Mr Cat The Jackal is a unique five piece multi-instrumental group often described as experimental acoustic folk whilst exploring blues, tango, pirate, Balkan and Irish themes. With a circus of sounds created by foreign and handmade instruments – their live performance calls for a complete theatrical experience.

The band formed in 2006, originally devoted to writing musical scores for theatre productions.

Their debut album, Themes and Variations, was released in November 2007. Since then the band has been touring Southern Africa repeatedly and kept on refining their craft through commandeering festivals and entertaining audiences at every venue available. In March 2011, MCATJ released their much anticipated second studio album, Sins and Siren Songs, to raving reviews and critical acclaim.

The group spends its time in their studio writing, inventing and building instruments and song structures. Gertjie, Jacques, Pierre, JC and Johan all come from diverse musical backgrounds and aim to one day spread their Galilean gospel like galigaskan wearing fools on a galiot with a game plan.

Audience Responses

Hi, I give it a 5 star rating for the quality of the music, I didn't know anything about this band and was happily surprised by the style of music they play, very very good music. Regarding the concert itself, I think they were having a bit of trouble getting the sound right, I don't know if they were just lost amongst all their instruments or if it was the supporting crew and sound technicians who didn't get it 100%. Maybe it was both! all in all I think they should probably get another band member or two.. :) It was also my first time at Alexander bar and I think I'll be coming back many times :) Thank you.

I love Mr Cat and the Jackall. I think their music is a beautiful mix of styles, it's wonderfully original and they have such great energy on stage.

Loved the show -will be back for more!!

Absolutey fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Awesome band!

so entertaining!! such versatile musicians. only slight drawback...gets really hot in the theatre..

Absolutey fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Very awesome! Loved it! I would definitely go see them again.

First time at the venue and just loved everything about it, including the great service! Performance was fantastic, off the wall (what we were looking for), clever sound effects and bands engaging with the audience was brilliant. We shall be back to see more. Thank you for a most enjoyable evening. Lorna & James Deane.

Awesome bunch of talented musicians. Had a great time! Cant wait to see them again