Having shared the stage for more than 2 decades now, Nibs van der Spuy and Guy Buttery are setting off for their first run of concerts together in over 2 years. Capturing a vast melting pot of influences and musical landscapes, Nibs and Guy are now long standing staples of the South African music scene. Having released their follow up SAMA Nominated record “Live in Lisbon” captured on their most recent tour of Europe, the duo will be back in KZN in February and March for a series of shows.
These two virtuosos first collaborated in the early 2000’s before their respective solo careers took off with whirlwind individual touring schedules across the globe. Their performing paths crossed at a festival in Toulouse, France, and this inspired a new combination of performances and sowed the seeds for recording their début album together. “In The Shade of the Wild Fig” showcases their mutual interest in different folk styles from around the world featuring numerous instruments such as the cuatro, mbira, tanpura, sitar and various acoustic guitars.
Buttery and van der Spuy have toured many major festivals and venues throughout Europe and also won the very prestigious “Standard Bank Ovation Award” at The National Arts Festival. These accolades led to further sold out performances at numerous festivals and concert halls in both South Africa and in Europe receiving rave reviews for both their live show and their recorded work. Van der Spuy and Buttery were then invited to perform with the 52 piece KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, dubbed “Africa’s greatest orchestra” and were later voted “Top Live Show of the Year” by The Cape Times.
Guy has been featured in the world’s biggest selling guitar magazine ‘Guitar Player’ which saw him performing at leading guitar festivals throughout Europe, India, Brazil, Australia and the USA. He has also received numerous major national awards including the esteemed SAMA (South African Music Award) for ‘Best Instrumental Album of the Year’ and was awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist of the year. In the same vein, Nibs is a highly acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter, being featured in leading publications from France’s ‘Liberation’ to the UK ‘Guardian’. He is constantly touring with his biggest support base being in France.
Their follow up album “Live in Lisbon” was recorded next to the Tagus river in Belém on the outskirts of Lisbon. It was their first performance as a duo in Portugal. The upcoming tour will see this legendary duo perform through-out their home province of KZN.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
- Date – 29th February 2024
• Venue – KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban
• Time – 18:30 for 19:00
• Price – R200
• Contact – 031 277 1700/1705 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Tickets – https://qkt.io/nibsguyKZNSA - Date – 1st March 2024
• Venue – Westville Theatre Club, 6 St James Ave, Westville
• Time – Doors at 19:00 for 19:30 show
• Price – R200
• Bring – picnic baskets, snacks and wine
• Tickets – https://www.quicket.co.za/events/249746-guy-buttery-nibs-van-der-spuy-live-at-the-westville-theatre-club - Date – 2nd March 2024
• Venue – Monzi Golf Club, Monzi SH, Zululand
• Time – 19:00
• Price – R200
• Contact – 076 155 3999 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Tickets – https://www.quicket.co.za/events/249722-nibs-van-der-spuy-guy-buttery-live-in-zululand - Date – 3rd March 2024
• Venue – The Place, Claremont Farm, Salt Rock (Opposite Brettonwood Estate)
• Time – 15:00
• Price – R350 (picnic boxes available to order)
• Contact – 0837758537 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Tickets – https://qkt.io/nibsguysaltrock - Date – 7th March 2024
• Venue – Talloula, 61 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill
• Time – 19:00
• Price – R425 (includes two course meal)
• Contact – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Date – 8th March 2024
• Venue – Westville Theatre Club, 6 St James Ave, Westville
• Time – Doors at 19:00 for 19:30 show
• Price – R200
• Bring – picnic baskets, snacks and wine
• Tickets – https://www.quicket.co.za/events/249746-guy-buttery-nibs-van-der-spuy-live-at-the-westville-theatre-club - Date – 9th March 2024
• Venue – The Old Mushroom Farm, 1 Karkloof Road, Howick
• Time – 16:00
• Price – R200
• Contact – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 060 470 1218
• Tickets – https://qkt.io/guynibsmushroom - Date – 17th March 2024
• Venue – Under the Figtree at Nkomba Sanctuary, Dolphin Drive, Pennington
• Time – 12:30 for 13:30
• Price – R200 / R150 (discounted tickets)
• Contact – 083 441 5084
• Bring – Picnic baskets and chairs
Photo Credit: Greg Lomas