Robin Auld Live with Z-Astaire

These live recordings of Robin Auld and Z-Astaire were made by the very talented recording engineer, Kevin Shirley in the late 1980s. The program is from a concert that was held at the Three Arts Theatre in Plumstead, Cape Town. We must also remember the assistance of Brian Quibell for the FOH sound.

To the surprise of all concerned the rather large venue usually reserved for international pop stars at the time, was packed to the roof with the band's fans. Auld was at the time the closest the city came to having it's own real pop music icon.

The band, Murray Anderson on keys, Rob Hack on bass and Mike Bush on drums, plus Robin were joined by Steve Walsh and Judy Joubert on backing vocals. The music was all original and kind of indie and unlike their records released up to this point, the band showed their ability to perform extended arrangements of their songs. Curiously the tapes excluded his two big chart hits.

Issued by Mountain Records, this was the last release from the group. Shortly after the concert Auld left South Africa to pursue a career in the UK.

Robin Auld has re-mastered the available files with surprising results.

Z-Astaire circa 1985

The album will be available on all platforms on the 4th of April 2025.

Link to Music (after release). https://orcd.co/qqx8k9o

Patrick Lee-Thorp 18/4/25

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