Seatavern

The Buckfever Underground features spoken word lyrics by frontman Toast Coetzer and unorthodox guitar playing by experimentalist Righard Kapp, all underpinned by the shape-shifting beats of drummer Stephen Timm. Expect to be taken along unexpected paths!The Buckfever Underground was formed in Grahamstown in 1998 but have been based in Cape Town since the early 2000s. Variously playing as anything from a five-piece to a duo, they have performed at festivals like Oppikoppi and Aardklop and released (about) 11 albums over the years. Probably best described as a “bilingual spoken word act driven by experimental, improvisational music” they have forged a singular path in the local scene – every gig offers something new and unexpected.At this show they will showcase material off their 2022 album ‘Voortvlugtend’, including songs like ‘Die Ou Transvaal’ (which casts a historical eye over the northern landscape, through an ecological looking glass), ‘Albatross’ (an ocean voyage, a homage to the great wanderers) and ‘Oggendgebed’ (a short song about the final morning of a live lived to the full). Also expect material from other recent-ish releases such as ‘Satelliet’ (2020) and ‘Last Days of Beautiful’ (2019). Songs like ‘Walk Fast, Whistle’, ‘Driving on the N2 with Ghosts in My Car’ and ‘Die Nagorno-Karabakh-blues’ will all get a look-in. New band merch plus Ons Klyntji zines on sale!More about the band on Instagram (@thebuckfeverunderground) or buy and download their albums from www.buckfeverunderground.bandcamp.com(music also available on streaming platforms).