Electro Swing at The Piano Bar

Our next installment of Friday Night Electro Swing #FNES The Piano Bar, De Waterkant takes place Fri 27 Feb with resident DJ JP Silver (DJ) accompanied by violinist Carly Nauta.

The DJ starts 20:30 but come early and take advantage of the Friday specials:
13:00 – 16:00 2-for-1 tapas
16:00 – 18:00 2-for-1 on selected cocktails
23:30 – 00:30 2-for-1 on tequila, castle lite, cider & house red or white wine

Tickets are R30 – book on 021 418 1096

JP Silver is a Cape Town based DJ. He has been in the entertainment industry for 18 years, 11 of which spent as full-time event promoter and DJ, with over 1200 gigs to his credit.

Although he specializes in Electro Swing these days, JP can cater to most crowds with a variety of genres. His act often includes instrumentalists, visuals (projected or on screen) and dancers (Belly Dancers, Swing or Burlesque).

He hosted The Swing Café Radio show on Mutha (Mother) FM from 2012 – 14, opened for the likes of Just Jinjer and DJ Fresh, been a major feature at events like the City of Cape Town Heritage Day 2014 Celebrations at the Castle, the annual Vintage Obs Day (2014 & 15), The Dusty Rebels & The Bombshells Rockabilly Festival 2014 and the Swingstar Mansion.

In addition to a busy schedule of club gigs, festivals and corporate and private functions, JP holds residencies at the Bootleggers Electro Swing parties (founder), with the Trash Cabaret circus band and at The Piano Bar in De Waterkant.

South African born Violinist, Carly Nauta, began formal music training on piano and violin at the tender age of seven. She continued through the Trinity and Royal Schools music systems during her school career, also attending Beau-Soleil Music Centre where she was a member of the orchestra for this duration. After finishing school, Carly realised her ability and passion for improvisation. She toured SA several times in collaborations ranging from rock, acoustic folk and African soul, playing at top South African festivals. Having studied at the SA College of Music, and having the opportunity to perform abroad in the Seychelles, Carly brings a new approach to violin playing.