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Forces Favourites [LP 1986]

“Forces Favourites” is an influential 80s album featuring politically charged songs reflecting South Africa’s turbulent past, blending upbeat and somber sounds, offering a memorable listening experience.

Jack Hammer Cape Tour 2009

Astral Daze 2 – More Psychedelic Gems From The South African Underground [CD 2009]

Astral Daze 2 showcases classic South African psychedelic rock with artists like Freedoms Children and Falling Mirror, blending familiar hits and lesser-known tracks, capturing the essence of an influential musical era through diverse selections.

Canamii – Concept

“Concept,” released in 1980 by Canamii (Phillip Nel and Claire Whittaker), is a rare South African prog-rock album noted for its keyboard-driven sound, soaring vocals, and musical influences from ELP and Renaissance.

Line-up FORR 2009

The following bands will be playing at FORR 2009 to be held at Ponta Malongane from 3 to 6 September 2009: Jack Hammer Bed on Bricks Dan Patlansky Die Kaalkop Waarheid Albert Frost Trio Allen Wood Project Akkedis Black Cat Bone Gordons Suitcase Mrs B. Nibs van der Spuy Wolraad Woltemade Laurie Levine Suzzi &ContinueContinue reading “Line-up FORR 2009”

McCully Workshop are back in the studio

McCully Workshop, who formed in the late 60’s, and had a huge hit in the 70’s with ‘Buccaneer’, are back in the studio working on a new album, tentatively titled ‘Work In Progress’. The current line-up is the classic 70’s group consisting of brothers Mike and Tully McCully, Richard Black and Rupert Mellor. Cape TownContinueContinue reading “McCully Workshop are back in the studio”

“JACK HAMMER JAMBOREE”

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS ON THE ROCK ‘N ROLL HIGHWAY @ CAFÉ BARCELONA SATURDAY 18TH JULY 2009 FROM 15h00 TILL LATE The year 2009 sees Jack Hammer, one of the country’s finest and longest serving rock bands, celebrate 25 years pounding the Rock ‘n Roll ‘Highway’ in South Africa. The “JACK HAMMER JAMBOREE” is a musicContinueContinue reading ““JACK HAMMER JAMBOREE””

Jack Hammer News 14 June 2009

Posted by Piet Botha Time keeps on slipping… Thanks to all for making this this such a wonderful year. We have had the most amazing gigs and now it’s June. July 18th is the Jamboree and we hope to celebrate 25 years of Jack Hammer history in style. Most of the players have been foundContinueContinue reading “Jack Hammer News 14 June 2009”