Yearly Archives: 2012

FILM REVIEW: Searching for Sugar Man – Times LIVE

If you’re a South African of a certain age, it’s almost certain you grew up listening to the music of Rodriguez. Here in South Africa and across the way in the antipodes – by way largely of South African expats, one assumes – the gravelly tones of the songs from his 1971 album Cold FactContinueContinue reading “FILM REVIEW: Searching for Sugar Man – Times LIVE”

Climb Up On His Music | Thighs Wide Shut

New music is boo music, and that’s why we’ve let our summer be ruled by rocking 70 year olds. First by the Boys of the Beach, then by the so good so good so good Jewish Elvis, and now by a man who no one outside of South Africa (and Australia, and odd parts ofContinueContinue reading “Climb Up On His Music | Thighs Wide Shut”

Photos of Rodriguez at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue – Arts Desk

Most of the time, shooting a concert is just a job. But there are some cases when it’s more than that—when shoots can feel like capturing a significant moment in history. When I learned the story of rediscovered Detroit folk singer Rodriguez, I predicted his sold-out show at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue Thursday nightContinueContinue reading “Photos of Rodriguez at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue – Arts Desk”

CD Review: “Searching for Sugar Man” by Sixto Rodriguez | INsite Magazine blog

Don’t doubt it, the Holy Grail of Rock has been found in the form of Sixto Rodriguez’s two lone LP’s dating back more than 40 years. The albums, Cold Fact (1970) and Coming Out of Reality (1971), have been dug out of the rubble of U.S. commercial obscurity in the form of the soundtrack forContinueContinue reading “CD Review: “Searching for Sugar Man” by Sixto Rodriguez | INsite Magazine blog”

Uriah Heep are Mieliepopping in October

Uriah Heep are headlining Mieliepop Festival 26-28 October 2012 FRIDAY LINEUP Phoenix Smith (JHB) Mechanics of Happiness (PTA) DADA FM (CPT) BCUC (JHB) Tenkai Pennies (PTA) Them Particles (JHB) SATURDAY LINEUP URIAH HEEP (UK) Naming James (JHB) The Country Conquerors (GREYTON) Howlin Shibanski (PTA) Greg Georgiades Big Band and Then Some (EVERYWHERE) Chiba Fly (PTA)ContinueContinue reading “Uriah Heep are Mieliepopping in October”

From the Vaults: Rodriguez live at Whale Hall, Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, 17 September 2001

What a wonderful evening! Rodriguez rocked the Whale Hall in Hartenbos and despite some comments to the contrary I think the new arrangements of his songs are stunning. The saxes really drive songs like ‘Climb Up On My Music’ and ‘Only Good For Conversation’ and that Rock and Roll medley (‘Shake Rattle & Roll’, BobContinueContinue reading “From the Vaults: Rodriguez live at Whale Hall, Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, 17 September 2001”

Searching for Sugar Man » Miami Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Lawyers – Black, Srebnick, Kornspan & Stumpf –

There is something about this film; I can’t stop telling people to see it. It is unbelievable. One of a kind. Thrilling. It sends chills down your spine. Literally. What a story. If the facts were not so well documented, I would think this story was made up. It sounds too good to be true,ContinueContinue reading “Searching for Sugar Man » Miami Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Lawyers – Black, Srebnick, Kornspan & Stumpf –”

BLOWN AWAY: SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN is a must see!

I’m definitely behind the curve on this one! Went to check out Searching For Sugar Man at the Curzon in Soho yesterday and was blown away. I like to see documentaries on the big screen… it’s a different experience… you get immersed in the story and when it comes to Searching For Sugar Man IContinueContinue reading “BLOWN AWAY: SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN is a must see!”

‘Cold Fact’ by Rodriguez was the de facto soundtrack for road trips | Helene Dancer

Growing up in South Africa, ‘Cold Fact’ by Rodriguez was the de facto soundtrack for road trips to Cape Town and nights down a bottle of Black Label. I didn’t really give the album a second thought; it was just part of the fabric before I hijacked the system for some Wu Tang Clan action.ContinueContinue reading “‘Cold Fact’ by Rodriguez was the de facto soundtrack for road trips | Helene Dancer”

Save the Date: Light In The Attic 10-Year Anniversary Concerts

Press Release from Light In The Attic Records Hi Friends & Family, I wanted to say hello and let you know that this fall marks the 10-year anniversary of Light In The Attic. We feel incredibly lucky to be doing this for a decade and continuing to thrive, especially in these tough economic times. EachContinueContinue reading “Save the Date: Light In The Attic 10-Year Anniversary Concerts”

Film Reviews: Searching For Sugar Man and The Imposter – Jerry Lockspeiser – Dale & Co.

Watching documentaries which feel like feature films is a real delight. The mesmerising, Oscar winning Man on Wire in 2008 and the wonderful exploration of Marley earlier this year have been joined by two excellently made tales, Searching for Sugar Man and The Imposter. If you enjoy an evening at the cinema watching real lifeContinueContinue reading “Film Reviews: Searching For Sugar Man and The Imposter – Jerry Lockspeiser – Dale & Co.”

MIFF Awards Audience Award for Searching For Sugar Man | FilmInk

In the documentary category, audiences picked Searching For Sugar Man. Directed by Malik Bendjelloul, the film recounts the unbelievable true story of Detroit born rocker Sixto Rodriguez, who languished in obscurity in the US but unknowingly became a star in South Africa after his music was embraced as an anthem in the struggle against Apartheid.ContinueContinue reading “MIFF Awards Audience Award for Searching For Sugar Man | FilmInk”

Brighton Dome – RODRIGUEZ – Searching for Sugar Man Brighton Tickets

Brighton Dome & Serious present RODRIGUEZ: Searching for Sugar Man Fri 30 November 8.00pm (doors 7.15pm) Known for his classic songs ‘Sugar Man’ and ‘I Wonder’, Rodriguez spent years in the wilderness before the enthusiasms of people like David Holmes brought a whole new audience to his music. The film Searching For Sugar Man celebratesContinueContinue reading “Brighton Dome – RODRIGUEZ – Searching for Sugar Man Brighton Tickets”

Rodriguez “Cold Fact” « Cool Album of the Day

Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#741 in the Series) is Rodriguez, Cold Fact Recording under the single name “Rodriguez,” Sixto “The Dylan of Detroit” Rodriguez, was a psychedelic folk singer in the early seventies. Long on talent and short on patience for “The Man,” Rodriguez was one of those folk singers that straddled thatContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez “Cold Fact” « Cool Album of the Day”