The Nick Turner Trio
About the event
Nick Turner Trio feat. Schalk Joubert and Jonny Blundell Nick Turner and his nimble-fingered musical compadres Jonny Blundell and Schalk Joubert will be dishing out a clew of infectious earworms from Nick's rich and eclectic oeuvre, even throwing in a classic SA cover or two. With soothing sonic sounds, underscored by a uniquely Cape Town indigenous flavour, these lads will take you on a riveting musical ride from Brooklyn to the Mother City, from England to Loeriesfontein and beyond. Nick's music effortlessly spans genres, with influences ranging from rock, reggae and afro-pop to ghoema, hip-hop and jazz. Tickets R225pp (show only)18h30 for 19h00 (kitchen orders close at 19h00)*Live Music Starts AFTER Dinner Service is completed*Dinner, Dessert and Drinks availableFully Licensed, BYOB not permittedAny Food / Beverage Not permitted unless by prior arrangementCard / Cash (preferred) Payment15% Service Fee Charged More on the Artists: Nick Turner is an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist who was a founding member of Sons of Trout in the late '90s, and later one half of Mikanic with fellow Trout member Mike Rennie. His songs are lyrically powerful, relevant, humorous and energetic, and his performances are marked by wide appeal and virtuosic musicianship. In 2004, Nick moved to New York City with Mikanic, where he collaborated with some of the best in the business, most notably Bakithi Kumalo and Tony Cedras (of Paul Simon fame), Zolani Mahola (Freshlyground) and Nathi Gcabashe (Hugh Masekela Band). Mikanic played and sold out many of New York City's legendary venues, including Lincoln Center, CBGB's, Joe's Pub, The Knitting Factory and Symphony Space. In 2009, Nick returned to Cape Town to embark on a solo career. Since then, he has graced the stages of many of South Africa's most prestigious festivals, including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Rocking the Daisies and KKNK. In 2018, he joined the Hanepoot Brass Band, performing indigenous South African music alongside works by leading local jazz composers; the band has since released their debut album, Tokelaan. During lockdown, Nick started the band The Misty Cliffs, recording their debut album, which went on to receive a SAMA nomination for Best Adult Contemporary Album. On bass, Schalk Joubert is one of South Africa's most celebrated bassists, with a career spanning almost 25 years, numerous performance and production awards, and credits alongside the likes of David Kramer, Hugh Masekela and Anton Goosen. On guitar, Jonny Blundell is a Berklee-trained, veteran session guitarist who's played in bands including Fat City and the Roger Lucey Band, had songs on the 5FM Top 20, and opened for the likes of Crosby, Stills & Nash.
