Virgil Ellis
Location: Based in Cape Town

Artist Info
International Noteworthy Performances
- Virgil spent six months at The Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi, performing at the popular club AMPM
- Performed for three months in Dubai at the Le Meridian Hotel at Satchmos
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He played on the folk and club circuits in and around England and Wales from 1979-1982. Here he performed both as a soloist, as well as with various bands - notably the Country rock outfit Quarter Moon, and Welsh Rock band Xcalibre
Noteworthy Performances
- Performed at most of SA’s top venues (see Venues listing)
- Various Television and Radio ad appearances, most notably the 'Smirnoff' movie ad
- Played Banjo on Des & Dawn Lindbergh Albums
- Played Harmonica on Rene Arnell's Album "Up the Rapids"
- He was the lead guitarist with the Wendy Oldfield band
- Played guitar with Ian Lawrence on the "4 Jacks and a Jill show"
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Performed with Aubrey and Beryl Ellis on the "Night of a Hundred Stars"
Notable venues
- Adega, Bryanston
- Carnival City, Benoni
- Nino's, Rivonia
- Cranks, Rosebank
- The Millhouse, Kyalami
- Toninos, Orange Grove
- The Corner House, Fourways
- O'Hagans, Boksburg
- Sopranos, Randburg
- O'Hagans, Paulshof
- The Venue, Melrose Arch
- The Long Barn, Knysna
- Tapas Crabs Creek, Knysna
- Zeldas, Somerset West
- Berties Landing, Gordons Bay
- The Oasis, Tygervalley, Cape Town
- Starfish Cafe, Gordons Bay
- On Broadway, Cape Town
- Satchmo's Le Meridienne Hotel, Dubai U.A.E
- AM.PM. Intercontinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi U.A.E.
- Da Vincis, Protea heights
- and many more...
Client Feedback
The party was great, and everyone enjoyed Virgil a lot, including me. Thanks for your help!
Sam Greenblatt
Virgil was great, thank you!
Sue Dickerson
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BUDGET INDICATOR
Typical Budget for Virgil Ellis is
R3000 - R10000.
Please note this is merely a guide; if you submit a booking enquiry, you will receive an exact quote based on the unique details of your event.
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