NIBS van der SPUY releases his first all acoustic album, MORNING STAR
(SSCD 529)



In mid November Nibs van der Spuy will release his all acoustic album, 'Morning Star', in what is seen as a radical departure to Nibs' highly acclaimed solo catalogue. What sets this album more apart is that it was recorded in one day and all the material was written 4 months prior to entering the studio. Secondly this is Nibs at his most musically naked. It features only his voice and various guitars recorded simultaneously, usually in the first or second take.


When asked for the reasoning for this different approach, Nibs had the following to say.

"I've always wanted to record an album essentially 'live' in the studio and totally solo. In pretty much the way Bob Dylan recorded his first 3 solo albums, saying it the way it is, in an organic and real fashion. Those albums still sound fresh and timeless 50 years later. Nick Drake did it 10 years after Dylan with his 'Pink Moon' album. Recorded in ten hours, it has now become a folk masterpiece and a reference to the NU FOLK movement of the new millennium".


"Another huge inspiration for this departure to the norm is Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' album, recorded in his lounge. With this nakedness, the imagery is so powerful that you can taste the dust in your mouth. Lyrically and musically I wanted it to be so fresh and close to the bone, almost as if I was singing the songs for the first time. With 'Morning Star' the 'out back' South African experience is the tangible backdrop. There are ghost trains travelling through desolate landscapes, dry River beds with broken wind pumps, bitter wine, abandoned Cape Dutch houses and lost love.

The album also features two bonus songs, 'Once I climbed a lion mountain' and 'A house across the river', recorded in the France Inter Studios in Paris.





MORNING STAR TOUR DATES:

22 November, Steak & Ale, Centurion, Pretoria, 8pm
Entrance Fee: R70
6 Botha laan, Centurion, Pretoria
Info@steakandale.co.za


23 November, Olives Bistro, Bedfordview, Gauteng
Dinner is served between 7 and 7:30 pm.
The show starts at 8pm.
Entrance Fee: R220pp incl. 3-course meal & show
Address: Bedforview Arcade, Cnr Van Buuren & Hawley, Johannesburg
Bookings: olivesbistro@vodamail.co.za
082-364-3626 / 082-218-3698

24 November, Saartjie's Garage, Melville, Johannesburg
Doors will open at 18h30 and dinner will be served at 19h00. The show will start around 20h00.
Entrance Fee: R250, 00 will get you a four course meal and the opportunity to see this talented musician in action.
78 Second Avenue
Bookings: Call now to secure a seat - 072 997 6903

26 November, Bosman Museum, Groot Marico, 19:30
Entrance Fee: R60
Venue Address: Bosman Museum, Main Street, Groot Marico. Venue contact details: info@marico.co.za

30 November, Alliance Francaises, Durban, 19:30
Entrance Fee: R60
Venue Address: Windemere Road, Morning side, Durban. Bookings: culture.afdurban@alliance.org.za
Tel: +27 (0)31 312 9582


9 December, Collisheen Estate, Ballito, 19:30
Entrance Fee: R60
Address: Collisheen Estate is just off the R614, Ballito
Bookings: Contact Wayne Hulett on 032-947 0198 wayne@collisheen.co.za
Website: www.collisheen.co.za



15 December, Mtunzini Country Club, Kzn, 19:30
Entrance Fee: R60
Venue Address: Mtunzini Country Club, Main Road Mtunzini
Bookings: 0353401779 Jenny / ziniclub@zulucom.net


17 December, Drake Music Festival, Rosetta, Kzn
Nibs van der Spuy, Guy Buttery, Josie Field, John Ellis and many more
TIME: 12noon till late
TICKETS: R190 pp no under 12 year olds - Buy tickets on The Drake Music Fest Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/thedrakemusicfestival?sk=app_277112852299042
Venue Address: The festival will be held at the Willowvale in Rosetta, KZN on the R103, just 10kms from Mooi River and the N3 highway, which makes it easily accessible. Booking is required, to book for camping please email
josie@josiefield.co.za


30 December, Rock Bottom, Uzumbe, Kzn, 18:30
Entrance Fee: R60
Venue Address: Station Rd Umzumbe, South Coast Kzn
Booking is essential as there are limited seats. Phone Hayley on 078 444 7130 / info@wedgesurfboards.co.za