KATZY'S RESIDENT BANDS
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ATMOSFERIC
Take the sultry, honeyed tones, funky flair & improvisational zest of Wendy Allen Twyford, fuse it with the deep solid grooves, passionate performance & musical wizardry of Graeme Currie and you have the essence of Atmosferic.
Wendy fronts the outfit as lead vocalist, adding her spice to the mix with spunky Latin percussion. Graeme is not called The Bass Man for nothing - masterfully transmorphing & shifting the groove on his upright double bass or electric Fender. HIS hip & ever evolving musical arrangements, together with HER adventurous interpretation keep material fresh & organic.
These two artists synergize their talents to reinvent old favourites, write original hits & offer audiences unique entertainment alternatives in the form of:
JAZZ COMPANY
Jazz Company is a classic jazz quartet specializing in creating a sophisticated & laid back atmosphere with classic jazz standards made popular by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Steve Tyrell, Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr. The core of the group is made up of crooning front man Andrew Massey & the sweet keyboard sounds of André Behnke. Accompanied by their phenomenal rhythm section Wynand van der Walt (drums) & Cesare Cassarino (bass) this band makes for “swinging” night out at Katzy’s.
DR. VICTOR
For more than 15 years Dr. Victor has been crafting and creating an uplifting, up tempo sound that has earned this singer, musician, songwriter and producer an enviable reputation on the South African music scene and many devoted fans all over the world.
Dr. Victor himself has continued to have a creative hand in the lives of many homegrown artists – from both South Africa and the African continent. He produced and co-wrote Dawnay’s album, “You Touch Me (Horny)” and worked with Raymond, a Zimbabwean artist who works with Mbira music. What’s more, Dr. Victor’s love of jazz and his skills as a highly accomplished musician (he plays guitar and piano) have also had an outing on the album, Laid Back Sunday, with the group Kalimba. The latter is expected to be an on-going affair – a side project that will see the group produce an album a year.
Check out their video: www.youtube.com
DENIM
Widely regarded as one of SA’s Top Live Acts, DENIM have a string of hits to their name, and performances at some of the most prestigious events in South Africa. The group has received numerous accolades for both their music and their performance and passion.
They have wowed audiences at clubs and festivals both across the country and abroad. They completed the largest ever Southern African tour by an SA artist, which comprised of over 125 shows in SA, Swaziland and Botswana etc, and all this was done in just six weeks! Thereafter they spread their wings and ended an incredible year with a huge New Years Eve bash on the beach at one of the top hotels in Dubai. Tempted by the international shore, they spent almost six weeks during August and September 2005 traveling across England, Ireland and Dubai, where they were invited to perform at numerous clubs and festivals including the world renowned Notting Hill Carnival.
2007 started with a bang when DENIM released their hit single “Cant take my eyes off you” from their new album which saw the band dominate the number one position of many radio stations across South Africa and hitting record sales in its first few weeks of release.
TOKYO GROOVE
Defining themselves as the “band with the groove” Tokyo Groove has managed to combine the very best of Motown with South African legends and the latest Top 40 hits in a stylish, energetic performance that ensures that once the dance floor opens … it stays open!
Tokyo Groove exploded onto the main-stream music scene with their debut hit single “Get Down Saturday Night” in 2009. The track charted nationally and hit Number 1 in both CT and JHB, adding to the band’s phenomenal reputation and increasing their demand in the festival and mainstream circuit.
As with everything in the music industry, it’s a combination of talent and hard work. Their repertoire is extensive, the talent undeniable and the performance is mesmerising. The band has an incredible presence on stage and Sangoma’s vocal ability never cease’s to amaze audiences as he adapts to each and every genre effortlessly.
Check out their video: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM
Superflies
SuperFlies consists of Brent Harris (Drums & Vocals), Denholm Harding (Bass Guitar & Vocals) and Gavin Morein (Electric Guitar& Vocals) all of whom have been in the music industry for well over a decade and have played both locally and internationally with Just Jinjer.
Originally from a variety of successful cover bands, the group brings a wealth of experience, incredible talent and an understanding of just what songs to play to keep their audience wanting more.
SuperFlies sees the incorporation of Abby on lead vocals, adding a certain softness and sophistication to the all male group. The introduction of Abby has also allowed the group to incorporate popular female tracks like “It’s Raining Men”, “I Will Survive” etc and provide an even wider variety to their existing repertoire.
SuperFlies is a fun, vibrant band that brings a new level of energy and audience interaction to the corporate scene.
