Abacuss

One of Durban’s top function bands, Abacuss is a self-contained musical outfit, able to perform as a four-piece or with various front-line vocalists and musicians, depending on the needs of the client.  Using their individual and combined stage-show experience, this fantastic band specializes in show performance, with the repertoire tailored to suit the client’s needs.  They perform regularly at the Heritage Theatre, Hillcrest, allowing them time in-between shows to perform for the one-off corporate functions anywhere in the country.

Abacuss has performed with the likes of Melanie Lowe, Craig Urbani, Mandisa Bardill and Clayton Smith.  Dawn Selby (Musical director) has performed with Joe Clarke, Vicki Samson, Shaluza Max, Dorothy Masuko, Busi Mhlongo. 

A highlight for Abacus was to perform as the main act for the opening of the ICC Arena, Durban, with George Benson & Al Jurreau.

BAND MEMBERS:

DAWN SELBY: Musical Director / Keyboards & Vocals
BARRY THOMSON: Guitars & Vocals
MALI SEWELL: Drums
MARK FREEL: Bass Guitar

REPERTOIRE:

The basic band (4 piece) repertoire consists of a wide variety of music including Eric Clapton / Tina Turner / Fleetwood Mac / Lynard Skynard / Status Quo / Rock 'n Roll/Beatles etc. This band has a huge repertoire of over 1 000 songs from which they select to suit each audience and event.