ARNO CARSTENS TO ROCK PE ON 15 DEC (16TH Public Holiday) After a year of travel and performances across South Africa, the UK and Europe, Arno Carstens is wrapping up 2010 with the release of the Wonderful Wild Deluxe 2CD/DVD set and due to public demand, a summer concert in the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth on 15 December at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre in association with Uptown Theatres. A must for South African music fans, the Deluxe release is now available and features the original Wonderful Wild Album with an 11 track B Sides & Remix CD and a 45 Minute DVD showcasing album music videos, exclusive acoustic performances and an album documentary not previously available to SA fans. As an award winning artist, Arno is a prolific songwriter. He has a constant need to push his boundaries creatively and has never been shy to try new sounds and stretch his songwriting and vocal capabilities. During the recording process of Wonderful Wild, Arno wrote and recorded over 60 new songs. The material ranged from high-energy rock anthems to melancholy ballads and showcased his ability as a multi-dimensional songwriter. The body of work that was selected as the album Wonderful Wild meant that many of these incredible tracks (due to their diverse and experimental nature) remained unreleased, until now. Arno Carstens notes; “This deluxe version of Wonderful Wild is the musical and visual sum of the commercial album released earlier this year, with B-sides, videos and out takes that took place while recording the album. It will bring you closer to understanding the making of Wonderful Wild and the creative journey that I took in getting there.” Wonderful Wild’s first radio single ‘Dreamer’ achieved high rotation airplay peaking within the Top 20 Airplay Chart on the SA Hot 100, remaining there for an incredible 6 months. The 2nd single ‘Emergency’ saw instant playlist adds on regional South African radio. Both tracks were play-listed internationally. Arno’s current single ‘Heartbreak Monday’ (co-written by Paolo Nutini) achieved playlist adds on most of the UK radio stations including BBC’s Radio 2 and Absolute FM. The track is the third radio single released to South Africa radio in September 2010. The complete album showcases Carsten's rich and distinct voice to good effect, supported by lush melodies and radio-friendly edits. Arno is currently in South Africa to support the Deluxe release. Uptown Theatres and the Boardwalk are proud to announce Arno Carstens as one of the Bay’s hottest gigs this summer season at the Boardwalk’s Amphitheatre on 15 December - a bigger venue to accommodate more music lovers. The last show in June sold out days before the show. Fans who were there and those who missed out should not miss this Wonderful Wild Deluxe Summer Show! The dynamic and powerful show will showcase tracks across all of his album releases and will feature his full band with Kevin Leicher on lead guitar, Warren Leicher on bass, Arnaud van Vliet on guitar, Jerome Reynard on drums and Brendan Jury on keyboard and strings. Whilst the venue is bigger for a more comfortable and rocking show, tickets are still limited over the busy season. Tickets are R125 at Computicket. For any further information call Lindi on 084 405 8025. Doors open at 19:30 and the show will start at 20:00 on 15 December. (16 December is a public holiday.)
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