The Sound Image Blog

The Sound Image Blog

Client feedback for Sound Image

Client feedback for Sound Image

Sunday, August 18, 2019

50th Golden Wedding Anniversary - Constantia - 10th Aug 2019


A BIG thank you Gary.

With Willy and Andrew, you made our 50th wedding anniversary a day to remember. 

Wonderful musicians.

Mike Larcombe

Kind words for the SoundImage acoustic trio : Andrew Ford (acoustic piano), yours truly (acoustic guitar and the '62 Fender precision bass) and Willie van Zyl (alto, tenor, soprano saxes and clarinet) pictured below with his champagne glass 'camera' :)


Thursday, August 1, 2019

Vredenberg Manor House - Somerset West - 28th July 2019



Acoustic guitar and sax duo performance for a memorable wedding pre-dinner and reception at Vredenberg Manor House. Congratulations to Carlos and Nicole !

Friday, July 26, 2019

The River Club - Cape Town - 24th July 2019


Solo acoustic guitar lunch time performance at the River Club for 150 travel conference guests :)


Sunday, July 14, 2019

Bootlegger Kalk Bay - 6th July 2019


" Absolute top talent !

I have enjoyed having you perform at Bootlegger Kalk Bay.

You guys are the best !

Thanks so much. "

Kerry 


Saturday, July 13, 2019

Bootlegger Kalk Bay - 29th June 2019


The Sound Image Acoustic Guitar and Sax Duo received a wonderful response with positive comments from an appreciative audience including this note on my FB timeline : 

" An awesome gig at Bootlegger Kalk Bay today ! 

Will definitely be back next week ". 

Paul Mathews

Friday, July 12, 2019

Bootlegger Kalk Bay - 22nd June 2019


Poster outside Bootlegger Kalk Bay.

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Bootlegger Kalk Bay - 15th June 2019


An enjoyable performance for the beginning of the 'Saturday Sessions' at Bootlegger Kalk Bay featuring the Sound Image Acoustic Guitar and Sax Duo with virtuoso Willie van Zyl. 


Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The Crypt Jazz Restaurant - 8th June 2019


Another fun jazz evening performance with Willie (pictured), Derk, Willy, Ivan and Erica at the Crypt Jazz Restaurant :)

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Durbanville Children's Home Centenary Annual Ball - Mount Nelson Hotel - 17th May 2019 (Ctd.)


Dear Gary

Many thanks for participating at our Annual Ball.

The guests clearly loved the band !

Johanna Strauss


Sound Image vocalists Haydn and Bev in fine form in front of a full dance floor of appreciative guests during the band's performance for the Durbanville Children's Home Centenary Annual Ball which took place inside the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel Ballroom. 


It was a pleasure to feature jazz vocalist Penelope Radsma who joined us for a song during our final set which included a few other impressive guest vocalists ! 

Thanks and appreciation to fellow band members Haydn, Bev, Andrew and Pete from the Sound Image team for their valuable contribution towards a successful evening ! 

Photo cred : Quentin Radsma.

Monday, May 20, 2019

Durbanville Children's Home Centenary Annual Ball - Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel - 17th May 2017


An awesome setting inside the iconic Mount Nelson Ballroom during set up of the Sound Image 5-Piece Band for the Durbanville Children's Home Centenary Annual Ball.  It was a privilege for us to have had the opportunity to contribute towards such a special evening !

 

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Welcome Dinner for Oregon - Table Bay Hotel - 16th May 2019


The Sound Image Acoustic Trio received a special request to perform for Canadian company Oregon's welcome dinner which took place at the Atlantic Restaurant, Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront.


Thank you to fellow band members Haydn and Willie for their valuable contribution towards another successful evening !


Tuesday, May 14, 2019

The Crypt Jazz Restaurant - 11th May 2019


Set up and ready for another cool performance with Derk, Willie, Willy, Ivan and Erica at the Crypt Jazz Restaurant :)

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Solo Acoustic Guitar - Wedding at Le Jardin Luxury Villa, Stellenbosch - 29th April 2019


Solo acoustic guitar set up and ready to perform for an intimate wedding dinner for 12 guests inside the stunning conservatory at Le Jardin Luxury Villa in Stellenbosch. 

Congratulations to the happy wedding couple Katarina and Knud !

Monday, April 22, 2019

Barristers Restaurant Jazz Evening - 14th April 2019


Second enjoyable performance for the day with Andrew Ford on keyboards at Barristers Restaurant in Newlands. 

We were joined by Andrew's son Nicholas who added some cool bass lines on the '62 Fender P during the 2nd set !


Thursday, April 18, 2019

Winchester Mansions Hotel Jazz Brunch - 14th April 2019


Another cool Sunday jazz brunch gig with Willie, Eddie and Maurice at the Winchester Mansions Hotel.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Crypt Jazz Restaurant - 13th April 2019


A cool jazz performance with Derk, Willie, Willy, Ivan and Erica at the Crypt Jazz Restaurant - a full venue with a great responsive audience who showed their appreciation with some dancing and by forming a 'train' in between the tables during our Dixieland finale !



Saturday, April 13, 2019

Acoustic Guitar - Baritone Sax / Clarinet / Flute Duo - La Parada, Constantia Nek - 30th March 2019


Acoustic Guitar and Baritone Sax / Clarinet / Flute Duo performance with Gareth at La Parada, Constantia Nek.


Friday, April 12, 2019

Sound Image Acoustic Guitar-Sax Duo - Pinelands City Lodge - 28th March 2019


Sound Image Acoustic Guitar and Sax corporate duo pool side performance with Willie for TNW at the Pinelands City Lodge :)


Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Wedding Reception - Welgemeend, Cape Town - 22nd March 2019


The Sound Image 4-Piece Band performed for a memorable wedding reception at Welgemeend in Cape Town. Good to meet husband and wife session musicians from the U.K. (trombone player - far left - who toured with Incognito and backing vocalist - centre - who worked with Basia). 

Thanks to fellow musicians China, Haydn and Andrew for their valuable contribution towards another great evening !

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Sound Image Acoustic Guitar and Vocal Duo - Barristers - 10th March 2019


A memorable duo gig with Haydn whose smooth vocal style added to a special evening with a great response from the audience (who demanded an encore) at Barristers Restaurant in Newlands.

I received this very nice email the next day :

" Howsit Gary,

I have been meaning to tell you that we thought your gig on Sunday was awesome! Definitely the most enjoyable gig of yours I've been to. (although difficult to say, as they're all great!) Anyway, you were definitely cooking and your playing was in a different league. 

Well done. 

Till next time,

Paul Mathews "

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Evergreen Concert - Fish Hoek - 9th March 2019


A solo spotlight moment during the recent 'Evergreen' concert which took place in Fish Hoek. A wonderful response with positive reviews from an enthusiastic audience ! 

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Solo Acoustic Guitar - Winchester Mansions - 8th March 2019


Set up and ready to perform inside the iconic Winchester Mansions Courtyard.

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Sound Image Duo LIVE at the Arabella Hotel (Ctd.) - 7th Mar 2019



Sound Image Guitar - Sax Duo with the ending of a request for 'The Girl From Ipanema' with a segue into "The GIrl Is Mine' - an unintentional subliminal song title connection !

" Thank you for filling our lounge with cool jazz last week. We loved having you entertain our guests. "

The Arabella Hotel and Spa

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Sound Image Duo LIVE at The Arabella Hotel - 7th March 2019



Always a pleasure to perform with clarinet and sax virtuoso Willie van Zyl !

Featuring a brief solo sax video of a Classic jazz standard, 'Misty' (Errol Garner) during our recent background corporate duo gig at the Arabella Hotel and Spa, Kleinmond.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Wedding Reception - Nooitgedaght Wine Estate - 2 March 2019



" You guys were great! " Hendrik (the groom).

"You were wonderful!" Kathleen (the bride).

"I have worked with many bands. It is the first time that I have seen guests continually on the dance floor". Pieter Fourie (sound engineer). 


The Sound Image 4-piece band had the pleasure of performing for Hendrik and Kathleen's memorable wedding reception which took place under the stars at Nooitgedacht Estate on Saturday !

Congratulations to the wedding couple and thanks and appreciation to our sound engineer Pieter and fellow Sound Image band members Celeste, China and Haydn for their valuable contribution in helping to create another successful and memorable music experience for all !   


The bride and guests having a great time on the dance floor ! 

(photographs : Gary Deacon).