The CSNY Experience: A Tribute to Harmony, Legacy, and the Sound of a Generation
The CSNY Experience is more than a tribute band; it's a living echo of the iconic voices that defined an era. This project, featuring Nick & Matt Catto, Jono Tait, and James Smith, is a loving homage to the songs and spirit of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, celebrating the intricate vocal harmonies, acoustic craftsmanship, and timeless songwriting that became the soundtrack to a generation of change.
Tickets R260pp
6.30 for 7pm
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
From the idealistic refrains of "Teach Your Children" and the domestic portrait of "Our House" to the raw, visceral protest of "Ohio," the CSNY Experience takes audiences on a journey through a catalog that blended intimate narratives with powerful social commentary. The band faithfully recreates the unique sound of four distinct voices coming together as one, capturing the magic that first took hold in Laurel Canyon and resonated with the Woodstock generation.
Through a carefully curated setlist and heartfelt storytelling, Nick, Matt, Jono, and James honor the legacy of this legendary supergroup. They remind us why these songs, written for peace, protest, and personal freedom, still feel as urgent and beautiful today as they did over five decades ago. Come be part of the harmony and rediscover the songs that helped shape the world.
More on the Artists:
Jono Tait, a singer, songwriter and guitarist. His songs draw on a life lived in and out of love, under a cloud of long term bi-polar depression and with and victory over substance abuse.
Having studied classical and jazz music and choral singing throughout school, Jono picked up guitar at the age of 14 and set about becoming the musician he is today.
His abilities as a composer and performer have seem him excel in numerous projects across the dynamic and varied South African musical landscape including Hatchetman, We K*ll Cowboys, For Folks Sake, Falling Mirror, Old Town and Christine Weir and the Flying Kilts. He is perhaps best known for running one of Cape Town’s leading music venues, The Alma Café.
Nick Catto is a bassist and vocalist known for his musicality and versatility from biggest stages to the most intimate.
Picking up the bass guitar at 17, Nick was influenced by the rich musical legacy of his mother's family (The Blundells), where performing music that required accompanying harmonies was paramount.
His journey has seen him grace numerous bands, including Fox Comet, Hatchetman, Native Young, The Misty Cliffs and most recently, Jeremy Loops.
Nick has been involved in many other projects, like the maverick glam-rock band, The Rockerfellas, and the enduringly successful Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show.
His performances have seen him light up many notable stages, from The National Arts Festival where Hatchetman received three Silver Ovations, to international shows in France and Spain with Native Young. His impressive portfolio includes multiple performances over the years at the Cape Town Arts Festival, Rocking the Daisies, Up The Creek, Park Acoustics, Kirstenbosch Gardens and many more.
Matt Catto (yes he and Nick are brothers) was born in Johannesburg into the Blundell musical folk dynasty. He says “my earliest memories are of family singalongs, barn dances with many of the big folk music personalities of the time coming around to the house for visits/rehearsals.”
After moving to Cape Town in 1999, Matt pursued his love for music by helping form a band with his brother Nick in 2001. Several bands (and as many genres) later, he co-formed the successful Hatchetman which focused on three-part harmony and emotive, thought-provoking song writing.
Many years later, Matt is still focused on singing and deeply enjoys creating harmonies with similarly inclined musicians. Oh, and he is also a proficient drummer/percussionist.
James Smith is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer.
James has always had a passion for discovering new music. From the music he was introduced to as a child, he went from Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix to the Carpenters, Queen and Daft Punk.
He believes there is no such thing as a bad genre, only a bad song. At only 25, James has had an extensive career. From performing in theatres nation-wide in A Handful of Keys to singing the national anthem for the Springboks at an international rugby match and performing with SA music giants such as Albert Frost and Crimson House.
James has also performed at multiple local and international festivals and is currently performing with several bands/projects as a keyboard player as well as writing his own music. He is also producing and mixing an album for local Hip Hop/Soul artist Luukhanyo
Expect dynamics that range from acoustic guitar and three voices to the powerful sound of a full band featuring drums, electric guitars and bass, accompanied by four stellar vocalists.
Whether you're a longtime fan of CSNY or new to their evocative sound, "CSN&Y EXPERIENCE" delivers an unforgettable experience that will leave you humming these timeless tunes long after the final note fades.
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