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Desmond and the Tutus: show offs. Maybe it’s the super hero names like Super Shane and Dangerous Doug, but getting wowed by the increasingly popular 4-piece Joburg outfit comes easy, especially when they team up with the New Loud Rockets for a double-whammy. Richard King hits the Assembly and the Hidden Cellar for a weekend bonanza.

Desmond & the Tutus vs New Loud Rockets

It has to be said that Friday night at the Assembly wasn’t the Tutus’ best gig. Sorry, guys. The last time (alongside SweatX) was definitely a more of a throbber. Unforeseen problems took a little away from their act; but guitarist Doug and drummer Craig kept the vibe alive while they rectified the situation. Shane charmed the crowd like a pit of cobras with his trademark “German Claw” and harmonica!

The Tutus are something of a hybrid band. As the name connotes, the Tutus are essentially an African band, and as doors open for them, we won’t be surprised to see more of the kwela-styled numbers hitting the radio stations. Going back-to-back with Kidofdoom in Joburg the night before made it easy for the punters to realise that they’re offering something different. And, after all, good music tends to stick around.

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The video: Shane explained that their video for Peter was a creative deviation from the standard, eyes-to-the-camera, lip-sync treatment found in the torrent of mainstream pop. It’s basically a typical bar scene, with all the players in place. In fact, the same setup, shoot and extras were used for Kidofdoom’s Minor Disagreements for the Levi’s Young Guns initiative. [Get a review of debut album Kidofdoom here]

Saturday: awesomeness! The New Loud Rockets opened for Desmond and the Tutus. They performed in Stellenbosch’s Hidden Cellar, ironically situated upstairs. NLR front man John Seth set the Tutus on a pedestal by praising them and calling them “the best band in South Africa by a f**ing mile!” Maybe a little bottle logic creeping in there. Or maybe not. [Comment below: are Desmond and the Tutus the best band in SA?]

Sweat poured from the crowd of Stellenbosch wife-beaters (well, they were wearing them). A dip in the Stellenbosch Gymnasium outdoor pool was rumoured. As Seth pointed out later over a beer, it is impossible to not move with the Tutus’ energy. Desmond and the Tutus finished up their set with the NLR joining them on stage for a dance-off. Everybody won.

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“We won’t be surprised to see more of the kwela-styled numbers hitting the radio stations.”