Piet Botha & The Lizard Kings…a tale of two bands..

Two of SA ‘s most enduring rock bands have a bond that goes back many years. Having been friends since the early 1990’s they often performed at the same shows and would jam together whenever the opportunity would present itself.During 2001 Piet Botha and J.Martin of the Jack Hammer band were on a two weekContinueContinue reading “Piet Botha & The Lizard Kings…a tale of two bands..”

Pitchfork asks “Who the Hell Are Die Antwoord?”

via Who the Hell Are Die Antwoord?. On the surface, Die Antwoord are simply the latest in a never-ending line of “did ya see that?!” blog-hopping music memes. Made up of lead MC Ninja (Jones), singer-rapper-sexpot Yo-Landi Vi$$er, linebacker-sized mute DJ Hi-Tek, and progerian survivor and artist Leon Bartha, the group made their live debutContinueContinue reading “Pitchfork asks “Who the Hell Are Die Antwoord?””

A very happy Rodriguez Fan

From Sugarman.org Forum, reprinted with permission from author Greetings all. I cannot even begin to describe the feeling of exhilaration and joy I’m feeling, as I have just purchased tickets to see the living legend, Rodriguez, perform at the Tivoli in Brisbane, on 31st March 2010. Thanks to subscribing to the Sugarman Newsletter, I receivedContinueContinue reading “A very happy Rodriguez Fan”

Rodriguez Australian Tour 2010

Rodriguez will perform in Australia on the following dates: March 31st – Brisbane – Tivoli April 2nd and 4th – Byron Bay – 21st Annual Bluesfest April 5th and 6th – Sydney – Basement April 7th and 9th – Melbourne – Corner Hotel April 10th – Adelaide – The Gov April 11th – Sydney -ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Australian Tour 2010”

If you have a big budget you can ignore Search Engine Optimization

Must be wonderful to have a big advertising budget like http://aquafestival.co.za then you don’t have to worry about being web standards compliant  (32 errors and 7 warnings) or any SEO (Search Engine Optimization), because people will find you any way. Don’t get me wrong, I think the AquaFestival is a wonderful series of events, butContinueContinue reading “If you have a big budget you can ignore Search Engine Optimization”

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”

Table Mountain Blues Summit – 2009

The Biggest and Best Blues festival in the country is again making it’s home at the majestic Bloemendal Winehouse on the 28th of November 2009. This spectacular event is Presented by Combustion Technology and Boulevard Blues in conjunction with Fender with the hottest Blues/Rock bands coming together for 10 hours of non stop music thatContinueContinue reading “Table Mountain Blues Summit – 2009”