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Rock the River SA 30 December 2011 – 2 January 2012
Rodriguez: New York City Trip
This week Rodriguez will be traveling to New York City for two awesome events…
Interview + Live Solo Performance on internet radio station EAST VILLAGE RADIO. Rodriguez is scheduled to play a couple songs and be interviewed.
Friday, December 2nd, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM EST
LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: www.eastvillageradio.com
Rodriguez is playing a special solo show opening for Charles Bradley at the Bowery Ballroom. The show is sold out.
Saturday, December 3rd, 8 PM EST
MORE INFO: http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/60545/
Matt Sullivan, Light In The Attic
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Latest Free Music from SAmp3 and Channel 24
Catlike Thieves
Maybe Baby
First single off this new band’s long awaited debut album Nine Lives – these 12 foot-stomping, skirt-lifting, sister-kissing rock ‘n roll / rockabilly songs will have you up on your feet and dancing in no time.
Blackstoneradio
Out of Rock
Putting the roll back into rock, Blackstoneradio combines back-leaning riffs with addictive vocal melodies by fusing 90s hard-rock with old school, classic rock.
Colour Blind
Wanpersepsie
The Bloemfontein band who were the unanimous winners of a recent Rockspaaider competition with a new track off their debut album My Identiteit.
Spoek Mathambo
Control (Richard the Third Remix)
Produced with a harder, side-chain synth approach, its designed for the peak-hour dancefloor.
Blackstoneradio
Sideways Lover
Putting the roll back into rock, Blackstoneradio combines back-leaning riffs with addictive vocal melodies by fusing 90s hard-rock with old school, classic rock.
Huis Najaar
Somer Is Op Ons
Huis Najaar, a 5-piece Afrikaans rock outfit from PE, have been described by Van Coke Kartel as “somewhere between Jax Panik and Die Heuwels Fantasties”.
Bianca le Grange
Met My Hart en Siel
The title track off this ex-Idols finalist’s long awaited Afrikaans album, which boasts twelve original catchy songs and styles which vary from jazz and contemporary, to rock and pop.
Mr Cat & The Jackal
Jimmy The Lonesome
A new track off this amazing group’s second studio album, containing a total of 16 songs and featuring an eclectic mix of acoustic, country, rock and roll and blues.
African Cream Freedom Choir
Hamba Kahle Mkhonto
Some stirring sounds from this wonderful choir off their Freedom Songs collection on the African Cream label.
WorshipHop
I Long To Know
This emotive Gospel hip-hop music draws from the scriptures for the underlying basis and inspiration to the lyrical styleand content of Worshiphop songs.
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Table Mountain Blues Summit: Final Countdown
Final Countdown to Blues Summit 2011
Well Guys and Gals …it’s been a tough year for alot of people….
But for the price of a ‘R180 ticket’ we can put it all behind us for 11 hours on Saturday and forget our worries and woes
and get into the spirit of one of the Biggest, Bluesiest and Grooviest Festivals in the country….
www.bluesfest.co.za ……..
The Band Menu and Prices:
12 45 to 1 15 Wayne Pauli
1 25 to 2 SpaceMan
2 15 to 3 Raoul and Black Friday
3 15 to 4 Dave Ferguson
4 15 to 5 Natasha Meister
5 15 to 6 Gerald Clark Band
6 15 to 7 05 Richard Pryor’s ‘Pebbleman’
(Fender Guitar Giveaway)
7 20 to 8 15 Blues Broers and Albert Frost
8 30 to 9 30 Boulevard Blues
9 45 to 10 45 Dan Patlansky
11 to 11 45 Black Cat Bone
Book now …
Direct Link: Computicket or 083 9158000
Remember only computickets are eligible for the Fender Guitar lucky draw which will take place at about 7pm on the day.
Band Merchandise will be on sale including Blues Summit 2011 T-shirts…. so bring some change.
NB: Bring plenty of clothing because Bloemendal can get cold especially at night
- 11 of the greatest and most exciting blues/rock bands that South Africa has to offer
- State of the art outdoor festival sound rig of 30 000watts
- Huge LED backdrop TV screen of 25 square metres
- Fantastic light show and LED’s
- We have the obligatory Fender guitar giveaway… yes you could win a Fender guitar and plenty of smaller prizes
- Massive stage with moving lights and 2 projector screens
- Plenty of food and refreshments, a full food menu and plenty of outside bars
- Plenty of men and women’s toilets
- Lots of free off street parking
- Huge marquee supplied
- Beautiful rolling lawns on this charming farm where you can relax and watch your favourite bands
- Kids under 11 are free
How do I get there?
| GPS Coordinates | Decimal | Decimal | Deg Min & Sec | Deg & Decimal Min |
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| Latitude | -33.8386° | S 33.8386° | S 33° 50′ 18.96″ | -33° 50.316′ |
| Longitude | 18.5993° | E 18.5993° | E 18° 35′ 57.48″ | 18° 35.958′ |
Address Phone 021 9762682
Tygerbergvalley Road
Durbanville
Western Cape
South Africa
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Eleven Of The Best Classic Rock Songs Released in 2011
2011 has been a great year for an old Classic Rock fan like myself.
My sons: “what did you call “Classic Rock” when you were growing up, Dad?”
Me: “Rock!
Some of my all-time favourite bands either released new albums or re-issued classic albums with obscure and rare bonus tracks during 2011.
Here are eleven tracks that stand-out:
- Wond’ring Aloud, Again – Jethro Tull
Segued and extended version,
from the 40th Anniversary re-issue of “Aqualung“ - The Painter (BBC, version two) – Deep Purple
from “BBC Sessions“ - Gotta Be Crazy (live 1974) – Pink Floyd
early version of Dogs,
from the 2011 re-issue of “Wish You Were Here“ - Into The Storm – Yes
from “Fly From Here” - The Travel Sequence – Pink Floyd
early version of On The Run,
from 2011 re-issue of “Dark Side Of The Moon“ - The Hard Way – Pink Floyd
from The Household Objects Project,
from 2011 re-issue of “Dark Side Of The Moon“ - I Can See You – Uriah Heep
from “Into The Wild” - Ricochet (BBC) – Deep Purple
early version of Speed King with different lyrics, including a guitar solo later used in The Mule,
from “BBC Sessions” - My God – Jethro Tull
early version with slightly different lyrics,
from the 40th Anniversary re-issue of “Aqualung“ - Smoke On The Water (live 2011) – Deep Purple and Orchestra
from “Live At Montreux 2011“ - Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
alternate version with Stéphane Grappelli on violin,
from the 2011 re-issue of “Wish You Were Here“
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Die US Woordfees WOW Kerskonsert 2011
| WOW Kerskonsert: piekniek op Neethlingshof27 November 2011 | 18:30 | Neethlingshof, Stellenbosch
Die US Woordfees bied vanjaar vir die tweede keer ʼn opwindende Kerskonsert aan ten bate van die fees se leesbevorderingsprojek, Woorde Open Wêrelde (WOW). Dié geleentheid vind op 27 November om 19:00 plaas op die wynplaas Neethlingshof buite Stellenbosch. Niël Rademan, die gewilde sanger en kabaretmeester, is die samesteller van die program waarin Jak de Priester, Minette du Toit-Pearce, Nedine Blom, Simangele Mashazi, Andrea Winckler en Riaan Grobler gewilde Kersliedere sing. Riaan Grobler maak musiek saam met Eersterivier Suid se VGK Kerkkoor en die Kaapstadse Stadsballet sorg vir danspassies wat die gehoor sal meevoer. Die gewilde blonde komediant, Dowwe Dolla, kom vertel haar eie Kersverhaal. Haar teenwoordigheid sal ongetwyfeld sorg dat toeskouers ʼn vrolike Kersfees tegemoet gaan. By vanjaar se Kerskonsert is Vicky Davis en Niël Rademan die aanbieders, terwyl Camillo Lombard sorg vir die musiekregie. Die konsert beloof om net so gewild te wees soos die eerste WOW Kerskonsert wat in 2010 vroeg reeds uitverkoop was. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Computicket vanaf 9 November teen R100 per persoon. Skoliere- en studentekaartjies sal teen R50 by die konsert beskikbaar wees. Die WOW Kerskonsert begin om 18:30, maar die publiek is welkom om reeds vanaf 16:00 te kom uitspan. ʼn Heerlike piekniekmandjie vir twee met ʼn bottel Neethlingshof-wyn ingesluit, kan teen R300 deur Computicket bespreek word. Kosstalletjies van Neethlingshof se plaaspersoneel kan ook ondersteun word. Verder is ʼn kontantkroeg beskikbaar. Konsertgangers word aangemoedig om kampstoele en komberse saam te bring. Andersins kan stoel op die terrein gehuur word. Om seker te maak van ʼn plek by vanjaar se Kerskonsert, word belangstellendes aangemoedig om besprekings so gou moontlik te doen. |
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Memories Are Made Of This – Best Of SA Pop
A 2CD set of some of the best South African Pop and Rock hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
Disc 1
| 1. | Hungry For Love – A-Cads | ||
| 2. | Silence Is Golden – Square Set | ||
| 3. | Get Me Some Help – Neville Whitmill | ||
| 4. | Live On – Pierre De Charmoy | ||
| 5. | Master Jack – Four Jacks And A Jill | ||
| 6. | Cry To Me – Staccatos | ||
| 7. | Hometalk – Mango Groove | ||
| 8. | Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow – Dealians | ||
| 9. | Mammy Blue – Charisma | ||
| 10. | Paradise Road – Joy | ||
| 11. | Turn Around – Ken J.Larkin | ||
| 12. | My Only – Coleske | ||
| 13. | Please Stay – Jonathan Butler | ||
| 14. | Love Minus Zero – Dream Merchants | ||
| 15. | For Your Precious Love – The Flames | ||
| 16. | Put Your Hand In The Hand – Alan Garrity | ||
| 17. | Shadows – eVoid | ||
| 18. | Charlie – Rabbitt | ||
| 19. | Venus – Stockley Sisters | ||
| 20. | I Never Loved A Man – Margaret Singana | ||
| 21. | Man On The Moon – Ballyhoo | ||
| 22. | ZX Dan – Radio Rats |
Disc 2
| 1. | My Kind Of Girl – Cinema | ||
| 2. | A Million Drums – Dennis East | ||
| 3. | Charley – Sean Rennie | ||
| 4. | Long Days And Lonely Nights – Lincoln | ||
| 5. | Clap Your Hands And Stamp Your Feet – Maria | ||
| 6. | Heart – Gene Rockwell | ||
| 7. | Lazy Life – Quentin E. Klopjaeger | ||
| 8. | Shabby Little Hut – The Bats | ||
| 9. | Burn Out – Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuto | ||
| 10. | Feel So Strong – PJ Powers & Steve Kekana | ||
| 11. | Buccaneer – McCully Workshop | ||
| 12. | Tabatha Twichet – The Dominos | ||
| 13. | How Do You Do – Rising Sons | ||
| 14. | The Spaniard – Lesley Rae Dowling | ||
| 15. | Toy Train – John Edmond | ||
| 16. | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – Jessica Jones | ||
| 17. | All Of Woman – Robin Auld | ||
| 18. | Take My Heart – Pendulum | ||
| 19. | Born In A Taxi – Blk Sonshine | ||
| 20. | So You Win Again – Copperfield | ||
| 21. | This Boy – Sweatband | ||
| 22. | I Am A Rock – John & Sharpe & The Squires |
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The Rescu: New SA band great reviews and upcoming gig dates.
“It was the first time I’ve watched them live and man, it’s not a lie
when Ard Matthews (Just Jinjer) and Marco Gomes (Prime Circle) say
that these guys are the next big thing in South Africa. They are tight
and their passion for making good music really shows up in their warm
and killer stage presence.”
The Rescu uplifts!
The Rescu released their debut album in August and has received great reviews up to date, complimenting the band as a new SA Rock act to look out for. Evan Milton commented in his article in Weekend Argus: “The Rescu have announced their arrival on the South African music scene with a definitive debut and a much more rounded package than many brand new bands.” Claire Martens from MusicReview.co.za commented “For a trio, they certainly know how to fill the speakers” and Jana van Heerden noted in her review on Artslink.co.za “There is no doubt that The Rescu is a solid band with a successful career ahead.”
The band drew their inspiration for the songs from various elements and life experiences. Their genuine and heartfelt love for South Africa and its people inspired many of the tracks. The band name expresses their desire for something relevant, something needed, something out of the ordinary; something that happens to be in the right place at the right time.
“As a band, we like the idea of getting people excited, being positive and focusing on the good stuff that life has to offer. Our performance as a band is an integral part of conveying a message of hope. We put a lot of effort into our live shows, we work hard at keeping the energy up and offering something special to the audience. We are all about bringing the rock and roll to every performance, having fun doing it and just letting the music say what it has to say. At the end of the day, our music is designed to inspire, to lift up. It`s about the triumph of the human spirit and its connection to the spiritual and physical world we live in.”
To date, The Rescu have performed with some of the biggest names on the SA music circuit, sharing the stage with Just Jinjer, Arno Carstens, Prime Circle, Foto na Dans and The Dirty Skirts. These performances, as well as the many smaller shows played by the band have given them the street cred they require to hold their own at any level of live performance.
Catch The Rescu live in November:
23rd November: &Union, Breestreet, Cape Town 8pm, free
26th November: Synergy Live, Main Stage, 3pm www.synergylive.co.za
27th November: V&A Waterfront with Prime Circle, 6pm, free
Website: www.therescu.com
Twitter: @therescuband
Facebook: www.facebook.com/therescuband.
Album available to download from Rhythm Music Store
