Silent Gigs™
Listening to music in an isolated space is always a transporting experience. Details and frequencies that are often lost in conventional set ups can be more easily experienced at close range. TONIK have introduced a new concept for live performances which enables an entire audience to become part of the music in just this way.
By introducing headphones for each individual audience member with personal volume control a concert by TONIK is a very new and revolutionary concept. It provides a detailed and very personal atmosphere. However because of the very ‘live’ environment and highly detailed microphone transmission one is actually more part of the whole event than ever before. People are literally in control of their own sound. If you like it loud you can turn up your volume and down for more sensitive listeners.
Tonik use professional closed back wireless AKG headphones.
By introducing headphones for each individual audience member with personal volume control a concert by TONIK is a very new and revolutionary concept. It provides a detailed and very personal atmosphere. However because of the very ‘live’ environment and highly detailed microphone transmission one is actually more part of the whole event than ever before. People are literally in control of their own sound. If you like it loud you can turn up your volume and down for more sensitive listeners.
Tonik use professional closed back wireless AKG headphones.
About TONIK
TONIK is an integrated visual and auditory experience, created by the combined talents of Jann Krynauw, Ronan Skillen. Its centrepiece is the musical partnership between Jann and Ronan - just the two of them, but the sound they make transcends the mathematical limitations of one plus one, even in a live performance.
Jann is a keyboard connoisseur, with a fondness for the nostalgic strains of the Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer and accordion, but he is no stranger to modern keyboard sounds, nor to the piano.
Ronan is possibly unique among modern musicians in being able to play tabla and didgeridoo at the same time, surrounding them with a rich tapestry of other percussion instruments from east, west, north and south - a hybrid kit if ever there was one. At any given moment in a live performance you are likely to be hearing a wide range of these instrumental possibilities. The duo has expanded, but is still playing live, the multiple textures looped and layered in real time by Jann's electronic wizardry. These effects, however, are never allowed to become ends in themselves, but are handled with deft artistic tact to provide subtle embellishments to the essentially acoustic feel of the music. Such use of state-of-the-art technology enables rich musical configurations to be built up before your very ears. By turns narrative, illustrative and abstract, they have been crafted in direct response to the music. All this together makes for a rich and uplifting auditory and visual experience. A 'Tonik', in fact.
Tonik is the product of a musical friendship. Originally Jann and Ronan got together simply to jam and have fun. Jann has an attraction for particular cadences and the atmospheres of certain chordal relationships, and so the two of them set about exploring this musical terrain. Jann brought his large collection of different keyboards and electronic know-how to the party, while Ronan brought the didge and his considerable knowledge of the tabla language (learnt in India from a master) together with his delight in constantly adding to the range of percussive sounds he can make. Before long, Jann was producing more complex chord changes and expanding his improvisation skills, while Ronan was introducing unusual rhythms and time signatures, with the result that a new music started to take shape. They were no longer just having fun hiding away from the rat-race inside their favourite musical textures.
The tunes began to tell stories, while the loops and samples became essential and specific colours of these musical narratives. Anyone who heard the private recordings made of them wanted to hear more, and so the idea of an album was born. This was recorded in typical Jann style in a mountain cottage near Barrydale, where the two musicians spent a week, surrounded by high quality equipment, cooking up the musical medicine that has become Tonik. The resulting album, Visitor's Book, has been very well received and went on to win a SAMA (South African Music Award) as Best Instrumental Album of 2009.
Jann is a keyboard connoisseur, with a fondness for the nostalgic strains of the Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer and accordion, but he is no stranger to modern keyboard sounds, nor to the piano.
Ronan is possibly unique among modern musicians in being able to play tabla and didgeridoo at the same time, surrounding them with a rich tapestry of other percussion instruments from east, west, north and south - a hybrid kit if ever there was one. At any given moment in a live performance you are likely to be hearing a wide range of these instrumental possibilities. The duo has expanded, but is still playing live, the multiple textures looped and layered in real time by Jann's electronic wizardry. These effects, however, are never allowed to become ends in themselves, but are handled with deft artistic tact to provide subtle embellishments to the essentially acoustic feel of the music. Such use of state-of-the-art technology enables rich musical configurations to be built up before your very ears. By turns narrative, illustrative and abstract, they have been crafted in direct response to the music. All this together makes for a rich and uplifting auditory and visual experience. A 'Tonik', in fact.
Tonik is the product of a musical friendship. Originally Jann and Ronan got together simply to jam and have fun. Jann has an attraction for particular cadences and the atmospheres of certain chordal relationships, and so the two of them set about exploring this musical terrain. Jann brought his large collection of different keyboards and electronic know-how to the party, while Ronan brought the didge and his considerable knowledge of the tabla language (learnt in India from a master) together with his delight in constantly adding to the range of percussive sounds he can make. Before long, Jann was producing more complex chord changes and expanding his improvisation skills, while Ronan was introducing unusual rhythms and time signatures, with the result that a new music started to take shape. They were no longer just having fun hiding away from the rat-race inside their favourite musical textures.
The tunes began to tell stories, while the loops and samples became essential and specific colours of these musical narratives. Anyone who heard the private recordings made of them wanted to hear more, and so the idea of an album was born. This was recorded in typical Jann style in a mountain cottage near Barrydale, where the two musicians spent a week, surrounded by high quality equipment, cooking up the musical medicine that has become Tonik. The resulting album, Visitor's Book, has been very well received and went on to win a SAMA (South African Music Award) as Best Instrumental Album of 2009.
Jann Krynauw - Piano, Rhodes, Accordion, Live sampling
Born in Johannesburg, I spent the greater part of my childhood in Piet Retief a small town in Mpumalanga. I completed my classical music education in piano extramurally and in 1998 was faced with the decision of whether to go full-time into music or not. I however decided on a business course at Stellenbosch, reasoning that I needed some form of financial security. I completed my Actuarial Science honours degree in 2002.
I relocated to Cape Town in 2003 to commence my full-time employment at a life insurance company. I find great pleasure in the work I do, my colleagues, the cultures, and the intellectual challenges. Having said this, the piano will always be my first passion.
It is here in Cape Town where my passion for music has intensified. I love the diversity in this city. Drumming nights with Europeans and Kenyans. Funk sessions with Argentinians. Jazz festivals attended by the locals accompanied by their whole families. Didgeridoo and Tabla sessions in a forest just outside Cape Town. It’s exciting! There is an immeasurable amount of talent out there which one just needs to discover. Being exposed to new music is a confirmation of something shared between myself and its creator, an overlap of sentiments, if you will.
One of the qualities of music that attracted me is its seemingly mystical ability to foster the everyday experience of life and transfigure it, give it beauty. I listen to music everyday and some of the artists I really admire are Brad Mehldau, Esbjorn Svensson, Keith Jarret, Michel Camilo, Regina Carter, Dave Brubeck, Tord Gustavsen, Bugge Wesseltoft, Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin, Radiohead and as the root of it all, JS Bach. I experience some element of timelessness with these artists.
I reckon when it comes to expressing oneself via music, one needs to get back to the rudiments. Sit down and do your Hanon stuff! For example, listen to Keith Jarret’s Koln Concert, he detached himself from any preconceived ideas on music, went on stage, improvised and recorded a true masterpiece which is probably one of his most well-known recordings. Take it easy, listen to everything you can, play what you like to play, never give up and one day you will be the best player you personally know.
I relocated to Cape Town in 2003 to commence my full-time employment at a life insurance company. I find great pleasure in the work I do, my colleagues, the cultures, and the intellectual challenges. Having said this, the piano will always be my first passion.
It is here in Cape Town where my passion for music has intensified. I love the diversity in this city. Drumming nights with Europeans and Kenyans. Funk sessions with Argentinians. Jazz festivals attended by the locals accompanied by their whole families. Didgeridoo and Tabla sessions in a forest just outside Cape Town. It’s exciting! There is an immeasurable amount of talent out there which one just needs to discover. Being exposed to new music is a confirmation of something shared between myself and its creator, an overlap of sentiments, if you will.
One of the qualities of music that attracted me is its seemingly mystical ability to foster the everyday experience of life and transfigure it, give it beauty. I listen to music everyday and some of the artists I really admire are Brad Mehldau, Esbjorn Svensson, Keith Jarret, Michel Camilo, Regina Carter, Dave Brubeck, Tord Gustavsen, Bugge Wesseltoft, Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin, Radiohead and as the root of it all, JS Bach. I experience some element of timelessness with these artists.
I reckon when it comes to expressing oneself via music, one needs to get back to the rudiments. Sit down and do your Hanon stuff! For example, listen to Keith Jarret’s Koln Concert, he detached himself from any preconceived ideas on music, went on stage, improvised and recorded a true masterpiece which is probably one of his most well-known recordings. Take it easy, listen to everything you can, play what you like to play, never give up and one day you will be the best player you personally know.
Ronan Skillen - Tabla, Percussion, Hybrit kit, Didgeridoo
Ronan’s musical career started age ten with 7 years of classical French horn training in Germany. He was then introduced to the Australian Didgeridoo by master drummer, Emmanuel Gomado from Ghana which sparked many new avenues and collaborations. After much self teaching and musical travels Ronan was fortunate to meet a great Tabla maestro. Having been passionate about percussion and always keen on the Tabla this new chapter couldn’t have come too soon.
Ronan began playing Tabla in 2002. His teacher, Ustad Akram Khan is India’s master of a very rich and intricately technical north Indian style known as the Ajarara Gharana. As a disciple continuous learning is the focus and Ronan regularly visits India to further his studies. Major influences like Shakti and Trilok Gurtu have led to exploring a fusion of tabla, percussion and didgeridoo within one context by means of a hybrid percussion kit designed by Ronan. This has become part of his permanent set-up and demonstrates a rich textural variety as well as an intriguing versatility.
Ronan has featured his sound in genres across the board from classical through rock, folk, electro, jazz, world music and hip hop. Ronan has performed in S.A., Europe and India and has featured on many recordings and film scores. He currently lives in Cape Town S.A. where he regularly performs live and teaches.
Some noteworthy collaborations include recent performances with Johnny Clegg, Ricardo Garcia from Spain, Jazzart, Freshlyground,Cherif Sisokho from Senegal, Monique Hellenberg and Hilton Schilder. Ronan has recorded music on albums for release with: Babu, Rus Nerwich, Mantras 4 Modern Man, Chris Tokalon, Starkravingsane, Lisa Bauer, Moreira Project Vol 2, LP Show, Cabins in the Forest, Hot Water, Amanda Tiffin, Melanie Scholtz, Tonik, Grassroots to name a few.
Ronan began playing Tabla in 2002. His teacher, Ustad Akram Khan is India’s master of a very rich and intricately technical north Indian style known as the Ajarara Gharana. As a disciple continuous learning is the focus and Ronan regularly visits India to further his studies. Major influences like Shakti and Trilok Gurtu have led to exploring a fusion of tabla, percussion and didgeridoo within one context by means of a hybrid percussion kit designed by Ronan. This has become part of his permanent set-up and demonstrates a rich textural variety as well as an intriguing versatility.
Ronan has featured his sound in genres across the board from classical through rock, folk, electro, jazz, world music and hip hop. Ronan has performed in S.A., Europe and India and has featured on many recordings and film scores. He currently lives in Cape Town S.A. where he regularly performs live and teaches.
Some noteworthy collaborations include recent performances with Johnny Clegg, Ricardo Garcia from Spain, Jazzart, Freshlyground,Cherif Sisokho from Senegal, Monique Hellenberg and Hilton Schilder. Ronan has recorded music on albums for release with: Babu, Rus Nerwich, Mantras 4 Modern Man, Chris Tokalon, Starkravingsane, Lisa Bauer, Moreira Project Vol 2, LP Show, Cabins in the Forest, Hot Water, Amanda Tiffin, Melanie Scholtz, Tonik, Grassroots to name a few.
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| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
| Artist: | TONIK |
| Performer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Producer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Genre: | Electro-acoustic |
| Studio: | In a house on a hill near Barrydale, South Af |
| Mastering: | Geoff Pesche at ABBEY ROAD Studios, U.K. |
| Composer: | Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen |
| Mixed by: | Dave Langemann |
Friday, 17 September 2010 - The Bioscope, JHB
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of wireless headphones to listen to us playing live. For more info on the venue goto [www.thebioscope.co.za]
Date: Friday, 17 September 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: The Bioscope, 286 Fox Street, Johannesburg. (map)
Cover: R100
Bookings: Book through [www.webtickets.co.za]
Date: Friday, 17 September 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: The Bioscope, 286 Fox Street, Johannesburg. (map)
Cover: R100
Bookings: Book through [www.webtickets.co.za]
Saturday, 18 September 2010 - The Bioscope, JHB
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of wireless headphones to listen to us playing live. For more info on the venue goto [www.thebioscope.co.za]
Date: Saturday, 18 September 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: The Bioscope, 286 Fox Street, Johannesburg. (map)
Cover: R100
Bookings: Book through [www.webtickets.co.za]
Date: Saturday, 18 September 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: The Bioscope, 286 Fox Street, Johannesburg. (map)
Cover: R100
Bookings: Book through [www.webtickets.co.za]
PREVIOUS GIG - Boxing Ring (SOLD OUT)
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of headphones to listen to us playing live.
Date: Friday, 23 January 2009
Time: 20:00
Address: Harrington Street, Cape Town
Cover: R80
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
Date: Friday, 23 January 2009
Time: 20:00
Address: Harrington Street, Cape Town
Cover: R80
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
PREVIOUS GIG - A motorcycle sidecar for each individual (MEDIA LAUNCH)
This is our media launch where each member of the audience will have their own motorcycle sidecar from which to watch the gig. If you bring a partner please submit a separate RSVP.
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Time: 19:00
Address: 2 Glengariff Road, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Cover: R100
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Time: 19:00
Address: 2 Glengariff Road, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Cover: R100
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
PREVIOUS GIG - Inside a reservoir... (SOLD OUT)
This performance is somewhat weather dependent, so bring something warm if you feel like. Should it rain, we will communicate in advance.
Date: Thursday, 26 February 2009
Time: 19:00
Address: Number 1 Dressage Close, off Spaanschematriver Road, Constantia.
Cover: R100
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
Date: Thursday, 26 February 2009
Time: 19:00
Address: Number 1 Dressage Close, off Spaanschematriver Road, Constantia.
Cover: R100
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
PREVIOUS GIG - A live 'film' at Labia on Orange (SOLD OUT)
The doors open at 11h30 and close at 12h00 when the performance starts. We have essentially hired a 12h00 film slot and need to be out by 14h00 before the next film starts. We cannot start late. Please ensure that you arrive on time, late comers cannot be accommodated due to the nature of the headphone setup.
Date: Saturday, 28 February 2009
Time: 12:00
Address: 68 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
Cover: R100
Bookings: Bookings at Labia On Orange ticket office
Date: Saturday, 28 February 2009
Time: 12:00
Address: 68 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
Cover: R100
Bookings: Bookings at Labia On Orange ticket office
PREVIOUS GIG - The Forge Gig (SOLD OUT)
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of headphones to listen to us playing live.
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2009
Time: 20:00
Address: 12 Windsor Road, Kalk Bay, Western Cape
Cover: R80
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2009
Time: 20:00
Address: 12 Windsor Road, Kalk Bay, Western Cape
Cover: R80
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
PREVIOUS GIG - Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate (CANCELLED DUE TO THUNDERSTORM)
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of headphones to listen to us playing live. Take the R21 away from the OR Tambo Airport, towards Pretoria. Take the R25 (bronkhorstspruit) and turn left at the stop. Serengeti's entrance is on your right 800m further. Remember to bring your picnic and something warm to wear. Picnic from 6pm, gigs starts at 7:30pm.
Date: Thursday, 4 February 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, cnr R25 & R21, Johannesburg (5min from OR Tambo Airport)
Cover: R100
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
Date: Thursday, 4 February 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, cnr R25 & R21, Johannesburg (5min from OR Tambo Airport)
Cover: R100
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
PREVIOUS GIG - Madola Farm (SOLD OUT)
To get there take the R534 (mahamba road) to Swaziland, after approximately 15km turn left at the Athalie turnoff. For another 1.5km follow the TONIK signs to the venue on your left.
Bring something warm as the performance is open air.
Bring your own picnic anytime from 5pm. (wine will be provided) The gig starts at 7:30pm.
Date: Friday, 5 February 2010
Time: 18:30
Address: Madola Farm, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Cover: R80
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
Date: Friday, 5 February 2010
Time: 18:30
Address: Madola Farm, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Cover: R80
Bookings: Bookings through www.webtickets.co.za
PREVIOUS GIG - Lucky Bean restaurant, JHB (SOLD OUT)
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of headphones to listen to us playing live. For more info on the venue goto [www.luckybeantree.co.za]
Date: Sunday, 1 August 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: No. 16, 7th street, Mellville, Johannesburg (click here for directions)
Cover: R180 includes dinner and show - booking essential as seats are limited
Bookings: email Conway [here] or call 011 482 5572
Date: Sunday, 1 August 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: No. 16, 7th street, Mellville, Johannesburg (click here for directions)
Cover: R180 includes dinner and show - booking essential as seats are limited
Bookings: email Conway [here] or call 011 482 5572
PREVIOUS GIG - African Swiss restaurant, JHB (SOLD OUT)
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of headphones to listen to us playing live. For more info on the venue goto [www.africanswiss.com]
Date: Monday, 2 August 2010
Time: 18:30
Address: African Swiss is in Broederstroom on the R512 above Pecanwood. (click here for a map)
Cover: R80
Bookings: [email] Mike here or call him at 083 476 0507.
Date: Monday, 2 August 2010
Time: 18:30
Address: African Swiss is in Broederstroom on the R512 above Pecanwood. (click here for a map)
Cover: R80
Bookings: [email] Mike here or call him at 083 476 0507.
PREVIOUS GIG - Oude Bank Bakkerij (Sold out)
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of now wireless headphones to listen to us playing live. For more info on the venue goto [Oude Bank Bakkerij Facebook Page]
Also check out the cool article in the Eat Out magazine on this new bakery: [EatOut]
Date: Saturday, 28 August 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: Shop 5 Oude Bank Building (Old Boland Bank), Church Street, Stellenbosch, South Africa (map)
Cover: R100
Bookings: [email Fritz here] or call him on 021 883 2187. (essential as seats are limited)
Also check out the cool article in the Eat Out magazine on this new bakery: [EatOut]
Date: Saturday, 28 August 2010
Time: 19:30
Address: Shop 5 Oude Bank Building (Old Boland Bank), Church Street, Stellenbosch, South Africa (map)
Cover: R100
Bookings: [email Fritz here] or call him on 021 883 2187. (essential as seats are limited)
PREVIOUS GIG - Monkey Valley (Sold out)
This gig will be silent in that every audience member will get their own pair of wireless headphones to listen to us playing live. For more info on the venue goto [www.monkeyvalleyresort.com]
Date: Monday, 30 August 2010
Time: 18:30
Address: Monkey Valley Resort, Mountain Road Noordhoek. (map)
Cover: R60
Bookings: Book through [www.webtickets.co.za]
Date: Monday, 30 August 2010
Time: 18:30
Address: Monkey Valley Resort, Mountain Road Noordhoek. (map)
Cover: R60
Bookings: Book through [www.webtickets.co.za]
TONIK - media pack download
FACEBOOK - social networking
MYSPACE - music networking
TWITTER - social networking
VIMEO - live video footage
YOUTUBE - videos
OneWorld - online CD sales
- Marionette - Hi guys, we were @ your gig on Saturday night - enjoyed it thorougly!!! Will definitely come again when you grace us with your presence in Stellies.
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Tatyana - Thanks for an amazing gig last night guys!
That was some of the best silence I've heard in a long while! :)
Look forward to another one soon!
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Keith - Magical.
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Jane - Liquid, magical, transporting and unforgettable.
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - B & A - We enjoyed it, thank you ! AYOBA !
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Marelize - This is an eye opening beautiful experience. Thanks for choosing your passion.
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Irene - I am a staunch classical pianist and usually struggle to sit through these types of gigs, but this is just simply amazing ! The atmosphere is amazing and the different approach has really inspired me! I hope you guys go far - let the passion live - It's a great start to being 20 for me ;)
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Jade - wowA ! Everything I imagined about tonight was turned on its head. An eye opener. Thank you.
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Peter & Lizette - Thanks for taking us on a beautiful musical journey !
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Liz - A beautiful alchemy of sound. Pure gold, thank you.
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Anonymous - Shotgun first ticket to the gig on a yacht ! Please oganise mattresses and big opium den style cushions so we can all just lie down and travel on your music more please !
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Devin - Fantastic
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Esme - Muchas muchachas !
(Fri, 3 September 2010) - Undisclosed - Thank You so much. Your music and humility reminds me that I have a soul.
(Mon, 23 August 2010) - Giles - Thanks for creating a different world for us!
(Mon, 2 August 2010) - Jaco and Meagan - You know Meagen and I love your stuff. And tonight you really made it super-funky! It's amazing how you can take something which really is already cool and make it brand new!
(Mon, 2 August 2010) - Conrad - That was 1 of the best shows I have ever seen!! All the best with the future.
(Mon, 2 August 2010) - Jorrie + Liezel - Jann and Ronan, WOW, WOW, WOW!!!
(Mon, 2 August 2010) - Bryan - Gig last night at the lucky bean was really amazing!
(Sat, 31 July 2010) - Denise - Thank you for an awesome experience at the Lucky Bean - I can't wait to see you guys again.
(Tue, 30 March 2010) - Dhamari - What a proudly South African moment ! An amazing display of brilliance and crativity. Truly was an 'aural' experience. Thanks
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - Damian & Kerry - Thank you so much for an absolutely awesome evening !! You took us out of Jozi to a place where your own minds go to exquisite places (really!) We thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next gig.
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - David - Awesome sound - Hope there are many more opportunities to see you perform again.
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - Ian & Marianne - Congratulations on the route you are following.
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - Denise - Thank you for your beautiful music. As i listened to you and watched you play my sense of wonder, beauty and love was restored in the world. What you have to give to us is an amazing gift.
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - Natasha - Beautiful. All the spaces in between space is what we need more than ever. Thank you ! Delicious. A journey of magical sound energy that connects us all.
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - Phoenix - Fantastic ! Everyone felt a specific vibe that came through in your beautiful music. I am only 12 but am being introduced to so many great, new, amazing people. Thank you
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - Faye - Amazing music with an amazing vibe. Brilliant Thank you
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - Lana & Charlie - The two of you are TONIK for the soul. Tooooo beautiful. All our love and luck !
(Sun, 21 March 2010) - Marco - Hey there guys, thanx 4 last night. it was awesome, we really enjoyed it. its a great sound and fantastic concept.
(Sat, 20 March 2010) - Andrew - I absolutely loved the performance last night, was exceptional
(Mon, 8 February 2010) - Bugge Wesseltoft - Got your album from my friend Andreas as he met you in SA a while ago. Music sounds great! good spirit!. regards bugge
(Sun, 22 November 2009) - Katherine - What a lovely experience. Thank you for your beautiful self and for bringing these very wonderful human beings to play. I really look forward to the next one. I got a new sense of how things should run from you operation and I can honestly say that is was by far the most aesthetic concert ever. I woke with a sense of deep well being and thought "ah yes, they are a tonic." Your way is absolutely my way.
(Sat, 31 October 2009) - Ryan - Howsit guys! Ryan here from the UK. I was sent your site tonight and I love the music. Very cool. I'll be getting your album for sure. Keep up the good work and I hope to make a silent gig when I'm back in the hood. Awesome! Ryan
(Fri, 11 September 2009) - Kirsten - Just finished listening to Visitor's Book. It's the most moving music I've ever heard come out of South Africa. I take my hat off to your creative genius.
(Sat, 13 June 2009) - Kirstin - You guys were awesome - I was So inspired after leaving last night! Inspired by people using their God-given talents in such an awesome way!
(Thu, 28 May 2009) - Edi - Congratulations on the SAMA! A well deserved award!! I absolutely love Tonik's music/art. An inspiration indeed.
(Tue, 12 May 2009) - Brett - Hey really intrigued and inspired by Tonik, congratulations I think it is an amazing and talented concept and I wish you guys all the best for the future!
(Fri, 8 May 2009) - Carene - Congrats on your SAMA. You guys produce awesome music and this award is well deserved. Keep up the great work!
(Sun, 3 May 2009) - Julian - Well done on the SAMA! Brilliant stuff. You guys set a high standard for others to follow all round.
(Sun, 3 May 2009) - Atiyyah - I can't get over the gig. truly inspiring. Can't believe such creativity exists and I feel privileged to have witnessed it.
(Wed, 25 February 2009) - Waldo - RUSTIGHEID IN DIE BOKSKRYT
baie dankie vir die ervaring
wat ons gister beskore was
digby distrik ses
in harringtonstraat
ondergronds
op 'n volmaanaand
snoesig in jou oorfoonkokon
met musiek en beelde
droomagtig en hipnotiserend
en verkwikkend en kalmerend
'n swart-en-wit flashback
die toekoms in
argiefmateriaal van danspassies
en liggaamsoefeninge en optogte
bly flikker asof in die agterkop
'n kollektiewe onderbewussyn
toegewikkel in 'n tonikum
van klawers en perkussie
nogmaals dankie: dit sal lank onthou word
dit sal 'n oomblik van rustigheid bly
om keer op keer na terug te keer
te midde van ons daaglikse dwingelandy
'n blaaskans in die bokskryt van die syn
(Wed, 18 February 2009) - Stephan - Awesome, original, fresh, funky-feel. Honoured to have been a guest
(Mon, 9 February 2009) - Anton - Hey guys, so we're in this boxing gym on a Sunday watching and listening to you guys in a boxing ring! Awesome experience! I can imagine what you guys would sound like with a light orchestra behind you playing in an amphitheatre!
(Sat, 10 January 2009) - Jonaan and Mariaan - Yes. Finally. You guys are a breath of fresh air. kind of like 'the books'! thankyou
(Sat, 10 January 2009) - Nadia - Hey awesome, brothers of sweet sounds. My name is Nadia. I'm blown away. I'm not easily impressed but I'm writing this thank you in a state of light headed Euphoria sound intoxication. I wanna hook up with you guys and colab some time. In the mean time. I'd just like to remind you both that you are Godly Gifted beings and you moved me. Thank you.
(Sat, 10 January 2009) - Shirley - Excellent! Thank you! keep going!
(Sat, 10 January 2009) - Mareli - Wow, absolutely incredible! It makes me want to cry! you guys are awesome, hope to work with you soon again!
(Sat, 10 January 2009) - Natanje - Most inspiring and inspired. Thanks for lifting my spirit and an experience that transported one away from everyday life.
(Sat, 10 January 2009) - Carene - What an amazing venue - serene peace and beauty! What a blessing 2 be here - Yeah! Continue with ur inspiration.
(Fri, 9 January 2009) - Preeya - in this setting, with this quality, you are destined for further success! Thanks so much for sharing your talents
(Fri, 9 January 2009) - Gert, Anso, Jos & Katrien - Dis sooo 'n ongelooflike ervaring! Laat weet my asb wanneer julle weer speel - ek bou aan die 'fanclub'. Baie dankie dat julle ons genooi het om deel te wees van die ervaring.
(Fri, 9 January 2009) - Gert - Hey, far out man!!
(Fri, 9 January 2009) - Justin - Sat eve - full moon - magic - moving images - wind and gentle breeze, two gentle men. Arvo Part would be proud - the sound is on that can never tire of. we sit with still minds and open hearts. thank you - safe and contained within the headphones. always listening. never to be repeated. I'm quiet but celebrating...
(Fri, 9 January 2009) - Michelle - Thank you for your divine blessing of magical light and love. Let love shine down on our Holy Ground.
(Fri, 9 January 2009) - Colleen - Hou aan met kunsmaak! Ek hou baie van die idee en dink jul musiek/kuns kan tot baie spreek - maak 'n verbeeldingswereld oop...!
(Thu, 8 January 2009) - AB - Well, what can I say? As always I loved it, music that feeds & satifies the soul!! Love you guys and love this idea and setup. Keep going LARGE. Your 'chicken and piano' fan
(Thu, 8 January 2009) - Willem - Awesome beats, loops and keys! Keep the good stuff coming!
(Thu, 8 January 2009) - Thesen - You guys are radical
(Tue, 6 January 2009) - Janine - How incredible, original, beautiful! I'm so excited for things to come!! Be Blessed guys!
(Tue, 6 January 2009) - Katja - Wow, really fascination
(Tue, 6 January 2009) - Flip - An Indian spice rack of sound. Crystal, love the detail and different levels. Good to hear ALL the perc!
(Tue, 6 January 2009)