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2009/11/28 07:00 pm to 12:00 am
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Venture to the Deep South for an awesome line-up of artists at GeckoFest! Music, the one true universal language that exists. The language of our souls.
The purest form of human expression. The art that connects people and cultures. Share in the pleasure of sounds, melodies and rhythms - experience GeckoFest '09.
Hotwater must easily be one of the most exciting musical projects to come out of South Africa recently. South African singer, song-writer, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, facilitator and band leader, Donovan Copley, has a talent not only for creating uplifting and authentic South African music, he has the knack for bringing together a consistently evolving group of musicians from very diverse backgrounds with an ever-fresh musical result that leaves audiences feeling inspired and proud to be South African.
Hot Water's Live performance is a dynamic and often spontaneous tapestry of inspired songs from one of their two album and their upcoming third album. Simply put: the music brings people together - across ages, across cultures, across races, across gender, across borders.
Gerald Clark has been the front man for red-hot bluesband, Delta Blue, since they started performing together in 1999. Up until 2005 they have performed at all the major festivals in South Africa and smaller music venues where they played for sold out crowds. Gerald has since gone solo and has been nominated for various music awards in South Africa. His solo career has taken off and he is booked throughout SA and has also performed in France, England and Namibia. Gerald Clark has also collaborated professionally with well known artists in SA like Albert Frost, Luna Paige, Valiant Swart, VanCokeKartel, Gian Groen, Theo Crous (Springbok Nude Girls) and Koos Kombuis.
His latest blues\rock album has had rave reviews and he has been booked at some of SA's top festivals and Blues related gatherings performing along side the countries best. His vibrant and energetic performance on stage is not to be missed!
The media raves about Gary Thomas:
“Manipulating guitar strings so that they converse in a new language… a psychedelic one-man anti-folk jamming machine” - Cape Argus
“Rupturing the conventional One- Man Guitar/ Vocals Mould” - Mail & Guardian
“Technical Wizardry…the real definition of an artist” - Levi’s Music Mag
“Beautiful, emotive… undeniably a name to watch” – SL Magazine
“He possesses more than mere skill…he is armed with mastery” - Mahala.
Gary Thomas has always been focused as a solo artist and since January 2009 he has completed relentless Nationwide Tours of South Africa, playing to more than 30 different towns in the country, including all the major music festivals.
Drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of music, he combines the technical and theoretical elements of his teenage Classical and his University Jazz trainings, mixed with something completely original to produce a genre of acoustic music that is unlike anything South Africa has seen before. From percussive finger- tapping, to virtuosic picking and violent strumming, his guitar work has earned praises like “masterful, wizardry, genius” in the press. Vocally, Gary manages to deliver an impressive range where his voice in one instant softly hovers and violently snarls in the next.
River Tones perform roots 'skankin' reggae at it's best and work hard to spread the ancient truth of "One Love" and togetherness.
The Rivertones have performed internationally numerous times. Back home in South Africa their performances range from weddings, to township shebeens to restaurant and music festivals.
In Cape Town, The Rivertones are known for their Tribute Shows to the legend Bob Marley... GeckoFest is your chance to experience the Rivertones performing their own original reggae tunes, live and loud!
Need to know? Tickets: R100. Time: 7pm (doors open at 5pm).
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Contact Person
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Jessica Schnehage or Sonia Sidiropoulos
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Contact Details
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+27 21 785 6847 or +27 84 788 3399
jessicaschnehage@afrihost.co.za
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Event website
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www.geckofest.co.za
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Accommodation near Kommetjie
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Uniquely situated on famous Long Beach with magnificent views. Self-catering flatlet -double bedroom en-suite with fully equipped kitchenette opening onto patio/braai area and leading straight onto swimming pool area and beach. All linen, cutlery and crockery provided. Sleeps two
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4 star luxury boutique style Guest House in Kommetjie. 2 suites, 2 garden rooms. Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, small gym. Private secure parking, free laundry service . 5 minutes drive from the beach.
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15% discount
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BOOK THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR SEVEN NIGHTS OR MORE AND RECEIVE A 15 PER CENT DISCOUNT .ZAR 15,300 FOR THE COMPLETE HOUSE.
BOOK THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR 3 NIGHTS AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT. ZAR 7425 FOR THE COMPLETE HOUSE SLEEPS 10
IDEAL FOR CELEBRATIONS, WEDDINGS, CHRISTENINGS. CALL US FOR SPECIAL QUOTES
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The Long Beach, a Boutique Hotel offering luxury accommodation literally on the beach in Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa, is one of very few 5 star Cape Town accommodation establishments on the Cape Peninsula's coastal shoreline. 10 minutes from Cape Point and 25 minutes from the Cape Town Waterfront, it is a genuine hideaway in the city.
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• Winter Warmers : Stay 3 Pay 2 valid until 30th September
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• Stay 3 Pay 2 : valid from 1 October – 20th December 2009
• Stay 5 nights & receive a further 5% discount on accommodation: valid from 10th – 31st January 2010
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Under The Milkwood is a tranquil beach getaway situated in the quiet village of Kommetjie on the Atlantic seaboard. Unrivaled personal and warm touches throughout the cottage make this beach side property ideal for self catering or bed and breakfast.
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Sunset Beach Guest House is an exclusive home right on the beach. Guests can relive their memories of youthful, seaside holidays in a relaxed atmosphere. All rooms are sea and beach facing and offer en suite bathrooms, private cordless phones, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, fully stocked mini bar fridges, safety deposit boxes and complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.
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This is ideal for one couple or a single traveler. Nestling under the Milk-woods, on a quiet street, listen to the waves from this comfortable, separate room, opening onto a stone cobbled courtyard.
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Turrakom is a self-catering family home at the water’s edge. Wake up to the sound of waves crashing on the beach outside your bedroom window; drink sundowners and braai (barbecue) while watching surfers on the famous Kommetjie Long Beach on your doorstep. In season, you may also see the whales.
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Warm accommodation in peaceful fishing village situated 30 min from Cape Town. We have 3 luxury double bedrooms with sea,mountain and garden views. We offer our guests peace, comfort and relaxation along with all the local knowledge to ensure you enjoy what Kommetjie has to offer.Longbeach, surfing and whale watching only steps away. A healthy, hearty breakfast is served.
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Beach front, sea and mountain views, peaceful location, unique thatch home, ideal for family holidays, weekends or special celebrations.
Well behaved dogs welcome, with their own bedding please.
Kommetjie has a village atmosphere and various tourist attractions are within easy access.
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Affordable, self-catering, accommodation for large groups or families. Riverside Cabin is a spacious wooden house which overlooks a greenbelt and Slangkop Nature Reserve.Your hosts Duncan and Jocelyn can arrange personalized tours, advise you on lesser-known places to visit, or take you surfing, kayaking, hiking or mountain biking in the vicinity.
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Rooms/Units from R700-R900
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10% discount
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A special offer of 10% discount is offered for bookings of 10 days or longer.
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