Ben Dey is a musician and environmental storyteller from Noordhoek, Cape Town, known for blending soulful indie with African rhythms. As frontman of The Concrete Lions since 2014, he has built a reputation for performances that balance tight musical precision with raw, spontaneous energy. Their breakout single Easy Love (2016) resonated widely, cementing their place in South Africa’s music scene and leading to appearances at major festivals alongside acts like The Parlotones and Callum Scott.
Tickets R150
18h30 for 19h00 (kitchen orders close at 19h00)
Live Music Starts when Dinner Service is completed
Dinner, Dessert and Drinks available
Fully Licensed, BYOB not permitted
Card / Cash Payment
15% Service Fee Charged
More on Ben (and Band):
Following their debut EP Rise (2017) and the single Matter of Time (featured on Rocktober: The Best South African Indie Hits of All Time), Ben began a solo chapter, releasing two folk singles through Gallo Record Company in 2020. His 2021 album In Flow, inspired by the rhythms and folklore of Limpopo’s Bushveld, blends reggae, folk, and indie, shaped in collaboration with local producers Zac, Xaxi, and Mathlatsi.
Ben’s musical roots trace back to age five, when he began busking on violin at village markets, often accompanied by his howling dog Nu Nu, before turning to guitar and songwriting in his teens. Signed to Sony Music Publishing Africa in 2016 and Gallo Record Company in 2020, he became an independent artist in 2024, moving to Greyton to explore raw, folk-leaning sounds. Singles Cait and Still You reflect his deepening connection to environment, community, and shared human stories.
Influenced by African storytelling traditions, Ben’s lyrics invite listeners into a shared experience, often weaving personal reflection with broader narratives of belonging and nature. An avid ecologist and trail runner, he channels his relationship with the land into music that encourages a deeper connection to the world around us.
Whether fronting The Concrete Lions or performing solo, Ben is at his best live. His shows are electric, immersive, and emotionally charged, leaving audiences both energised and deeply moved.
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