The famous Rabbitt band once were the backing band for my father performing at the Arcadia Hotel in approx 1974 where he sang “One Broken Heart For Sale” (Lorne Shields) at the time the whole thing was filmed, and fans were able to watch it at movie theatres. I am trying, all avenues to SOMEHOWContinueContinue reading “Movietone or Pathe approx 1974 Rabbitt backed up Lorne Shields at the Arcadia Hotel”
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Afrikaners Is Plesierig – Karen Zoid (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Afrikaners Is Plesierig – Karen Zoid (Dit sal jy glo when you heard this) Before Karen Zoid, we did not have a proper Afrikaans Rock chick, then she suddenly burst on the scene in 2001 with her debut album ‘Poles Apart’. One of the stand out tracks on this was ‘Afrikaners Is Plesierig’ which wasContinueContinue reading “Afrikaners Is Plesierig – Karen Zoid (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
Rockfest – Gilroy’s Brewery 25/06/2011
Hi there Please note the updated flyer for the upcoming Rockfest gig at Gilroy’s Brewery in Muldersdrift, this coming Saturday, 25 June 2011. Featured bands / artists are Alter Irving, Margaret’s Daughter, Toni Rowland and Reason Machine. Doors open from midday, and the first band kicks off at 5pm. Great food, great venue – forContinueContinue reading “Rockfest – Gilroy’s Brewery 25/06/2011”
Punk In Durban! The Punk In Africa Premiere
Punk In Durban! The Punk In Africa Premiere After an epic two years in production, the documentary film PUNK IN AFRICA will have its local premiere in South Africa at the 32nd Durban International Film festival on 28 July 2011. The film is directed by Keith Jones and Deon Maas and will have its firstContinueContinue reading “Punk In Durban! The Punk In Africa Premiere”
Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (More sophisticated than the arse-elbow debate) Sometimes quirky songs can end up being just embarrassing. The best way to avoid that is to consult your nearest ‘Encyclopaedia of Artists From The Late 1800’s To Early 1900’s Who Have Unpronounceable Names’ (available in paperback fromContinueContinue reading “Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 18/06/11
Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 18/06/11 Al Hudson & The Soul Partners – Spread Love (1978) (ABC Records) Patti LaBelle – Music is my Way of Life (1979) (Epic) Johnnie Taylor – Mister Melody Maker (1978) (CBS) Michael Zager Band – Music Fever (1978) (Private Stock) Area Code (212) – Manhattan Shuffle (1979) (Friends &ContinueContinue reading “Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 18/06/11”
Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (Say it with flowers) Anton Goosen is another of those anomalies on South African music, especially amongst the Afrikaans singers. In a similar vein to David Kramer, he could write those almost trite songs that have us overdosing on saccharine. And then he could also pen some fiercelyContinueContinue reading “Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
RockFest Gig on 25th June at Gilroy’s Brewery
Put it in your diary NOW: The Rockfest on 93.8Mixfm will be hosting a gig on Saturday June 25th at Gilroy’s Brewery in Mudersdrift! Artists will be Toni Rowland, Alter Irving and Margaret’s Daughter, from 3pm – R 70.00 pp. The venue is a very popular eatery with big screen TV’s, great food, and aContinueContinue reading “RockFest Gig on 25th June at Gilroy’s Brewery”
Unworldly Beauty – Springbok Nude Girls (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Unworldly Beauty – Springbok Nude Girls (The clue is in the title) ‘Unworldly Beauty’ is one of the Springbok Nude Girl’s quieter songs. It begins with a laid back, semi-mournful trumpet led intro that has a slight 70’s feel to it and it returns to this riff throughout the song. Theo Crous’ guitar is keptContinueContinue reading “Unworldly Beauty – Springbok Nude Girls (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 04/06/11
Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 04/06/11 Free Life – Dance Fantasy (1979) Epic) Artefact – Mae (1979) (Dorian) Tina Turner – Music Keeps me Dancin’ (1979) (Ariola) Voyage – I Don’t want to Fall in Love Again (1980) (Sirocco) Gregg Diamond – Shinin’ (1979) (Mercury) Macho – Mothers Love (Mama Mia) (1980) (Goody music Records)ContinueContinue reading “Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 04/06/11”