Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to play Synergy 2011
Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Synergy Festival from 25 - 27 November 2011

Synergy Live returns for 3 more days of sight, sound and wonder… Top international acts, local legends, rock gods and rising stars explode across four stages, backed by top class sound, light and stage design – all set against the natural beauty of Franschhoek valley. Set up camp with your friends, and make yourself at home in our pop-up wonderland. And with fun fair rides, movie lounges, comedians, a variety of food options and all the comforts you need, you'll wish you never have to leave.

Synergy Live is a mixture of technological wonder and natural beauty, and once again sets its stage against the backdrop of the Simonsberg mountains at the Boschendal Wine Estate in the Franschhoek valley. One of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, Boschendal isn’t just the perfect festival venue – it’s a national treasure. And for three days in November, it’s all yours. This year, Boschendal Wine Estate will be offering its expertise and wares with a series of wine tastings, as part of the Synergy Live Marketplace.

This year will see international act Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Headlining the Synergy live fest.

Band Background

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC) is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, now based in Los Angeles.
BRMC formed in 1998, apparently taking its name from Marlon Brando's motorcycle gang in the 1953 film The Wild One

They have also Headlined countless festivals all over the World including T in the Park, Reading and Download festival.

"Like the best balladeers, like Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, and Lou Reed, BRMC, translates feelings into sound, and sound into lyrics that sets off on moody journeys deep into the soul"

Discography

B.R.M.C. (2001)
Take Them On, On Your Own (2003)
Howl (2005)
Baby 81 (2007)
The Effects of 333 (2008)
Beat the Devil's Tattoo (2010)

You can check out some more videos here and visit their Official site here

The band members are from left to right:

Peter Hayes – Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Harmonica, Keys
Leah Shapiro – Drums, Percussion
Robert Levon Been – Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Piano

Source: synergylive.co.za