Listen to Jimi Hendrix on the RockIt Scientist on Friday night

Are you a fan of the late Jimi Hendrix? You are?? Well, he spoke very highly of you too! Tune in to The RockIt Scientist on Mix 93.8fm Friday night (23 December), from 8 to midnight, for a special feature on this legendary guitarist! Plus, of course, the usual MIX of Blues, Metal, Prog, etcContinueContinue reading “Listen to Jimi Hendrix on the RockIt Scientist on Friday night”

Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 17/12/11

Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 17/12/11 Sweet Thunder – Everybody’s Singin’ Love Songs (1978) (Fantasy) Michael Henderson – Riding (1979) (Buddah Records) Rena Scott – Super Lover (1979) (Buddah Records) Frankie Valli – Let it Be Whatever it is (1980) (MCA Records) Danielle – Let’s Have a Party (1980) (Casablanca Records) Miquel Brown – ThisContinueContinue reading “Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 17/12/11”

50 Original South African Songs

This post presents a curated chronological list of 50 notable South African songs that are original, featuring various artists and genres, highlighting the country’s diverse musical heritage, without including any foreign cover songs.

Tune in to Mix 93.8fm on Thursday night, 9 to midnight

Tune in to Mix 93.8fm on Thursday night, 9 to midnight. I will be standing in for Michael Peter, who is away on a bit of leave! He will be back for his show the following Thursday. Streaming via http://www.mixfm.co.za. The RockIt Scientist show will be on Friday night, 8 to midnight, as always! TUNEContinueContinue reading “Tune in to Mix 93.8fm on Thursday night, 9 to midnight”

Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 10/12/11

Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 10/12/11 Whispers – I Can Make it Better (1980) (Solar) Rene & Angela – Wall to Wall (1981) (Capitol Records) Luther Vandross – She’s a Super Lady (1981) (Epic) Diana Ross – Tenderness (1980) (Motown) Sheila B Devotion – Your Love is Good (1980) (Carrere) Billy Ocean – Are youContinueContinue reading “Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 10/12/11”

Up the Creek Music Festival 3 – 5 February 2012

Up the Creek Music Festival, Breederiver, Swellendam – 3 – 5 February 2012. With the silly season on our doorsteps and so much to look forward to we thought we’d just remind you to diarise your favourite festival. It is almost time for you to pack those bags and head back to the banks ofContinueContinue reading “Up the Creek Music Festival 3 – 5 February 2012”

Mindstorm on the RockIt Scientist

On the RockIt Scientist on Mix 93.8fm tonight (Friday), between 8 pm and midnight, special feature on Canadian hard rock outfit MINDSTORM! If you like good, solid and powerful riffs, you need to check THIS band out! Plus, of course, the usual MIX of blues, prog, metal, etc etc. Streaming via http://www.mixfm.co.za. TUNE IN!!!!

Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 03/12/11

Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 03/12/11 Bebu Silvetti – Love Secrets (1978) (Hispavox) Elvin Shaad – Live For Love (1978) (Goody Music) Larry Page Orchestra – Slinky Thighs (1977) (Penny Farthing) Black Sun – Black Sun (you’ve Broken my Heart) (1977) (Rockland Records) Wildflower – Harlem Nocturne (1977) (T.K. Records) Grant Tour – Flight FromContinueContinue reading “Aris B pres. Disco Heaven 03/12/11”

Black Oak Arkansas on The RockIt Scientist tonight

Coming up on The RockIt Scientist on Mix 93.8fm tonight, (between 8pm and midnight), special feature on Black Oak Arkansas, featuring washboard-toting frontman Jim Dandy, not to mention the usual MIX of blues, metal, a bit of brass rock, prog, etc etc! Streaming via http://www.mixfm.co.za. TUNE IN!!!