Multiplatinum selling band The Parlotones will be performing at Port Alfred High School on the 28th December for the Picnic in the Park. The open air performance will form part of a series of picnic concerts where families, friends and neighbours can bring their camping chairs and blankets and spend the day together. Gates open at 1pm.
As the summer days heat up and with Christmas just around the corner, plans for the summer vacation are under way. Picnic in the Park is the perfect way to spend a leisurely afternoon with your family listening to the live music of The Parlotones and special guest bands Ice Project and The Black Hotels. Pack your umbrella and picnic blankets and relax as the sun sets and the outdoors comes alive with music. Food, alcohol and refreshments will be on sale.
Likened to popular alternative rock bands REM, The National and Arcade Fire, The Black Hotels embody the classic indie rock band. They have garnered a loyal fan base over the years and until recently the band could only been seen performing at South Africa’s smaller trendy clubs. However their underground success and growing profile has started to attract some serious attention. Their recent performance on Idols and their Kings of Leon support slot will see The Black Hotels emerge from the underground scene and enjoy some breakthrough success.
The Ice Projects first single ‘Rollercoaster’ recently reached no1 on the Jacaranda Top 10 and the band were part of a SPCA drive to ‘adopt a dog’ that increased adoptions of dogs by 290% in September. Originally a solo artist, lead singer Cobus writes hauntingly reflective songs that delve deep into the human heart producing intoxicating music and lyrics that belie his youth. His insightful song writing is indicative of the likes of great singer songwriters Tracey Chapman and Cat Stevens.
Currently completing their 4th world tour this is a rare opportunity for families to see The Parlotones live on their home turf.
Tickets can be bought at Computicket.
Line up:
- 15:00 – Ice Project
- 16:00 – The Black Hotels
- 17:00 – The Parlotones
