Sound Bites: Dave Monks
October 7, 2019
BILLY SUTER with an occasional column in which he chats to popular musicians about their musical likes and dislikes. The spotlight is on Irish-born Dave Monks. … More Sound Bites: Dave Monks
Tag: Pietermaritzburg
Calder’s ambitious arts project
September 6, 2019
BILLY SUTER talks to Pietermaritzburg singer-musician Ryan Calder, who is crowdfunding to finance his third album. It will form part of a wider, more ambitious arts project. … More Calder’s ambitious arts project
Where Leandra realises her dream
March 23, 2019
BILLY SUTER sampled fare at the popular Artisan Cafe in Hilton. The restaurant is under new management by a woman who, after 18 years as a music teacher, has realised a dream … More Where Leandra realises her dream
Festival picks for The Hexagon
June 22, 2018
BILLY SUTER reports on some interesting theatre and music to be staged at Pietermaritzburg’s Hexagon Theatre soon, ahead of appearing at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. … More Festival picks for The Hexagon
Art works by Starling and Gouws
May 30, 2018
BILLY SUTER reports that two varied new exhibitions, one in Durban and the other in Pietermaritzburg, are sure to attract art lovers. … More Art works by Starling and Gouws
Sound Advice: Gigs (Apr 25-May 1)
April 25, 2018
BILLY SUTER with his weekly gig guide. Gigs in and around Durban include a gig by a fine jazz octet and tributes to Miriam Makeba and Creedence Clearwater Revival. … More Sound Advice: Gigs (Apr 25-May 1)
Classy cabaret by a fine trio
April 23, 2018
BILLY SUTER reviews “That’s Life”, a cabaret teaming fine Durban performers Samantha Landers, Shylo Pereira and Evan Roberts. See it in Durban from November 23 to 25. … More Classy cabaret by a fine trio
Rugby, song… and that bare butt
April 17, 2018
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban’s singing teacher and sports coach Grant Bell, of the seasoned Gee Jays vocal trio, about the group’s new show and sideline activities. … More Rugby, song… and that bare butt
Bernon, cattle and drama
December 29, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports on a new exhibition in Pietermaritzburg by local artist Sue Bernon- 14 works dominated by cattle. It runs until the end of February at The Blue Caterpillar Gallery. … More Bernon, cattle and drama
‘Memoryscapes’ at Blue Caterpillar
October 29, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports that Durban artist Dianne van Wyk is exhibiting at Pietermaritzburg’s Blue Caterpillar Gallery, which occupies two floors at the Butterflies for Africa complex. … More ‘Memoryscapes’ at Blue Caterpillar
