Plett Arts Festival 2024
Siliolbé at The Palms
SOBRE(e)R DAY DRINKING BAR AT THE PALMS PRESENTS:
As part of the four day lifestyle festival celebration at The Palms, don't miss this ticketed event. Music legend Martin Wolfaardt heads up 'Siliolbé' at Sobe(e)r Day Drinking Bar at The Palms.
Sponsored by Corona Cero, the Sobe(e)r Bar will be serving the very best and most exciting non-alcoholic beverages. #sobercurious. Come get loaded on the view, a Corona Cero Cocktail and world-class music. Be moved by the music at the most exquisite venue in town, looking out over the breathtaking Keurbooms estuary to the horizon from The Palms Rooftop Bar and restuarant.
Your online ticket includes a FREE DRINK (Corona Cero, or a Cero Kombucha Shandy!)
You can book online or buy at the door, but be safe and book ahead, access is limited.
ABOUT SILIOLBé
Siliolbé, like so many magical things, arose at the crossroads of serendipity and intention. Co-founder Martin Wolfaardt, keen to embark on a new musical project outside of his usual boundaries, was sharing his blossoming vision with anyone who would listen. When Serina, a 4-year-old girl, overheard his abstract, conceptual ideas she smirked, looked him up and down and opined “silly old bear!”.
In that “Tao of Pooh” spirit Siliobé immediately came to life. Musical inspiration followed - a combination of jazz and world music influences with EDM that cried out for a strong rhythmical element. The obvious choice of drummer was Raen Messina – a Garden Route local with formal sound engineering training and a whole-hearted love of improvisation - brought to Youtube audiences through his fraternal Hermitage Studio productions.
The very first Siliolbé concert, at Louvain Burn in the Karoo, was augmented by the joyous talents of Mark Tabbron. Apart from being a viscerally powerful percussionist across a wide range of rhythmical traditions, Mark is also internationally recognized for his innovative approach to empowering people through the language of percussion, music and dance. In 1994 he co-founded RedZebra Global, a Social Enterprize with offices in the UK, USA and South Africa. He has performed and worked in over 70 countries worldwide – helping everyone from corporate managers to homeless children discover their individual potential, allowing them to fuel their purpose with passion and fun.
The power of the connection between the three musicians on stage at Louvain Burn was palpable and Siliobé took the form they will be presenting at the Plett Arts Festival.
Martin has performed at the Plett Arts festival many times since its inception, once at the helm of his critically acclaimed jazz quintet Offshore, who have released three albums and played international stages such as the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. This time he promises a groove-oriented, ambient dance experience with a healthy side order of jazz.
