Open the throttle to first-class rock

The live music venue hosted the musicians on Friday night, creating a fun evening filled with dancing, singing and a fair share of head banging.

Marais was first to the stage, performing a few cover songs that left the crowd singing along and cheering for more.

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Marais said he was excited to play for Lowvelders at Cafe Rock and Throttle and that Friday night was his first real gig at a live music venue since the start of national lockdown earlier this year.

“I have done a few small gigs here and there for family and friends but this is the first time I have really been able to put on a show,” said Marais.

“This is also my first gig in the Lowveld and it has been very exciting, I am happy to be here,” he said.

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Second on the stage was local rock group Apollo Band.

Made up of four members, Steve Grobler on bass, Josh Beuster on guitar, Simon de Goede on drums and Fred van Heerden as the vocalist, the band amped up the tempo of the evening with a variety of original rock songs.

Grobler said the band was a little nervous to perform as it was their first time at Cafe Rock and Throttle.

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“It was a little stressful because we performed original songs and wanted to see how the crowd reacted but everything went really well.”

“We were very excited about the gig,” he said.

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Grobler added that the band would be going to Johannesburg towards the end of October and that the gig at Cafe Rock and Throttle was a warm-up.

Rock and Throttle owner, Mel Davids said everyone enjoyed their evening and thanked all those who came to support the venue and the musicians.

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