About Us
Sans of Time
The Band
Alrick Sangster
Lead Male Vocalist & Band Leader
Alrick’s relationship with people from all walks of life, whether in business or pleasure, is probably accredited to his inherent love for people. Originally, Alrick is from a Baptist gospel music background, with a strong flair for Ballads, Jazz and Pop music. A haunting voice and a devilish stage personality allow him to negotiate, infiltrate and entertain crowds of diverse people and create truly memorable occasions.
Alrick can hold a crowd in the palm of his hand and rock them into the early morning hours. His strong leadership skill and diverse repertoire of songs makes him the natural leader of his band and frontman. When all else fails, Alrick will pull something out of the bag and make it happen for the audience.
His influences include Cliff Richard, Richard Marx, Al Jarreau, George Benson, Luther Vandross, Josh Groban, Robbie Williams, Michael Buble, George Michael, Will Young, Elton John, Michael Franks, The Commitments, Tom Jones, Maroon 5, Mighty Motown sounds and many, many more.
Marysa Pietersen
Female Lead Vocalist
Marysa remains one of Cape Town’s favorite adult contemporary female vocalist. Blessed with a massive vocal range, amazing vocal control, it makes her nothing short of infectious to audiences. A sensual, beautiful woman who performs with sincerity and maturity beyond her years.
Crowds adore her and she evokes emotion amongst all who witness her smooth, soulful voice. Besides extensive experience throughout the corporate and wedding scene within South Africa, Marysa has spent several years abroad performing to every kind of audience possible. After 20 years with Sans of Time – The Band, she clearly puts the sugar into soul and the juice into jazz.
Added to her amazing lead vocal ability, Marysa has an amazingly musical ear that adds harmony to virtually any note. Her international experience has added a dimension of very specific vocal spice that is appreciated and admired by both the audience and her fellow band members. Her influences are Anastasia, Daina Kraal, Abba, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Lisa Stansfield, Tina Turner, Diana Ross and many more.
Lesley-Rae Sonnenberg
Female Lead Vocalist
Gifted with a finely tuned musical ear, Lesley-Rae excels in harmony work and vocal layering, effortlessly adapting her tone to complement a wide range of musical arrangements. Over the years, she has fronted numerous jazz and R&B ensembles, performing extensively across Cape Town’s vibrant live music scene as well as on international stages.
Her artistry draws inspiration from some of the most iconic voices in music—Ella Fitzgerald, Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé, among others—each influencing her dynamic vocal style and expressive stage presence. Lesley-Rae continues to evolve as a performer, seamlessly blending classic and contemporary elements to create an authentic sound that resonates with diverse audiences.
Mark Johnstone
Guitarist
Mark Johnstone is an experienced entertainer and has been playing and teaching music to local and international audiences since 1985. As a guitar instructor at Jazz Workshop and Professional Music Performance and Technology in Cape Town, he has earned the respect of a host of musicians, and he has played at an endless list of venues in South Africa and abroad.
His repertoire includes a commercial blend of popular tunes, ranging from current to those dating back to the mid-1930s. To enable this vast repertoire, he uses up to 4 different guitars, carefully matching each genre to the appropriate instrument.
Mark can perform acoustically, with backing tracks, or in a live setting with fellow musicians. He regularly performs with some of Cape Town’s finest musicians, including Alvin Dyers, Danny Butler, Gary Hendrikse, Roy Davids, Valentino Europa, Alistair Andrews, and the late Errol Dyers. Mark has also been performing as a solo artist at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Waterfront in Cape Town, which caters for the Cities, local, international and corporate guests, for more than 6 years.
Winston Siljeur
Keyboards / Pianist
Winston Siljeur hails from a small town called Robertson in the Breede Valley District, Western Cape, SA, currently residing in Somerset West, Western Cape, SA as a musician operating as Pianist, Musical Director, Accompanist, Session Musician, Composer, Arranger, Producer and a Music Theory and Piano Teacher. From an early age being a self – taught musician, he has been accomplishing so much. It is only in 2008 he studied Classical Piano at the Conservatorium, University of Stellenbosch.
Winston was a Piano Teacher at W. Heuer Musikhaus in Stellenbosch from 2009 – 2014, taught Keyboard Practical for Trevor Sampson’s school, Restoring the Sound, Macassar, Piano Practical at Alexander Sinton High School in 2014 with renowned Award – Winning Drumming Artist, Clement Benny. He was also involved with the Stellenzicht Music Project in Jamestown, Stellenbosch teaching Theory and Keyboard Practical to disadvantaged kids from 2011 – 2014. He was a Theory and Piano Lecturer for renowned Cape Town Jazz Pianist, Camillo Lombard at his acclaimed Music College, Cape Music Institute from 2009 – 2017.
Roy T Rensburg
Guitarist
This talented Cape Town based guitarist has his roots in the Eastern Cape and boasts a musical career spanning decades having played in clubs and festivals across the broader Eastern and Western Cape. In his formative years, Roy worked hard and volunteered his musical services as a resident guitarist that saw a humble jazz club establishment grow into a noteworthy jazz institution for many years in PE, having graced the stage with numerous local jazz greats including Robbie Jansen, Errol Dyers and Winston Mankunku Ngozi.
Whilst he is a self-taught guitarist, he formally studied pianoforte from a tender age graduating from London’s Trinity College of Music. Over time, he has developed his own unique sound having been exposed to music genres that span Blues, Rock, R & B, Pop, Jazz and Jazz Fusion including guitarist influences in the molds of Ritchie Blackmore, Jimi Hendrix, Errol Dyers, George Benson, Norman Brown, Larry Carlton and John Schofield.
Joel Benjamin
Saxophonist
Saxophonist Joel Benjamin is a member of the SA Army band in Cape Town and used to be employed by the SA Navy band (Cape Town). With a Licentiate qualification from Trinity College London, Joel has performed as a soloist at countless weddings, dinners, corporate functions, etc.
He performs acoustically or with backing tracks, playing various songs and styles, including Jazz standards and favourites, more contemporary pop songs, and some Kenny G-inspired numbers! Apart from performing solo and with military bands, Joel plays on an ad hoc basis with various dance bands, big bands, pop, Latin, and jazz bands.
Mark has been employed as a solo artist for 5 years and 11 months at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Waterfront in Cape Town, which caters for the city’s local, international and corporate guests for 6 years. From 2012 to the present, Mark has and still performs for Hotel Groups in the Marriot Group. (Protea and Bon Hotels)
Paul Petersen
Guitarist & Vocalist
Paul E. Petersen was born in Cape Town, South Africa, in the middle of the apartheid era. Music was very much a part of his family, culture and traditions. He received his first guitar, a Hofner twelve-string, from his paternal grandfather ‘Oupa’ at the age of 13. Paul was determined to play the guitar like his late friend Russell Herman, and he practised for hours in the house and on the street corner with his friends. At 16 Paul began playing professionally in the Cape Town area with a dance band and then in Port Elizabeth with a group called Maiden Voyage where he met singer/songwriter/cabaret artist Taliep Petersen.
In 2003 Paul returned home to Cape Town to develop local talent which he believes to be abundant and untapped. He formed a business partnership with Patric van Blerk and started Cape Town Sound – The Recording Studio. He also released a string of albums and still receives loads of air time on national radio stations throughout the country. Paul has not performed “live” for many years, and South Africans have been deprived of his amazing talents until now! Not only is Paul one of our country’s finest guitarists, he is also an amazing vocalist.