While doing some grocery shopping at the local Pick 'n Pay this weekend, I came across, in the bargain bin, a DVD of Jamie Cullum live at Blenheim Castle. Bought it and decided to give it a watch last night. Well.................... it is awesome, beautiful. He calls his music Pop Jazz. I like that and I really enjoyed the DVD. Wow, can he play the piano; and probably just about every other instrument around. His singing voice is also really interesting; kinda scratchy, like too many cigarettes and coffee. I own some of his cd's and like to listen to them on my home late at night or when I'm feeling mellow or a bit melancholy.

So, this morning I decide to check out his website and guess what? First thing I see is that his next gig will be on 24 August in Johannesburg South Africa. Couldn't believe it. Went to Computicket and- yep- there it was, he is performing together with Jonathan Butler. How did I miss that? I booked. The ticket prices are reasonable too, unlike Mr Billy Joel who's ticket prices are the equivalent of my monthly grocery bill! But that's a story for another time.

Can't wait....