Dear Reader Launch

"Replace Why With Funny" is the name of the latest album from Dear Reader. They have just returned from taking Europe by storm, and now it's time for Cape Town to get a taste. Dear Reader, formerly known as Harris Tweed (and before that Pilot, I still have a badge with that band name on it) will be playing this Thursday night (26 March) at Assembly. The last time they played at Assembly was during the black outs. The lovely Cherilyn, played a chilled set in the dark.

Anyway, come through, it's going to be a good one.

Facebook invite

Listen to their music on Myspace.

Zebra and Giraffe in Cape Town!

So, in just two days (depending on when you read this) Zebra & Giraffe will play at The Assembly with The Dirty Skirts and dj Lapse. It's is going to be awesome. Zebra & Giraffe are kinda new to Cape Town (not being from around here), only playing one or two shows in and around the Mother City before this Friday. Z&G did a tour recently with Harris Tweed that brought them as far south as Stellenbosch. Check out their insane video! It's called The Knife.

For more info on Friday night check out the invite! Also listen to their music on Myspace and become a fan! Their website provides a lot of info if you are interested further.

See you there Cape Town!

Oh and it's recently confirmed that they will be playing at the Virgin Festival. Pretty cool.

O' The Places You'll Go - Stellenbosch

Harris Tweed - known for their sweet folk tunes - along with close friends Zebra & Giraffe - who have recently released their debut album “Collected Memories” - started off their Western Cape leg of their ‘O The Places You’ll Go tour on Thursday 28 August. This event took place at the oh-so-quaint Klein Libertas Theatre in Stellenbosch.I was to write an Afrikaans exam the following day, but I was going to the gig regardless. With acts like these two, you’d be a fool to miss it!Harris Tweed started the evening off with a little bit of a drama performance revealing their newly adopted name: Dear Reader. (The name change comes in light of legal requirements.) The change of name is a lot more applicable to their style of music. Once the crowd took their seats (yes, we were seated) the band blew us away with their sweet melodies, awesome bass guitar skills and heavenly harmonies. We were introduced to a few new songs which will soon be made known to all upon the release of their new album.

After a short 15 minute break the crowd assembled once more waiting in anticipation for the phenomenon known as Zebra & Giraffe. The band came on stage and we got our money’s worth. With songs like Arm Yourself and Oxymoron you couldn’t help but bust out your moves. Joining Zebra & Giraffe on stage for the out-of-this-world performance of The Knife was Dear Reader lead singer Cherilyn Macneil. With Greg Carlin’s (Zebra & Giraffe main-man) deep vocals and Cherilyn’s beautiful voice the chorus was one to remember.Next up on the tour road is Knysna, Port Elizabeth, East London and ending off in Durbs. Scrape every last cent together; this is an event not to be missed.

Post and photos by Helen Elizabeth