SPECIAL FEATURE - CELEBRIT Y GOLFER PROFILE
Musicians on Lockdown Jonno Sweetman, drummer for Albert Frost, Karen Zoid, Carlo Mombelli, Kyle Shepherd and Reza Khota.
1. Do you come from a musical family? My dad was a drummer but not professional. He was a spiritual man. So i started in the church. Now Im playing session for a few very contrasting projects.. from rock , to afrikaans, to jazz to experimental. Wouldnt have it any other way. 2. During this lockdown, how do you keep busy? During the initial lockdown I took on a Name: Pierre Greeff Band: Die Heuwels Fantasties Instrument: Vocals
1. Do you come from a musical family? Sort of, my aunt was one of the founders of the Tygerberg eistedford and my dad plays the piano and my boet the clarinet! 2. During this lockdown, how do you keep busy? We are launching a album and putting up a
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challenge to create 21 beats in 21 days. These were short videos and collaborations of me playing drums. Continuing this kind of work and teaching is keeping me busy. 3. Can you plan for future gigs, shows, concerts etc during lockdown? Most of the projects I’m involved in are planning to do live streaming and recordings so we will be working within the law and doing as much as we can. 4. What music did you listen to growing up, who influenced you? I was a 90s teen so all the big grunge bands of the time. Later.. lots of jazz. 5. Which is your favourite album of all time? My favorite albums are wide spread.. but I’m going with Brad Mehldau- Day is Done. 6. Did you manage to practice your golf at home during lockdown? Ive been practicing a bit of chipping thats all. 7. Favourite golf course in South Africa? My favorite course is Erinvale for sure. launch with a livestream. 3. Can you plan for future gigs, shows, concerts etc during lockdown? Not really its up in the air but hey we can organize our launch online for the 30th of May, tix at www.howler.co.za/dieheuwels 4. What music did you listen to growing up, who influenced you? Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Everclear. 5. Which is your favourite album of all time? Probably Sparkle and Fade of Everclear. 6. Did you manage to practice your golf at home during lockdown? Chipping, chipping, chipping, did a 8 iron into a duvet a few times but it just didnt feel lekker.... hopefully we are on the course soon! 7. Favourite golf course in South Africa? Definately George GC, Fanccourt-Montagu close second and Humewood third.
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May | June 2020
