The Lowvelder

Jeremy knocks local audience for a loop at the Barnyard

- Arisa Janse van Rensburg

The Barnyard was packed to the brim and the atmosphere was absolutely electric for Jeremy Loops’ performanc­e on Thursday.

Fans of the singer turned up in their masses and by 20:00 the opening act, local band Backstage, started warming up the crowd. Unlike other Barnyard shows, this one was a standing show. Floor space started filling up quickly once Backstage started with their set.

This rock band sang favourites like “Zombie”, “Old Time Rock and Roll” and “Kryptonite”, and also entertaine­d the crowd with some of their own songs.

By the time their set had ended, the crowd was ready to be wowed by Loops who, much to their disappoint­ment, only came on stage an hour later.

The show, however, was worth the wait. Once Loops came onto stage the crowd was beside themselves with excitement.

The singer sang hits like “Trip Fox”, “Skinny Blues” and “Down South” and the crowd lip synced along with every word.

“We are huge fans. My daughter brought me to his concert when he was here at The Barnyard the last time and since then, I have fallen in love with his music,” attendee Tracey Golitz said.

Another attendee, Mark Anthony, said he had been to Loops’ last two performanc­es. “This is the best crowd. With great music, great people and a great atmosphere, what’s not to love?”

On July 20 a Koeke en

Terte ladies’ night with

Timothy Kieswetter will be held at The

Barnyard. Tickets cost

R150 person and can be bought online via iTickets.

Once Loops came onto stage the crowd was beside themselves with excitement

 ??  ?? Mickayla Louw and Jacobus Terblanche.
Carli and Gerhardus Röth. Gabbriel Bakker and Selanna Biggs.
Tracey Golitz and Ethne Cameron.
Mickayla Louw and Jacobus Terblanche. Carli and Gerhardus Röth. Gabbriel Bakker and Selanna Biggs. Tracey Golitz and Ethne Cameron.

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