With a series of concerts in over a dozen countries on four different continents this year alone, it’s understandable why Guy Buttery seldom gets to perform in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal these days.
Photo by Gillian Coetzee
This all changes this December as Guy will be performing 3 shows around KZN in Kloof, Umhlanga Rocks and in Umzumbe.
With sell-out performances in the US, the UK, Australia, France, Brazil, Italy and all over Southern Africa, Guy Buttery is Africa’s biggest acoustic music export. His debut album released in 2002, “When I Grow Up…” was nominated for ‘Best Instrumental’ and ‘Best Newcomer’ at the South African Music Awards (SAMA’s) making him the youngest nominee in the history of the event.
He then went onto to win a SAMA in 2010 for his album “Fox Hill Lane” and again this year for his first live concert recording, “Live in KwaZulu”. He has also received other major National accolades including the “The Standard Bank Golden Ovation Award‟ in 2010, 2012 and again in 2014 for his performances at the National Arts Festival in South Africa.
Guy was then invited to perform with the 52 piece KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, dubbed “Africa’s greatest ensemble” and was also voted “Top Live Show” of the year by The Cape Times.
Apart from local achievements, Guy Buttery’s worldwide scope and recognition rose exponentially after the release of his award winning album “Fox Hill Lane” with invitations to perform all over the globe.
He was also invited to perform at the South African Music Awards where he was broadcast to an audience of over 4 million strong in one of the country’s most watched televised events.
Guy then joined world renowned guitar legends Preston Reed and Jon Gomm for a series of concerts with the touring International Guitar Night. The media cited him “as one of South Africa’s finest exponents of the acoustic guitar.”
Expect high dynamics, deep grooves, delicate African inflections and mind-bending guitar playing of an entirely new order.
Concert details:
Friday, 5th December
Open Strings
16 Jameson Terrace, Kloof
Doors open at 18:00
R150
082 653 3948 / rodnichols@telkomsa.net
Saturday, 6th December
The Dutch
3 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks
20:00
R250
031 561 6969 / tamarin@thedutch.co.za
Featuring Gareth Gale
Sunday, 7th December
The Rock Music Bistro
56 Station Road, Umzumbe, South Coast
14:00
072 141 5621 / therockmusicbistro@gmail.com