Author Archives: Brian Currin

World in Union with PJ Powers & Tygerberg Children’s Choir | CTMA News: Youth in the Spotlight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5XqrCqaWtc World in Union (2020 Tribute) by PJ Powers and the Tygerberg Children’s Choir (TCC) is a tribute to all Covid-19 essential workers and public efforts made in fighting the corona virus pandemic. This new version of the song was filmed and recorded by the artists in isolation during the country’s lockdown, and released on Africa Day 25ContinueContinue reading “World in Union with PJ Powers & Tygerberg Children’s Choir | CTMA News: Youth in the Spotlight”

Lockdown Blues – The Bottom Barrel Blues Band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTeXO4slwlI Featuring Robin Auld, Steve Walsh, Simon Orange, Tonia Möller, Schalk Joubert, Willem Möller, Kevin Gibson, Mauritz Lotz & Nico Mac “Lockdown Blues” is a blues song created and performed by the Bottom Barrel Blues Band – a collaboration of prominent South African contemporary musicians. It was recorded individually by the artists in isolation duringContinueContinue reading “Lockdown Blues – The Bottom Barrel Blues Band”

RUSTIN REINERS’ “MEMORY IS FICTION” IS A MELANCHOLIC CONTEMPLATION OF TIME AND EXISTENCE | Texx & The City

https://texxandthecity.com/2020/02/rustin-reiners-memory-is-fiction-is-a-melancholic-contemplation-of-time-and-existence/ Written by Gavin Pierce on 26 February 2020 Rustin Reiners’ project opens with “Ocean”, a track that captures the young adult nostalgia of missing something that you’ve never had. The soothing, calm vocals and light-hearted instrumental complement the feeling of being so caught up in your own head that you forget to be present. Lyrics like, “TheseContinueContinue reading “RUSTIN REINERS’ “MEMORY IS FICTION” IS A MELANCHOLIC CONTEMPLATION OF TIME AND EXISTENCE | Texx & The City”

Vinyl, CD’s, Books & Bric-a-Brac at Bothasig Market every Saturday

T1-Together’s mission is to raise funds for the diabetic community of South Africa and our vision is to assist the disadvantaged diabetic youth and financially assist with the training of diabetic alert dogs. Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm there is Market on the grounds of the Bothasig Library in Vryburger Road in Bothasig, Cape Town. MusicContinueContinue reading “Vinyl, CD’s, Books & Bric-a-Brac at Bothasig Market every Saturday”

A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the Alma Café in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm

A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the  Alma Café in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm. Booking is as always absolutely essential by phone on  021 685 7377. 50 seats only. This innovative, informative and slightly irreverent performance sees the acclaimed South African singer-songwriter, James Stewart, joining Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, the man behindContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the Alma Café in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm”

Vagabond Show On Mixcloud [24 August 2019] feat Piet Botha, Jack Hammer, Seether, Albert Frost & More

Part of a series of mixes of random tunes, from the past, present and the future, covering a wide range of genres and styles. Expect the unexpected. This mix features a bunch of South African Pop, Blues & Rock tunes, released between 2003 and 2019. Piet Botha passed away on the 2nd June 2019. JohnnyContinueContinue reading “Vagabond Show On Mixcloud [24 August 2019] feat Piet Botha, Jack Hammer, Seether, Albert Frost & More”

A Spoonful of Sugar and James at The Glencairn Hotel, 31st August 2019

A Spoonful Of Sugar & James The Glencairn Hotel 31 August It’s been called “The Greatest Music story of the past 50 years”, the story of this wonderful and talented musician and his journey to his well-deserved and long-overdue fame. But enough about James Stewart 😉 In this innovative, informative and slightly irreverent show, JamesContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful of Sugar and James at The Glencairn Hotel, 31st August 2019”

‘A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR AND JAMES’ COMES TO SUIKERBOSSIE

It’s going to be a very sweet Sunday afternoon in Hout Bay when James Stewart and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman bring their exciting new show, ‘A Spoonful Of Sugar And James’ to SuikerBossie on 5th May. Following a series of sold out, and critically acclaimed, early performances, this entertaining show is looking to move to largerContinueContinue reading “‘A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR AND JAMES’ COMES TO SUIKERBOSSIE”

A Spoonful Of Sugar & James at Alma Cafe 12 April 2019

It’s been called “The Greatest Music story of the past 50 years”, the story of this wonderful and talented musician and his journey to his well-deserved and long-overdue fame. But enough about James Stewart 😉 In this innovative, informative and slightly irreverent show, James joins Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, the person behind the rediscovery of SixtoContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful Of Sugar & James at Alma Cafe 12 April 2019”

A Spoonful Of Sugar And James at Noordhoek on 28 February 2019

It’s been called “The Greatest Music story of the past 60 years”, the story of this wonderful and talented musician and his journey to his well-deserved and long-overdue fame. But enough about James Stewart. In this innovative, informative and slightly irreverent show, James joins Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, the person behind the rediscovery of Sixto RodriguezContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful Of Sugar And James at Noordhoek on 28 February 2019”

A Spoonful Of Sugar And James

http://www.brucedennill.co.za/music-interview-james-stewart-stephen-sugar-segerman-getting-sweet-on-songcraft-or-an-un-usual-combination/ It’s been called “The Greatest Music Story of the past 50 years”, the tale of this wonderful and talented musician and his journey to his well-deserved and long-overdue fame. But enough about James Stewart”! In this innovative, informative and slightly irreverent show, James joins Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, the man behind the rediscovery of SixtoContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful Of Sugar And James”

A Saucerful Of Pink Floyd

A Pink Floyd mix inspired by the September 2018 tour set list of “Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets” band. Nick Mason, the drummer for Pink Floyd, formed his new band in 2018 to play pre-“Dark Side Of The Moon” psychedelic rock including many tunes from “The Syd Barrett Years”. They toured Europe in September 2018ContinueContinue reading “A Saucerful Of Pink Floyd”