With a powerhouse set-up from the two lead singers of the popular bands, WONDERboom and Sugardrive, Cito and Paul E. Flynn have been teasing the South Africa audiences with very select shows from their group, Absinthè, over the past two years, taking them on an elaborate musical journey.

Absinthè perfectly embodies the spirit of the project with a simple concept - No originals, just covers.

Cito and Flynn have taken a supper club approach to some of their favourite songs from the last century. The duo is a laid-back meeting of two unique voices and acoustic guitars. Intended to charm those in an unplugged environment, Absinthè has entertained music lovers with an awesome show of great alternative classics to contemporary favourites.

Through jamming together, Cito and Flynn found that they had similar taste in music. They thought it’d be a unique concept to keep them busy and having fun interpreting mutually admired songs by their great legendary influences such as Joy Division, the Verve, Pixies, Placebo, House of Love, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Johnny Cash, The Mission and many others. Cito and Flynn have chosen this format to pay tribute to a way of life, and some great music, with their own unique signature.

Taken from their Double CD debut album A Rendezvous at Nirvana, June saw the group release their long-awaited music video for the Joy Division hit, Love Will Tear Us Apart to a great response.

“We had such a blast in Cape Town last time, we feel as if we're "returning to the scene of the crime" as it were; surely it's criminal to have such fun," exclaims Cito excitedly. "We're thrilled to be able to return so soon and we look forward to performing in other venues in the Mother City this time round and seeing our fans there again. So, voila. Here we come ... again.”

Catch Absinthè live at the following performance dates in the Cape:

Wednesday, 5 December - Waxing Lyrical @ Mercury Live Absinthè and Long Time Citizen on the bill.
Venue Address: 43 De Villiers Street, Zonneblom Entrance Fee: R30 per person at the door.
Performance Time: Doors open 20:00 with the show beginning at 21:00. Special Guest: Long Time. Event Enquiries/Additional information: 021 465 2106

Friday, 7 December - Grand Daddy Hotel
Venue Address: 38 Long Street, Cape Town Entrance Fee: R30 per person at the door.
Performance Time: Bar opens at 17:00 with the show beginning at 18:00.

Saturday, 8 December - Kalk Bay Theatre
Venue Address: 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay.
Entrance Fee: R85 - advanced bookings essential
Performance Time: Doors open at 18:30 with the show beginning at 20:30 *Optional Extra - Dinner is available from 19:00 - an a la carte menu is available Bookings only done online.

For more information on Absinthè, visit www.absintheband.co.za.