Georgetown by Die Blou Hond
8 February 2019
“Original, energetic local talent showcased”
A wonderful way to start the new year a bit late…at Die Blou Hond.
As always, brand ambassador, Philip Moolman welcomes the guests & VIP’s and shares some news and info about Casa Toscana and the amenities available.
Philip is baie skerp met sy deernisvolle nabootsings van ander sangers, soos Dozi, Anton Goosen, Karen Zoid, Johan Stemmet & Gé Korsten. Die gehoor geniet dit terdeë en sing luidkeels saam wanneer daar vir die ‘verjaarsdagmaatjies’ gesing word.
Ruiter Piet (alias Chris de Jager) & sy kitaar Edwin, was die voorprogramkunstenaar. Chris was lid van die “Tuindwergies” & het ook 1 van hul treffers “Kopskudkinders” gesing. Met ‘n fyn humorsin deel hy herinneringe uit sy grootwordjare en van sy oorspronklike Afrikaanse liedjies soos “Die Horison se Rand” & “Swaai”.
After the interval & the lucky prize draws, it’s time for the multi-talented “Georgetown”. The
band consisted of 5 members, which included a saxophone player.
They introduced themselves as a ‘garage band all the way from Rooihuiskraal’ performing mainly ‘hillbilly’ music, available to perform at ‘funerals, liquidations & divorces’. Their show is energetic, well-rehearsed & highly entertaining.
The group consist of Renaldo (Ronnie) van Dyk (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, suitcase,
cajon & vocals), Michael de Villiers (accordion, piano, rhodes, harmonica & vocals), Tiaan Erasmus
(acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric guitar & vocals), Rynier Prins (upright bass) & Tebogo Mokoena.
Their performance included (mostly originally written by the band members) “Slow Down Boy”, “Moon Baby”, “Loaded”, “Wrede Tralies” (very entertaining rendition of an old “Briels” hit), “The One”, “Mary- Anne”, “Dog Show”, “Lazy Bones” & “The Sham” (one of their latest creations).
Two highlights: definitely their version of the ELO hit “Livin’ Thing” as well as the very old Chris Blignaut hit “Groen Blare”.
Hulle het hul program afgesluit met “Pink Cadillac” & “Go Johnny Go” waarby hulle Koos Kombuis se “Johnny is nie dood nie” ingekorporeer.
Die saksofoonspeler is ‘n baie goeie toevoeging tot die groep. Dit gee hulle beslis ‘n voorsprong op die plaaslike, oorspronklike “live performance” musiek toneel.
Foto kridiet aan: Deon van Wyk