Brian has currently finished his first ‘Afrikaans song’ and it is a winner. The title is ‘Outa-lappies’ and has a wonderful article and the words of the song written into the local Newspaper, for all of Prince Albert to learn and sing at the Prince Albert Town and Olive Festival, on the 1/2/3rd May. BrianContinueContinue reading “New Afrikaans song from Brian Finch”
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‘Cold Fact’ is 40 years old this month
Rodriguez is an unlikely icon. He is 67 years old, has only recorded 25 songs and has released no new material in the past 38 years. Yet, even as they were ignored by international audiences, songs like ‘Sugarman’ and ‘I Wonder’ have become part of South Africa’s musical heritage. This unlikely icon was born SixtoContinueContinue reading “‘Cold Fact’ is 40 years old this month”
Music is my Aeroplane
From Peter Stemmet (via Martin Myers) Warm greetings once more. So last week was all about my disgust at the new version of We Are The World and only Barry thought I was out of tune. This cannot be blamed on his being Cape-Spanish but perhaps he was influenced by the city’s orographic conditions. YesContinueContinue reading “Music is my Aeroplane”
Recommendation from Mynie Grove
Brian Currin would be a buddy if one could pry him away from his rabid clients – everyone wants his time and talents, and not for nothing: he is as reliable as the sun, pragmatic and no-nonsense. What you see is what you get, what you get is good value, and that value translates toContinueContinue reading “Recommendation from Mynie Grove”
Recommendation from Toni Gozza
Brian is a gem on the net and builds fantastic and amazing music sites worldwide – Brian is an asset for any business when it comes to online marketing and sales, especially with his vast knowledge of the internet… My favourite subject is where Brian Currin really excels, he is a pure historian on anyContinueContinue reading “Recommendation from Toni Gozza”
Endorsement from Anton Goosen
Brian Currin has been one of the leading knowledgeable die hard S.A. rock supporters and journalist over the past few decades. His opinion is widely acclaimed and respected in the S.A. rock world. anton goosen
Lefsetz Letter » Promo Codes
If you’ve got a career, nascent or classic, work the new media angles. You’ve got to. In order to survive. Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Promo Codes.
Lefsetz Letter » The New York Times Debacle
No one wants to overpay for an album with only one desirable track. The key is to get someone to buy more desirable tracks, one by one. via Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » The New York Times Debacle.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Best wishes for the Festive Season. 2009 has been a great year … 2010 is going to be remarkable.
Rodriguez – Music-news.com – Live Review – 21 December 09
http://www.music-news.com/index.asp http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?H=Rodriguez-Union-Chapel,-London-live-review&nReviewID=5383&nType=3& Rodriguez, Union Chapel, London added: 21 Dec 2009 // gig date: 9 Dec 2009 reviewer: Claudia A. 4 / 5 For those of you not quite familiar with Mexican/American musician Rodriguez (aka Sixto Diaz Rodriguez), let’s hope that his recent UK gigs have changed all that. Judging from his recent concert at London’sContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – Music-news.com – Live Review – 21 December 09”
Rodriguez – Live Music Scene – Live Review – 19 December 09
http://www.live-music-scene.co.uk/index.asp http://www.live-music-scene.co.uk/gig-reviews-content.asp?id=151 Rodriguez / Wooden Wand with David Lowrey Where: The Thekla // When: 08/12/2009 by Stan Lockey I was totally unprepared for main artist Rodriguez. I had listened to ‘Cold Fact’ years ago and whilst enjoying at the time, the album had never found its way into my collection. An almost empty Thekla filledContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – Live Music Scene – Live Review – 19 December 09”
Rodriguez – Shook.fm – Live Review – 15 December 09
http://www.shook.fm/content/2009/12/rodriguez-union-chapel/ Rodriguez is a genuine Legend, a fact we are reminded of throughout tonight’s show, not only by the performance itself, but by the shouts from the audience gathered at Islington’s intimate, hallowed and usually hushed, Union Chapel. Support act, Wand (formerly Wooden Wand) send delicate, acoustic shards reverberating around the chapel, dedicating one songContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – Shook.fm – Live Review – 15 December 09”
Videos and Photos of Rodriguez at Union Chapel
Photos by Sylvia Brizi, posted with permission from Ed Coonagh. Supplied by Konny Rodriguez.
SA Digital Music pricing comparison
SA Digital Music pricing comparison. There are a number of digital music vendors in South Africa, generally offering subscription and music download services to the public. All music websites are however not the same.
Top Five Google Search for “online music marketing south africa”
Google search for “online music marketing south africa“ Not only do I come up in the Top Five … I am the Top Five … Same with Yahoo And Four out of Five on Bing.com So who are you using to promote your music online?
The RockFest Gang is back!
From Leon Economides Listen to The Rockit Scientist from 8pm to 11pm on 98.3FM Midrand Radio on Monday 7th December 2009. http://rockfest.co.za
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”
Rodriguez – Time Out London – Live Preview – 03-09 December 2009
Shouldn’t you be driving digital sales?
Should you really worry about pre-orders when record retail is dying and only star product gets stocked anyway? Shouldn’t you be driving digital sales? Won’t physical take care of itself? Bob Lefsetz
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”
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