Russia's Mumiy Troll to play two Cape Town gigs

Their sound is a blend of flamboyant glam and Stones-like swagger with original wit and a great deal of fun. The talent, charisma and work ethic of the band's front man, Ilya Lagutenko, have made him the quintessential Russian superstar.

The band will be sailing into Cape Town on the Barque Sedov, one of Russia's oldest sailing vessels, as part of its journey around the globe. The band will be performing on:

• Thursday, 25 April: Unplugged acoustic set with support band Long Time Citizen. Venue : On A Roll, 78 Durban Road, Mowbray. 7pm. Free entry.
  
• Friday, 26 April: Full plugged-in performance with support band Long Time Citizen. Venue : Ragazzi, 7 Loop Street, Cape Town. 9pm. Entrance : R40.

For more information on the band go to www.mumiytroll.com.