Montecasino better be ready, because Gregory Porter is bringing the heat when he hits the stage in Johannesburg later this month. While he’s known throughout the jazz-loving community in Mzansi, this will be Gregory Porter’s first time coming to play a show in South Africa. Let’s take a look at his claim to fame, find out more about his live concerts in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and explore great accommodation options close to the shows:
Gregory Porter’s claim to fame
Gregory Porter was born in 1971 in Sacramento, California. His attention was first given to sport, American football specifically, but after a severe injury left him unable to continue pursuing a sporting career, he crossed over to his second big love in his life – jazz music.
In 2014 Gregory Porter released an album titled Liquid Spirit, winning the Grammy that year for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Then, three years later, Porter released Take Me to the Alley, which landed him another Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
In June 2022, Gregory Porter accompanied the London Community Gospel Choir and sang a specially composed song for the lighting of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons.
Gregory Porter is coming to South Africa
Considered one of the greatest voices of our generation, Gregory Porter is coming to South Africa for his first-ever solo musical tour in Mzansi. ‘An Intimate Evening with Gregory Porter’ will kick off at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town on 21 January, then moving to Montecasino’s Teatro from 23 – 28 January.
We’re calling on all Joburg-based jazz lovers not to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to see one of the planet’s best jazz musicians in his natural habitat – on stage delivering a setlist of award-winning hits. And if you’re traveling from outside of Johannesburg, we know a fantastic place to spend the night close to Montecasino’s Teatro.
A great place to stay nearby Montecasino
City Lodge Hotel Fourways is ideally situated to cater to all accommodation needs you might have nearby Montecasino. If you’re still looking for a great place to stay near the Gregory Porter concert and Montecasino’s Teatro, you should definitely consider exploring City Lodge Hotel Fourways as an option.
Directions from City Lodge Hotel Fourways to Montecasino.
What about Gregory Porter’s Cape Town show?
That’s right, Gregory Porter will also be playing a show in Cape Town on 21 January at the leafy Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden! If you’re a super-fan making a road trip to see both shows (wow, you’re dedicated!) then we’ve got two amazing locations to spend the night in Cape Town:
City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront
Situated at the entrance of the V&A Waterfront precinct, the 207-room City Lodge Hotel Victoria and Alfred Waterfront allows guests easy access to this great Cape Town waterfront attraction, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. A nautical theme runs through the property, keeping true to its seaside roots. City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront features the #Café restaurant serving Full English and Continental breakfasts, lunches and dinners every day. It also boasts a sundowner bar and spa pool with stunning views, uncapped Wi-Fi, a 12-seater meeting room and a fitness room.
Directions from City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
City Lodge Hotel Pinelands
The 133-room City Lodge Hotel Pinelands is set in the leafy and tranquil suburb of Pinelands, Cape Town. It features the #Café restaurant serving Full English and Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. There is a Cattle Baron restaurant on the premises for the finest meats grilled the way you like them, a fitness room, a sparkling swimming pool and a sundowner bar. It also boasts a 12-seater boardroom and uncapped WiFi. City Lodge Hotel Pinelands is close to the beautiful King David Mowbray Golf Club.
Directions from City Lodge Pinelands to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden