ROBIN LEVETAN @THE FUGARD THIS SAT 8 DEC 2012

Robin was the lead vocalist and founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue whose uniquely infectious blend of pop, rock and mbaqanga established them at the forefront of the progressive music scene in the 80’s and 90’s. Robin’s writing extended to the theatre and his highly acclaimed counter-culture play, “Skyf” broke attendance records at The Baxter and Market Theatres. His second play “Mrs Kaplan and the Witchdoctor” was also performed atThe Baxter and was later staged at various festivals in Eastern Europe by students at UCT.

After leaving Bright Blue, Robin continued to write songs and, in 2009, teamed up with producer / musician, Roger Bashew. The pair were joined by Willem Moller (guitar) Paul Tizzard (drums)  Selwyn Schneider (keyboards, vocals), Tonia Selley (vocals, percussion), Shaggy Scheepers (keyboards) Buddy Wells (sax) and Jessica Levetan (vocals), together with Bright Blue band mates Ian Cohen (bass) Dan Heymann (piano) and Tom Fox (guitar)

The resulting 12 track album, “A Far Country”, was launched at the CTICC in 2011 and since then Robin has been performing with a group of top local musicians who will join him at THE FUGARD ON SAT 8 DEC  where they will perform songs from the album as well as new material and some Bright Blue favourites. The line-up will be:

Robin Levetan (vocals)

Tonia Selley (vocals, guitar, percussion)

Selwyn Schneider (vocals, guitar)

David Bass (keyboards)

Roger Bashew (bass)

Paul Tizzard (drums)

Willem Moller (guitar)

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