“Just climb up on my music and my songs will set you free…” – Rodriguez Climb Up On My Music One of the most fascinating and talented musicians around today, a Bluesfest favourite, and an incredible story – Rodriguez is back in a big way. For those who have missed the extraordinary music and storyContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez | Byron Bay Bluesfest, 2013”
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Review: Sugar Man’s Rodriguez plays Los Angeles – latimes.com
It was supposed to be a coronation. Rodriguez, the Mexican American singer-songwriter who released two critically praised but commercially stillborn albums in the early ’70s, was rescued from near obscurity this year with the acclaimed documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” (The title is from one of his songs.) The film movingly details how his politicallyContinueContinue reading “Review: Sugar Man’s Rodriguez plays Los Angeles – latimes.com”
Searching for Sugar Man on DVD and Blu-ray in November | Cine Outsider
Searching for Sugar Man is coming to UK DVD and Blu-ray on 19th November 2012 from Studiocanal at the RRP of £17.99 for the DVD and £22.99 for the Blu-ray. via Searching for Sugar Man on DVD and Blu-ray in November | Cine Outsider.
Music Millennium on Saturday, October 13 at 3pm
Rodriguez: The Story of Sugar Man | WGN
Rodriguez. Its a name recognized by many things in today’s society. From athletes to movie stars, the name associates with many things. Never has it been associated with the Detroit and the music Detroit it produced. Until now. People often think of Detroit and its music scene as Motown – with names like Marvin Gaye,ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez: The Story of Sugar Man | WGN”
Searching for Sugar Man’s Rodriguez charms at Lincoln Hall – Chicago Performing Arts | Examiner.com
The most incredible thing about Rodriguez’s set last night was his easy going manner, humor, and charm. At the start of the evening and between songs he spoke, told dirty jokes and shared his philosophy. It wasn’t your usual on stage banter. He simply spoke to the audience as if they were sitting in hisContinueContinue reading “Searching for Sugar Man’s Rodriguez charms at Lincoln Hall – Chicago Performing Arts | Examiner.com”
From the Archives: Press Release for the 1998 South African Tour
“Dead Men Don’t Tour” – Konny Rodriguez RodriguezThe Cold Facts…South African Tour 1998 The Cold Facts … Cape Town Poster On 6th March 1998, when Sixto Rodriguez walks out on to the stage at the Bellville Velodrome for his first South African performance, a 25-year-old mystery will end and a new story will begin. This willContinueContinue reading “From the Archives: Press Release for the 1998 South African Tour”
Rich Folks Hoax, Iron Horse Music Hall, September 2nd 2012 | YouTube
The moon is hanging in the purple sky Baby’s sleeping while its mother sighs Talking ’bout the rich folks Rich folks have the same jokes And they park in basic places The priest is preaching from a shallow grave He counts his money, then he paints you saved Talking to the young folks YoungContinueContinue reading “Rich Folks Hoax, Iron Horse Music Hall, September 2nd 2012 | YouTube”
Gig calendar updated
Gig calendar updated with more dates in November including Manchester, Belfast and Liverpool.
Resurrecting ‘Sugar Man’: Rodriguez Comes Alive in Solo New York Show | David Fricke | Rolling Stone
Rodriguez, the missing-then-found star of the hit documentary Searching for Sugar Man, opened his August 31st show at New York’s Highline Ballroom – his first major local concert since the film’s release in July – with a pair of curveballs: covers of the Flamingos’ 1959 doo-wop classic “I Only Have Eyes for You” and aContinueContinue reading “Resurrecting ‘Sugar Man’: Rodriguez Comes Alive in Solo New York Show | David Fricke | Rolling Stone”
RODRIGUEZ GOES TO SHUL!
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”
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”
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”
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”
Live From Newport: Rodriguez – “The Establishment Blues” :: Featured Videos :: Paste
For the second consecutive year, Sennheiser and Paste teamed up to film and record artists at the Newport Folk Festival. This year, we stepped things up at the Paste Ruins by offering festival attendees a unique chance to listen to these sessions through wireless Sennheiser headphones, creating an intimate experience that brought fans closer toContinueContinue reading “Live From Newport: Rodriguez – “The Establishment Blues” :: Featured Videos :: Paste”
Rodriguez Live on Imus in the Morning | Video | Fox Business
Rodriguez performs “Sugar Man” on Imus in the Morning, Aug 16, 2012 See video at Rodriguez Live on Imus in the Morning | Video | Fox Business.
Rodriguez | Roundhouse
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’ celebrates his extraordinary body of legendary songwriting – and after selling out the Royal Festival Hall onContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez | Roundhouse”
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