Coexisting Comedy is a show that brings together the likes of Nik Rabinowitz, Yaaseen Barnes and Gino Fernandez all to one stage. This show promises to be filled with tons of side splitting humour added with a high probability of thought provoking wise cracks. If the thought of seeing these three comedic geniuses on stage tickles your funny bone then make a booking soon.

Show Details:
Date: 1 December 2016
Time: 20:30
Venue: Armchair Theatre, 135 Lower Main Road, Observatory

Brazilian born DJ, Alok Petrillo, has been announced as one of the Top DJs in the world coming in at #25 in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 DJs, surpassing EDM veterans like Deadmau5, Paul van Dyk and Martin Solveig.

Last year, he shot straight into the Top 100 poll at No.44, surprising for any new name but especially an unknown. Yet considering Alok has been honing his art since the age of 17, the seemingly overnight success is no surprise.

“This year I definitely had a taste of what it is like to have your music travelling through the corners of the world,” Alok says. “In addition to that, I was blessed enough to play at several major festivals, and got signed to one of the biggest global labels [Spinnin’]. Altogether, these happenings made my 2016 a very ‘lucid dream’ so far.”

This November Olmeca Switches On The Night with DJ Alok on 25th November at Shimmy Beach Club, Cape Town.

Limited tickets are ON SALE NOW exclusively on www.switchonthenight.co.za

This dude has come along way, since his YOTV days. He SWITCHED up his looked, did away with the dreadlocks, did away with the kids show and now...

... Morgan van Staden a.k.a. DJ SWITCH has SWITCHED things up once more, this time he is taking the SA Hip Hop scene by storm and begging the question, "What happened to Rap?"


I caught up with this versatile entertainer and here's what went down:

*VL: How did the name DJ Switch come about?

DJ Switch: Well from all the buttons on the DJ equipment after I was referred to as Mr. M as a b.boy

It's the SwitchUP

VL: Hip hop and music is part of your DNA, if it wasn't what would you be doing right now?

DJ Switch: Probably sitting in a office as a graphic designer

VL: Is DJ Switch a coffee or tea kinda guy?

DJ Switch: To the power of TEA!

VL: Putting you on the spot with this one, favourite city Cape Town or Johannesburg and why?

DJ Switch: JHB the HUSTLE is real.

VL: "Now or Never", tell us a little about it, from the concept, planning and the execution, how did it all come together?

DJ Switch: Well I had to make a "Make or Break" song for myself and the title says it all. I just called up the artists and asked them what they think of the current hip hop status and they went at it. I also just requested a few bars and whatever they had on their chest and they should just let it out.


Then along came the Remix:


Shoutout to Switch for agreeing to do this interview - You a Living Legend bro!

Oh and before I go remember to give the man a follow on:
Facebook - Dj-Switch
Twitter - @DjSwitchSA
Instagram - @DjSwitchSA

The Youngin, YoungstaCPT just dropped some fire from the RedBull Studio Sessions along side The MuffinMan, DJ Switch and Arsenic-The Maniac Metalloid, brought to you by the Militia Broadcast team!


Let me know what you thought about his performance, I personally think it was GEVAARLIK!

Lamming with the Y?Gen General!

Disclosure at the time of posting this video the stats only reflected 813 views, 43 shares and 163 comments, lets get those numbers up mense, sharing is after all caring...

Salutas to Youngsta and the Y?Gen crew, Redbull Studios and all the mense involved.

THE BLACK TIES: ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS AND A DASH OF STYLE
When three of South Africa’s premier entertainers came together in 2007, a little magic happened along the way… Ladies and Gentlemen, we’d like you to meet The Black Ties, starring Chad Saaiman, Keeno Lee and Lloyd Jansen. Entertaining, charming, witty and above all fun, The Black Ties are the ultimate cover band taking you on a music journey through your favourite songs all the way from Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and Lionel Ritchie to the likes of Daft Punk, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams and so much more!

From left: Keeno Lee, Chad Saaiman and Lloyd Jansen

With experience performing on stages in Spain, Thailand, Seychelles & throughout South Africa, the boys rise to any occasion. From touring with American R&B Star Tevin Campbell in 2013 to performing on the DSTV Cruise to the Portuguese Islands, The Black Ties are always entertaining, and always having fun. With SAMA Nominations and Metro FM Awards between them, they have created a strong following and these three musical talents combine to form a dynamic and thoroughly enjoyable unit. No venue is too big to be intimate or too small to be fun when the atmosphere, the energy and above all, the music is, well, just right.

LLOYD CELE’S RISE TO FAME
Before 2010 L’loyd Cele would never have imagined himself to be one of the South Africa’s most popular artists. Now days though, Lloyd finds himself traveling the country performing at top live events, being nominated for top accolades, involving himself with notable charities, recording songs with top producers, shooting videos and collaborating with leading SA artists.

L'loyd Cele

He is a SAMA best Pop award winner and a Metro FM Award winner for best R&B. Long before Idols, Lloyd was always passionate about music. He was the worship director at his church and also a youth leader at Eagles Community Fellowship which equip young people to be effective in their communities. He is a self-taught musician and has learned to play the guitar, keyboard and saxophone.

In addition to performing and recording Lloyd is currently lending his recognizable name and face to organizations that make a difference. Not one to rest on his laurels, Lloyd is also a radio presenter with his own show on VumaFM called “The Lloyd Cele Show” every Sunday 3-7pm on Vuma fm, a new commercial radio station broadcasting in the Kwazulu-Natal region.
The Black Ties and Lloyd Cele will support Tevin Campbell in Cape Town for his show at GrandWest on the 22nd July.
       
Fans get ready, Tevin Campbell will not disappoint…. With over 5 million albums sold worldwide, 4 Grammy nominations, and achieving certified platinum status, Tevin is back on the road touring, giving people what they want…GOOD MUSIC.  After a decade of experiences, Tevin has matured both personally and professionally.

Don’t miss out on this limited opportunity to see Tevin, The Black Ties and Lloyd !

Cape Town - GrandWest - 22 July 2016
Johannesburg - Carnival City – 23 & 24 July 2016
Show times: 20h00
Duration of the show: 2 Hours
Book now:  Computicket, Shoprite Checkers and all House & Home Stores
Ticket prices: From R295

Keep in touch:
Marmalade Productions 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marmalade-Productions
Twitter: @MarmaladeProduc
Instagram: @marmaladeproduc
Tour hashtag: #TevinCampbellSA

The Black Ties
Website: www.theblackties.com
Facebook: The Black Ties
Twitter: @TheBlackTies_SA
Instagram: TheBlackTies_SA

Lloyd Cele
Website: www.lloydcele.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lloydcele
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lloydcele

As part of our 8 year birthday celebration, we have teamed up with Cape Town Comedy Club to give back to you the reader. For the next 3 weeks you could stand the chance to WIN 4 tickets to watch some of the best stand up comedy SA has to offer at Cape Town's premier Comedy Club!

This week's lineup is as follows:

Wednesday 13th July 2016 HEADLINE: KG MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Eureka Nkese OPEN MIC: Irit Noble	Thursday 14th July 2016 HEADLINE: KG MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Eureka Nkese OPEN MIC: Irit Noble
Saturday 16th July 2016 HEADLINE: KG MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Eureka Nkese OPEN MIC: Irit Noble	Sunday 17th July 2016 HEADLINE: KG MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Eureka Nkese OPEN MIC: Irit Noble

Irit Noble - Comedy Diva

1. Like our FaceBook Page (why haven't you already?)
2. Like the Cape Town Comedy Club FaceBook Page
3. Answer the question, "Who has the Open Mic slot for Thursday's show?"
4. Comment with the 3 people you would like tag along to the show

I still can't find the mountain!

They don’t have a mountain or an ocean (I know… I sound like a typical Capetonian) and even though the scenery isn’t quite what I’m used to, the people make up for it. Beautiful women, cars, buildings and friendly faces (except on the road of course). After hearing stories from my fellow Capetonians, I expected the worst from JHB, however, I only got the best. It was as if the JHB Daily newspaper wrote a front page article notifying the good people of JHB that I’ll be coming to town and everyone is to be on their best behaviour. I spent most of Youth Day 2016 in Soweto (Watch video). As expected, there was a lot of youth. All of them acknowledging what happened in 1976, appreciating the sacrifices which were made to make South Africa a better place for today’s youth.

JHB’s vibe is so chilled (compared to Cape Town). People don’t feel the need to “be better” or “look better” than the next person – like that chick at Cape Town International Airport giving me vuil-kuiker before our departure. People are free to play in the fountain at Mall of Africa, they can leave empty beer bottles in the road (as long as it’s on the white line) – which is sad because you can get money if you return the empty bottle.

Inside Mall of Africa

I was blown away at Goliath Comedy Club. You know that place right? It’s the one where the hostess pulls out your seat for you, asks if the view is to your satisfaction, shows you where the bathrooms are and points out where the bars are situated, very important to do that.

Does this need a caption?

The only negative thing I can say about JHB, in my experience, is that travelling is a bitch! You literally have to use the loo before you leave and, also, please remember to pack in padkos.


I was approached by two beggers during my stay in JHB compared to the eight who approach me on the daily in Cape Town.

YOUNGSTA CPT just dropped his latest music video to the track the Top 10 List, and the vid is on FIRE!



Dropping names of some of SA's biggest Hip Hop artists, asking the questions as to who really deserves to be in the TOP 10 List. But name dropping isn't what he's all about, it's about putting Cape Town on the map and showcasing the talent that Cape Town has.

So "Fuck the TOP 10 list my number is 021" next month myself and my crew will be going up to Jozi for our "Youth Day Special" and I think I'll be posing the question to some Jozi cats, "Have you heard the name Youngsta?!"

Due to popular demand, MID WEEK MADNESS is back with limited R50 early bird tickets to our Wednesday & Thursday night shows. Now available at all Computicket outlets and Shoprite/Checkers stores!

Cape Town Comedy Club is open five days a week, Wednesday – Sunday. Comedy nightly from 8.30pm, doors open 6pm.


LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Wednesday 11th May 2016 HEADLINE: Carl Weber MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Stig (JHB) OPEN MIC: CJ Benson	Thursday 12th May 2016  HEADLINE: Shimmy Isaacs MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Stig (JHB) OPEN MIC: CJ Benson
Friday 13th May 2016 (Brought to you by Savanna Premium Cider) HEADLINE: Shimmy Isaacs MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Stig (JHB) OPEN MIC: CJ Benson	Saturday 14th May 2016 HEADLINE: Shimmy Isaacs MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Stig (JHB) OPEN MIC: CJ Benson
Sunday 15th May 2016 HEADLINE: Shimmy Isaacs MC: Martin Davis (UK) SUPPORT ACT: Stig (JHB) OPEN MIC: CJ Benson

Important Info Re-Seating:
Seating arrangements are handled by Cape Town Comedy Club and very often patrons have to share tables. “Share the laugh, share the table”

Cape Town Comedy Club, 
The Pumphouse, 
Dock Road, 
V&A Waterfront

Full Restaurant & Bar (Halaal-friendly)
Strictly no under 18’s

COST:
R95 – COMEDY SHOWS WED & THUR
R120 –COMEDY SHOWS FRI, SAT
R60 – COMEDY SHOW SUN – Half Price Sundays
(Unless otherwise advertised)

Half Price Sundays: R60pp for selected shows only
Happy Hour: 6-7pm and one hour after the show
To hire venue for exclusive use, contact events@capetowncomedy.com for more info
Winter menu specials and hot cocktails introduced – May to August

BOOK NOW:
http://online.computicket.com/web/festival/cape_town_comedy_club_2015/26325007
Also available from any Computicket outlet or Shoprite, Checkers stores
Tickets sold telephonically on the day (0214188880), subject to availability

Time: Starts 8.30pm. Doors open 6pm.
Telephone: 0214188880 / 0794953989

Email: info@capetowncomedy.com

Website: www.capetowncomedy.com

The evening started out just as any normal gathering of friends, there were greetings coupled by hugs and kisses, followed by familiarities like, "How was your day?", "Have you heard about...". Conversations and laughter filled the air and the aromas of the pour femme & pour homme were drowned out by something more interesting. Just then, she walked in.

Laced in all white, the slender figure and flawlessness made everyone's head turn. I proceeded over, nervously, almost cautiously, I gave her a tap on her shoulder. The introduction had begun. "Hi there, I'm Lyle, I couldn't but help notice you when you entered and I just had to come over and introduce myself." Her face lit up, she seemed somewhat nervous, "Please to meet you Lyle, I'm Jasmine, Jasmine Rice."

As the night unfolded we just hit it off. "These are my friends, B. Owl meet Jasmine, Jasmine Rice to be exact. Jasmine let me introduce you to Mr C. Rab. Ok now that we have the pleasantries out of the way let's get started."

These guys had just met and already it seemed as though they had been friends for years. They all came from different backgrounds and yet that never seemed to bother any of them.



Invite your friends over and why not prepare some traditional Indian Crab Curry. That's exactly what a close friend of mine did and it reminded her about home. She's originally from Durban now living in Cape Town. She spoke at length about how difficult it is to find a good restaurant that prepares good old fashion Durban Crab Curry so if anyone knows of a spot then let me know in the comments below or hit me up on Facebook.

B. Owl, moved back in by his folks where they share a one bedroom apartment. Jasmine Rice and Mr C. Rab went on to get married and are now living in my stomach but I'm not sure for how long...

I love my comedy and especially local comedy and with that said I have the schedule for one of the hottest spots for comedy in Cape Town, namely "Cape Town Comedy Club".

Here you go Cape Town the schedule for the next 2 weeks at Cape Town Comedy Club …
LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Wednesday 13th April 2016 HEADLINE: Kurt Schoonraad MC: Tracy Klass OPEN MIC: Khanyiso Kenqa GUEST ACT: Paul Cowan	Thursday 14th April 2016 HEADLINE: Kurt Schoonraad MC: Tracy Klass OPEN MIC: Khanyiso Kenqa GUEST ACT: Paul Cowan
Friday 15th April 2016 (Brought to you by Savanna Premium Cider) HEADLINE: Kurt Schoonraad MC: Tracy Klass OPEN MIC: Khanyiso Kenqa GUEST ACT: Paul Cowan	Saturday 16th April 2016 HEADLINE: Kurt Schoonraad MC: Tracy Klass OPEN MIC: Khanyiso Kenqa GUEST ACT: Paul Cowan
Sunday 17th April 2016 HEADLINE: Kurt Schoonraad MC: Tracy Klass OPEN MIC: Khanyiso Kenqa GUEST ACT: Paul Cowan	Wednesday 20th April 2016 HEADLINE: KG MC: Mel Jones OPEN MIC: Ambrose Uren GUEST ACT: Beach Body (DBN)
Thursday 21st April 2016 HEADLINE: KG MC: Mel Jones OPEN MIC: Ambrose Uren GUEST ACT: Beach Body (DBN)	Friday 22nd April 2016 ON HOLD
Saturday 23rd April 2016 HEADLINE: KG MC: Martin Evans OPEN MIC: Ambrose Uren GUEST ACT: Justin-Ray Stoffels	Sunday 24th April 2016 HEADLINE: KG MC: Mel Jones OPEN MIC: Ambrose Uren GUEST ACT: Justin-Ray Stoffels

Cape Town Comedy Club is open five days a week, Wednesday – Sunday. Comedy nightly from 8.30pm, doors open 6pm.

• Happy Hour: 6-7pm and one hour after the show:
• To hire venue for exclusive use, contact events@capetowncomedy.com for more info.

Important Info Re-Seating:
Seating arrangements are handled by Cape Town Comedy Club and very often patrons have to share tables. “Share the laugh, share the table”

Cape Town Comedy Club, The Pumphouse, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront

Full Restaurant & Bar (Halaal-friendly) Strictly no under 18’s

Cost:
R95 – COMEDY SHOWS WED & THUR
R120 –COMEDY SHOWS FRI, SAT
R60 – COMEDY SHOW SUN – Half Price Sundays
(Unless otherwise advertised)

BOOK NOW:
http://online.computicket.com/web/festival/cape_town_comedy_club_2015/26325007
Also available from any Computicket outlet or Shoprite, Checkers stores
Tickets sold telephonically on the day (0214188880), subject to availability

Time: Starts 8.30pm. Doors open 6pm.
Telephone: 0214188880 / 0794953989

Email: info@capetowncomedy.com

Website: www.capetowncomedy.com

Have a look at my Car Karaoke video below. I know I sound like a tone deaf cat but hey if I never make it to idols at least I can sing in my car.


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