New York, NY (Top40 Charts) To commemorate their remarkable journey to date, WONDERboom will be touring South Africa from August. Explaining the reason behind their The Best Side Story Tour, the band says: "Our usual performances are balls-to-the-wall rock production shows, where we make sure the crowd is exhilarated and stomping. This, however, is an unplugged, storytelling type of show that will let our fans in on our most intimate experiences. Sometimes the stories behind certain songs are not what people expect and to have the opportunity to share these stories is rare. With The Best Side Story Tour we hope that audiences will get to know us better; individually and as a band." In addition, they add: "Touring is a fantastic way to go around the country and play to audiences and in venues that don't usually get to see us perform."
WONDERBOOM will perform their two act, unplugged show around South Africa on the following dates:
31 Aug - Rustique Boutique, Middelburg
06 Sept - Barnyard Silverstar, Krugersdorp
15 Sept - Casalinga, Muldersdrift
21 Sept - Barnyard Plett
22 Sept - Vinyl, Cape Town
23 Sept - Café Roux Noordhoek, Kaapstad
27 Sept - Barnyard Emperors, East Rand
28 Sept - Barnyard Rivonia, Johannesburg
13 Okt - Barnyard Casterbridge, Witrivier
25 Okt - Musiekskuur (Rockwood Theatre), Pretoria
26 Okt - Caversham Mill, KwaZulu-Natal
03 Nov - Die Ou Pastorie, Brits
10 Nov - Radium Beer Hall
WONDERboom was formed in 1996 and consists of Cito (main vocals/guitar),
Martin Schofield (guitar/vocals) and Wade Williams (bass), founding members who have been writing songs and performing together for over 22 years, and Jonathan Bell (drums), who joined them after the death of their friend and drummer, Garth McLeod, in 2013. The band took their name from a road sign pointing to a small town outside Kroonstad. "We liked the idea that it means different things to different people and can be pronounced in different ways," explains Cito.
WONDERboom is undeniably one of South Africa's greatest musical success stories, and their latest offerings - from Praying Mantis to The Best Side Story Tour - is set to continue to cement their place as local rock legends.
