erasmus

Brendon Bussy (mandolin and electronics) is a composer, electro acoustic performer, artist and inventor. He performs with Masha du Toit as Shower Songs, creates music for theater and promotes unconventional instrument making through the New Old Old New project. In 2003, he released Diesel Geiger (Open Records). www.brendonbussy.co.za

>> We're currently looking for opportunities to perform. House concerts work well. So if you have a house, and want us to perform in it - please contact us. <<





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Photo credits: (Niklas Zimmer: David Mtshali)

>> Next Gig

The House of Three Rooms presentsPlaying with Trinities, an evening of music, poetry and food

Featuring: Zimmer, Erasmus, Bussy Meet and Play
When: Sunday 23 May
Time: Doors open at 4.33pm, music starts 6pm
Where: 6 Lower Trill Road, Observatory (map below)
Entrance: R30 minimum donation. Bring extra cash for food & drinks
Pretty please RSVP by Friday 21 May.

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