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THE media has said The Kickstands are “a band you should know”. The band themselves say they are “rough and improvised”. And isn’t that how all good rock should be? With over 1 000 local and international gigs under their belts since 2009, this indie-at-heart Durban-based duo of Gary Nixon and Rudi Greyvenstein pride themselves on being able to perform at intimate venues or major festivals and showcase events like the Royal Show’s Royal Rock concert. The Kickstands have performed with and been the supporting act for some of South Africa’s top artists and bands, including Goldfish, Just Jinger, Goodluck, Gangs of Ballet, Desmond and the Tutus, Mango Groove, Shortstraw and Arno Carstens, as well as international acts like Germany’s Milky Chance. Kick it with The Kickstands’ own brand of acoustic rock at this year’s #RoyalRock, in the Main Arena on Saturday, May 28. See the Royal Show timeline for details. Eat Play Shop 2016