Jozi audiences are in for a treat when Absinthe returns to Amuse Cafe for one night only, being joined on stage by To Hire a Nurse on Friday 25 July from 8pm.
Absinthe and To Hire A Nurse have joined forces to provide an unforgettable party vibe with two completely different sounds to create a unique “one night only” collaboration for Jozi audiences to experience to keep the winter chills at bay.
All the fun takes place at Amuse Cafe in Linden, with doors opening as from 7pm and To Hire A Nurse kicking off the evening’s entertainment at 8pm.
Entrance fee is just R50 per person and is payable at the door.
Says Cito; “I’m really looking forward to performing at Amuse Café with Absinthè again! The first time we played there we came on after 2 hard – rocking, electric bands and yet the patrons were so beautiful and responsive. It’s a magic venue with real character. For this evening we’re bringing a whole new element to the evening with the unique sound of To Hire A Nurse, performed this evening as a duo. It’s going to be a great evening!”
ABSINTHE
Absinthe is the acoustic rock collaboration between two of the country’s finest powerhouse performers and the lead singers of WONDERboom and Sugardrive, Cito and Paul E Flynn, where they have taken a supper club approach to some of your favourite songs from the last century. The concept is simple. No originals, just covers.
The fusion of these two uniquely diverse voices are accompanied by acoustic guitars in an awesome show ranging from great alternative classics to contemporary favourites. Cito and Paul pay tribute to a way of life with their own unique signature performances in a relaxed, unplugged style ideally suited for this cosy, more intimate setting.
For more information:
Twitter: @absinthe_band / Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbsintheSA / Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/absinth-3
TO HIRE A NURSE
If Louis-Ferdinand Céline wrote Leonard Cohen’s lyrics and the songs were set to music composed by the Tindersticks on benzodiazepines, that’s what To Hire a Nurse would sound like.
Formed originally as an unfriendly alternative folk five-piece, To Hire a Nurse released their debut EP Marrying Man in February 2014. After the departure of lead guitarist Donovan Campbell, the band changed musical direction, adopting a more minimalist approach. Eschewing a rhythm section, songwriter Connor O’Brien (vocals, acoustic guitar) is now accompanied by a small core of classically-trained musicians, including Andre van Rensburg.
Van Rensburg is an avant-garde composer, producer and instrumentalist, a prolific artist with dozens of credits as composer, performer and producer. He has performed and recorded regularly in Taiwan, Japan and New York City. He is well known in South Africa as the founder of the group Supernature as well as acclaimed guitarist for the hugely successful industrial group Battery 9.
EVENT INFORMATION:
Event : Absinthe and To Hire A Nurse
Date: Friday, 25 July 2014
Time: Doors open at 7pm, Music begins at 8pm. To Hire a Nurse and then Absinthe.
Venue: Amuse Cafe, 34 5th Street, Linden, Johannesburg
Price : R50 at the door