A New Beat – Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse in Diners Club Magazine, May 2012

Diners Club May 2012.pdf

The group came into existence in 1914 at Yale University and the torch has been passed down the generations of gifted performers to its current 18 members. The group incorporates an array of musical genres in their performances, including jazz, pop and rock ‘n’ roll.

The Spizzwinks (?) have won over fans including the likes of Magic Johnson, Henry Kissinger, Kelsey Grammer, former Governor George Pataki, Senator John Kerry, and Fred Savage. Furthermore, the group is enjoyed by audiences at ESPN, Disney World, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Carnegie Hall, the Honda Centre, Severance Hall and even the White House.

They have carried out shows in Asia, South America, Africa, Europe, the United States and New Zealand; and now South Africa will once again have the honour of their visit.

The Yale Spizzwinks (?)

The Winchester Mansions will generously host the Spizzwinks (?) during the Cape Town leg of their South African tour.

Thanks to the support and sponsorship that the Spizzwinks (?) have received from schools, the group’s alumni board, and hotels like Winchester Mansions, they are able to perform at various venues in South Africa. Johannesburg and Pretoria will see the group at Beaulieu College, St. Peter’s College, Cornwall Hill College, Grayston Preparatory School and the African Leadership Academy. The group is also going to perform at the Ubuntu Fund in Port Elizabeth.

More information on the Yale Spizzwinks (?) can be obtained at www.spizzwinks.com.

For further details regarding the group’s performances, please see the following itinerary.

27 May 2012 at 11am – 2pm:
The Spizzwinks (?) will perform at Winchester Mansions’ weekly Sunday Jazz Brunch.

27 May 2012 at 3pm – 4.30pm: FREE PERFORMANCE
An outdoor performance by the Spizzwinks (?) can be enjoyed in De Waal Park.

28 May 2012 at 9am:
The Spizzwinks (?) will be seen at Learn to Live during the morning assembly.

29 May 2012 at 7pm – 8pm:
Dinner and performance by the Spizzwinks (?) will be held at Winchester Mansions.
Bookings contact: call 021 434 2351 or email banqueting

Please note that the official spelling of Spizzwinks includes the (?).

For more info please contact
Martin Myers
martin@martinmyers.co.za

Celtic Woman featuring vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe, Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt and newest member Susan McFadden will be performing a range of classic Irish songs including “The Water Is Wide,” “Green Grow the Rushes,” “A Woman’s Heart,” “The Parting Glass”, timeless pop anthems – “Sailing”, and inspirational songs – “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “Ave Maria” with their signature Celtic Woman twist,

Each of Celtic Woman’s past project releases debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Music Chart. With more than six million CDs/DVDs and over two million concert tickets sold worldwide, Celtic Woman has distinguished their sound with a spectacular live performance under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. When chatting about the tour he commented “our new BELIEVE tour is going to be an enthralling live stage production featuring the incredible Chloe, Lisa, Mairead and now the inspiring voice of our newest member Susan.” Susan joins the group as founding member Lisa Kelly is expecting her fourth child.

Described as ‘Riverdance for the Voice’ this Irish female singing sensation should not be missed.

Celtic Woman BELIEVE South African Tour Itinerary

Johannesburg –
28th September 2012
Big Top Arena, Carnival City
Tickets from R320 – R735

Cape Town –
2nd October 2012
Grand Arena, GrandWest
Tickets from R375 – R735

Tickets from Computicket – 0861 915 8000 or www.computicket.com

4th – Potter’s Place – Jeffery’s Bay
5th – Playhouse Theatre – Somerset West
11th – Dorpstraat – Stellenbosch
12th – Saronsberg Theatre – Tulbagh
13th – Ou Meul Teater – Paarl
18th – Die Boer
19th – Die Borgienhuis – Wellington