String Trio
The string trio is the most common of classical groups and consists of two violins and a cello. It works well for outdoor background music, or indoors for small to medium sized functions. The ensemble plays a selection of light, easy listening classical music that adds a touch of class to any function. It is also can perform any requests, provided that the sheet music is available.
String Quartet
The string quartet is a larger ensemble with a richer, fuller sound. It includes two violins, a viola and a cello. Apart from its classical repertoire, the group also plays lighter music such as tangos and popular musical themes. It is often is called upon to play a wedding march and can do so in a number of varieties.
Tango Trio
Tango is a style of music that originated among European immigrants in Argentina and Uruguay. It is well known across much of the world, along with the associated tango dance. The lively Tango Trio may be purely instrumental or could include a vocalist.
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Jazz Duo
The vibrant jazz duo consists of a saxophone and a guitar and can give any location a cool, sophisticated atmosphere. Be entertained with an extensive repertoire that includes classical jazz and popular contemporary music. For a lively ambience the duo can weave through groups of guests as they play.
Sound Image Band
The Sound Image band is one of Cape Town's most popular function bands. Headed by guitarist Gary Deacon, the five-piece consists of Cape Town's finest, including Andrew Ford from VJR on keyboard, Ivan Bell on drums, Willie van Zyl on saxophone, clarinet, and penny whistle and ex Jonny Cooper Big Band vocalist Jeff Weiner. Internationally acclaimed female vocalist, Denay Willie, can join the band to make it a six-piece performance.
The group has an extensive repertoire to suit all musical tastes, from the increasingly popular swing and Sinatra styles to Dixieland, Latino, traditional, rock & roll and contemporary popular songs from the 1960’s to the present. They provide both quiet, sophisticated background music during dinner, and lively music that’s perfect for the dance floor.
Breakfast Included Band
Since their first sell-out public performance in 1999, Breakfast Included never once rested on their laurels, recording two critically-acclaimed albums and earning a reputation as one of the hardest working bands out there, playing every Western Cape venue between Kirstenbosch and Swellendam. They released two internationally acclaimed albums, Breakfast Included (2001) and Nightwork Ahead (2004). Despite their gruelling group ethic, the group’s members remained mindful of individual development. Thus Pianist Jason Reolon won the SAMRO (South African Music Rights Organisation) Overseas Scholarship for Jazz piano in 2001.
The all-new band will add that something special to the proceedings when style, visual impact and the best music is required. They are sharply dressed and versatile, adjusting to any musical setting, from intimate to centre-stage, making them the perfect choice for all occasions. This band will provide an unforgettable musical experience with a huge repertoire drawing from the entire Jazz spectrum (Swing, Latin, Funk, R&B and African)
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AME DJ's
It is often said that music can make or break an event, which is why it is so important to choose the right DJ for your event. AME DJs have an extensive musical knowledge and have performed at numerous national and international weddings and events. Their hi-tech equipment allows DJs to seamlessly handle any requests during functions.
Fire Dancing
Add a truly dazzling element to your function with fire dancing, a performance art that involves manipulating objects on fire with dramatic, eye-catching moves. It is often performed to music and includes visual and stylistic elements from cultures across the world.
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Africa Marimba Band
The internationally acclaimed Africa Marimba Band sets the marimba free from its traditional chains by combining traditional African music with modern pop and jazz sounds. Their high energy performance includes anything from Verdi to Miriam Makeba.
African Drummers
This group of energetic drummers will entertain your guests with the rhythm of Africa. Their traditional West African drum ensemble brings the beats of Ghana and Senegal to life with djembes, dunduns and other percussion instruments. Two to eight-piece drum ensembles are available
African Choirs
IAfrican Choir is a cappella music group that started in a small Stellenbosch township in 1992. Singing in a variety of languages, their magical voices forge a unique harmony that never ceases to captivate their audiences. Career highlights include performing at Nelson Mandela's 80th Birthday Bash and impressing dignitaries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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