On Saturday 28 March 48 journalists and musicians joined Solahart South Africa in pledging their support for the WWF Earth Hour initiative.

Sharing a fondue pot by candlelight instantly created a feeling of camaraderie among the guests. Strangers struck up conversations like old friends while preparing each bite to taste.

South African rock group Holly and the Woods adapted a loud and lively set list to the intimate surroundings and small crowd, performing a once in a lifetime acoustic set that kept diners captivated. Vocalist Melissa Conradie commanded attention, moving between tables with her guitar with the band supporting her from stage.

"You will probably never see us this playing this way again," said Conradie during her performance, making the occasion even more momentous.

Holly and the Woods' performance was followed by an awe-inspiring performance from Johannesburg-based group One Track Down. The band, in the process of recording their first studio album, was a hit with the audience from the get-go. To the delight of the audience, they performed Toto's hit Africa in honour of the occasion.

"Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the dark was a strong contender when we were deciding which song to cover for the night, but we settled on Africa. How can anyone go wrong with epic high harmonies?" joked front man Tom Olsen before the gig.

Said Solahart managing director Jim Hickey, "I am very pleased that we could add our voice to that of millions of people around the world in support of the environment. Solahart is very proud of our involvement with Earth Hour."

On Saturday 28 March 48 journalists and musicians joined Solahart South Africa in pledging their support for the WWF Earth Hour initiative.

Sharing a fondue pot by candlelight instantly created a feeling of camaraderie among the guests. Strangers struck up conversations like old friends while preparing each bite to taste.

South African rock group Holly and the Woods adapted a loud and lively set list to the intimate surroundings and small crowd, performing a once in a lifetime acoustic set that kept diners captivated. Vocalist Melissa Conradie commanded attention, moving between tables with her guitar with the band supporting her from stage.

"You will probably never see us this playing this way again," said Conradie during her performance, making the occasion even more momentous.

Holly and the Woods' performance was followed by an awe-inspiring performance from Johannesburg-based group One Track Down. The band, in the process of recording their first studio album, was a hit with the audience from the get-go. To the delight of the audience, they performed Toto's hit Africa in honour of the occasion.

"Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the dark was a strong contender when we were deciding which song to cover for the night, but we settled on Africa. How can anyone go wrong with epic high harmonies?" joked front man Tom Olsen before the gig.

Said Solahart managing director Jim Hickey, "I am very pleased that we could add our voice to that of millions of people around the world in support of the environment. Solahart is very proud of our involvement with Earth Hour."

Two bands join Solahart in support of Earth Hour

South African bands Holly and the Woods and One Track Down (formerly The Tom Olsen Band) have added their voices to a host of South African celebrities and public figures in support of the WWF Earth Hour campaign.

Pledging their support to the campaign, Solahart South Africa will be hosting an intimate Dinner by Candlelight at both the Johannesburg and Cape Town dealerships. Holly and the Woods and One Track Down will perform unplugged sets to a small selection of journalists and industry partners at the Johannesburg function.

One Track Down, previously known as the Tom Olsen Band, is in the process of recording an album and looks forward to the opportunity of performing some of their new tracks in front of an intimate audience.

"We will be bringing some of our friends along to perform with us. We're very excited," said vocalist Tom Olsen.

Holly and the Woods need no introduction to the South African music scene. Their debut album So I Rage was released in 2008, significantly increasing the band's already loyal fan base. Last year they supported international star Eagle-Eye Cherry on his South African tour, opened the Gay Pride Parade and played the Lucky Fish Festival.

"I'll chat to the boys and we'll make it happen," said enigmatic vocalist Melissa Conradie when asked to take part in the initiative.

For more information on the Earth Hour initiative, visit www.earthhour.org.za

Two bands join Solahart in support of Earth Hour

South African bands Holly and the Woods and One Track Down (formerly The Tom Olsen Band) have added their voices to a host of South African celebrities and public figures in support of the WWF Earth Hour campaign.

Pledging their support to the campaign, Solahart South Africa will be hosting an intimate Dinner by Candlelight at both the Johannesburg and Cape Town dealerships. Holly and the Woods and One Track Down will perform unplugged sets to a small selection of journalists and industry partners at the Johannesburg function.

One Track Down, previously known as the Tom Olsen Band, is in the process of recording an album and looks forward to the opportunity of performing some of their new tracks in front of an intimate audience.

"We will be bringing some of our friends along to perform with us. We're very excited," said vocalist Tom Olsen.

Holly and the Woods need no introduction to the South African music scene. Their debut album So I Rage was released in 2008, significantly increasing the band's already loyal fan base. Last year they supported international star Eagle-Eye Cherry on his South African tour, opened the Gay Pride Parade and played the Lucky Fish Festival.

"I'll chat to the boys and we'll make it happen," said enigmatic vocalist Melissa Conradie when asked to take part in the initiative.

For more information on the Earth Hour initiative, visit www.earthhour.org.za