Local band Year of Dogs will take their final bow-wow on District’s stage

Year of Dogs, an indie-groove-pop band hailing from Cape Town, has invited the Mother City’s music lovers to howl goodbye to them at District on Harrington Street this coming weekend.

With lead singer Nic van Graan emigrating to distant shores, the group will be marking the end of an era with a final show before going on a hiatus from live performances.

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Aptly named ‘Good Boy, For Now’ and hosted by Foul Play, the band’s final performance promises to be an unforgettable night of great music and doggone good vibes.

Joining Year of Dogs on Saturday, 15 July, at District is a selection of South Africa’s finest artists, including Manu Grace, Bam Bam Brown and Tanaka, with late-night DJ duties fulfilled by Strangemonkey X The Kwagga.

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Year of Dogs burst onto the music scene in 2021 with their debut EP, ‘Pavement Special.’

With a sound that blends elements of disco, funk, soul and rock, the group’s release would see them featured in both local and international media, with their single ‘Sweet Red’ soaring to Number 1 in the South African Alternative Music charts, where it remained in the Top 20 for over 30 weeks.

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This was then followed by the release of their sophomore EP, ‘Place To Be, in 2022, which would see the group play extensively across the country, supporting notable acts such as Jeremy Loops, Matthew Mole, Desmond & the Tutus and more.

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‘It’s crazy to think of all we’ve achieved and done over the past three years. It’s been such a privilege to make music and have the opportunity to come out and share it with friends, family and new fans. It’s been so special to do it all with some of my best friends, and I’d like to thank all of the lovely faces who’ve been a part of our journey and supporting us every step of the way. It’s truly been one of the greatest experiences of my life so far. This next chapter is going to be an interesting one, and while we might not be able to play shows anymore, you best believe it’s not going to stop us from making more music!’ says van Graan.

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Joining Year of Dogs on stage are Manu Grace, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist whose sensitive Pop’ style has seen her tour Europe with artists such as Maya Hawk and Honeymoan; Bam Bam Brown, whose eclectic approach to songwriting and performance has led to headlining slots at festivals such as Oppikoppi, Up The Creek and Kirstenbosch; and Tanaka, an up-and-coming indie pop artist known for his idiosyncratic sound and introspective lyrics that transport listeners to other worlds.

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Details: 

• Date: Saturday, 15 July | 7pm until late
• Location: District | 61c Harrington Street, District Six, Cape Town
• Tickets: Quicket
• Contact: ayearofdogs@gmail.com

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