Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Running Wolf's Rant
    Latest News
    • Francois Van Coke reik “Maak Wakker” (saam Elandré) uit
    • Imagine Dragons Announce 2023 SA Tour Dates
    • Dan Mace discovers incredible musical duo
    • Phil Gregory Releases New EP: “22” – Not Out
    • Daniel Baron Releases Powerful Emotional Ballad: “Roses”
    • OneRepublic Announces 2022 South African Tour Dates
    • Van Der Aven Reik Eerste Afrikaanse snit “Heimwee” Uit
    • SAMA28 Nominees Announced
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS TikTok
    Home
    • Categories
      • Entertainment
      • Facts
      • General News
      • Hacks
      • Opinion
      • Photography
      • Quotes
      • Technology
    • Pages
      • Interesting Music Facts
      • Music Events
      • South African Artists & Bands
      • South African Live Music Events, Venues & Festivals
      • Submit Music Facts
      • Submit Music Festival Stories
    • Featured
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    Subscribe
    Running Wolf's Rant
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS
    Home»Featured»My 2 cents on the 2nd last edition of Park Acoustics for 2017

    My 2 cents on the 2nd last edition of Park Acoustics for 2017

    Bianca NieuwenhuisBy Bianca NieuwenhuisNov 4, 2017 Featured Music 3 Mins Read14 Views
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Email Telegram WhatsApp

    After a crazy Halloween party the previous night, we returned to the Voortrekker Monument for our monthly dose of Park Acoustics. Although we still felt like the dead (no pun intended), we knew we were about to be treated to some fine music for a lazy Sunday.

    The crowd clearly didn’t feel as tired as I was. From the very first notes Deon Bakkes and the Stolen Horses played, people were already dancing along. I fed off their fun, energetic vibe, and after my first little alcoholic beverage, I too was ready for this day.

    My 2 cents on the 2nd last edition of Park Acoustics for 2017 1

    Deon Bakkes and the Stolen Horses started the day with their dirty gypsy jazz meets rock ‘n roll attitude. The crowd was dancing along from their very first song. They played songs from their 2016 album, Neither Here Nor There, which included “Stealing Horses”, “It Ain’t Necessarily So”, “The Reaper’s Got Kids To Feed Too”, and my favourite “It Don’t Mean A Thing”.

    The hauntingly beautiful poetry of Bacchus Nel drew us all closer. I have to be honest, before this Park Acoustics, I’ve never heard his music before. But I was in awe. The same can be said for the crowd. They swayed along to his bittersweet and melancholic songs.

    My 2 cents on the 2nd last edition of Park Acoustics for 2017 2

    The next band upped the tempo again. Georgetown is a multi-instrumental bluegrass folk band who got the crowd back to jamming and dancing around. They performed songs from their 2016 EP, Banana Jack.

    My 2 cents on the 2nd last edition of Park Acoustics for 2017 3

    The sounds of Klopjag transported me back to my early high school days. Wave upon wave of emotion hit me, and it was clear waves hit other people around me as well. I nearly cried during “24 uur” (the little fifteen-year-old girl in me couldn’t even). The crowd went wild on songs like “Karloos in Arcadia”.

    My 2 cents on the 2nd last edition of Park Acoustics for 2017 4

    To be honest, aKING was THE band I waited all day to see (the thought of seeing them live again got me through the day). I saw them for the first time at my very first Park Acoustics almost two years ago, and I’ve almost never missed one since (maybe two at most). The crowd from Klopjag died down a bit, but we youngsters stayed for aKING. Every song was a hit. From “Face-Brick Constellations” and “Against All Odds” to “I Believe” and “Save as Houses”.

    My 2 cents on the 2nd last edition of Park Acoustics for 2017 5

    aKING is almost celebrating their 10-year anniversary, and with this, they “ended” their set (followed by two encores) with their very first single, “The Dance”. I had another first with aKING at Park Acoustics: my dream of being lifted up on someone’s shoulders while rocking out to a band finally happened (thanks Hanno, but that red wine / vodka mix you gave me was deadly). As a treat, they really ended the day with one of my personal favourite songs, “In the Twilight”.

    This has been the last Park Acoustics of the year to be held at the top of the koppie, in Fort Schanskop. Come the end of November, the final Park Acoustics for 2017 will be held at the foot of the koppie. More room to party along to more bands.

    Watch this space for regular updates in the Opinion and Music categories on Running Wolf’s Rant.

    Get updates via email
    aKING Bacchus Nel Georgetown Klopjag Park Acoustics Pretoria Reviews South Africa
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleA quick chat with Werner Bosman
    Next Article Hotbox Studios: Memories, legends and stories
    Bianca Nieuwenhuis

    Art is not what I create. What I create is chaos.

    Related Posts

    Review: Park Acoustics – 2 September 2018

    Sep 20, 20183 Mins Read19 Views

    Review: Park Acoustics – 6 May 2018

    May 11, 20184 Mins Read17 Views

    Review: Park Acoustics – 26 November 2017

    Dec 5, 20174 Mins Read

    My 2 cents on the August 2017 edition of Park Acoustics

    Sep 1, 20174 Mins Read15 Views

    Review: Park Acoustics – 30 July 2017

    Aug 3, 20173 Mins Read18 Views

    My 2 Cents on the 9th edition of Park Acoustics for 2013

    Oct 1, 20134 Mins Read19 Views

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You Might Like

    Some Interesting Pre Oppikoppi Words from Stix

    Jul 30, 20137 Views

    An Interview with Leon John

    Dec 20, 201970 Views

    An Audio Interview With TesseracT

    Mar 7, 2017

    The Growl #1: Unnecessary cover songs? Really?

    Mar 6, 20195 Views

    Christiaan Kritzinger Interview

    Oct 31, 201222 Views
    Subscribe
    Get updates via email
    You Might Also Like

    How To Use Social Media To Promote Safety At Work

    May 21, 202125 Views

    4 Business Lessons You Can Learn From The Whiskey Industry

    Mar 8, 2019

    5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Ubuntu to Version 19.04 Disco Bingo

    May 29, 201933 Views

    2 Wimpy Menus from the Good Old Days

    Jan 6, 2010301 Views

    Cinco de Mayo: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

    Oct 17, 202024 Views
    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    About Running Wolf’s Rant
    About Running Wolf's Rant

    Running Wolf's Rant has been covering the South African Music Scene and featuring interesting, funny and engaging content since 2008.

    Feel free to explore the various sections and categories. We hope that you find something howling good while you're exploring. Please share posts that you find interesting with your friends on Social Media. Share buttons are provided.

    Featured Posts

    Rest In Power Henry Engelbrecht

    May 12, 202116 Views

    4 Reasons Why I Love Pretoria’s New Hangout Sowaar Bar

    Nov 9, 202171 Views

    My Resensie van Innibos Laeveld Nasionale Kunstefees 2018

    Jul 3, 201846 Views
    Recent Posts

    Francois Van Coke reik “Maak Wakker” (saam Elandré) uit

    Jul 1, 2022106 Views

    What’s Coming To Netflix in July 2022?

    Jun 30, 202244 Views

    What are the Best Trails in Australia?

    Jun 29, 202211 Views
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS
    © 2022 Running Wolf's Rant. Designed by ThemeSphere.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.