pictures and live recordings: Ike Moriz - International, Cape Town/London based, georgous rock/pop artist

The new album: ALL AROUND THE WORLD (11/2007)

The 2nd album: Play Me (01/2006)

Buy the CDs in South Africa or send an Email to sales@mosquito-records.com ! It's also available worldwide via iTunes et al. Also for sale @ Amazon.co.uk amongst others!

The debut album: Mirrors & Shade (07/2004)

Click on the thumbnail-pictures to see them enlarged!

SATURDAY NIGHT

IN CAPE TOWN!

"German International School 125 year anniversary band festival"

12.04.2008

This event was held in the beautiful scenic setting of Lion's Head and Signal Hill at the German International School in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town. Many talented young musicians from schools of the Western Cape took part in the festival marking the 125th year of the German School.
The highlight of the day was the special guest appearance of indie pop star Ike Moriz. Ike & his musos were playing to the gripping infectious sounds of his new album ALL AROUND THE WORLD while the sun set in the background colouring the vast stretching city in a beautiful gold. A stunning event. We hope the school will continue this tradition of a school band festival bringing the local communities closer together.

IKE MORIZ - LIVE
IN JOHANNESBURG
(global internet satellite link)

THE VENUE, JHB,
Melrose Arch, 31.1.08

IKE MORIZ was voted No.1 band of more than 130 competing South African bands in the "HP DESIGN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE" online band competition that's been running since Nov'07!
Ike's song PLAY ME came out top song at the end of the online voting 20.1.08 with 1225 votes & 5/5 stars.
Hewlett Packard broadcast Ike performing live with the Parlotones, DJ Koula & 4 SA bands via satellite online. The final winner was voted via SMS on the night.

- Photographs (c)(p)2008 Ike Moriz

IKE JOINS LOVE JONES!

KIRSTENBOSCH
BOTANICAL GARDENS 09.12.07

IKE MORIZ & LOVE JONES

IKE joined LOVE JONES on their song
'A LITTLE EASIER' at the packed gardens
(4000+ people):

- Photographs by A.Rollett;
(c)(p)2007 Ike Moriz

ANOTHER LAUNCH CONCERT
IN CAPE TOWN!

WATERFRONT
AMPHITHEATRE 08.12.07

IKE MORIZ
& BROTHERS WITH VOICES

Recording in the Waterfront
Studios before the concert
with Dave Subkleef:

- Photographs by A.Rollett;
(c)(p)2007 Ike Moriz

FIRST LAUNCH CONCERT
IN CAPE TOWN!

MUSICA MEGASTORE
SAT., 10.11.07

IKE MORIZ, M. HELLENBERG
& BROTHERS WITH VOICES

IKE took the stage on this sunny saturday afternoon in the big Musica Megastore in the waterfront. His 8-piece-vocal ensemble 'Brothers with Voices' joined him on many songs giving the new tracks an immense depth and dramatic warmth. Ike also sang with the talented Cape Town Jazz sensation Monique Hellenberg who joined the group on the new single 'STARRY NIGHT'.
The audience seemed quite stunned by the sheer caliber of this perfromance... surely an amazing quality of sound the old CD Wherehouse had not heard before. After signing a few CDs the group was off to a photo shoot in Cape Town.

- Photographs by K.Moriz;
(c)(p)2007 Ike Moriz

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S DAY
PERFORMANCE
IN CAPE TOWN!

WATERFRONT
AMPHITHEATRE 03.11.07

IKE MORIZ, ELANA AFRIKA & BROTHERS WITH VOICES

In winter 2007 Ike Moriz discovered an all South African vocal ensemble from Imizamo Yethu, Mandela Park, Hout Bay. They sing their own original material & popular South African songs which they have adapted to their traditional style of 'Isicathamiya'. Ike fell in love with their heart warming and moving songs of struggle, hope & love. He has since worked closely with these aspiring vocal acrobats and is introducing them to a wider audience on a quest of fulfilling their dream of opening the world's
hearts to their beautiful music. Both 5FM DJ Elana Afrika and Ike Moriz joined this group on this occasion to support its cause. (see video snippet below of ike's new single).

- Photographs by Jason Banks;
(c)(p)2007 Ike Moriz

SUNNY SUNDAY,
MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL
SOLO PERFORMANCE
IN CAPE TOWN!

WATERFRONT
AMPHITHEATRE 13.05.06

IKE - all by himself on this special occasion - (sponsored by Vodacom) rocked the waterfront this Sunday with old classics from the PLAY ME TOUR as well as brand new songs off the upcoming 3rd album. The packed waterfront amphitheatre responded with much applause to Ike's new material. He introduced songs like ALL AROUND THE WORLD (title track of the new CD), KILLING GAMES, STARRY NIGHT, I"LL BE YOUR MAN and ALWAYS YOU for the very first time. Click on the thumbnails for enlarged higher resolution versions.

- Photographs by Angela Rollett
& Jason Banks; (c)(p)Ike Moriz

Ike lights lit...

Ike & Elana rock the stage!

The concert was filmed for Ike's new music video!

Rocking on...

Fans:...

Ike and Elana:...

IKE MORIZ

Appletizer Summer Sunset concert

Kirstenbosch, Sun., 04.03.07

Finally, a day with Ike Moriz and his band in Kirstenbosch at the famous Appletizer sunset concerts! The stage was set with the infamous IKE lights when Mr Moriz finally entered the stage after someone managed to convince the weather man to blow away those rainy clouds that where parking over the beautiful botanical garden all day... and then... a ray of sunshine and Ike Moriz's show began!

Despite the rain that had only just stopped before the start of the concert, the band rocked Kirstenbosch! They played the usual hits like PLAY ME, I FEEL REAL and FALL INTO THE SUN amongst many others. Moriz played a stunning 75min set including 2 brand new songs from the upcoming 3rd album. He was also supported on stage by the much-loved 5FM DJ and celeb Elana Afrika on backing vocals who rocked along to songs like EVACUATE ME and EVERY TIME THE SUN (her debut as a singer). According to rumours the two stars are working on a song together at present.

16 songs from the Moriz repertoir plus one cover song...

Ike: "I never pose..."

Signing autographs:...

- Photographs by Michelle Hounsom; (c)(p) Ike Moriz 2007

Ike flew down from Johannesburg especially for this gig.

As usual: Mr Greg Schoeman on Rhythm Guitar!

Versatile: Mr Gorm Helfjord on Lead Guitar!

The famous Cape Town bass player Mr Rob Nel...

ROCK IN THE WINELANDS FESTIVAL

Stellenbosch, Sat., 17.02.07

Ike Moriz and his band rocked Stellenbosch this Saturday together with many other big SA names like Bed on Bricks, Love Jones and Cassette. Tropika (not a band, the juice...) sponsored a big modelling competition for the new Tropika 2007 girl on the same day in between the band performances.

The wind was the only thing that was howling here...

The energetic Cape Town drummer Tony Pako joined Ike's band on this occasion

Ike's very first single "Fall into the Sun" was played here in Stellenbosch on the radio for the very first time and went straight to No.1!

- Photographs by Michelle Hounsom; (c)(p) Ike Moriz 2007

Fundraising initiative for differently abled children in Johannesburg

Sandton, 17.10.06

& 27.11.06

13 South African celebs, including Ike Moriz, came together at Electromode Studios in Sandton to record a cover of "Greatest Love of All" to raise funds for the '247365 Differently Abled Children' fundraising initiative. Other artists on the recording are: The CD is in the shops now.

These artists and over a hundred other SA celebs raised funds at Montecasino on 27.11.06 at a public telethon and autograph signing session meeting and greeting fans and supporters.

Signing autographs to raise funds:

I FEEL REAL SINGLE/VIDEO LAUNCH PARTY IN CAPE TOWN!

@ Opium, Friday night, 15.9.06

What a night! Ike Moriz & his Cape Town band rocked the packed out Opium this Friday night with their brand of edgy, melodic indie pop/rock.

After showing his infamous PLAY ME video and the brand new I FEEL REAL on a massive screen in the courtyard, the Top Billing insert was shown, before Ike and his band roared on stage in the chaos of flashing lights, smoke and screeming fans. When he uttered the chorus of HEY HEY HEY HEY, everyone knew that Mr Moriz had entered the stage.

The 6 piece band went through the repertoir with urgent drive and energy. The setlist included all tracks from the new album (except 'Sad Songs') as well as some old time favourites from the debut album like 'Mirrors & Shade', 'Fall into the Sun' and 'Still'.

The party went on till 3am after SA's indie idol signed the last few autographs, T-shirts and CDs. The weather wasn't the best, but who cares when you can watch an awesome show like this?!!

- Photographs by Deborah; (c)(p) Ike Moriz 2007

I FEEL REAL VIDEO LAUNCH PARTY IN SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG!

FRIDAY NIGHT AT FASHION TV CAFE, 08.09.06

Ike Moriz has launched his fantastic new SINGLE & VIDEO I FEEL REAL in Johannesburg! Ike and his band rocked the Fashion Café in Sandton. The event was filmed by E-TV, who also interviewed Ike before the show about the new video & his music career. Check out the news section to catch the airdates!

This was the first concert with Ike and his new Johannesburg band: Chris Gedden (lead guit.), Brendan ou Tim (bass) and Dave Ash (drums). The singer now performs with two different bands depending on where in South Africa the concert takes place.

Ike was interviewed at his big video launch in Johannesburg by ETV & national radio station SA FM.

Missed this event?? Watch them on E-TV.