Arno Carstens live at Bailey's
Sat Feb 1, 18:30 - Sun Feb 2, 00:00
Bailey's Bedfordview
ABOUT
Arno Carstens is an award-winning singer-songwriter and fine-artist based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Arno’s solo performance includes the hits from his career as front man of Springbok Nude Girls, many of the beloved and most celebrated songs from his career as a platinum selling, award winning English solo artist and some popular cover tracks. Arno performs a bilingual set, and includes tracks from his debut Afrikaans album “Die Aandblom 13”.
During his career as the lead singer of The Springbok Nude Girls, and subsequently as a solo artist, Arno has released multiple albums in both English and Afrikaans, with a string of successful singles & awards including Best Rock Album, Best Alternative Album & Song of the Year.
Arno has headlined every major South African music festival and performed at the Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury, V Festival, T in the Park and Hard Rock Calling. He has also performed with The Rolling Stones, U2, and The Police on their European tours. Arno also features as lead vocalist and co-writer on three tracks on the Mike + The Mechanics 2011 album The Road.
He’s been called “The godfather of South African Rock” by Mail & Guardian & Sunday Times have hailed him as “One of the most prolific songwriters & performers of our time”
Arno is also a celebrated fine artist who paints in oils or acrylic on canvas and draws with charcoal on paper. He has collaborated with Beezy Bailey and the late Bared de Wet. His work can be viewed and purchased online at www.arnocarstensfineart.com or in person via appointment in Simonstown, Cape Town at his home based studio and gallery.
www.arnocarstens.com
www.arnocarstensfineart.com
Doors open at 18:30
There will be SECURE PARKING at Bedfordview Primary, across the road from Bailey’s. Doors will open at 18:30 and the evening kicks off at 20:00.
We advise that you come as early as possible so that you can get comfortable and have enough time to enjoy a meal. Our menu will be limited to burgers and pizzas, but you are welcome to eat at our restaurant downstairs where our full menu will be open. However, we have limited space available, so booking is essential.