..a melting pot of musical mayhem, artistic tomfoolery and absolute hilarity.
'The Tea Party' is a new outdoor festival, aiming to create an event firmly rooted in the eclectic, artistic and humorous side of life, a cultural mash-up weaved together with a glittering thread of freaky funk, booting world beats, jiving rock 'n roll, swinging jazz, up-beat salsa, big beating electro breaks, honky-tonk, tech-house, flamjangled folk, and anything that 'swings' or 'grooves'.
'The Tea Party' is first and foremost about an experience. Themed area's, dressing up, performance art, over the top theatrics, absurd activities and whatever else can be thrown into the mix to create a transformed reality where you can be whatever you want to be!
The Abbott Network is an
unique and captivating original ensemble that was created during 2009 in the
mother city of South Africa, Cape Town. The
Abbott Network’s repertoire can be best described as fusion. You can
expect to
hear influence from across the globe with strong authentic rhythms and
soulful
melodic attributes. The band is predominantly a studio band that
composes and
records albums for public sales and broadcast. However, the
instrumentalists of the band are also known for performing live as the
backing band to solo
artist Lindiwe Suttle. This is where The Abbott Network jumps out the
studio and
onto stage rocking it out fusion style. Combined, members of The Abbott
Network
Tristan Waterkeyn : singer songwriter and accoustic guitarist.
“the internet is a street corner where Tristan Waterkeyn makes music.”
Discography :
Hay Day - the first album
Mellow, thoughtful and aurally pleasing, a hammock-style hit waiting to be discovered. Acoustic guitar and jazzy rhythms complement lyrics both darkly humorous and poetic.
VIRTUAL BUSKING: Download the whole album for free online - Visit tristan's website for more details.
This year's stage will showcase some of the best talent Cape Town has to offer. Bring a blanket & umbrella and join us for another episode in the ongoing saga of what is excellent in local music. Food (incl. vegetarian) & drinks available at venue, or bring a picnic. Activities for kids – jumping castle, face painting and more.
Acts include Steve Newman, The Stremes, Black South Easter, Tombstone Pete, Natasha Meister, Sixgun Gospel, Mothercity Mojo, The Brothers Streep, Jenny Eaves, Londi Gamedze and The Philip Malan Band.
SHOUT is fronted by sax man, Dan Shout, who brings his brand of tenor sax-driven, Jazz Fusion. Guitar maestro, Gorm Helfjord, is featured heavily throughout the set along with a very exciting young player, Romy Brauteseth on double bass and none other than Mr. Jonno Sweetman on drums.
SHOUT takes to the stage Tagore’s (49 Trill Road, Observatory) on Wednesday, February 1st from 21:30 – 00:00. Admission is free.