Category Archives: Tributes

Rodriguez: The Man – The Music at Ellington’s, 17th February 2024

Real, Raw & Local Our production; Rodriguez, The Man – The Music, consists of 4 kids from the 70s who can no longer contain themselves about how the music of Rodriguez changed their lives. Cold Fact was the centre piece among albums like Band On The Run by Paul McCartney, Machine Head by Deep PurpleContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez: The Man – The Music at Ellington’s, 17th February 2024”

Touring with the Legend – A tribute to Rodriguez

Featuring Graham Gillot: Guitarist from SA & USA Tours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TzwMMGZgqQ&authuser=0 “Touring with the Legend” is the ultimate Rodriguez tribute show. Get to know the man behind the Legend, as the show celebrates the music of Rodriguez, with personal stories from the road during his tours in South Africa and the USA. Featuring a Live BandContinueContinue reading “Touring with the Legend – A tribute to Rodriguez”

Climb Up On My Music – A Tribute To Rodriguez in Cape Town, 2, 3 & 4 November 2023

Toneelhuis: Thursday 2 November, 19:00 to Saturday 4 November, 20:00 Tickets from Quicket https://www.quicket.co.za/events/236416-climb-up-on-my-music-a-tribute-to-rodriguez/#/ Rodriguez Real name Jesus Sixto (pronounced Sees-too) Diaz-Rodriguez (10 July 1942 – 8 August 2023) Rodriguez changed the lives of a lot of kids in the 70’s.  Cold Fact was the go to album for some comfort and escape in theContinueContinue reading “Climb Up On My Music – A Tribute To Rodriguez in Cape Town, 2, 3 & 4 November 2023”

Climb Up On My Music – A Tribute to Rodriguez, Cape Town, 14 September 2023

The Toneelhuis at 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town on Thursday 14 September. Tickets through Quicket Rodriguez Real name Jesus Sixto (pronounced Seez-too) Diaz-Rodriguez (10 July 1942 – 8 August 2023) — Wikipedia Rodriguez changed the lives of a lot of kids in the 70s. Cold Fact was the go-to album for some comfort and escapeContinueContinue reading “Climb Up On My Music – A Tribute to Rodriguez, Cape Town, 14 September 2023”

Rodriguez Tributes From Around The World

Artwork by Jack Stone Design Sixto Rodriguez – 10 July 1942 to 8 August 2023 Dear Stephen, I hope this e-mail finds you well, in accordance with what the recent events allow. First of all, I am still in shock, in times like these, I reflect on the importance of living life before it slips away –ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Tributes From Around The World”

Thank you from Detroit

I live about 5 minutes from the Detroit border and a 20 minute drive to downtown. I would never have been exposed to the music of Sixto Rodriguez if I hadn’t been for you and the others who loved his music so passionately. I was introduced to him, even though I lived very close in proximity,ContinueContinue reading “Thank you from Detroit”