The Big Jingle & Jam, presented by Sleepy Hollow Sessions

• The Porchlights Ultra-Light: Glen Wolter & Daniel Zachariah Franks
• Dax Butler & The Fabulous Resentments: Dax Butler, Daniel Zachariah Franks & Simon Annett
• Was Daar: Rian Malan, Guy Tillim & Hannah Lowenthal.
• Nick Turner & The Big Guns: Nick Turner, Schalk Joubert, Carlo Fabe & Jonny Blundell

Date: Tuesday 16 December

Time: Doors open 13h00; Live music starts 14h00

Entry: R250 pp (children under 12 free)

Venue: 5 Hoek Street, Noordhoek

Food: A tjop for the braai (salads included in ticket price)

Drinks: Dops (there is no bar – strictly BYOB situation)

Bring: Swimming costume; hat & sunblock and, of course, tjops & dops!

NB: Pls don't piss off the neighbours by parking in their driveways

If you love wrestlin’ your way through crowds, keep on scrolling – this ain’t for you…

But if a secret gig, smokin’ tunes and laid-back family-friendly fun is more your vibe, saddle up and book a ticket now to claim your spot!

NB: Did we mention there are limited tickets?! First come, first served...

THE PORCHLIGHTS ULTRA-LIGHT

The Porchlights have been haunting bars, lurking in markets, and occasionally crashing festivals for close to a decade. Think Dolly Parton after a whiskey bender, Jolie Holland with a secret vendetta, and yes, even some Bright Eyes — because who doesn’t love a little existential dread with their acoustic tunes?

Pulled straight from a box of wood and wire, The Porchlights hit like a shot of moonshine: smooth, raw, and a little dangerous.

For The Big Jingle & Jam, they’ll be playing as ‘The Porchlights Ultra-Light’; a pared down ensemble featuring Glen Wolter on vocals, guitar and harmonica, spinning tales with his ruggedly soulful voice; and Daniel Zachariah Franks on double bass, keeping it all smooth and steady.

DAX BUTLER & THE FABULOUS RESENTMENTS

One of South Africa’s true originals, Dax Butler delivers swamp blues and alt-country with grit, soul and irrepressible charm. A veteran songwriter and former frontman of The Other Band and Rinderpest, Dax manifests lyrics with the bite of Dylan, the grit of Waits and the soul of Cohen.

For The Big Jingle & Jam, Dax will be joined by Daniel Zachariah Franks on strings and Simon Annett on percussion. Together, they craft a live sound for music lovers who crave truth, texture and talent — peppered with just enough mischief to keep you grinning and them toes tapping.

WAS DAAR

Was Daar serves up world-flavoured folk with a side of soul, designed to amplify renowned author and songwriter Rian Malan’s original English and Afrikaans songs. Expect lyrics that weave intricate tales and burrow deep under your skin, lingering long after the last note.

Rian — founder of legendary Radio Kalahari Orkes — leads the charge on guitar and vocals, flanked by Guy Tillim on guitar and vocals and Hannah Loewenthal on violin. Their performance is curated for audiences who listen, but if the mood calls for a bietjie opskop they’ll happily oblige.

NICK TURNER & THE BIG GUNS

Nick Turner, formerly of Sons of Trout and Mikanic, has shared stages from Cape Town to New York City with legends like Bakithi Kumalo and Zolani Mahola. His music spans rock, reggae, afro-pop, ghoema, hip-hop and jazz with effortless flair, and he’s renowned for crafting songs that are lyrically powerful, relevant, humorous and energetic.

Now back home and on a solo mission, Nick’s teamed up with some of the “big guns” of SA music — Schalk Joubert (bass), Jonny Blundell (guitar) and Carlo Fabe (drums) — to deliver a live experience packed with lyrical punch; one that’s as musically masterful as it is wildly witty.