Queens Whisky & Cocktail Lounge, in partnership with Monkey Shoulder, is proud to present Saturday Sessions – intimate, stripped-down, and honest performances from Cape Town’s alternative icons.

Saturday Sessions 1: Hugo Veldsman Trio & Nick Knightshade

Live Music | Rare Whiskies | Crafted Cocktails

Date: Saturday 11 July

Doors: 18:00

Music Starts: 19:30

Hugo Veldsman Trio

Hugo Veldsman has solidified himself within the folk and roots scene of Southern Africa. He has shared the stage with some of the country’s top musical exports, his lap steel guitar a quintessential feature within his performances and creative output, channelling his love for Americana and blues. His style is further rooted in his “alternative folk” songwriting, heavily influenced by his finger-picking technique from training as a classical guitarist at the Stellenbosch Conservatorium. Hugo Veldsman and his band have captured audiences with soft-worded songs of hope and meaning to rompin’, stompin’ blues straight out of a Mississippi bayou.

Nick Knightshade

Frontman of Cape Town’s Dukes of Note, Nick Knightshade will open the evening with his captivating signature blend of Balkan rhythms, gipsy punk, vintage blues and swing with good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll – an eccentric blend of dark yet playful theatrics.

Seating is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Queens Whisky & Cocktail Lounge

First Floor, iStore Queens Hotel, dock road Junction, V&A Waterfront

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No under 21’s

Right of admission reserved