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• Evan Dando front man of the Lemonheads extra dates confirmed

  The 1990s pop/punk symbol and popular front man for the Lemonheads is arriving in South Africa next week for a couple of shows. From 27 – 29 June he will be performing some collaborative shows with Ray Phiri at Die Taphuis , as part of the Old Mutual... Posted Jun 19 2008, 11:16 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Acoustic_Encounters, Old_Mutual, grahamstown, Evan_Dando

• 26 June–5 July: Old Mutual Acoustic Encounters at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival

  The Old Mutual Acoustic Encounters at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival is proudly presented by Old Mutual and OppiKoppi Productions for the third consecutive year. From 26 June to 5 July , Die Taphuis will be the coziest and most intimate live music... Posted May 23 2008, 09:38 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with no comments Filed under: Acoustic_Encounters, Old_Mutual, grahamstown

• 27-30 June: Evan Dando (Lemonheads) at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival

  Last year the Old Mutual Encounters had an extra treat for music lovers in the form of American-Swedish singer Eagle-Eye Cherry . This year concert goers can indulge in the music of Evan Dando from the early 90s pop/punk outfit The Lemonheads (US) . He... Posted May 23 2008, 09:31 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Acoustic_Encounters, Old_Mutual, grahamstown, Evan_Dando

• 16 Mar: Karen Zoid & Selaelo Selota at Kirstenbosch

  On Sunday 16 March , it is Karen Zoid en Selaelo Selota’s turn to set the groove at the Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch . Multi award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, cultural icon and rock diva Karen Zoid started out as a busker... Posted Mar 14 2008, 09:26 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with no comments Filed under: Selaelo_Selota, Old_Mutual, kirstenbosch, karen_Zoid

• 16 Mar: Win Tickets to Michelle Shocked at Pta Botanical Gardens

  Pretoria folk are being spoiled with one of the Old Mutual Encounter Summer Concerts at The Pretoria Botanical Gardens on Sunday, 16 March at 14:00 . Well known word-wizard and singer Koos Kombuis needs no introduction and will open the show at 15:00... Posted Mar 12 2008, 12:56 PM by OppikoppiKrew with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: Old_Mutual, michelle_shocked, Pta_Botanical_Gardens

• 15 Mar: Win tickets to Blues, Jazz and Roots festival at Emmarentia

  The first ever Blues, Jazz and Roots festival at Emmarentia is leopard crawling closer and is about to pounce on all unsuspected hedonists. Luckily, Oppikoppi , your friend in tunes and good times is here to give you all the info you require for a weekend... Posted Mar 11 2008, 06:35 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: Menage_a_Trois, Valiant_Swart, Tidal_Waves, Old_Mutual, Emmarentia, michelle_shocked, blues_jazz_roots

• Feedback: Old Mutual Choral Encounter at Kirstenbosch

  Choral encounters sounds like something you’d send tourists to. Tourists dig swigging chenin blanc while wearing shorts and socks, and filming African gospel choirs on their handycams. But that’s what Greenmarket Square is for. Old Mutual Encounters at... Posted Mar 11 2008, 05:59 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with no comments Filed under: Old_Mutual, Feedback, kirstenbosch

• 8 Mar: WIN tickets to Gauteng Choristers & Company at Emmarentia

  The Gauteng Choristers is at it again this weekend, but this time at the Johannesburg Botanic Garden at Emmarentia Dam on Saturday 8 March. Come look and listen as they fuse their musical and lyrical talents together with Karen Zoid, Sibongile Mngoma... Posted Mar 06 2008, 10:11 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Old_Mutual, Emmarentia

• 15 Mar: Blues, Jazz & Roots Concert at Emmarentia Dam

  Get a little taste of South African jazz and blues at the inaugural Blues, Jazz and Roots Concert in conclusion of the first season of the Old Mutual Encounters Summer Concerts on 15 March 2008 . This event will take you back to the beginning of Jazz... Posted Mar 03 2008, 10:45 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with no comments Filed under: Encounters_Picnics, Old_Mutual, Emmarentia, michelle_shocked, blues_jazz_roots

• 2 Mar: Old Mutual Choral Encounters at Kirstenbosch

  The Old Mutual Choral Encounters, this Sunday, 2 March at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens , presented by Kaya FM, is set to be one of the groundbreaking performances this year. Come see the Gauteng Choristers as they fuse their musical and lyrical... Posted Feb 28 2008, 12:46 PM by OppikoppiKrew with | with no comments Filed under: Encounters_Picnics, Old_Mutual, kirstenbosch

• Feedback: Arno Carstens at Kirstenbosch

  The past Sunday, 24 February, saw a great performance by SA’s rock god Arno Carstens, at Kirstenbosch. Kirstenbosch was packed as usual and even the forecast of rain couldn’t keep the crowds away (luckily it held off). Even though the music was energetic... Posted Feb 28 2008, 11:16 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with no comments Filed under: Old_Mutual, kirstenbosch

• 1 Mar: Win tickets to Arno Carstens, Louise Carver & Harris Tweed at Emmarentia

  Arno Carstens , SA’s most famous rocker and former lead singer of the Springbok Nude Girls needs no introduction. He will join up with equally talented Louise Carver and Harris Tweed this Saturday, 1 March , at the splendid Old Mutual Encounters Summer... Posted Feb 27 2008, 08:52 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: Harris_Tweed, Old_Mutual, Emmarentia

• 24 Feb: Arno Carstens at Kirstenbosch

  Arno Carstens is one of the most experienced and recognized rock singer/songwriters in South Africa. As lead singer for 10 years of the cult rock band: The Springbok Nude Girls , he became the stuff that dreams are made of for many girls and aspiring... Posted Feb 20 2008, 09:29 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with no comments Filed under: Old_Mutual, kirstenbosch

• 23 Feb: Win Tickets to Koos Kombuis & Chris Chameleon

  It is the turn of a rather strange combination to join forces at The Old Mutual Encounters Summer Concert at Emmarentia dam this Saturday 23 February . Musically diverse in their styles both Koos Kombuis and Chris Chameleon have a way with words that... Posted Feb 19 2008, 10:31 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: Chris_Chameleon, Old_Mutual, Emmarentia, koos_kombuis

• Win tickets to Vusi Mahlasela & Ernie Smith at Emmarentia Dam

  Spend a lazy Saturday afternoon, this weekend while you are treated to jazz legend Vusi Mahlasela , and jazz and R&B-soul sensation Ernie Smith . In the spirit of love and all things good we are giving away some tickets to the upcoming Old Mutual... Posted Feb 15 2008, 09:46 AM by OppikoppiKrew with | with no comments Filed under: Tickets, Vusi_Mahlasela, Old_Mutual, Emmarentia