He picked up the guitar at 17, and by age 23, he was touring the USA with legendary blues player, Ray Fuller.
Join us on Fri 4 July 2025 at Toneelhuis to discover SA blues sensation, Rob Thompson, and his personal journey with this genre.
Hear Rob honour songs by his heroes - Santana, Clapton, Hendrix, Robert Johnson, BB King, John Lee Hooker and more - and then pay homage to his homeland with songs by Dan Patlanksy and his own compositions.
Several SOLD OUT shows across the Eastern Cape and Garden Route plus critical acclaim in in the Western Cape and Natal, you'll be so blue if you miss out on this evening of pure musical indulgence, delivered by one of the country's top live touring trios.
Supported by Kristo Zondagh on drums and vocals with Kerry Hiles on bass and backing vocals, Thompson's passionate playing and singing interspersed with anecdotes has received glowing reviews.
The live trio format allows space for each musician to be expressive in their interpretation of classic blues covers and original songs written and arranged by the band. Don't miss it. Book now!
Fri 4 July 2025, 7.30pm
Toneelhuis - 61 Loop Street, Cape Town
R180pp
Tickets at Quicket:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/319637-my-story-with-the-blues/?preview=t#/
Reviews:
"This concert has been the absolute best in this genre I have ever enjoyed in ZA! I would go every month if Rob and band would perform again" - Elmer, German tourist
"It was a superb show - the level of virtuosity, and familiarity between, the three musicians made for a wonderful night out. They played a number of my favourites, and some of their own compositions - which were great. Thanks again, and my 3 companions all felt the same way." - Carolyn, Somerset West
"Absolutely brilliant. You could feel the passion from all three, they really gave their all. The show was so much more than we expected." - Linda, audience member, Drama Factory
"Enjoyed the informative trip of the blues music. Liked the camaraderie, relaxed approach and dexterity of the musicians." - Malcolm, Somerset West
My Story with the Blues was like being at the Woodstock festival sans the crowds when they played a few Jimi Hedrix standards. The three musicians created a wall of sound that bigger bands struggle to create. The blues guitar playing of Rob Thompson is impeccably authentic. Three different guitars, each with its own personality and matched to a blues song and played to perfection. Solid bass riffs radiating from Kerry Hiles enveloped the audience and provided depth to the music. What can I say about the drum playing of Kristo Zondagh? It is a performance on its own, entertaining in as much as it is complex in its execution. Every surface of his drum kit, drum sticks, hands and brushes are utilized to create a percussion worthy of discussion. At times lovingly caressing the snare drums creating the most delicate sounds to exploding into foot stomping rhythms. I wish I knew more about music, to fully absorb the most delightful music show I've heard in a long time. The band's vocals matched the prowess of their instrument playing. All I know, if you have a blues bone in your body, look out for their next performance and DO NOT MISS IT! Thank you.
- Dawie Venter, Drama Factory audience member
Very competent and slick/tight band, enjoyed all 3 members tremendously, special mention for the lead guitarist who was not overbearing, simply delivered in no uncertain terms, the drummer was quite entertaining and lastly the bassist always had a smile on her face - great show
- Andy, Somerset West
You may also like the following events from Misery Loves Company - band ZA:
- Next Monday, 30th June, 06:30 pm, My Story With The Blues - Mon 30 June at Sandi's Bistro in Mitchell's Plain
- Next Saturday, 5th July, 05:00 pm, MLC solo & duo at La Cantina, Stanford - Sat 5 July 2025 in Gansbaai
- Next Sunday, 6th July, 06:00 pm, Aerial Sensations with Misery Loves Company at the Knysna Oyster Festival in Knysna
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