1925 Band’s BeeGees Tribute

13 February

Philip Moolman breek die spreekwoordelike ys met sy eie lied oor die liefde “My Valentine”, voordat hy Mari Bosman verwelkom. Met haar akoestiese kitaar deel sy haar oorspronklike musiek: “Die Liefde”, “’n Man Soos My Pa” & “Hou Vas”.

Die “1925 band” bestaan uit die 3 Gericke broers. Hulle toer reeds die afgelope 3 jaar met hierdie uitmuntende vertoning & verpersoonlik as’t ware die Brothers Gibb, beter bekend as die “Bee Gees”. Jeffrey – as Maurice Gibb – op ‘keyboard’ & ‘vocals’, David – as Barry Gibb – op ‘lead vocals’, akoestiese & elektriese kitaar & Ryno – as Robin Gibb – op ‘vocals’, kookwater baskitaar, oudste broer & bestuurder van die groep. Euan Nel is op die dromme.

All the hits are included in the programme: “Alone”, “Massachusetts”, “To love somebody”, “I’ve got to get a message to you”, “Words”, “Islands in the stream”, “One”, “Night Fever”, ”More than a woman”, “How deep is your love” (apparently the most covered “BeeGees” song), “Jive Talkin’”, “Tragedy” & “Stayin’ Alive”.

I often mention that a band is well rehearsed but “1925” is next level in this regard. These guys are dedicated to honor “The BeeGees”’s legacy. Their harmonizing abilities (taught by their single parent mother) are exceptional.

With “Lonely Days” they adjust the pace. One guitar & 3 voices harmonizing was a “BeeGees” speciality & tonight this group masterfully performs “Too much heaven”, “Nights on Broadway” & “Heartbreaker” in the same way. A jazz infused rendition of “How can you mend a broken heart” is one of my personal favourites of the show.

Tonight marks the final show of this highly successful tour. The guys end this momentous show with 2 of their original songs: “Johnny & the monkey” & “Loving you in Amsterdam”.

For news on the band’s next venture as well as upcoming shows @ “Die Blou Hond”, follow them on all social media platforms.

Text – Marné de Kock
Photos – Ezetna Photography

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