Guitar maestro to share his own brand of folk-meets-pop
WELL-KNOWN Durban artist Rowan Stuart is embarking on a solo national tour this month and in September, and will also have a gig in Port Elizabeth next week.
Stuart has created his own brand of “folk-meets-pop” music, seamlessly crossing over from acoustic singer-songwriter to radio-charting pop artist, while retaining his signature depth of content.
Recalling Sting’s imaginative storytelling, Death Cab For Cutie’s sense of space and beauty, and John Mayer’s tight grooves, Stuart uses his prowess on the guitar as the foundation for his creativity.
His career came into full swing in 2014 with the release of his acoustic album, Hidden Doors. He has since toured South Africa and opened for some of the country’s biggest acts, including The Parlotones, Prime Circle, Matthew Mole and others.
Stuart is also the brand ambassador for Cort Guitars. His single, Silver Balloon, released late last year, was play-listed on major radio stations including 5FM, Algoa FM, East Coast Radio, KFM and 947.
“I’m a natural introvert and I live mostly in my head,” Stuart confessed.
“The stage is my favourite place to share this inner universe with others – where words and music turn my thoughts into reality for a moment.”
The Innerworld Tour performances include new, unreleased material, acoustic interpretations of songs from Stuart’s five albums, reimagined cover versions as well as his hit single, Silver Balloon.
ý Catch Stuart at the Music Kitchen at 69 Mangold Street, Newton Park, on Wednesday. Doors open at 6pm and the performance starts from 7.30pm. Entry is R50.
To book, e-mail: ian.mitch1977@gmail.com or call 072-994-5096.