Barrington's Restaurant, ERF 2104, Piesang Valley Road, Plettenbergbay
Enjoy yet another magical afternoon under the sun at Barrington’s with one of South Africa’s finest, multi-award-winning musicians – ARNO CARSTENS TRIO LIVE – Saturday 23rd May! Brought to you by Ilios Travel, this intimate audience with one of South Africa’s most accomplished, creative forces promises to deliver an exceptional sundowner muso session. Not to be missed!
Based in Cape Town, Arno is celebrated as an award-winning frontman, platinum-selling singer-songwriter, and accomplished fine artist, with a career that has shaped the sound and spirit of contemporary music and art. First emerging in the mid-1990s as the frontman of the alternative rock band Springbok Nude Girls, Arno helped redefine the nation’s music landscape as a central figure in one of South Africa’s most enduring and influential bands.
Alongside this legacy, Arno has built a formidable solo career that stands at the centre of his artistic identity. Since the release of his debut solo album Another Universe in 2003, which earned a SAMA for Best Rock Album, Arno has built a distinctive solo catalogue as a songwriter and recording artist. Over the past two decades, he has released eight solo albums, writing songs that continue to connect with listeners across generations. His most recent releases, Out of the Light into the Night (2021) and Sewe Sakke Hoop (2024), featuring the standout singles “Out of the Blue” and “Hoe Gaan Dit,” respectively, reflect an artist still producing work that resonates deeply and remains culturally relevant.