BARLEYCORN Lineup 15th December 2025
Barleycorn News
Hello Barleycorn Family
Catch the final Barleycorn show of the year next Monday, featuring Taryn Jane, second-place finisher at last years’ Songwriters’ Competition, and heartfelt storyteller and songwriter; Matt Roux, a previous Songwriters’ Competition winner and seasoned singer-songwriter sharing original songs new and old; and finally the unplugged four-piece ensemble, Gravel Road, bringing us traditional folk, bluegrass, sea shanties, and a capella songs. Find out more below!
Doors open at 6:30 PM, music kicking off at 7:30 PM.
BOOKINGS: 021 689 4176
VENUE:
Rondebosch Golf Club
Klipfontein Rd -> Golf Course Rd
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
ENTRY:
R60 — Non-members
R50 — Members/Pensioners/Students
PAYMENT:
For ENTRY — Cash or Card
For FOOD & DRINKS — Card ONLY
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FEATURING:
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Taryn Jane
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Taryn Jane is a singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt storytelling. She earned second place in the Barleycorn Music Club’s songwriter competition with her song ”Summertime”. Though she’s still finding her footing outside the four walls of her bedroom, her passion shines through every step of the way.
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Matt Roux
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Matt Roux is a seasoned entertainer on the Cape Town scene, having performed the length and breadth of the Western Cape over the past 15 years. He first frequented Barleycorn 33 years ago at the Constantia Nek venue and is a previous winner of the annual Barleycorn songwriter’s competition.
He’ll be performing original songs from his album Square One plus some new originals. Previously a Barleycorn Committee member, Matt is passionate about providing stage time for up-and-coming artists and has put on eight showcases under the brand Open Stage in Table View, hosting more than 35 local artists.
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Gravel Road
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The Gravel Road repertoire includes traditional folk, bluegrass, sea shanties, instrumental pieces and a capella songs. Each member plays an instrument as well as singing, giving a full sound with multiple harmonies. The instrumental lineup is largely determined by the genre of the songs and tunes. Typically, Irish songs will require guitar, mandolin, whistle or flute, double bass and occasionally bodhrán for percussion, as will most of the folk songs. Bluegrass is a spin-off of American country roots music, originally popularised by Bill Monroe. The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe’s home state of Kentucky. It usually features banjo and mandolin together with the double bass, guitar and strong vocal harmonies. The a capella component of the band’s repertoire includes gospel, sea shanty, traditional English and Irish folk songs.
Gravel Road, four members. Right to Left as you look at the stage: Neil Harvey - guitar, harmonica, vocals. Maddy Ginn - guitar, occasional double bass, vocals. Rob Anderson - double bass, mandolin, vocals. John Bolton - banjo, ukulele, whistles, flute, vocals.
All instruments are unplugged, and the sets are arranged to have as little changeover as possible.