Smokestack Black: Modern Blues Rock

An Epic Journey Through the Blues – with Smokestack Black

Join us for a two-hour musical indulgence celebrating the rich legacy and evolution of the blues — from its deep roots to its powerful influence on modern music. This special performance is a must for anyone who cherishes the timeless spirit of the blues, its raw emotional power, and the way it paved the way for genres like rock & roll and even heavy metal.

Led by Smokestack Black, the dynamic project of acclaimed South African rock musician Ross Harding, this show pays tribute to the legends who shaped the genre — Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and more — through to the rise of electric blues and the thunderous arrival of rock.

Based on Harding’s critically praised theatre production, The House of Blues, this event expands the vision into a blues-rock spectacle, tracing the genre’s journey from the Mississippi Delta to stadium stages around the world.

Prepare for a night of soul-stirring music, electrifying performances, and deep reverence for the genre that changed everything.