Steve Louw is one of South Africa's bonafide rock 'n roll heroes. As frontman of Big Sky, the singer songwriter has been responsible for classics like 'Waiting For The Dawn', 'Mr Green' and 'One Cut With A Knife'.

Now he's staging 'Heart and Soul: Songs from the Desert, the City and the Road' at The Little Theatre on UCT's Hiddingh Campus, 37 Orange Street, on 31 October and 1 November.

The shows, to be recorded for DVD release, will feature previously unheard material including a song cycle inspired by San mythology and the desert landscapes of the Northern Cape and Namibia.

Of course there will also be a selection of tracks from the albums 'Trancas Canyon', 'Beyond the Blue', 'Going Down with Mr Green', 'Horizon' and the landmark 'Waiting for the Dawn'.

Ahead of the shows we spoke to Louw about the fun side of life.

How the devil are you?

I'm fine, thanks.

Do you think you are a celebrity?

Are you mad? I play music.

It's my round — what are you drinking?

Make it a Heineken.

What’s in your pocket right now?

My surfboard.

Pick five words to describe yourself:

Out of focus.

How do you get the party started?

I take out my guitar.

If you did not play music what would you do?

I'd surf.

You're having a dinner party. Name four famous people you would invite:

Neil Young, Edge (from U2), Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell

Who was the last person you punched?

I don't fight.

When was the last time you cried?

I chopped onions last night.

Are you superstitious?

Yes, I am.

What are your fears?

Small dark spaces.

Your all-time greatest musician and song?

Miles Davis – 'Kind of Blue'

Name your top desert island discs:

'Bitches Brew' – Miles Davis
'Exile On Main Street' – Rolling Stones
'Blood On The Tracks' – Bob Dylan

What advertising slogan would describe you?

Home before dark.