The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway
We have two shows scheduled at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway in the next few weeks, in between the current run of Moonshadows. This is a once-off Dan Patlansky concert/album launch, and two shows of Classic Rock. Please find the information on both these shows below –
SINGING THE BLUES AT THE BARNYARD
The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway is bringing local blues legend Dan Patlansky (along with a guest artists Ard Matthews, of Just Jinjer, and Guy Buttery) to the venue for the first time on Monday, 28 May, to launch of his latest album, 20 Stones.
To achieve legend status as a Blues musician at the age of 30 is almost unheard of. Enter Dan Patlansky – an artist who shares the muse that touched Hendrix, Zeppelin and Stevie Ray Vaughan. What Dan Patlansky can do with a six-string Fender Stratocaster, most critically acclaimed guitarists will never quite achieve in a lifetime. But, now the time has now come for South African audiences to learn about the other side of Dan Patlansky – the man with the Fender is also the man with the voice. This is made evident on Patlansky’s latest offering, 20 Stones.
20 Stones, his’s fifth album, showcases Patlansky’s musical genius, one-of-a-kind voice and his chameleon-like ability to change the intonation and emotive quality of the music from track to track. Imagine the love child of Stevie Nicks and Tom Waits wrenching out a soulful ballad laced with blues, all the while doing things with a guitar that seem almost impossible.
When describing the vibe of the album, Patlansky says: “I was going for an extremely old school filthy approach on the blues, which I’ve always wanted to do. I believe we definitely nailed it with 20 Stones. Not only did I draw from my love the blues but also my love of old school Rock n Roll… ”
Dan Patlansky is a conglomerate of charisma, charm and musical genius – and all of this comes wrapped up in an unassuming, startlingly attractive package that bespeaks his Judeo-Spanish heritage. And yet, he doesn’t seem to realise the extent of his tactile appeal – both on stage and in person. Humility suits him well and is as much an extension of his being as his Fender. There are no airs and graces here – just sincerity and an incredible musical talent.
In only a little over a decade on the music scene, Dan Patlansky has become one of the busiest and most respected blues artists to ever come out of South Africa. His music can best be described as vacillating between slick, soulful blues and the renegade psychedelic angst and raw emotion of Hendrix and Zeppelin – fire encased in ice…if you will. David Batiste Sr. once said that “Dan Patlansky is one of the most renowned and fiery blues artists in the southern hemisphere and one of the greatest I’ve ever seen.” Anyone who hears him play will agree. Meanwhile, Dan Patlansky just carries on playing and blazing musical trails across South Africa and the world, as effortlessly as a summer breeze.
The show will start at 20h00 and tickets are R120 per person. For bookings and enquiries phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 – 566 3045, e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za, or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway and www.danpatlansky.com for more information.
ROCKING THE CLASSICS
The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway is bringing local audiences a real rock treat with two shows only of Classic Rock, on the evenings (19h30) of Sunday, 27 May and 3 June. This rock steady production pays tribute to the timeless rock bands from the sixties, seventies and early eighties.
The band’s repertoire will consist of songs from the golden era of rock with tributes to Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Jimi Hendrix, Uriah Heep, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, ACDC and many more.
You can expect to hear rock hits like Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Feel Like Makin’ Love, Juke Box Hero, Jumping Jack Flash, Another Brick In The Wall, Barracuda, Stairway To Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Paranoid, Still Got The Blues, Sunshine Of Your Love, Thunder Struck, Smoke On The Water and Highway To Hell.
The show will be performed by the world-class cast comprises of Percy Smith, Shaun V and Petro Liebenberg on lead vocals; along with dynamo Barry Thomson on guitar and vocals. The band is made up of Raymond Verster on keyboards, Mark Freel on bass guitar, and Chad Harbott and drums.
Don’t miss this Classic Rock tribute to when rock was real! Tickets are R80 per person, and for bookings and enquiries phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 – 566 3045, e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway for more information.