A musical journey, The Routes of Sound, directed by Brett Bailey is a new weekend music event that will take place at Spier wine farm in Stellenbosch, on Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24.
Each evening six small groups of 30 people will rotate amongst a series of venues on the farm. Imagine the historic Manor House or the Old Wine Cellar – sampling the music of a range of talented local artists performing acoustically.
The event title – The Routes of Sound – refers to the two routes along which audience groups will travel, each group visiting three out of six acts. The two routes will merge for the final celebratory performance.
There’s a pun on the word ‘roots’, referring to unplugged, intimate sessions and the way music would have been listened to in the pre-electric era.
“The intention is to give people an unusual, stimulating evening of journeying and listening, opening their minds to moody music and compelling words from the Cape,” says Mr Bailey.
Participating musicians include Reza Khota playing with Jonno Sweetman, Lungiswa Plaatjies and Joshua Nemaire, Emmaleen Tangleweed accompanied by Liezel Ellick, Jabulile Majola, Laurie Levine, Siya Kawane, Wren Hinds and Mzi SA.
The event starts at 7.30pm to about 10pm. Guests should arrive wearing comfortable shoes to walk between venues and dress warmly against the winter chill.
Book ahead to enjoy a meal at Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery. Tickets cost R250 per person through Webtickets and include a wine tasting. Please note, no Under 18’s are allowed.
