Author Archives: Brian Currin

Listen to Good Life, the new album by Blk Sonshine

Released December 2009 It is never an easy task following up a debut album that delivered one of South Africa’s most enduring and endearing hits. Nor it is easy to record a full album when you’ve already laid down a bunch of songs only to discover they were never properly captured by the studio gadgetsContinueContinue reading “Listen to Good Life, the new album by Blk Sonshine”

Albert Frost Wins Doritos Be Heard Competition

South African guitar virtuoso, Albert Frost, has won the South African leg of the Doritos Be Heard competition. Not only does this earn Frost esteem and another notch in his belt of achievements but also the grand prize of R200 000. Says Frost about winning the competition, “This proves that there’s definitely a God upContinueContinue reading “Albert Frost Wins Doritos Be Heard Competition”

BLK SONSHINE – GOOD LIFE. New album is out. 1st gig in CT next Thurs 10th Dec

From Martin Myers It is never an easy task following up a debut album that delivered one of South Africa’s most enduring and endearing hits. Nor it is easy to record a full album when you’ve already laid down a bunch of songs only to discover they were never properly captured by the studio gadgetsContinueContinue reading “BLK SONSHINE – GOOD LIFE. New album is out. 1st gig in CT next Thurs 10th Dec”

Gold Fish Submerged Sundays

From Martin Myers Goldfish’s Submerged Sundays have truly become part of the fabric of Cape Town. Now in its 3rd year, Goldfish have taken the Submerged Sunday’s Concept and grown it into Cape Town’s hottest night of the week – hands down. Featuring 12 exclusive sets from Goldfish every Sunday, the cream of South Africa’sContinueContinue reading “Gold Fish Submerged Sundays”

Rodriguez Tours Europe With The Fresh And Onlys

Rodriguez – Too Cool To Die – News Story – 23 November 09 The man, the plan, Sixto Rodriguez is making yet another jump across the pond to grace a few lucky citizens of the European Union with his must-see live show. The last time Rodriguez graced Europe with his soothing blend of psych andContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Tours Europe With The Fresh And Onlys”

Some of the old dudes that rocked in 2009

Rod Stewart – Soul Book I’ve always enjoyed Rod Stewart’s soul covers on his 70’s albums; ‘You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Man’, ‘If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Want To Be Right’, ‘I Know I’m Losing You’ and ‘You Send Me’ spring to mind. Now in 2009, this 64 year old recentlyContinueContinue reading “Some of the old dudes that rocked in 2009”

John Mayer’s Battle Studies will be released on November 17th, 2009

From Martin Myers John Mayer’s Battle Studies will be released on November 17th, 2009 on Columbia Records. The seven-time Grammy Award winner’s fourth studio album was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan and debuts three years after his critically acclaimed 2006 album, Continuum. Incorporating the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70’s and 80’s CaliforniaContinueContinue reading “John Mayer’s Battle Studies will be released on November 17th, 2009”