G-Zis was Here

G-Zis was here.
Well, at Assembly.

Well, he turned my ear-drums into mush and then he decided to go ahead and try convert me to christianity.
Not that I have a problem with that at all, but you can definitely agree that most of the club was rather surprised to hear a blasting of baby-jesus music coming from the overhead speakers, heck! I think even the bloke that was fixing the speaking was shocked for a second.
But then came the bass.

The entire club went crazy with a break that actually has a similar sound to more European dub but hey, I didn't see anyone complaining! The sound was quite intense, and most of the people in the audience, myself included, as was my group of mates, were jumping wildly in the air, sloshing drinks... EVERYWHERE!
It was like a vodka-lime-water shower.
Mmmm... Vodka lime!

Here's a sound clip from last night for those of you that decided not to attend SYNW student night at the assembly and missed out.
Daddy Warbucks also just brought it all home in the end, making up for how bloody packed the club was.

This is a bio taken directly from their spot on The Assembly website as possible SYNW regulars..

"G-Zis is the DJ duo of Alex Fourie and Adriaan Louw. Already established in their own rights - Fourie as the keyboardist/trumpeter of Afrikaans indie band Foto Na Dans, and Louw as a prolific music photographer - G-Zis was formed as an outlet for their eclectic musical tastes for symphonic/melodic electro. Making their debut as the featured act of See You Next Wednesday in May 2011, G-Zis is set to ascend through the ranks as a DJ duo comfortable in any scene".

http://soundcloud.com/g-zis/xmas-rave-sokkie-mix

That song just pumped my up, I'm still a bit delicate, but I'm already getting ready for another SYNW.

Rafikis - more than the local watering hole

Rafikis in long street is one heck of a great place to stop over at. Literally I am not kidding you, every single time I go there, I either see mates from years ago, most of which are highly successful or complete bums, or I end up making some incredible new friends.

Located on Kloof, you can't miss this gem of a bar, restaurant and all of the bits in between that you never, ever want to talk about again.

I decided to ditch the diet and have a snack that included the onion rings off of their very basic, but still practical menu. They were fan-bloody-tastic!

The batter around those suckers is so perfect, it's as though they took a majestic cape and covered themselves whilst listening to opera. I'm getting that metaphorical guys... But don't turn down the burgers either whilst a nice draught is at your side.

So I did the cheeky girlfriend thing and decided to have a few bites from people around me, say I wasn't hungry anymore, and when his food came... Well it became my food at that point.

With their special drinks and BURGER specials on a Tuesday night, I had a great time making tipsy comments at people poker skills and had a great time on the balcony, overlooking the CBD.

It's a definite for a chilled night out with friends, and the budget is also worth it, not a cash strapping venue in the slightest. Go Rafs!

Paulaner Brauhaus

Going to Paulaner Brauhaus during the week is definitely something that every Cape Town resident should invest in, the authentic German atmosphere creates a feeling of home for many of the foreigners situated in the Cape as well as create a perfect home for beer-lovers and enthusiasts.

 

Located at the V&A Waterfront, by the Clock Tower, the Brauhaus supplies everything gemrna that see in the movies, from home made giant pretzels to self-brewed beer on the premises, you can expect a fantastic night of sing-alongs and drunken promises.
I, personally am not the biggest beer drinker but from the multitude of my friends that don't stop raving about the taste special, where you get to sample some 6 local and foreign beers before getting to choose your preference. I did however, indulge in the schnitzel, the pretzel and the pork rack that were all equally delicious, but not when you're trying to maintain a healthy life-style.
Paulaner is a lot of fun, I had a great time and I look forward to their 'Oktoberfect' where drunk Germans around Cape Town join with those that want to sing and dance to German rock and folk music.

All and all, a great place to spend some time with friends.

Dizzy's in Camps Bay

Found in a corner in Camps Bay, Dizzy's is a gem in the rough. A haven for students, consisting of a Tuesday Night Karaoke special where a R20 entrance fee can help you (with the aid of reasonably priced drinks) remove all inhibitions and you can sing that old Madonna song you buried away with the old microphone/hairbrush.

The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with a cosy pizza oven in plain view and some naturalistic décor design that creates a great vibe, you’ll find yourself in the watering hole of the student, and Camps Bay resident with new friends made after the first beer.

Owing to Camps Bays nightlife going more up market, and thus more expensive, Dizzy's is a perfect night out for those on a budget that want a good meal and a drink with mates.  You can expect to find an average Draught costing R20 and their famous thin-base pizzas from an upwards of R60 per. 

All and all, located just behind the Pick ‘N Pay on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, I’m going to give it a 7/10  rating for a great atmosphere, well priced and delicious food and position. On a Student Budget, an 8+/10  for well priced entertainment in relation to location and the night you’ll have. Even if just seen as that delightful sundowner spot…

Half Price Movies at Sterkinekor

So last week this time, I missioned to Sterkinekor in Cavendish for half-price movies, a lovely date night with the boyfriend that both saved cash, and we could both easily pay for ourselves.
Tintin was the only movie in that we both wanted to see, the fight over Ghost Protocol (The new Mission Impossible) and what else was there couldn't be decided, so Tintin it was!

Even with our half price discount, movies are getting more and more expensive, I remember when yo could simply pay a cool R20 and that would sort you out, no questions asked. SO these half price deals are far and few, so do please take advantage of them when you can.

To be fair, the movie was decent, with incredible animation and the large tub of popcorn shared between the two of us and another friend quickly disappeared, with little flakes of salt and vinegar being all that was left.

In this problematic economy., where money isn't a right anymore, or a privilege even... It's the simple things that count. And half priced movies was definitely cheap, fun, and will definitely be repeated.

SYNW at The Assembly

The Assembly in Harrington street has now become a home for the hipsters.
Not that there's a problem with that at all, it's merely an aired observation that gone are the days where Harrington street was know to be fairly dodgy and so was the notion of hanging out around Castle Bar.
But now owing to the popularity of these areas, they have picked up in clientele and have shown themselves to be more about appeasing the masses and opening crepe shops.. and stuff.

Castle bar was the opening venue for the three of us, a long lost ex-Rondebosch Boy friend of ours loitered outside, the line at Assembly was evidence that everything hadn't really begun yet.  So we contented ourselves to getting a cheap glass of red and a  gifted shot, all going straight down the hatchet and preparing our central nervous systems for what was to come!
When we finally tore ourselves from that pool table that invited you into the darker lair of Castle Bar, we went straight into the line at Assembly. We got in, smooth, quickly and had the entertainment of watching a few youngsters get bounced. (next year maybe?)
That's one thing that I love about the Assembly, they keep to the good 'ol fashioned 18+ rule.


Paying only our R10 for ladies on student night, we made our way up a construction site set of stairs and made a beeline for the bar, wet our lips and headed straight to the dancefloor.

The music was unbelievable, stomping hipsters doing that crazy dubstep dance that makes you look like you;re having a seizure, and those that look like they spent waaaaaaay too much time on a rocking horse as a child.
The music was pretty amazing the whole night, a great vibe of people and not too many pervs, so friends were happy and the lucky hook-up for one assured us that "she still got it." Whatever the hell, "it" is.
When G-Zis took center stage, the whole crowd welcomed him with a roar somewhat akin to a million lions that were very very growly. Okay, so I can't come up with a great metaphor, I've got a picture of a lion on my phone and well, the connection between loud and powerful ended up linking at a growling lion.The "wub wub wub wub wuuuuuuuubbbbb" that was deafening was coming from massive speakers, and we.went.crazy!

The whole night was insane, you really just can't get much better than a night like that with the ladies, we all like to get down and party and tonight was NO exception. To those of you that were there, you'll understand how insane it was, I do hope to see you all next week? Entourage in tow.