Counting Crows 1993 debut album, August and Everything After, reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart and has sold over six million copies worldwide. The second album, Recovering the Satellites debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 1 - two weeks after release in 1996 and was certified double platinum in 1997. Their latest album, Across a Wire – Live in New York was released in 1998.

Supporting the nationwide tour of Counting Crows will be The Usual who ventured into new musical territory with their latest album Born In A Storm which resonates with the band’s commitment to create songs of pure pop craftsmanship that can springboard into international waters with real ease. It was recorded over several weeks in Australia with renowned Australian producer Peter "Reggie" Bowman at his Thunderbox Studios in Melbourne.

Counting Crows performs in Durban on August 6 at the Westridge Park Stadium after it’s appearance at the Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town on August 4. The band then goes on to appear at the Sun City Superbowl on August 8 and at the Johannesburg Standard Bank Arena on August 9. Booking exclusively at TicketWeb through www.ticketweb.co.za or the Call Centre on 0860 400 500 at TicketWeb outlets at selected Musica stores nationwide