Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s South African Tour: A Fusion of Genres and Sensations
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March is going to be a great month for music fans in South Africa, as genre-defying sensation Rainbow Kitten Surprise is heading to the country as part of their world tour. With a sold-out show at the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on March 10th, and a performance at Johannesburg’s Marks Park, Emmarentia on March 11th, fans are in for an unforgettable experience.
As part of the South African tour, four incredible supporting acts have been announced. Desmond & The Tutus will be performing at the Cape Town show, while Spoegwolf, Shortstraw, and Mann Friday are confirmed for the Johannesburg show. Each of these bands brings their unique style and energy to the stage, ensuring an unforgettable experience for fans.
Spoegwolf, an award-winning alternative rock group from the Western Province of South Africa, has over a decade of experience on the road and in the studio. They have 10 chart-topping albums and a cult following that stretches from Amsterdam to Alberton. They are known for their electrifying performances, and their work ethic has earned them widespread respect throughout the industry. They are also the first and only Afrikaans language artists to reach No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart for all genres.
Shortstraw is one of the biggest bands in South Africa, with multiple hits across the radio. Their career has seen them nominated in the category ‘Best Indie’ at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards and the category ‘Best Rock Album’ at the prestigious South African Music Awards (SAMAs) for their albums ‘Youthless’ in 2016 and ‘Those Meddling Kids’ in 2018, respectively. Their 6th full-length studio album, ‘Fine thanks, and you?’ was released in April of last year.
Alternative rock group Mann Friday is the brainchild of Zimbabwean-born musician and entrepreneur Rob Burrell. With a catalogue of songs and albums that span across their 25-year career, Mann Friday released their most recent single, “Fight For Me” towards the end of 2022, which received multiple international film festival awards and nominations. Their innately anthemic single, “Caravan in the Mist”, was released last week, teasing the imminent release of their sixth album, Bridgenorth Road.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise, with their emotionally charged track “Work Out,” released their first new music in nearly two years. The song’s beautiful melody line and effervescent vibe is a stark juxtaposition to its poignant lyrics about difficult relationships – of all sorts – that people struggle with. RKS finds harmony in unpredictability, weaving together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies, and a rush of instrumental eccentricities.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise has built a devoted fanbase with independent albums “Seven + Mary” (2013) and “RKS” (2015). Their breakout full-length debut for Elektra, “How to: Friend, Love, Freefall,” earned widespread praise from Billboard, TIME, Vice, and NPR, and saw the band make several national television appearances, including performances on “CBS This Morning Saturday,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and PBS’s “Austin City Limits.”
After gracing the bills of Bonnar and other major music festivals around the world, Rainbow Kitten Surprise has continued to tour extensively, gaining a reputation for their energetic and captivating live performances. Their unique sound, which draws inspiration from a variety of genres including rock, folk, and electronic music, has earned them a dedicated following of fans across the globe.
The upcoming South African tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of Rainbow Kitten Surprise and the supporting acts. From the soulful anthems of Mann Friday to the electrifying energy of Spoegwolf, Shortstraw and Desmond & The Tutus, there will be something for everyone at these shows.
With their infectious melodies, poetic lyrics, and genre-defying sound, Rainbow Kitten Surprise is a band that is not to be missed. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to their music, the South African tour is an opportunity to see one of the most exciting bands on the planet perform live, alongside some of the most talented musicians in the country.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Rainbow Kitten Surprise and their supporting acts live in South Africa this March. Tickets for the Johannesburg show are still available, so don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Tickets on Sale here:
- Friday 10 March 2023: Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens, Cape Town: SOLD OUT
- Saturday 11 March 2023: Marks Park, Emmarentia, Johannesburg: https://breakout.howler.co.za/events/rainbow-kitten-surprise-e581
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