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The Dirty Skirts
12+ albums
south africanindie rockspotifyindieAll
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The Dirty Skirts are an energetic new band hailing from the inner city of Cape Town, South Africa. Their take on indie rock smacks together an eclectic montage of punkish guitars, electronic beats, synths and samples, combined with irrepressible vocals and a super-octane live performance. The band consists of: Jess (Jeremy de Tolly) on vocals, guitar and programming, Sumo (David Moffatt) on guitar and vocals, Passion (Maurice Paliaga) on Bass, and Markie D (Mark De Menezes) on drums mixing up a combination acoustic / electronic kit. Up till now The Dirty Skirts have continued to deliver inspired performances in and around South Africa, fuelling their reputation as a top live act to follow. Stage magazine dubbed their performances as "explosive" and referenced The Cure, Bauhaus and Kraftwerk in the eclectic montage of guitars and beats. Amongst other, The Dirty Skirts have: - Been featured Cape Town artists at the Cell C Sound of the City along with Arno Carstens, Ready D, Freshlyground, and Louise Carver - Performed at the Obs Festival with Bed on Bricks, Waddy Jones and Roswell Kings - Headlined capacity shows at Mercury Live, Roxy's, The Independent Armchair Theatre, Joburg Bar, Club + (188 Bree Street) and the Mercury Lounge in Cape Town - Played as a featured artist with The Most Amazing Show's Culture Klap at the Grahamstown Festival - Played at the Oppikopi Festival in August 2005. - Opened for one of South Africa's most well known rock bands (Arno Carstens) at M
