Robin Auld at Kalk Bay Theatre

Slide guitar, harmonica, African blues guitar stylings and soul vocals all feature in the fresh and vibrant sound of Robin Auld, who will be performing at Kalk Bay Theatre from 1st to the 5th Feb. Well known to South Africans from his hits such as “Baby you been good”, “All of Woman”, “Love Kills” and many others, Robin’s music has evolved from the pop sound of his earlier recordings into a contemporary mix of blues and roots.
Currently based in the UK, he has performed and recorded in New York, London, Glasgow and Nashville, opening for and performing with acts such as Lloyd Cole, Angelique Kidjo, Michelle Shocked, Jackson Brown and Seasick Steve.
Born in Lusaka, Zambia to Scots parents, Robin’s childhood was spent alternating between Southern Africa and Scotland; a journey reflected in the African and Celtic influences in his music. He learned to play the guitar by listening to Hendrix, Ry Cooder and Neil Young, also absorbing influences from the various guitarists of Southern Africa to make the mix of his music today.
His latest CD, “Fingers in my Pocket”, recorded in London with Barry Van Zyl (who also drums for Johnny Clegg) is an eclectic album of roots and blues songs…..Robin describes it as being a”walkin’, credit card, institutional failure, mean women and a sore head” kind of album.. African influences are never far away though, with a reggae song and even a Cape Town goema tune to pepper the mix!
For the shows at Kalk Bay Theatre Robin will be playing acoustic versions of his old hits, along with a selection of more recent material, and might well tell a few stories too.. A lively and upbeat evening of entertainment that will enthuse and uplift!