Lucky Fonz has a quirky yet engaging body of songs and lyrics and is known as much for his distinctive live act as for his two records: "Lucky Fonz III" (2005) and "Life is Short" (2007). His third record, "A Family Like Yours", was released in spring 2009.
Lucky has toured extensively in Europe, South Africa, Australia, Canada and the USA, opening up for, among others, Jason Molina (Magnolia Electric. Co), Donavon Frankenreiter, The Beautiful Girls and Badly Drawn Boy.
The name Lucky Fonz III was derived from a given nickname, Lucky's actual name (Otto Fons Wichers) and an obscure royal connection. Despite his name and his sometimes outrageously comic live performances, Lucky's music remains stark. Next to more obvious influences such as Leonard Cohen and Bright Eyes, it blends classic American song traditions with European elements such as French chanson and British 60s' pop.
Thursday, 5 August
Venue: Mystic Boer, 84 Kelliner Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein
Tel: +27 (0)51 430 2206
Price: TBC
Saturday, 7 August
Venue: Northam Oppikoppi Festival, Oppikoppi Farm, Northam, Limpopo.
Tel: +27 (0)21 327 6601
Price: R450
Ticket website: www.ticketbreak.co.za/event_details/1003
Festival website: www.oppikoppi.co.za
Tuesday, 10 August
Venue: Tings 'n Times, 1065 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Tel: +27 (0)21 430 3176
Price: R40
Wednesday, 11 August
Venue: Cheeky Monkey, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria
Tel: +27 (0)82 855 9757
Price: TBC
Thursday, 12 August
Venue: Pablos, Cnr. Esselen/Tom Streets, Potchefstroom
Tel: +27 (0)84 683 4413
Price: TBC
Friday, 13 August
Venue: Bohemian, Cnr. Park/Menton Roads, Richmond
Tel: +27 (0)11 482 1725
Price: R30
Saturday, 14 August
Venue: Cool Runnings Victory Park, Shop 28, Victory Park Shopping Centre, Rustenburg Road, Victory Park
Tel: +27 (0)72 383 4231
Price: TBC
Tuesday, 17 August
Venue: Thorfynn's Restaurant, Mountain Road, Noordhoek, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 789 8006
Price: R30
Wednesday, 18 August
Venue: Mercury Live, 43 De Villiers Street, Cape Town
Price: R30
Thursday, 19 August
Venue: Purple Turtle, Cnr Long/Shortmarket Streets, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 423 6194
Price: R30
Friday, 20 August
Venue: Dorpstraat Teater Café, 59 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
Tel: +27 (0)21 886 6107
Price: R40
Sunday, 22 August
Venue: The Melting Pot, Cnr Church/Palmer Roads, Muizenburg, Cape Town
Price: R30
