Clint & Co. News and Reviews

The 702 Solid Gold Concert in the Park featured a star studded line up of South African talent which included Clint and Co., Hotline, Steve Kekana, Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse, Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Mango Groove.

News and Reviews

Apparently Clint Cunningham has been around forever, but I haven't encountered him before. My loss. What an entertainer! Many a youngster starting out will envy his effortless rapport with the audience, the charm and charisma he puts into every move, the hearts he captures with every infectious grin. But it's not all about Clint. The Co is just as important and he makes sure you know it. If he says "what a band" once, he says it 20 or more times. And every time it is more than deserved. This is a tight team effort, from the musicians to the stage crew, with excellent sound and lighting, totally spot on, and polished performances. For Midnight Hour the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace is turned into a supper venue, like the old and mourned Sound Stage, with the audience sitting comfortably at tastefully decorated tables. The evening can start with a buffet carvery with an expansive spread of dishes and desserts to die for. Alternatively you can arrive later, get a drink, relax and enjoy the music. The show itself runs for more than two hours with interval, but it feels much shorter. There is plenty of variety in the numbers chosen and everyone has their chance to shine. Some are covers, others are Clint originals, such as Cry Baby Cry and his humorous Little Pub Singer, written about his many years playing on rickety stages in pubs and clubs. It was Richard Loring who recognised the pull of his quirky stage presence. Midnight Hour was first staged at the Sound Stage in 2006 to great acclaim. Now it is back with much the same cast. Peter Hanmer plays guitar and he's a wizard. He even pulls off Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, a number, as Clint points out, written for a full orchestra and a choir. On bass guitar is Mike Dorea, also a maestro, with Larry Rose on drums. These musicians are not spring chickens. They've also been around forever - and it shows. Connie Friedmann joins in on keyboards and sax and two gorgeous girls with sexy outfits and dance moves complete the ensemble. Unlike many bands, Rene Mabotha and Liezel Pieters are not just eye candy gyrating behind mics in the back row. Both have big numbers of their own and prove that they too have more than what it takes to entertain. Probably my favourite number is Total Eclipse of the Heart, rendered movingly by all three singers. Otherwise we are treated to numbers like Midnight Hour, Pinball Wizard, a wonderfully remixed virtuoso performance of Volare, Hotel California, Bed of Roses and many more. Liezel shines in Mercy and Rene goes African with Jabulani and the Brenda Fassie number Vulindlela. There are plenty of brilliant guitar and drum solos too, all linked by Clint's often naughty comments and stories. He was once a "little pub singer, trying to be bigger", he says in his own song, "... a joy bringer". Now that he is indeed.

Clint & Co.’s Midnight Hour will rock you 11 December 2009 Jennifer de Klerk, Artslink.co.za

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Thunderstruck June to August 2011 The Globe, Gold Reef City

Thunder rumbled in at The Globe at Gold Reef City Casino South African rocker Clint Cunningham led a dynamic band of talented rock musicians for Thunderstruck, a thunderous celebration of rock at The Globe Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino. The show ran every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for 12 weeks!

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The hit show, Travelling Band was a first time Barnyard production with Clint & Co., featuring songs and stories about being on the road and rocking down the highway. Travelling Band featured Clint with his four-piece band together with Connie Friedmann (keyboards and saxophone) and Rene Mabotha (lead female vocalist and dancer). The show ran at Menlyn, Pretoria and Cresta, Randburg Barnyards and played 6 nights a week for 7 weeks!

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Best of Clint & Co. 3 February 2012 - The Lyric Theatre Gold Reef City, Johannesburg

Best of Clint & Co. 12 November 2011 - Winston Churchill Theatre, Pietermaritzburg

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A passionate and wonderful entertainer with a massive voice, Clint Cunningham is here to stay. "Ultimately, Cunningham`s mission to create great rock music in the name of fun is a refreshing change in a world of pop idols and posturing. With boy bands and wannabe singers dominating our air waves, Cunningham and his sidekicks are emerging as one of the few real-deal, no frills bands on the local music scene."

A highly entertaining show that has proven to be a great success at this prominent musical theatre in Cape Town. Many corporate functions have been brought to life by the party atmosphere and musical talents of these highly skilled musicians due in part to their uncanny ability to sound like the original Creedence Clearwater Revival Band.

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Thunderstruck June to August 2012 The Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City

Thunder rumbled in at The Globe at Gold Reef City Casino for the second time.... The sound of thunder was back with a new season of Thunderstruck which featured Clint Cunningham and his dynamic band of talented rock musicians. This time also featuring the talented singers Rene Mabotha and Hayley C together with the wonderful Gold Reef City Dancers. The show ran every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for 12 weeks!

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Solid Gold Concert in the Park 18 August 2012 Johannesburg Botanical Gardens

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Clint & Co. Meets Off The Edge 27 September 2012 Tanz Cafe, Fourways

These 2 remarkable South African bands met on stage at the Tanz Cafe for the first time for 1 night only! The support was overwhelming and the evening a great success. There are now plans to do another show early in 2013. Watch this space for further information!

Stone Cradle Festival 31 August and 1 September 2012 Rietvleidam, Pretoria

Stone Cradle, Rietvleidam, Pretoria, hosted its 2nd Birthday festival on Friday, 31 August and Saturday, 1 September. These two fun filled days included loads of entertainment for the whole family including a wine tasting expo, beer garden, food stalls, children's play area and much more. Live bands included Clint & Co., Johnny Clegg, Andries Botha and Heuwels Fantasties.

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Clint & Co. Presents: The 600th Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show 8 October 2012 - Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace

Clint & Co. and Alter Irving performed to a sell out audience at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace on 8 October. With the musical talents of the musicians of Clint & Co. and their uncanny ability to sound like the original Creedence Clearwater Revival Band, they gave a killer performance of their 600^th CCR Tribute show! Special guest artist, Alter Irving provided music that stirred the soul, performing a mix of originals and crowd-pleasing old favourites. Alter Irving is the fusion of the music talents of Cindy Alter (formerly of Clout) and Stewart Irving (formerly of Ballyhoo).

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Clint & Co. together with Pink Chicks Cancer Support Foundation presents: Rock in Pink! 5 October 2013 - Rivonia Barnyard / 19 October 2013 - Parkview Barnyard

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