Along with the FNB Connect box which will travel nationwide and will land at the Waterfront from the 15th of December 2009 till 20th December 2009 - you can also look forward to the following smashing concert line up:
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring Louise Day Band – Sponsored by FNB Connect
Date: Monday 14 December
Time: 17h00 – 18h00
Talented singer/songwriter Louise Day has been captivating audiences and stealing hearts since the age of ten. A true Cape Town girl though and through, her unique blend of what pundits have coined Piano-root Rock, delivered by her outstanding lingering vocals, has been showcased at some of the trendiest and musically influential venues in South Africa
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring Southern Gypsey Queen - Sponsored by FNB Connect
Date: Tuesday 15 December
Time: 17h00 – 18h00
They are South Africa’s most promising rock act since forever. Guns ‘n Roses, Led
Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Rage Against the Machine and Rolling stones are all
influences.
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring Gugulethu Tenors on Reconciliation Day
Date: Wednesday 16 December
Time: 15h00 – 16h00
The Gugulethu Tenors consists of Mpendulo Yawa, Siyabulela Gqola, Xolani November and Loyiso Dlova. These ambitious performers collectively aim to be role models for South Africa’s youth and, through their singing, successfully showcase the richness and diversity of South Africa’s cultural heritage. The quartet’s demo CD "O Afrika!" will be for sale at the performance and the members will be available for a signing session afterwards.
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring Day of Reconciliation with Mario Ogle – Sponsored by FNB Connect
Date: Wednesday 16 December
Time: 17h00 – 18h00
R&B sensation Mario Ogle, has tracks played on radio stations such as Heart 104.9, Kfm, Goodhope FM, and many community radio stations in the towns surrounding Cape Town, in fact he is on over 40 radio stations around SA. His just released album, named after his massive hit Can't stop loving you, is selling well in stores throughout Cape Town, and is described as an energetic, soulful journey, starting with the radio hits, and taking the listener through many emotions, from feel-good dance tracks to slow jams. Last year, Mario reached the top 10 of the M-Net reality TV show High School Musical.
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring Natalie Chapman -– Sponsored by FNB Connect
Date: Thursday 17 December
Time: 17h00 – 18h00
Natalie Chapman was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa and started performing at the tender age of 3. She has worked professionally as an Actress/ Singer and Dancer since 1996. In 2006 she put her song writing skills to work for her debut album Between the Lines which brought her a No.2 Hit on OFM and high frequency play listing on major radio stations like Highveld, Algoa FM and Jacaranda as well as numerous community stations nationwide. A full time musician and actress, Natalie tours the country with her amazing performances plat forming her beautiful voice and catchy heartfelt songs.
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring Peter Hoven Sponsored by FNB Connect
Date: Friday 18 December
Time: 17h00 – 18h00
Hoven is Executive Producer and Front Man for The Eric Clapton “Slowhand” Tribute Show which is being taken around the country. Peter Hoven’s music has a soft yet edgy flavor to it and can be appreciated by any music lover. He is currently working on his first solo album, to be released later this year and is certainly someone to look out for!
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring Flat Stanley Sponsored by FNB Connect
Date: Saturday 19 December
Time: 17h00 – 18h00
A combination of show-stopping performances and beautifully crafted songs have seen Flat Stanley become South Africa’s premier melodic rock group in the space of about 5yrs. Consistent sold out performances around South Africa have also led to Flat Stanley receiving numerous invitations from some of the world’s biggest names in music to join them on their tours.
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring White Rabbit Sponsored by FNB Connect
Date: Sunday 20 December
Time: 15h00 – 16h00
FNB CONNECT 5pm Concerts featuring 7th Son Sponsored by FNB Connect
Date: Sunday 20 December
Time: 17h00 – 18h00
Born from the womb of the Mother City, comes a band like no other, a band that defies parameters and exists on the sharp side of ‘rude, rock, reggae’. Formed in the summer of 2000, 7th Son quickly grew into an arsenal of acoustics and expanded their backline with the incorporation of some of South Africa's tightest musicians into the mix. 7th Son gained fast popularity, and it wasn't long after the release of their first entirely self-produced album, "Fire in the Rain" that the band began touring the rest of the country regularly, playing at all major clubs and festivals.