Can of Worms SA brings you a feisty performance of live music – original tunes written and arranged by the group themselves. Music features vocals from newly crowned lead singer Kerry Hiles, as well as lyrical lines from the saxophone, clarinet and electric violin. The sound is driven by the drumkit, bass and electric guitar. Several of the band are multi-instrumentalists, changing instruments during the set, which presents a varied and interesting performance. Drummer Steve Meise switches between drumkit and djembe for some songs, calling on tribal rhythms to drive the music. The bands unique sound is a fusion of various genres including World Music, Afro-fusion, and Folk Rock. Think Zap Mama, Freshly Ground, and The Waterboys. A refreshing and catchy musical style that you will soon learn to recognise as Can of Worms SA.
The show has interactive elements – you will be invited to sing along, dance along, and lose yourself in the music. This cohesive group of musicians present authentic, original South African music for all ages to enjoy.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Cast: April Bosazza, Dalena Mostert, Dylan Durant, James Mallinson, Kerry Hiles, Steve Meise
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Can of Worms SA brings you feisty live music performances – original tunes written and arranged by the group themselves. Music features vocals from newly crowned lead singer Kerry Hiles, as well as lyrical lines from the saxophone, clarinet, and electric violin. The sound is driven by the drumkit, bass and electric guitar. Several of the band are multi-instrumentalists,
changing instruments during the set, which presents a varied and interesting performance. Drummer Steve Meise switches between drumkit and djembe for some songs, calling on tribal rhythms to drive the music. The band’s unique sound is a fusion of various genres including World Music, Afro-fusion, and Folk Rock. Think Zap Mama, Freshly Ground, and The Waterboys. A refreshing and catchy musical style that you will soon learn to recognise as Can of Worms SA.
Front lady Kerry Hiles needs no introduction. She joined the group in 2023, after the dynamic and talented Chido left due to family commitments. Kerry is a South African singer and bass player, actress, MC, and voice artist. She acted in the television soapie Isidingo for many years and has also played bit parts in feature films shot in SA. Despite a host of other accolades, it is performing music which really resonates with Kerry. She brings with her years of experience in cover bands, original bands and show bands, covering various styles of music. This award-winning artist engages her audiences every time she takes to the stage and Can of Worms SA is proud to have her on board.
Kerry is backed up by founding band members Steve Meise & April Bosazza. As well as performing on drums, Steve is a prolific songwriter and brings his songs to the band to bring to life. April, who plays woodwind for the band, partners with Dalena Mostert on violin, to build up harmonies and add melodic interest to the music, often changing instruments between songs to create a specific timbre. The band is completed by James Mallinson on bass and Dylan Durant on guitar; both seasoned musicians with many years of experience playing in a variety of bands and musical styles. James has a talent for creating grounding, steady grooves while Dylan has an ear for finding that mean melodic hook that will make the song stick in your head for days.
“Their performances include interactive elements – you will be invited to sing along, dance along, and lose yourself in the music. This cohesive group of musicians present authentic, original South African music for all ages to enjoy.”
Can of Worms SA Career Highlights
• Standard Bank Ovation Award 2021 for our production ‘Out of the Can’
• National Youth Day Celebrations 2022: Live Performance, Mthatha Stadium – Pres Ramaphosa national address
• Spar Kirkwood Wildfees 2022 – Various Performances including ECPTA Opening Ceremony
• Vrystaat Kunstefees 2022 – Live Performance on Saturday Evening at Aasvoël Klub, Bloemfontein
• AfriMusic Song Contest 2020 – Regional Finalists with ‘Titambe’
• Independent Recording & Releases – Four Singles to date, TITAMBE’, ‘FUNK-IT’, ‘DESTINY’, ‘PILLOW’
• ECAVC Sponsorship 2017 – studio recording of full album ‘UNEARTHED’
• Performance at Independent Music Exporters of South Africa (IMEXSA) auditions, Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City where we were selected to play at an international music festival. Attendance of SA Indies Music Week (2015)
• Social responsibility performances: “Out of the Can” – 3 Guild Theatre performances to assist Canaan Care Centres; “Flip Side” performance at the Harley Davidson East London, Annual Blanket Drive at the Summit Lifestyle
Centre.
Media presence: Our press kit link contains all the active links to our media: https://www.canofworms.co.za/press-kit
Find us on Spotify, Apple Music / iTunes, Youtube Music, BandCamp, our official Youtube Channel, Facebook, and Instagram @canofwormssa
Collectively with Kerry Hiles, we reach on Facebook alone, a whopping 7 200 followers! Our songs have been streamed over 1800 times on Spotify. Our YouTube Music channel has streamed our songs and videos 3 492 times. Instagram loves us with 2 660 followers. We have collaborated with WCFM, now WC Radio and have regularly been interviewed by them,
and our songs are regularly played on that platform.
Contact Dalena 082 494 6597 / James 084 600 5716 / email canofworms@gmail.com
