Lion Paw making their mark
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
They have already staged shows in jazz venues around Gaborone. The new group is already in high demand. Some of the places where they staged shows include the popular O'Hagans pub at Game City, Boatle jazz garden, and the Millennium Jazz Restaurant in Mogoditshane. Steve Raman of Satchmo's Jazz Cafe could not believe what he saw when he watched the band performing at the Millennium. He was so impressed that he booked them for his club where they stage shows on Thursdays and Sundays. They are expected to continue staging shows at Satchmo's on Thursdays and Sundays. However, last week they did not perform as the club was being renovated.
On Saturday, Lion Paw entertained guests at the Mascom Premier League prize awards presentation ceremony at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) at Grand Palm Hotel. The versatile group, which mostly dishes out cover versions, plays everything from mainstream to township jazz. They have also composed their songs even though they have not recorded. Recently when they performed at Satchmo's Jazz Cafe they showed the revellers what they have in store for them when they played one of their township jazz tracks, Majase (over coat).
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