Electric line-up for third Saturday Social Club
The next Saturday Social Club will take place in the Red Roman Shed at Emperors Palace on August 4.
After two successful social clubs, Emperors Palace will host another four must-see bands.
On the bill are Wonderboom, Newtown Knife Gang, The Narrow and S.D.O.
“These shows promise to be an amazing music experience in a social, friendly space,” says Nic Rush, MD of organisers Rush Productions.
“There’s nothing quite like a great rock show and we’re excited to grow this brand and showcase some of the best SA music heavyweights with some of the top up-and-coming artists.
“There is no doubt that this series will have something very special and unique to offer fans.”
The bands
Known for their intense and energetic live shows, The Narrow is going on 16 years strong in the industry.
The band was formed in 2002 and comprises of Hanu de Jong (vocals), Emile de Jong (guitar), Nelius de Lange (drums), Deon Kruger (guitar) and Jow Feldtmann (bass).
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They have several SAMA nominations under their belt and have appeared as regular headliners at major South African rock festivals and venues and opened up for various international acts including The Used, Violent Femmes and Deftones.
After 22 years, Wonderboom are still rocking South Africa.
It’s no small feat to be hailed as one of SA’s longest-lived and most legendary rock bands, and still going strong.
No one can deny that their biggest strength is their live performances.
They have released nine albums to date, headlined many major SA festivals and have been nominated for five SAMAs. Cito, Comprised of well-respected SA music veterans, the members of Newtown Knife Gang have managed to exceed the high expectations of fans who were left wanting more when they left their previous respective bands.
They have established themselves in a notoriously ‘tough to crack’ live scene, playing coveted slots at major festivals and top venues across the country.
With tracks that speak to the heart and a effortless live performance, Newtown Knife Gang are a force to be reckoned with.
Drawing influence from pop music and punk rock, S.D.O’s grooving folk jams fill the space between the two extremes and get the crowd bouncing along from the first chord to the last beat of the snare.
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They have been described as ‘the Slipknot of Folk’ and even ‘the South Park of Music’ and have managed to rack up some noticeable achievements.
Tickets
There is additional good news for fans of South African rock music. The ticket price has been revised to make these events more accessible to a larger audience.
“We’re really happy about the response we have received for Saturday Social Club so far, not only as a brand but as a much-needed platform for South African rock artists,” says Nic.
“We have seen the need for good, quality shows and we’ve made the decision to make the next event even more accessible for a wider audience.”
Doors open at 5pm and tickets are available through Computicket or by contacting the Emperors Palace box office.
Food and beverage stalls, including craft beers, will be available at the venue.
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