This special performance announces the first show of The Parlotones
Orchestrated tour. The tour will see the band take their hits to venues across the country in a display of contemporary yet classical versions of their extensive discography, together with a chamber ensemble which has been arranged and will be conducted by composer and acclaimed musician, Brendan Jury.
With a string of hits under their belt, the four man band – consisting of Kahn Morbee, Neil Pauw and brothers’ Glen and Paul Hodgson – are known for their professional and polished stage performances.
In 2015 The Parlotones completed three successful tours of South Africa, a tour of Europe, as well as the USA, and have achieved massive international acclaim for performances with Coldplay, Starsailor, Snow Patrol and Blue October.
Old Mutual sponsorship manager Bandile Mngoma says: “It’s a pleasure to welcome back to the gardens these talented musicians who have proved a firm favourite with local audiences. Old Mutual is a proud sponsor of the beautiful
Music at the Lake events and we keenly support our home-grown music talent that plays such a vital role in building the rich cultural tapestry of our nation. The Parlotones are without a doubt one of the most original forces on the local music scene and we are delighted that they have chosen the Old Mutual Music at the Lake series to launch their
Orchestrated tour.”
To open for The Parlotones will be Indie pop band Al Bairre. As newcomers to the garden, their combination of cello, violin, guitars, keys, and drums will add to the rhythm of the afternoon. Launched in 2012, the Cape Town-based band consists of Kyle Davis, Tom Kotze, Tessa Johnson, Julia Johnson and Nicholas Preen.
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